Promoted to serve as the lead architect for numerous large-scale projects, driving the company's transition from small marketing projects to managing enterprise-level clients. Act as the primary sales consultant for the firm, responsible for all project quotations, initial write-ups, and client meeting management, ensuring seamless project operations from conception to completion. Maintain web-based and domain servers internally, introduce new hires into the system, and manage internal tickets through a custom-developed portal, optimizing the company's internal operations. Introduce and enforce better practices for development and application lifecycle management, improving the production environment's availability and ensuring the continuity of development despite the shift to a remote working environment.Highlights of accomplishments in this role include:• Instituted an interactive lecture series every four months to upskill the firm's architects, utilizing my previous experience as a teacher to foster continuous learning.• Developed a system to synchronize between third-party services, including integrating Atlassian’s Jira project management software with BigTime’s time-tracking application to expedite client billing. • Contributed to the significant growth of multiple clients across various industries, including a client that expanded from a half-billion-dollar company to a $3B corporation.• Assumed a key role in the growth of the company's portfolio, including the acquisition of multiple enterprise clients and numerous small-scale marketing/eCommerce ventures.• Orchestrated the marketing strategy for global, multi-branded companies such as The Boyd Group, architecting solutions that facilitated the management of multiple sites and enabled targeted local marketing campaigns.• Delivered post-launch add-ons including job portals and feedback mechanisms, boosting the utility of the applications.

Promoted to the position of Senior Web Architect Manager, driving business growth and transition to a virtual environment, pre-COVID. Demonstrated exceptional leadership skills, fostering team engagement and appreciation, offering mentoring and guidance, and promoting continuous education. Spearheaded business development initiatives by overseeing the creation and implementation of an intranet, password/asset vault, secure client messenger, secrets engine, and various system integrations. Managed system administration, ensuring effective server/security monitoring and handling domain/employee administration tasks. Directed application architecture, inclusive of project planning, data risk assessment, and the establishment of development lifecycle setup.Highlights of accomplishments in this role include:• Introduced a 'legacy application' SEO campaign, dynamically increasing enterprise-level projects to the company’s portfolio.• Created a platform for securely storing sensitive internal assets and protecting external communications.• Drove a significant growth phase, recruiting high-skilled developers from diverse backgrounds, and fostering a collaborative environment for project completion.• Collaborated in the transition to a 100% virtual workspace, ensuring seamless operations during COVID-19 and onwards.• Recruited, managed, and mentored a team of talented professionals in this role and subsequent positions, contributing to company growth and success.

Spearheaded efforts to elevate the skills of company developers, implementing a comprehensive training program that brought their expertise up to speed and closed the skill gap. Acted as a catalyst for change within the organization, championing the adoption of best practices and modern technologies, resulting in a significant improvement in the company's web development capabilities.Highlights of accomplishments in this role include:• Transformed development practices within the company by establishing consistent coding standards and streamlined processes, resulting in improved efficiency and productivity by 275%+ across the entire team.• Drove the normalization of development procedures, fostering a collaborative environment where all developers adhered to the same processes, leading to enhanced teamwork and seamless collaboration.• Played a key role in optimizing project delivery by implementing standardized development practices, ensuring a higher level of quality, and reducing errors and inconsistencies.• Mentored and coached developers to enhance their technical skills and encouraging professional growth, increasing job satisfaction and retaining talented team members.

Developed and implemented responsive web designs, increasing user engagement and improving conversion rates. Led the development of custom content management systems to streamline website maintenance. Recruited as a full-time employee in recognition of achievements and expertise in the field, contributing to the growth and success of the company.Highlights of accomplishments in this role include:• Integrated third-party APIs and plugins to enhance website functionality.• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver projects within tight deadlines, ensuring client satisfaction and fostering long-term relationships.