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Denver, Colorado, Us

Engineer and maintain scalable systems leveraging a robust Microsoft technology stack, including Microsoft Server, Microsoft Azure, and integrations with cloud services like AWS Lambda and Amazon EC2. Possess extensive expertise in DevOps engineering and cloud architecture, with deep knowledge of scalable Microsoft and Azure infrastructures and advanced security best practices. Demonstrate strong leadership and team management skills. Expertly manage performance and resolve complex technical issues, ensuring operational excellence and system reliability.• Engineer back-end automation systems using Azure & AWS Cloud Services to enhance the distribution and oversight of all internal IT services and tasks specifically designed for the hospitality and financial sectors.• Implement and uphold security and compliance protocols across both remote and on-site teams by utilizing a variety of full stack platforms, ensuring seamless integration and consistent adherence to technical standards.• Utilize a diverse array of technology stacks to engineer systems that are cost-efficient and scalable, aligning with DevOps principles to evolve seamlessly into turn-key solutions.• Formulate strategic operating plans for divisions, construct comprehensive operational frameworks, and devise project budgets and schedules, while directing large-scale technology initiatives.• Direct teams in complex system engineering projects, designing a scalable architecture integrating front-end and back-end systems, serving as both the technical lead and project manager.

Lakewood, Colorado, Us

Led all Microsoft cloud-based engineering, administration, and troubleshooting for technology systems supporting over120 remote end users, leveraging Azure AD (Entra ID), Exchange Online, SharePoint, Intune, Microsoft Teams, and Office 365. Served as an Azure DevOps Engineer, migrating internal Windows-based and third-party hosted applications to Azure cloud managed services, ensuring scalable and secure cloud architecture. Oversaw the development and implementation of scalable and secure technology systems, software solutions, and infrastructure, ensuring alignment with strategic business goals. Fostered a culture of innovation and continuous improvement, collaborating with Sales and Customer Experience teams, and providing IT representation on customer calls and technical architecture documentation.• Administered, maintained, and enhanced Windows Server, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Entra ID, Exchange, and SharePoint platforms, ensuring optimal performance and security. Executed comprehensive security protocols and proprietary initiatives to safeguard systems infrastructure and maintain data integrity.• Utilized PowerApps, Power Automate, PowerShell scripts, and SQL to manage internal processes and data, streamlining operations and enhancing efficiency.• Designed and administered a proprietary PowerApps application to aggregate asset data from end users via a web interface, improving asset management and verification processes.• Identified and evaluated the latest technologies, assessing their potential for strategic advantage and business impact, and integrating them into the organization's technology stack.• Ensured the sustainability of existing applications through ongoing maintenance, technical updates, and adherence to best practices and standards for secure software development.

Boulder, Co, Us

Spearheaded the development, systems, and internal support operations, establishing a robust environment for enterprise-level SaaS products and applications. Effectively managed IT staffing by interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; and providing mentorship and coaching. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align technology goals with organizational objectives, fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Oversaw budget management, ensuring cost-effective resource utilization while upholding high performance and security standards across all technology platforms. • Conceptualized and executed comprehensive strategies, applications, and platforms to optimize the processing, production, and distribution of hemp flower, CBD, and CBG, leveraging significant experience in all phases of the development lifecycle and expert-level knowledge of software development and cloud architecture.• Utilized cutting-edge technologies such as Amazon EC2, Node.js, React.js, and MongoDB to create the world's first E-commerce platform specifically designed for the hemp industry, revolutionizing how hemp products were marketed, sold, and distributed on a global scale.• Established and enforced stringent coding and security standards, uniquely adapted to meet the specific regulatory and operational challenges of the hemp industry, with in-depth knowledge of scalable AWS architecture and security and experience with IT security best practices.• Implemented one of the first digital currency payment gateways to accept crypto payments in the CBD industry using Solana blockchain technologies and Node.js, showcasing knowledge of scalable AWS architecture and security.• Developed a CI/CD process, including coding and technical documentation, as an essential strategy for managing early git-type systems on such an E-commerce platform, using Agile/Scrum methodology throughout the SDLC.

Breckenridge, Colorado, Us

Directed the development, systems, and internal support operations to maintain a cohesive environment for enterprise-level SaaS products in the hospitality industry. Leveraged Microsoft Server, Microsoft cloud-based services, PowerApps, and PowerShell to enhance operational efficiency and streamline workflows. Administered IT staffing processes, including interviewing, hiring, and training employees, ensuring the team was proficient and equipped to meet the organization's technological requirements. Planned, assigned, and supervised IT team tasks, maintaining high performance standards and clear communication of responsibilities and expectations.• Directed the technical aspects of the company, including systems architecture, software development, network infrastructure, and data security.• Appraised employee performance, providing mentorship, guidance, and coaching to foster professional growth and development.• Ensured the sustainability of existing applications and platforms through ongoing maintenance, keeping technical components up-to-date, and upholding best practices and standards for secure software development.• Established security standards and best practices for software development and systems administration, ensuring policies were fully documented and followed.• Enhanced the company’s adherence to federal technology requirements for security, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.• Ensured business continuity by maintaining disaster recovery, backup procedures, and information security and control structures, protecting the organization’s data and systems.

Breckenridge, Colorado, Us

Senior Information Technology Manager and Senior Application Developer for the Breckenridge Resort Chamber and Tourism Office. Created and executed project work plans and revised them as needed to meet changing technology, needs and requirements. Communicated and enforced coding standards for the web team. Managed resources within budget and project schedule. Consistently delivered high-quality web services and custom modules that lower developing cost and improved site functionality. I was project manager on two site re-designs in which one of those included moving our site platform from a custom CMS built in ASP .NET to an open source PHP platform and framework. I was the first line of contact for all site and content issues for gobreck.com. Developed content management modules and proprietary applications that served a specific function for the Chamber's needs. I created media rich graphical user interface (GUI) designs using DHTML/XHTML/CSS, Adobe Fireworks, Photoshop and Flash as well as many other proprietary techniques.• Project manager for two website redesigns, one of which transitioned the main marketing site from a custom ASP .NET CMS to the Drupal CMS platform. • Built many custom modules that were needed because of this upgrade, using PHP, JavaScript and RESTful services using the available hooks in Drupal.• Configured and maintained an on-premises LAMP-based web server for all web development using PHP and JavaScript, ensuring robust server performance and security for optimized local web application management and deployment.• Created a PHP and JavaScript Drupal module for the marketing and tourism-focused website, enhancing the listing and rental purchase process for over 100 properties in Breckenridge, thereby streamlining property management and transactions.• Established a cohesive, mission-focused application documentation process using on-prem and cloud-based services.

Denver, Co, Us

Collaborated within a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement sophisticated proprietary content management systems tailored for the financial sector, utilizing advanced Microsoft and Macromedia technologies. Spearheaded the creation of dynamic, data-driven desktop software and web applications, emphasizing robust, scalable architectures. Oversaw the planning, design, and execution of comprehensive application structures and navigation layouts for web-based platforms. Managed and optimized outsourced IT environments, ensuring seamless integration and consistent performance alignment with organizational objectives and technological standards.• Utilized Microsoft Visual Studio and the Adobe Suite extensively for daily maintenance and iterative enhancements of web interfaces.• Conducted rigorous cross-platform and cross-browser testing to ensure optimal functionality and compatibility across diverse operating systems and browser environments, enhancing user experience and interface reliability.• Engineered a proprietary JavaScript library, designed to augment proprietary applications with enhanced validation processes and additional functionalities, significantly improving operational efficiency and user interactivity.• Developed and maintained robust security protocols to safeguard sensitive financial data, aligning with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.• Led regular training sessions and workshops for team members, fostering continuous learning and keeping the team updated on the latest technological advancements and best practices.• Implemented comprehensive documentation practices, ensuring that all systems and applications were well-documented for continuity and knowledge transfer.

Computer Science, Computer Software Engineering

High School Diploma, Electronics