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Chicago, Il, Us

Los Gatos, Ca, Us

Led and scaled a high-performing engineering of team 6-8 senior software engineers responsible for developing and maintaining mission-critical web-based products supporting contract negotiations, digital copyright enforcement, and content availability for the streaming service.Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define and execute long-term product roadmaps, aligning engineering efforts with strategic business objectives.Streamlined operations by developing and implementing a comprehensive 3-year execution plan for engineering, product management, and user experience.Fostered a culture of mentorship and growth by co-leading the development of manager coaching guidance of entry-level software engineers.Championed diversity and inclusion by actively participating in outreach programs and initiatives to attract and retain diverse talent.

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Led and scaled high-performing engineering teams of 8-12 software engineers responsible for delivering cloud-based infrastructure and application services to support various product and internal capabilities including virtual development environments and custom deployment tools to facilitate migration to a hybrid cloud architecture.Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure successful product outcomes and shared best practices through internal outreach and engagement activities.Championed diversity and inclusion through participation in employee resource groups representing Black/African-American (Events) and LGBTQIA+ (Co-Chair) employees.

Watertown, Ma, Us

Architected and delivered innovative custom software solutions for enterprise-level mobile and IoT applications using Microsoft Azure and related technologies.Strategically guided clients through digital transformation by developing and presenting compelling business case justifications.Successfully implemented mobile DevOps initiatives for a major medical technology provider, utilizing Xamarin and Azure to streamline the release of public mobile applications.Led the development of a custom IoT solution for a food and beverage company, leveraging Azure IoT Hub and other cloud services to support a new product launch in the US and Europe.

Seattle, Washington, Us

Delivered high-impact customer engagements (average $5M/year) as development and delivery Lead, managing teams of 5-40+ software engineers across geographically dispersed projects championing innovation and efficiency:- Proposed and led a program to modernize and streamline operations for a suite of 60+ web applications for a federal agency- Led the remediation of a K-12 digital learning product, collaborating with executives to define and execute a comprehensive roadmap for architectural redesign, mobile development, performance improvement, and cloud migration.- Architected and delivered multi-site implementations of three critical point-of-sale applications for a hospitality client, enhancing customer experience within a larger transformation program.- Managed the successful replacement of a legacy quotation tool with a rich client application for a commercial insurance provider.Led and supported technical pre-sales efforts for the US Mid-Atlantic Region and North American Mobility business units, driving successful solution design and proposal creation. Additionally managed a team of 5-15 consultants, focusing on talent acquisition, performance development, and growth within the team.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Led the development of critical data collection and analysis systems to support the Federal Aviation Administration's air traffic analysis operations.Successfully re-engineered the near real-time radar collection component for centralized analysis, improving efficiency and accuracy.Developed and maintained a user-friendly desktop application for managing temporary flight restrictions, and streamlining communication with air traffic control, pilots, and international aviation agencies.Effectively managed a small development team to implement traffic metrics systems, providing valuable analytical insights to agency administrators.

Chicago, Us

Managed and maintained enterprise databases on IBM Informix and DB2 for Unix platforms, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.Enhanced application performance by conducting SQL performance monitoring and implementing optimizations to improve response times and query execution.Provided exceptional customer service by effectively monitoring and documenting user requests and vendor cases, adhering to ISO 9001 standards.Collaborated with software vendors to troubleshoot and resolve database performance issues, including system response and defects.

Masters, Information Systems Management

Bachelor Of Science, Computer Science