🚀 Accomplished Senior Manager and Development Lead with a distinguished track record of spearheading Agile SCRUM teams to achieve exceptional outcomes. A visionary leader skilled in overseeing and optimizing diverse work streams, I manage comprehensive teams comprising SCRUM Masters, DevOps specialists, lead software developers, .NET developers, UI developers, test automation engineers, and performance testing engineers.🛠️ Agile Expertise encompassing the strategic implementation of Agile methodologies, ensuring seamless collaboration, and driving cohesive, high-performing teams. 🔐 I maintained stringent security and quality benchmarks, adhering to PwC NIS compliance standards is paramount in my approach, where I orchestrate rigorous Pen testing and Vera Code scans to uphold security and quality benchmarks.💻 As the administrator of Azure DevOps (ADO), I was responsible for orchestrating end-to-end Continuous Integration (CI) pipelines and managing software deployments. This multifaceted responsibility requires meticulous attention to detail, ensuring the successful delivery and deployment of cutting-edge solutions.🌱Catalyst for Continuous Improvement. I am adept at navigating complex technical landscapes while fostering a culture of continuous improvement. By working closely with stakeholders, thriving in environments with ambiguous requirements. I can identify and refine needs into buildable solutions, complemented by my meticulous management of staff and infrastructure budget reports to ensure optimal resource allocation.🌟 Founder & Lead of the UI/UX Guild – PwC, Global Tax Technology TeamPioneered the conception and growth of the UI/UX Guild, a knowledge-sharing hub and collaborative space that fostered innovation and promoted best practices in UI/UX. Through the guild, we cultivated a culture of continuous learning and improvement, facilitated by a Team Channel, knowledge Wikis, Sandbox code repos, and monthly meetings.

Spearheaded the nurturing and growth of a vibrant Community of Practice focused on all facets of software development, promoting knowledge sharing, and fostering innovation within Agile Thought. Leveraged a strategic approach to build a robust community through the orchestration of educational and collaborative events that enhanced the collective skills and competencies of community members.Knowledge Sharing: Fostered a culture of continuous learning through the facilitation of "Lunch and Learn" events, enriching team knowledge and encouraging the exchange of innovative ideas across various software development domains.Expert Engagements: Orchestrated guest speaker sessions, bringing in industry experts to share insights and trends, thus promoting a deeper understanding of evolving market dynamics and best practices in the agile space.Community Growth: Played a pivotal role in the steady growth of the community, ensuring a rich diversity of perspectives and expertise to enhance the collaborative learning experience.Collaborative Environment: Created a vibrant collaborative environment that encouraged the sharing of best practices and experiences, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.Cross-Functional Collaboration: Encouraged cross-functional collaboration, facilitating discussions that bridged various disciplines, and fostering a holistic approach to software development.Resource Development: Championed the development of a repository of learning resources and best practices, to support the ongoing development of Agile Thought team members.

Functional Front-end Lead and UI Architect on various client projects working closely with both internal and offshore developers. Leading code reviews and help in establishing clean code practices and enforcing standards through automated quality controls and individual training.Using Azure DevOps to create seed projects for best practices code samples in .NET, Angular, Vanilla JS and ReactJS for internal Agile Though developers.Supporting Client’s front-end technologies using ReactJS, Angular +6, AngularJS and various NPM packages. Established Javascript Testing architecture using Jasmine or Jest and other supporting extensions, for example, enzyme, chia, and mocha.

Created build Pipelines for NPM packages with auto incremental versioning.Using and configuring Docker containers with custom builds and authentication keys.Built custom B2B internal inventory app for mobile devices in React Native with build pipelines for Windows 10, Android, and iPhone platforms.Supported 2 level authentication for medical prescription Front-end AngularJS API.

Dine-Rewards.com Nationwide Launch:Played a pivotal role as part of a small, highly collaborative team responsible for the nationwide launch of the Dine-Rewards.com program. Developed a mobile UI Web App integrated with the restaurants' POS systems, facilitating a reward system where patrons could earn points, redeemable for cash discounts during future visits at Outback, Carrabbas, Flemings, and Bonefish Grill restaurants. Learn more here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/7865451-bloomin-brands-dine-rewards/Outback.com Online Ordering and Delivery:Was a significant contributor to the team that introduced online ordering on outback.com, initiating the launch of delivery services in selected markets across the nation. Played a pivotal role in the integration and refinement of Google Analytics within the SiteCore CMS for Outback.com, Carrabbas.com, and Dine-Rewards.com to ensure precise data collection. Collaborated closely with the SEO team and Product Director to enhance web optimization, focusing on user experience and performance drawn from insights gathered through Google Analytics and FullStory data.Leveraged deep expertise in Angular 2 and TypeScript for front-end development. Scripting for SiteCore CMS using C#, enhancing website functionalities and managing content effectively. Utilized MS Blob Storage for optimizing data storage solutions, showcasing a comprehensive skill set in technology deployment and utilization.Critical Evaluation of UX Design:Proactively engaged in the critical evaluation of third-party designs and wireframes, offering indispensable feedback to ensure comprehensive alignment with diverse data needs and adherence to the highest UX design standards.FullStory Integration and Training:Implemented integration of the FullStory Digital Experience Intelligence app across all Blooming Brands online platforms. Guided Product Managers in utilizing this tool effectively, promoting a culture grounded in data-driven decision-making.

AngularJS Bill Pay App Revamp:Oversaw the comprehensive rebuilding of the AngularJS bill pay application utilized by Spectrum, enhancing usability and user experience significantly.Mentorship and Team Collaboration:Championed a collaborative development environment through leadership in mentoring, paired programming, and code reviews, leveraging the diverse skills of global developers to foster a learning-centric and quality-focused team dynamic.Frontend Architecture:Architected a custom frontend infrastructure employing technologies including Angular bootstrap, UI Router, Gulp, Stylus, and SASS. This robust foundation facilitated smoother development processes and elevated the quality of the end product.Project Code Structure Optimization:Instituted a strategic "Separation of Concerns" approach to project code structures, streamlining development processes and promoting code maintainability and scalability.Web Bill Pay App and Services Integration:Played a pivotal role in the integration and construction of web services for the Web Bill Pay App, enhancing the functionality and reliability of the platform to provide a superior user experience.Please review this updated description of your role at Bright House Networks and let me know if any further adjustments are needed.

Managed a small, multi-regional team of 5 offshore JavaScript developers, fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment to ensure swift and high-quality front-end development projects.Managed SEO and accessibility initiatives for international projects, focusing on enhancing web accessibility and optimizing website visibility on a global scale to provide a superior user experience.Led the integration of data tracking tools such as Omniture, WebTrends, and Google Analytics into the CMS, enhancing data accuracy and supporting informed decision-making processes.Coordinated usability testing and AB/Multivariate testing, refining user interfaces and enhancing the overall user experience.Developed and facilitated training sessions on web accessibility, responsive design, and mobile best practices, fostering a team proficient in maintaining industry standards and adapting to technological advancements.ASDA Baby Center Lead UI Development (Silver ADDY Award, 2015):Assumed the pivotal role of Lead UI Developer for the award-winning ASDA Baby Center, a robust content and advertisement hub. Innovated a custom JavaScript video player, establishing a direct connection to the organization’s streaming media server, significantly enhancing user engagement through optimized video content. This substantial contribution was recognized with a Silver ADDY award in 2015.Initiated the creation of a dynamic content portal utilizing AngularJS, seamlessly integrating with the coupons.com API to offer users a convenient platform for coupon management.Collaborated with major brands in trial retail projects, including the development of the engaging HTML5 Canvas game for the Purina Pop Star Pups campaign. Effectively implemented advertising add-ons on well-known platforms such as Walmart.com, SamsClub.com, Dell.com, and Sears.com, enhancing brand reach and engagement.

I was part of the Valpak’s Agile Transformation, being part of the initial SCRUM team. Collaborating closely with Product Owners to ensure user story requirements were broken down into small, deliverable functionalities.Valpak.com Mobile Development:Architected the first fully mobile responsive Valpak.com, leveraging the jQuery Mobile UI library to enhance accessibility and usability across various devices.Business Profile Pages Creation:Developed dynamic Valpak Business Profile Pages using JSTL, facilitating support for a wide range of data options and incorporating QR codes to streamline user engagement and interaction.UX Design for Valpak Deals: Spearheaded the UX design for the Valpak Deals Purchase platform, integrating Google Maps API to provide users with intuitive and interactive map functionalities, enhancing the overall e-commerce UX.Deals Promotional Code and Gifting Features: Conceptualized and developed promotional content and gifting features, utilizing custom REST services.Sweepstakes and Custom Ad Pages: Collaborated with the Sweepstakes marketing team to launch multinational sweepstakes pages, incorporating links to various social media networks to broaden reach and engagement. Crafted custom ad pages for national brands, providing digital advertising solutions that enhancing brand visibility.Implemented web browser automated test suites. Ensuring cross-browser compatibility through Browser stack. Used TeamCity CI server to facilitate continuous integration and streamline deployment processes.Designed and created custom admin interfaces using jQuery UI, JSTL, and JSP, offering tailored solutions and easy management options for administrative tasks.Elevated the development process by creating custom developer tools within the Eclipse IDE, enhancing front-end development efficiency and streamlining developer workflows.

Strategic Usability Analysis: Leveraged a deep understanding of user-centric design principles to conduct a detailed usability analysis on the existing Parent School Choice app, identifying key areas for improvement and optimization.Wireframes and User Flow Design: Demonstrated mastery in creating intuitive wireframes and user flow screens, effectively translating conceptual ideas into workable designs to facilitate smoother user journeys.Collaborative Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborated closely with the School Board leadership and other stakeholders, incorporating valuable feedback to refine the designs and user pathways, aligning them perfectly with the overarching strategic objectives.Technical Proficiency in Scripting and Development Environments: Showcased remarkable proficiency in scripting UI objects within the IBM WebSphere environment, utilizing Eclipse for JSP production and promoting best practices in web development.Web Usability and Accessibility Enhancement: Took strides in enhancing web usability and accessibility, creating an inclusive and navigable platform that fostered a frictionless user experience.Innovative Feature Integration: Pioneered the integration of advanced features including an address lookup and robust form validation functionalities, enhancing user convenience and data accuracy.Expertise in Web Development Languages: Held the mantle as the lead UI developer, leveraging an in-depth knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to establish the technical backbone of a responsive and aesthetically pleasing web application.

Manage redesign projects of large and small websites and ensuring consistent adherence to companies branding and marketing strategy.Incorporate Social Media APIs and marketing strategies into non-profit and community web sites. Develop Web Marketing Plan that included: set-up, integration of content share links, automated push of status feeds, display feeds and dialogue protocol. Research, implement, and maintain numerous community and business Content Management System based websites which gave the organization more control over their web presence without requiring web programming staff or continuous fees.Hire and manage both national and international web programmers and designers to build custom web applications. Track and report web analytics to develop recommendations for improving the web usability of large portal websites and ecommerce sites.

Managed content and custom applications for both City’s Intranet and Internet websites.Provided detailed design, development, implementation and support for the 2006 TampaGov web redesign project that resulted in 2007 Best of the Web Award from Center for Digital Government in the City Portal category. Developed a user interface that met web usability practices including compliance with sections 504 and 508 of the US Rehabilitation Act and the W3C Web Accessibility Initiative as well as The City of Tampa’s Mayor’s Alliance for Persons with Disabilities. Worked closely with all departments, such as Public Information Office, to ensure that site content was accurate and prepared web application requirements for web programmers to meet City standards and departmental functional business needs.Maintained Content for Streaming Video and Audio Streaming Libraries and podcasts. Developed Web Contributor training and reference material including: Users Guides, Web Content Styles Guides, Video tutorials and web training library.Performed quarterly instructor-lead HTML and FrontPage training to ensure that the over 70 departmental web contributors had the needed skills to keep their department’s web content fresh and relevant.Coordinated and hosted monthly Web Contributors Meetings which included: web analytics reports, custom development project status, upcoming projects and changes to the portal, web usability tips and tricks as well as recognitions and contributor achievement awards.Created custom fillable PDF and XHTML forms with email, XML and database functions.

I worked part time for Gloria as an Instructor for Microsoft products including the following course:Introduction to Windows XP, Internet Explorer, and Outlook EmailIntroduction, Intermediate and Advance classes in Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and FrontPage.The most interesting time was teaching the WAGES back to work program which helps single parents gain skills to get off welfare by learning marketable trades such as computer skills. I trained women of all ages and ethnic backgrounds. There was never a dull moment with that group. I enjoyed working with them very much; we always found something to laugh about.

Desktop Services:Supported over 3,000 Workstations throughout the City of Tampa Network.Analyze and recommend hardware and software systems, service and products. Including: Smart phones with Personal Information Manager Tools (PIM) Web based DMS Document Management Systems (Share Point 2000 and Groupwise)