Alana C. Email & Phone Number

London, ON, CA

London, Ontario, Canada

• Developed a full-stack system to enable user interaction with core machine learning platform, improving user experience and workflow integration.
• Led a team in building UI microservices and infrastructure for machine learning tools, reducing onboarding processing times by 87.5% (from 4 days to less than 4 hours), and increasing volume by 200%.
• Streamlined data processes for training machine learning models, resulting in improved predictive analytics accuracy.
• Designed and implemented a training data management system with automatic regression testing, ensuring model stability against template changes.
• Mentored junior developers in coding standards and best practices, enhancing overall team productivity

London, Ontario, Canada

• Scaled the team from 6 to 16 (including 5 QA and 11 developers) to meet growing project demands.
• Coordinated with project managers to define product roadmaps, ensuring alignment with business priorities.
• Enhanced team skills and engagement through coaching, training, and facilitating certifications.
• Led successful delivery of accident data initiatives, contributing to strategic company goals.

London, Ontario, Canada

• Managed 50+ batch consumer and AWS Lambda processes, directly supporting core Carfax.com services and maintaining accuracy across 1.6 million dealer listings.
• Created a proof of concept for managing Gradle dependencies, saving hundreds of hours on future updates, and integrated Sonar for static code analysis to improve code quality.
• Utilized Java, Groovy, and CI/CD pipelines with custom Jenkins plugins to solve complex challenges and enhance development efficiency.
• Mentored junior developers in coding standards and best practices, enhancing overall team productivity

London, Ontario, Canada

Co-founder of a mobile software platform designed to revolutionize event management. Our app helps event-goers stay in the loop with a real-time schedule service, offering instant notifications for the performances they care about most.

London, Ontario, Canada

• Mentored and supervised students, providing valuable guidance for thesis work, research projects, and professional development.
• Evaluated student progress using both formative and summative assessments to provide targeted feedback for continuous improvement.
• Member of Program Advisory Committee providing guidance on direction of technical programs at the institution.

London, Ontario, Canada

• Mentored and supervised students, providing valuable guidance for thesis work, research projects, and professional development.
• Evaluated student progress using both formative and summative assessments to provide targeted feedback for continuous improvement.

London, Ontario, Canada

• Mentored and supervised students, providing valuable guidance for thesis work, research projects, and professional development.
• Evaluated student progress using both formative and summative assessments to provide targeted feedback for continuous improvement.

London, Ontario, Canada

• Managed build and deployment pipelines for over 150 applications, ensuring efficient delivery of updates.
• Implemented the integration of GitLab and Jira, enhancing workflow efficiency and transparency.
• Provided 24/7 support for client applications, delivering hotfixes and quick resolutions to critical issues.
• Developed proof-of-concept projects and viable products to explore new solutions.
• Trained the development team by reviewing complex tickets and guiding through processes for resolution, enhancing overall team competency.
• Conducted yearly performance evaluations and bi-weekly meetings to support the professional growth of direct reports.

London, Ontario, Canada

• Led the successful transition of the CVT application from Perforce to GitLab, guiding the development team through the migration process.
• Collaborated with business clients and analysts to gather requirements, providing technical solutions and estimates.
• Designed technical solutions, established estimates and developed software, ensuring scalability and maintainability.
• Helped build confidence in the client through technical excellence, leading to the securing of a multi-million-dollar ordering contract.

London, Ontario, Canada

• Mentored and supervised students, providing valuable guidance for thesis work, research projects, and professional development.
• Evaluated student progress using both formative and summative assessments to provide targeted feedback for continuous improvement.

London, Ontario, Canada

• Mentored and supervised students, providing valuable guidance for thesis work, research projects, and professional development.
• Evaluated student progress using both formative and summative assessments to provide targeted feedback for continuous improvement.

London, Canada Area

7 week contract teaching Database Fundamentals to 1st semester Computer Programmer Analyst students.

Stratford, Ontario, Canada

• Interfaced with business clients to gather and analyze user requirements, translating them into comprehensive technical specifications to guide development teams.
• Coordinated with developers and testers to ensure project requirements were accurately implemented, maintaining alignment with business objectives.
• Developed detailed test plans and comprehensive test cases to validate system functionality, ensuring full coverage and accurate costing.
• Led system 'Shakedown' tests and regression testing, ensuring the stability and integrity of system changes across multiple releases.
• Managed defect tracking, working closely with programmers to resolve issues quickly and effectively, ensuring timely delivery of project updates.
• Wrote user guides and technical documentation to support system users, enhancing understanding and adoption of system changes.

Stratford, Ontario, Canada

• Developed and maintained applications and complex database queries using a wide array of technologies, ensuring high-quality and scalable solutions.
• Collaborated with 3rd party vendors to integrate their code into the bank's systems, overseeing seamless implementation into test and production environments.
• Created technical design documents detailing code changes, impact assessments, and integration strategies, ensuring clear communication with development teams.
• Trained new developers on core banking systems, acting as a Subject Matter Expert and ensuring smooth onboarding and knowledge transfer.
• Participated in system audits, providing documentation and technical expertise to auditors, ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Stratford, Ontario, Canada

Responsible for system design, application development and support.

Stratford, Ontario, Canada

Responsible for system design and application development.

Stratford, Ontario, Canada

Responsible for system design and application development.