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- Successfully led the transition of the engineering team from Modsy to Lennar following the company's acquisition, ensuring seamless integration and maintaining high productivity. - Spearheaded the end-to-end development and launch of a new internal website, delivering significant value to stakeholders.Key responsibilities include- Leading a cross-functional engineering team to design, develop, and deploy high-impact applications, defining product vision and roadmaps, and aligning features with business objectives. - Implemented Agile methodologies, including daily scrums and sprint planning, to optimize collaboration and project delivery. - Acted as a bridge between technical teams and business stakeholders to ensure clear communication and alignment on product priorities. - Proactively identified and addressed risks to ensure on-time delivery and minimal disruptions.- Mentored the engineering team to foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Led and mentored a diverse engineering team across North America and Europe, fostering collaboration with global cross-functional units to optimize distribution and innovation.Key achievements include:- Created detailed specification documents, from initial concept drafts to functional and technical blueprints, driving clarity and alignment across teams.- Transformed project requirements into actionable Epics, Features, and User Stories, ensuring smooth sprint backlog creation and management.- Guided teams using Agile methodologies, leading Scrum ceremonies and processes to deliver high-quality solutions.- Served as the primary liaison to senior leadership, offering insights on project progress, cost forecasts, and performance metrics while addressing key business needs.- Shaped the product roadmap by collaborating with stakeholders, engineering leads, and operational teams to ensure strategic alignment.- Oversaw daily engineering operations, prioritizing product innovation, issue resolution, and developmental goals.

- Led the development and launch of impactful features, including "The Whale," which generated over $4 million in revenue in its first year.- Established company-wide best practices by standardizing specification criteria and creating guidelines for effective cross-time zone communication, improving efficiency and collaboration.- Recognized for exceptional expertise in managing the full Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and quickly mastering the Product Development Lifecycle (PDLC).

- Spearheaded the seamless migration of Modsy's marketing platform, ensuring minimal disruptions and smooth operations.- Managed the deployment of infrastructure, applications, networking, and security measures, creating a robust and scalable platform.- Revamped staging and production deployment protocols, introducing predictable schedules and consistent content delivery.- Received the prestigious "Lead with the Heart" award in 2020 for outstanding leadership and contributions.- Featured in GitHub's Customer Stories blog, sharing insights, challenges, and successes from the migration journey.

Cloud-based software that empowers community engagement. - Played a pivotal role on the hiring team, strategically recruiting and onboarding both local and remote engineering talents.- Oversaw the development and ongoing maintenance of three web applications, all powered by a shared API, ensuring their seamless interoperability.- Engaged actively in the requirements elicitation process, aiding in the formulation of precise specifications for web services.- Collaborated closely with the product team to sculpt a forward-looking and actionable roadmap.- Optimization: Introduced and streamlined internal development protocols, enhancing efficiency and project delivery timelines.

GigaPan Systems was a powerful collaborative project between Carnegie Mellon and NASA, with support from Google.- Crafted cross-browser, responsive designs meticulously tailored to align with specified requirements.- Constructed interactive user interfaces leveraging a suite of technologies including HTML, HAML, CSS, SASS, JS, jQuery, Rspec, Ruby on Rails, and Mustache. Successfully integrated these with NetSuite CRM products.- Proactively identified and mitigated performance bottlenecks, and contributed to the enhancement of the platform by adjusting key software parameters.- Collaborated with recruitment professionals to assemble a proficient full-stack engineering team, ensuring comprehensive product coverage.

A award winning graphic and multimedia design firm.- Undertook a dual-role, balancing senior development tasks with project management responsibilities, guaranteeing punctual and budget-compliant delivery of vital projects.- Orchestrated the development and sustained maintenance of multiple web applications and websites, ensuring their robustness and user-friendliness.- Leveraged a diverse tech stack encompassing HTML, CSS, Javascript, PHP, jQuery, WordPress, Joomla, and Drupal to deliver best-in-class digital solutions.

Front End Design and development Clients include- St. Mary's College of California - Design Group Collaborative (DGC) Architects- Pelican Ranch Winery

The Industrial and Public Relations Office (IPRO), rebranded as the External Relations Group, is responsible for promoting the research happening in the Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) department.