Craig Hanson Email & Phone Number

Santa Cruz, Ca, Us

Senior executive responsible for technology strategy, software engineering, audio signal processing and machine learning research.

Boston, Ma, Us

Software engineering and technology leadership of all customer facing digital properties and associated backend services for Global Retail Markets, US within Liberty Mutual Technology Group.

Boston, Ma, Us

Executive leader of Engineering Enablement & Operations for Global Retail Markets, U.S. (~$24B business unit) within Liberty Mutual Technology Group.Responsibilities include:● Manage & lead organization of 210 full time engineers and over 300 contract staff● Advancement of Agile software engineering capabilities across business unit● Development of Digitally Native Architecture (DNA) framework for microservice-based architecture modernization● DevOps Engineering● Cloud capability development (platforms include: AWS, Azure, Google Cloud and LM private cloud)● CI/CD pipeline development● Production operations● Middleware and database technology operations

Boston, Ma, Us

● Managed team of ~60 and a portfolio of business critical software development applications within the US Consumer Markets Claims function.● Built a new high performing Agile software development team from the ground up focused on Predictive Modeling and Innovation initiatives. Delivered key 2016 business outcomes with anticipated ROI of $4.035M by EOY 2017.● Led the formation and execution of a cross-functional leadership team established to improve department-wide software development discipline.● Developed and managed organizational/staffing strategy to ensure alignment with strategic IT vision and on business outcomes.● Worked with domain architects and business leaders to define transition from monolithic to micro-service architecture.● Defined target state architecture and roadmap for Claims First Notice of Loss capture and re-architected platform for continuous delivery.● Established technical metrics for software quality, CI/CD and team performance.● Supported migration of applications to Amazon Web Services with full continuous delivery capabilities.

Boston, Massachusetts, Us

Engineering Manager at iZotope, leading the company's core software development teams.● Responsible for setting software development strategy, core C++ framework architecture, technology adoption and best practice implementation.● Established financial plan for iZotope’s core software development function - resourced and managed to plan.● Direct management of 13 engineers and 2 product designers – set performance objectives and conducted appraisals.● Conducted technical due diligence for iZotope’s acquisition of Imagine Research, a tech startup.● Oversaw integration of AWS-based machine learning platform acquired from Imagine Research into the iZotope technology portfolio.● Instituted git-flow development methodology to streamline the release process and enhance code quality.● Established software development KPI’s to measure and improve effectiveness of the engineering organization.● Architected and resourced a virtualized continuous integration system utilizing Atlassian Bamboo to support Agile development.● Worked with development staff to implement C++ API design best practices.● Resourced and managed internal projects to refactor applications based on legacy C++ frameworks into a more flexible MVC-based design.● Implemented 3rd party cross-platform installer technology to alleviate bottlenecks in development.● Oversaw the implementation of Episerver CMS/E-Commerce platform during overhaul of iZotope.com.● Resourced and managed C#-based web infrastructure to support iZotope software authorization.● Coordinated population and prioritization of technology roadmap and infrastructure backlog.● Worked with engineering management team and CTO to align engineering department goals with company goals.● Implemented Google Analytics tracking for all products and developed dashboards in Javascript.● Served on a cross-functional SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) Release Management team responsible for product line revenue and customer satisfaction.

Boston, Massachusetts, Us

Lead Engineer of the Technology Licensing Team. Developed cutting-edge signal processing software licensable to third party companies. ● Lead software engineer for all third-party technology licensing initiatives.● Management responsibility for 5 direct reports.● Developed, delivered and supported technology solutions to over 50 clients including: Adobe, Sony, Avid, Smule, Blue Microphones, Ubisoft and Turn 10 Studios (a division of Microsoft Studios).● Engineered solutions in C/C++, Objective-C and Assembly on a wide variety of platforms including Windows, Mac OS X, iOS, Playstation, Xbox and embedded platforms such as Analog Devices Blackfin and Sharc.● Managed technical relationships and assisted clients with their integration of iZotope technology.● Collaborated with business development managers to negotiate licensing contracts.● Worked with 6 colleagues in a team hand-selected by the CEO to develop iZotope’s Core Values to guide the cultural direction and growth of the business.

Stanford, Ca, Us

MA/MST - Music, Science and Technology● Developed The LUMI: A new musical controller for expressive performance which incorporates a touch screen, 32 pressure sensitive buttons, 8 knobs, a cross-fader and IR proximity sensor.● Developed various C++ applications for real-time audio processing in the LUMI.● Researched musical timing for expressive performance in Matlab using beat tracking and onset detection. ● Modeled the Leslie effect in Matlab and created VST plugin.● Developed conText: A Java ear training application.

Boston, Ma, Us

● Conducted research in all facets of the Property Insurance Product to enhance product design and profitability. ● Coordinated large-scale socio-economic research initiatives.● Earned title of ‘Subject Matter Expert’ in data technologies.● Implemented general data tools and new data management techniques.● Developed SAS data models for statistical research and monitoring of new rating/pricing programs.● Designed and deployed a fully secure, 50+ user, visual basic application for data management and reporting. ● Led a team of 3 in statistically modeling customer elasticity.● Consulted with IT leaders on the development and implementation of a new Teradata enterprise data warehouse.● Conducted lectures and corporate training on MS Access, relational database design and architecture.● Worked in cross-team environment on development of property product pricing.● Compiled and presented financial research on the performance of new policyholder payment plans.● Developed models to analyze client retention and consumer behavior.● Managed a network of 10 workstations plus data server for statistical catastrophe modeling.● Participated in Statistical Modeling Workshops on various topics.● Overhauled Sarbanes-Oxley reporting to assist senior management and Chief Investment Officer.● Assisted with compliance during internal and external audits.

Ma, Mst

Cloud Computing Applications, Big Data

Bsba, Management Information Systems / Finance

High School Diploma