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Kirkland, Wa, Us

• Created a network of 60+ podcasts generating over 1M downloads per month.• Automated the production of podcasts using Python scripts and AI tools including GitHub Copilot.• Collaborated with a top illustrator to create branding to differentiate OTR Gold across media platforms.• Scripted the creation of YouTube content getting 500K views (totaling 145K+ watch hours) per month.

Seattle, Wa, Us

• Designed, built, and managed websites for small businesses in Utah including the official student-run broadcast news organization of Brigham Young University.• Building a handheld device for kids that allows them to learn a variety of topics in a self-taught manner (launching early 2025). • Tinkering with other projects including a self-scoring dart board, bitcoin self-custody tools, progressive web apps, and an educational Alexa Skill inspired by “Where in the USA is Carmen Sandiego” (MSDOS 1992).

Seattle, Wa, Us

• Owned roadmap planning and prioritization for the Alexa Presentation Language (APL), a framework for creating audio and visual responses on Alexa used by thousands of internal and external developers.• Owned the developer experience for Alexa Widgets – a new feature available on the Echo Show 8, 10, and 15.• Led go-to-market efforts for multiple APL releases including recruiting beta partners, writing launch announcements, creating sample skills, presenting at developer events, and more.• Drove weekly meetings with principal PMs and SDEs in Alexa to select new features and review spec changes.• Worked with pre-release device teams ensuring APL compatibility and features for key flagship experiences.• Launched an entirely new audio service (APL for Audio) from private beta to general availability which now powers many of Alexa’s top skill experiences.• Automated weekly reports tracking APL usage and report monthly to senior leadership on highlights/lowlights.

Seattle, Wa, Us

• Managed a team of Technical Web Producers and Program Managers responsible for the AWS Content Management System (CMS) used by 700+ content authors to publish content to https://aws.amazon.com.• Oversaw keynote launch and live stream support at all major AWS events (Summits, Re:Invent).• Drove content quality initiatives that increased author accountability and decreased the time to resolution for content issues on the website.• Led discussions with a third party service provider to implement a new training platform for CMS users. Secured additional budget from senior leadership, guided the project through security and legal reviews, and negotiated preferred pricing for Amazon (66% below normal rate). The new platform launched in June 2018 with 150+ step-by-step guides covering all aspects of content authoring and web production.• Shifted the team’s focus from daily operational tasks to value-added work by automating old tasks or enabling our stakeholders to do them self-service. The changes enabled to the team to support a consistent workload despite losing 1/4 of the team through a broader organizational re-alignment.• Recruited a talented Web Producer my first few months in role and promoted my two direct reports within the first year.• Expanded the team globally by hiring a direct report in Beijing to better support our stakeholders in that region.

Redmond, Washington, Us

• Managed Premier Support contracts generating $1M+ in annual revenue.• Supported customers in the agriculture, construction, financial, medical, manufacturing, and tech industries. • Guided monthly meetings with key personnel at each company to review their current and upcoming projects and identify ways that Premier Support can assist during each phase of the project lifecycle.• Coordinated with other account team members to drive account growth all while maintaining a high standard of customer satisfaction.• Managed executive communication during critical support cases and service outages.• Advocated internally for process changes on behalf of customers.• Developed a new content management strategy for my skip-level’s org (188 users) that focused on increasing collaboration, reducing duplication of effort, and automating the sharing of best practices nationwide.• Exceeded growth numbers YOY while achieving a high customer satisfaction scores and am on track for even better results in FY15.• Delivered live training sessions for TAMs nationwide to help them understand many of our new products.• Started internal communities for various Microsoft products/services and then invited key players from each product group to participate. The groups have close to 1,000 active participants with active PG involvement.

Provo, Ut, Us

• Designed, built, and managed the website for the official student-run broadcast news organization of BYU.• Trained all students on the use of the website enabling them to automatically update the site with the latest news prior to each daily broadcast.• Provided technical assistance and major site updates as requested.

Purchase, New York, Us

• Coded system enhancements and debugged errors on their mission critical web apps, allowing the business to track sales orders, invoices, and other important documents generated by 16,000+ mobile handheld devices.• Received an offer for full-time employment as a Java developer at the conclusion of the internship.

Maple Valley, Wa, Us

• Created and maintained website for this industry leading company with $1,000,000+ in yearly sales revenues providing key information to new and existing clients.• Worked closely with CAF CEO to create sales literature for companies such as Safeway Gas and Exxon-Mobil.• Managed the company’s shipping warehouse enabling the company to meet commercial carrier deadlines.