Solutions Architect
CurrentCoordinated closely with Public Safety departments to strategically deploy $800,000 in funding for innovative technology investments to address critical public safety challenges. Spearheaded the proposal, design, and deployment of advanced solutions, including security cameras, video management systems, AI-driven video data processing, gunshot detection, and automated license plate recognition (ALPR).Served as the solution architect for implementing a Community Safety and Response Center designed for live monitoring and coordinated response with police, fire, and emergency management teams, ensuring seamless communication and incident response.Acted as the primary liaison with city departments to identify and apply emerging technologies across public safety initiatives, focusing on traffic control and analysis, smart city components, and diverse camera connectivity solutions (mobile and fixed).Established and documented standards for technology components, including guidelines for minimum hardware capabilities and specifications, data retention, security protocols, and connectivity methods, ensuring sustainable and compliant solutions.Partnered with other enterprise architects to implement TOGAF-influenced standards, models, and processes that advanced the organization’s enterprise architecture approach.Contributed to initiatives within the Security Department to improve visibility and analysis tooling, equipping teams with enhanced capabilities for real-time security monitoring and reporting.Supported the adoption of SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) within Public Safety improvement projects, serving as the Agile Solution Architect to ensure effective integration and optimization of agile methodologies tailored to public safety needs.Performed in the office of the CIO as a concept reviewer for new IT initiatives requested from city departments.Created and managed a project to audit, analyze, and standardize application software and platforms citywide.