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Ann Arbor, Mi, Us

Aurora, Co, Us

• Working toward a near-real time hospital capacity prescriptive analytics applicationo Python-based discrete event simulation model of hospital inpatient, OR and Emergency Departments.o Flutter-based cross-platform UI best described as census and staff weather prediction app for house supervisors and capacity interesting roles at hospitals.o Micro-service architectureo Database, API and simulation services run on Microsoft Azure.

Ann Arbor, Michigan, Us

• Full-time development duties as well as responsible for engineering function of the company.• Established light-weight iterative development methodology • Implemented Flutter BLOC patterns and data services to support replacing Unity3d GUI with Flutter GUI.• Implemented self-contained C# app integrated into Azure Batch• Key member of the server/storage team responsible for ASP.NET MVC Core API, MS SQL Server, Azure and all microservices.

Allentown, Pa, Us

• Full management responsibility for delivering on the company’s mission of enterprise decision modeling through predictive simulation solutions.• Unique blend of business and technical savvy, a big picture vision and the drive to make that vision a reality.• Ability to communicate to all areas of the company.• Established new development office in Ann Arbor.• Doubled the size of the development group.• Implemented Scrum Agile Project Management Methodology

Allentown, Pa, Us

•Winner of the 2007 Army Modeling and Simulation award in the Plans and Operations category.•Managed the product release process from definitions through delivery, and on-going maintenance.•Process mapped the functional areas information flow.•Created training videos and trained customers.•Found innovative solutions to customer problems.•Coordinated cross functional teams to ensure a smooth rollout.•Defined and managed the beta test and early release program.•Balanced time to market and quality requirements to decide when the product is ready to release.•2006 RIST Award - ProModel Corporation’s Simulation Software utilized by the 2006 RIST prize winning Center for Army Analysis AFGM (Army Forces Generation Modeling Simulation) study team •Safeguard Scientifics Partner Company Award – 2007 National Asset Award for ProModel’s on software system readiness with the U.S. Army•Safeguard Scientifics Partner Company Award – 2006 Best Government Contract

Allentown, Pa, Us

• Worked with CEO on product business case.• Coordinated with CEO on product strategic direction.• Sole developer on first three versions.• Researched market needs.• Wrote requirements and detailed specifications.• Monitored development progress.• Wrote and approved promotional material.• Trained customers and sales people.• Went on sales calls.• Spent time in the market to understand customer problems and found innovative solutions.• Success of product at one of the largest pharmaceutical company resulted ino Strategic collaboration agreement providing priority access to ProModel’s technology and consulting solutions. o Minority equity position.o Officially approved portfolio strategic planning tool.

Allentown, Pa, Us

Allentown, Pa, Us

Provided consulting services, third-party software (from ProModel), and custom application development associated with process analysis and improvement to major organizations in manufacturing, finance, and healthcare.

Provided consulting services, third-party software (from ProModel), and custom application development associated with process analysis and improvement to major organizations in manufacturing, finance, and healthcare.

Industrial Engineering, Engineering/Industrial Management

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