I've returned to KAYAK as a Software Architect for ops, releng, qa, and performance. I'm improving the way KAYAK builds software.

Invoke has two product lines: A unique large-scale online focus group platform, and an academic course evaluation system.My dual-role is as Principal Software Architect and Vice President of Engineering. I split my time between software design / implementation, and managing the team / planning release features. Hired a team consisting of 4 local engineers, and 3 engineers and 2 QA on a remote team. Designed overall software architecture for microservices web applicationBuilt core modules including authentication and authorization system, database schema maintenance system, internal remoting system, and moreCreated SDLC processes including leading scrums and triaging bugsMentored and guided work of engineers

During my 6 years at KAYAK I worked on 3 teams:KAYAK Network Ad team - Designing and building the ad serving platformSearch Team - Building Integrations and performing investigations with search providersSEM Advertising team - Designing and building SEM bidding and management system, realizing $3MM in increased efficiency