Software development consultant focusing on architecture, design and development of web and mobile applications. Hands on work with C++, Microsoft C#.NET, ASP.NET, and Microsoft MVC. Development of mobile applications targeting iOS and Android platforms using Xamarin (Mono/C#), Java, and Cordova (Javascript/HTML/CSS). Communications and multi-threaded development using C++ and C# on both Windows and UNIX platforms, including hardware device interfaces, communications and accessory software for medical devices. Development of plugins for OBS, audio plugins for DAWs (Digital Audio Workstations) such as Ableton and Avid ProTools.

Responsible for envisioning architecture to move the companies products forward on new technology platforms. Envisioned a technical roadmap and lead and drove the architectural strategy of a skilled, multi-site organization in development of current and next generation products for a broad, global customer base. This position was responsible for the high level architecture of the organization’s products, and acted as a representative of the organization’s technology strategy.

Founded Orion Development Corporation, a software development firm in 1994. Hands on developer in addition to directing business functions including sales, marketing, branding, operations, finance, accounting, R&D and product development. Lead teams of up to 30. Orion Development Corporation lead projects and developed products for companies such as Bayer Diagnostics, Becton Dickinson (BD), the American Association of Diabtest Educators, and others, developing user interface and framework components for lab automation systems, commercial products, accessory software for the medical device industry and web based solutions for capturing and analyzing statistics for the outcomes measurement in healthcare.

Designed and developed a wide range of platform level software tools to aid programmers in the development of MCM’s line of Treasury Management software products for Windows and Windows NT. Responsibilities also included training other programmers in C++ and Windows development, guidance on architectural issues, as well as evaluation and innovation of new development techniques.

Engineered and developed customized software solutions for clients. Secured project requirements, analyzed options and controlled design teams and all associated projects.

Lead Programmer Analyst responsible for technical design and coding of BOSS, a back office trading support system. Designed and coded development platform tools including video, database, reporting systems, memory management routines, parsers, debugging aids, and other system level utilities.Designed and coded a screen formatting language allowing total control and configuration of the user interface without changing application code.Designed and coded a user configurable report writer and screen browser.Set up development environment on a Novell LAN, including compilers, linkers make scripts, code analysis tools and source code revision control systems.Managed other programmers assigned to the project and monitored coding style for maintainability and portability.

Programmer/Analyst in the Software Development Division. Worked on a team developing MPCC, a PC based front end to Morgan's cash management, accounting and reporting systems.Designed and coded a screen IO and windowing library, file management sub-system, modules for downloading reports from host systems, file capture facilities for users logged onto host systems in TTY mode, and modules for importing batches of money transfer instructions from external systems.Coded system level routines including a critical interrupt handler (INT24), divide by zero handler, timer interrupt handler and a TSR to move data packets and messages between different program modules and applications.Responsible for setup of teams development environment on an IBM Token Ring LAN using make utilities and revision control systems.

Provided pre-sales and post-sales support for MCM's line of treasury management and foreign exchange systems. Provided software programming enhancements and design of new modules. Active contributor in virtually all aspects of MCM's produce and services business, from support and sales to software development and design.

Principal Trumpet with the Maracaibo Symphony Orchestra, and trumpet teacher in youth programs throughout the country (Maracaibo, Coro, Barquisimeto). Also freelanced in recording studios (tracks for Tino Rodriquez and others) and with orchestras in Caracas (Municipal Symphony, National Symphony).

Freelance musician in the Philadelphia area: Co-lead Trumpet at the Valley Forge Music Fair, and on-call player for the Forrest Theater, Shubert Theater (now Miriam) and Walnut Street Theater. Studio recording work at Sigma Sound and Alpha Studios. Worked with leading entertainers and musical groups such as Diana Ross, Frank Sinatra, Michel Legrand, Steve Lawrence, Eydie Gorme, The Temptations, The Spinners, Johnny Mathis, Lena Horne, and others. Worked directly with Leonard Bernstein and the break-in and original run of "1600 Pennsylvania Avenue" (1976). Also worked with the Concerto Soloists of Philadelphia, and the Brass Ensemble of the Philadelphia Orchestra. Teacher in the Conservatory Division of the Philadelphia College of Performing Arts (now UARTS), taught instrumental music and music theory at area high schools (Northeast Catholic High School, Paul VI High School).