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Whether as a Software Development Manager, Sr. Engineer, Architect, Designer, Sr. Project or Product Manager role, I bring the expertise to create commercial / professional software systems. I provide the talents and skill to develop or manage your projects, products and software teams, including hiring, oversight and mentoring of staff, establishing best practices / process improvement initiatives and performance measurements to achieve your goals.As a consultant or employee, I bring value and efficiency by coordinating the strategic development of applications based on requirements and design specifications, of software and system needs. I’ve always been entrusted with ownership of products, then successfully instill ownership, quality and standard practices into those I supervise.With a strong eye for detail, I enjoy crafting professional / commercial software, improving processes, making current systems more effective, useful and efficient. Through my team leadership (whether in cross-functional or functional organizations), I successfully connect and build solid relationships with other teams, departments, business units, vendors and clients.Note these highlights:• Over 20 years of experience as Software Development Manager, Sr. Programmer, Architect, Product and Project Manager, relating to technical, business and industry needs alike, throughout the whole SDLC.• Proven ability to create and deliver software systems for use by large corporations, financial institutions and municipalities, including Allstate, MetLife, Security Benefit, Delaware Life Ins, Guggenheim Ins Services, Huntington Outpatient Surgery Center, Fox Head, American Family Insurance, the City of Pasadena CA, San Diego County, and San Francisco CA.• Capable of supervising large numbers of employees, vendors, and consultants/employees in both office settings and in remote environments, including hiring and dismissal, performance reviews and mentorship.

Listed skills include Software Development, Management, Requirements Analysis, Software Project Management, and 46 others.