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Pleasanton, California, Us

Here, I lead and direct a high-performing team, fostering professional growth and promoting a culture of excellence. I play instrumental role in the strategic planning and execution of infrastructure projects, aligning with organizational objectives and federal regulations. Additionally, I perform regular audits and inspections, ensuring ongoing compliance with FedRAMP and other regulatory standards.• Pioneered the construction and maintenance of a secure Federal Government environment, accommodating other clientele seeking equivalent security measures.• Efficiently designed compliant processes, leading to successful onboarding of multiple teams and applications, thereby driving customer acquisition over successive years.• Implemented stringent compliance measures for vulnerability remediation and affirmed the adoption of best architectural practices within the infrastructure organization.• Spearheaded the FedRAMP certification process, ensuring strict adherence to federal security standards and protocols.• Initiated and supervised the development of contingency plans and risk management protocols, enhancing the overall resilience of the infrastructure.• Championed the cultivation of cross-functional collaborations, fostering a productive and efficient work environment.• Orchestrated the evaluation and integration of cutting-edge technologies, boosting infrastructure performance and reliability.

Raleigh, North Carolina, Us

In this role, I deliver strategic leadership and technical expertise as the Chief Technology Officer, driving product innovation and business growth. I also guide the vision for technology and product development, ensuring alignment with overall company strategy and mission. I oversee the complete product lifecycle, from initial concept and design, through development, to testing and deployment. I also continually assess and implement cutting-edge technologies to bolster product performance and customer satisfaction. I foster a high-performing engineering team, promoting a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence.• Led the design, development, and testing of the Cordelia App, leveraging technologies such as React, Node.JS, PostgreSQL, AWS Infrastructure, Docker, and CI/CD pipelines.• Successfully transformed a concept into a commercially viable application within a span of 6 months, simultaneously building an in-house engineering team and managing offshore engineers for product launch.• Devised and executed a robust go-to-market strategy, contributing to the product's market penetration and customer acquisition.• Initiated and implemented the company's initial website and lead generation platform, optimizing the integration for enhanced customer reach and engagement.

Quincy, Massachusetts, Us

Here, I worked with the CEO and COO to develop a comprehensive system of record, leveraging data insights to facilitate informed decision-making for clients and aviation consultants. I also served as the Product Owner for all internal and client-facing applications, overseeing the product lifecycle from conception to deployment.• Designed and implemented reporting metrics and dashboards for the application, establishing the foundational framework for both internal and customer-facing application prototypes.• Led development teams for internal and client-facing applications, driving a 200% increase in Net Profit over a span of 2 years.• Transformed data into actionable insights using analytics and AI, contributing to a 30% year-over-year increase in sales.

Scranton, Pennsylvania, Us

In this role, I was entrusted with comprehensive oversight of the software development lifecycle for the entire portfolio of learning applications, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality output. I assumed leadership for a diverse team of 50 engineers, architects, and QA specialists, setting code standards, developing processes, and implementing Agile/Scrum methodologies for efficient project execution. I also collaborated closely with the CDO, CIO, and VP of Product to ensure the quality and consistency of applications, aligning technology initiatives with strategic business objectives. I served as a key liaison between technical and non-technical stakeholders, facilitating clear communication and ensuring alignment on project objectives and deliverables.• Partnered with the VP of Product and VP of Product Development to create a quarterly roadmap, ensuring alignment with strategic business goals set by the CDO and CIO.• Leveraged technical expertise and strategic insights to drive product development, from initial concept to final deployment, ensuring alignment with user needs and market trends.• Drove a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the team, promoting best practices in software development and project management.• Aided in transforming data into actionable insights, driving product enhancements and business growth.• Championed use of Agile methodologies, enhancing team productivity and accelerating delivery of high-quality learning products.

Scranton, Pennsylvania, Us

Miami Gardens, Fl, Us

Miami Gardens, Fl, Us

Here, I directed the software development lifecycle for an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) solution at Chen Medical, guaranteeing the delivery of a sturdy, intuitive system. I headed a multifaceted team of 40 engineers, architects, and QA specialists, creating coding benchmarks, strategizing processes, and applying agile development methodologies through Kanban and Scrum.• Harmonized project quality and consistency across teams in New Orleans, Miami, and India by closely partnering with the CIO and project managers, thereby cultivating a culture of excellence and perpetual enhancement.• Capitalized on technical proficiency and strategic foresight to fuel the development of the EMR solution, from inception to final deployment, ensuring it was in sync with user requirements and industry norms.

Houston, Tx, Us

I was recruited as the first fulltime technology director and challenged to rebuild their entire IT infrastructure. In this role, I managed a $2 million technology budget and held leadership for all staffing, network and infrastructure engineering and technology integration for primary, middle and upper schools. Over a four-year period, I transformed the school and repositioned it as the first private school in the State of Texas to be recognized as an Apple Distinguished School. While there, I launched the first laptop program and grew the infrastructure to support 2,000 devices and to manage 1,500 devices on campus. I also introduced Google Apps for Education that resulted in 99.9% uptime, deployed a wireless campus infrastructure, created a computer science curriculum, taught iOS, HTML and webpage development, championed an annual “TechFest” attended by 40 schools, and initiated a social media and communications strategy and five-year business plan.

Bedford, Nh, Us

This software consulting company recruited me from college as a Customer Support Representative. Within a few months, I was promoted to lead the online technical troubleshooting for 300+ schools in the US, Canada, Europe and Asia. Then I advanced to serve as a Software Developer performing front end development work.

Executive Mba

Ba, Communication

Mechanical Engineering

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