Bill Bruyn Email & Phone Number

Tucson, Az, Us

Sonoita, Az

Review business and technical requirements and collaborate with customer product managers, product owners, and subject matter experts to resolve ambiguity. Draw on experience to identify gaps and propose additions or modifications.Apply hands-on software engineering and (web) framework-specific expertise to design, build, review, test, deploy, and document solutions in both internal and customer project contexts. Adapt to diverse client needs, environments, and methodologies as needed.Liaise between customer and product development teams on Feature Sponsorship engagements, partnering with stakeholders at all levels to ensure shared understanding of feature scope, deliverables, and timelines.Educate technical resources on SmartClient / SmartGWT reference architecture and best practices using documentation, presentations, pseudo-code, and prototypes to clarify complex concepts.

Gilbert, Az

Recruited by CTO to join Research & Development organization, following part-time freelance contribution to their flagship SmartRetail product, based on the SmartGWT framework.. Collaborated with subject matter experts, product managers, technical staff, and executive management.

Tempe, Az

Sought out by former manager as the 1st hire to build and lead a newly established team tasked with the modernization of existing systems. Simultaneously accountable for both Solutions Architect and Lead Developer roles, with formal dotted-line responsibility for application developers, and informal leadership of a larger team.Modified, tested, and improved bespoke line of business applications, in line with strategic business objectives. Planned and executed integrations to transfer data between both internal systems and external partners using various APIs, patterns, and transports. Installed and configured application servers and integration platforms / software.Established and enforced standards, policies, and procedures for development operations. Assisted with defining required roles, hiring criteria, and evaluation of applicants to fill remaining positions. Mentored less experienced development team members.Evaluated both open source and commercial products as potential alternatives or supplements to custom application development.Provided team-based estimates, defined milestones, and tracked / reported progress.