- Successfully enhanced team culture and contributed to organizational improvement by implementing standards for Trunk Based Development and Test Driven Development.- Lead and manage a cross-functional team of 10 members, including product, design, front-end, back-end, full stack developers, devops engineer, and scrum master.- Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scopes, objectives, and priorities, ensuring alignment with company goals and product roadmaps.- Oversee the development and delivery of high-quality services for internal development teams, driving organization wide improvements in efficiency and productivity.- Mentor and coach team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning, growth, and innovation.- Work closely with product and ux designer to translate business requirements into technical solutions, ensuring a user-centered approach.- Drive agile methodologies and scrum practices, ensuring timely delivery of projects while maintaining a high level of quality.- Implement best practices in software development, code review processes, and DevOps workflows to optimize team performance.- Collaborate with DevOps to streamline deployment processes and enhance system reliability.- Act as a liaison between the team and upper management, providing regular updates on project status, resource allocation, and strategic initiatives.

- Championed application development for a large eCommerce platform, including design and implementation of user language management, customer inventory management, path to purchase and checkout, and automated release management.- Managed releases for a large eCommerce platform including: Environment planning, release scheduling, communication, cutover planning, change management documentation, and deployments to Production and non-production environments.- Supervised a cross-functional team of 18 people with responsibilities including product roadmapping; sprint planning, refining and execution; portfolio and dependency management; team and sprint status presentation; project and resource prioritization.- Received the 2019 CIO Award for Enabling Business Growth

In my current role as a Consultant for Solution Design Group, I tackle various initiatives to develop and implement customized software development solutions. My job entails a high level of needs assessment, pre-development research, and striving to work within set deadlines and budgets. I offer support of the organization’s objectives by preparing feasibility analysis, identifying requirements, and offering resolutions to business problems/process needs. In conjunction with my position, I stay as up-to-date with industry best practices and optimal development tactics. Key achievements include: -- Facilitated significant code base improvements to boost readability, efficiency, maintenance nuances, and system acclimation for new team members. -- Augmented team productivity by 300% through modular, reusable code creation. -- Gained reputation as a copious documenter, working to write self-documenting code and/or project-related commentary for team-wide usage. -- Act as a go-to resource for troubleshooting and resolving project problems due to constant involvement in daily team-wide operations. -- Function as a key decision maker for team member proposals to assess feasibility and next steps as applicable. -- Chosen to on-board, train, mentor, and delegate tasks for new team members for Health Partners.

In this software development role, I owned the design, implementation, and functionality of 3 PHP applications simultaneously. From a leadership standpoint, I supervised 2 cross-functional staff – Developers, Programmers, and Analysts. I ensured successful workflows for 10 development/analyst team members. I essentially took the reins when it came to business objectives, project milestones, timelines. I served as a key liaison between technical and non-technical staff for consistency purposes across all initiatives and encouraged optimal quality control while seeking to improve processes. Key achievements include: -- Selected to head 3 large-scale projects involving requirements translation, criteria implementation, risk assessment, and cost optimization surrounding a smart order form, user portal, and sales reporting system.-- Slashed operating costs significantly through application coding optimization.

As a Software Engineer for Skyward, I wrote and implemented C# projects which helped support the technological needs of over 10,000 school districts across the country. I created advanced algorithms to detect and prevent system failures using a web-based app and maintained data/app security practices. The tactics and tools I used were varied and helped achieve project success. Key achievements include: -- Completed a successful system rewrite from Legacy to C#.NET alongside # framework teammates. -- Enhanced data accessibility efforts through the creation of a new web service in C# to provide partners with secure, reliable, and responsive ease of use. -- Implemented Agile and Test-Driven Development (TDD) methodologies into all software development initiatives and projects.

In the leadership role with my alma mater which kick started my career, I managed 5 technical team members and focused greatly on SOPs. I was involved in various process updates, document creation, and morale boosting efforts. I also effectively balanced prioritization of both productivity and customer service practices on a daily basis, especially with a helpdesk database and email communications. On a basic IT level, I conducted troubleshooting and problem solving for laptops and desktop computers. Key achievements include: -- Increased lab setup ability by 1,000% through process automation using a new system focused on new system setup efficiency and re-imaging of existing broken machines. PREVIOUS WORK HISTORY: Software Development Intern, SENTRY INSURANCE, Stevens Point, WI (2012) Lead Computer Repair Technician, ORANGE COMPUTER SOLUTIONS, La Crosse, WI (2011 – 2012)