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Kansas City, Mo, Us

As a leader in the GCT Data & Platforms team, I work to shape the future of consumer tax prep with an eye towards the technologies that customers use to engage with us and how those technologies can empower the enterprise. Our team focuses on mobile, desktop software, chatbot, testing and experimentation, IoT, self help, and more!- Drive the enterprise strategy around mobile technologies to create engaging mobile-first experiences for key target markets. This strategy bridges the gaps between various consumer channels to create a single brand experience for our customers.- Drive the enterprise strategy around desktop (installable) software and how complex clients use our software in tandem with other channels, such as online or in-office support. Work with partners and industry leaders to understand the technology options available to us and deliver the future of software to our customers.- Drive experiences that guide customers to expertise, promote customer care, and promote cost reductions through the user of automated tools in our chatbot, voice intents (IVR), and self help systems. - Research and understand the diverse needs of customers across the United States engaging in tax preparation and how Block can provide tools to improve and empower their tax and financial decisions.- Research and develop business strategies around features--promotion, retention, and loyalty--to constantly iterate, improve, and excite customers.- Mentor team members to provide opportunities for growth in product design, analytics, and technical expertise. Strive to foster an environment of curious and bold problem solvers constantly looking to improve their understanding of the organization and the tax and financial services ecosystem.- Champion the use of data-driven decision-making, automation, and quality reporting across our team.- Work with our team and partners to enhance technical understanding of client platforms to improve our overall product offerings.

Las Vegas, Nevada, Us

https://www.tracky.com - Connect. Collaborate. Share.We're building the best platform for online social collaboration and social publishing. During my work with Tracky, we expanded our product offerings to include a patented social publishing platform, content "fan pages" for fundraising, and have customers ranging from high school yearbook classrooms managing their deadlines to international clothiers managing their entire sales and PR operations.Tracky uses a stack primarily of Microsoft ASP.NET MVC platform, HTML, and native JavaScript... and a fantastic team.Key Responsibilities:• Senior developer and architect overseeing all development and technology consultancy projects for the organization.• Hands-on development focused on building responsive web applications (front-end and back-end) based on the .net technology stack, JavaScript, and the latest HTML standards. Creative work with bleeding edge libraries and UI/UX techniques.• Focused on building technology and business relationships with technology partners, contractors, and customers.• Lead and mentored a mixed skill team of contractors, internal staff, and interns working across 8-10 concurrent projects for internal use and Tracky customers.Currently retained as an executive board member, advisor to the organization, and technical consultant.

We’re a new breed of startup accelerator based in Las Vegas. It’s all about community and collaboration--building a startup incubator by empowering startups with an injection of knowledge, experience, and support--not just cash.My work focused on helping match startups with service providers, technology platforms, teams, and assist with developing and guiding project roadmaps from inception to market.

Toronto, Ontario, Ca

VIKTRE is the online social network for the world's elite athletes who play or played the game. VIKTRE is all about the athlete: their voice…their passions…their point of view.Leadership Roles:• Establish, build, and iterate on the technical vision and roadmap; lead all technology product and integration efforts.• Provides the organization with product and trend research, ROI analysis, and competitive market analysis to grow the organization into multiple verticals and international markets, including regions such as the UK and Western Europe, South America, and China.• Develops and assists with iteration on the financial and business models of the organization—from technology to events to onboarding and customer experience.• Provides guidance and promote daily stand-ups on content strategy, marketing, and engagement between our athletes, fan communities, staff, and third-party partners.• Leads and/or participates in technical sales discussions with investors, potential athletes, agencies, vendors, and brand agencies.Technical & Product Roles:• Hands-on development and architecture design for three concurrent platforms (product offerings): the social “fan” platform, the collaborative “athlete” platform, and a full-service API for our mobile applications and integration partners. Primary development stack focused on .net technologies (asp.net MVC/Core) and SQL Server/MongoDB.• Hands-on development and architecture design for native mobile iOS and Android platforms interfacing and expanding on the backend API and integration with third-party service providers in Objective-C and Java.• Develops, assists, and mentors team in tracking and reporting organizational health using technology, customer, and in-house success metrics.• Leads and mentors an international mixed skill team of contractors, internal staff, and interns working in-office and remote across the world.

Wichita, Ks, Us

Full cycle management of web technologies for internal and public consumers. Extensive work with research and needs analysis, development, and implementation of enterprise-wide technology solutions as well as strategic planning for future needs for back office, core business (K-12 education), and public customers.I've had the opportunity to design and implement several key platforms during my tenure:- Responsible for all web architecture direction and implementations at an enterprise level for USD 259.- Strategic architect and developer of an enterprise-wide incident tracking and reporting system to allow better visibility, reporting, and organizational training opportunities within the district.- Extensive research and development integrating applications into the classroom workflow, specifically at the elementary and early childhood levels.- Key architect and developer of grading and reporting applications for PreK to grade 5, approx. 25,000 students and 5,000 teachers. Process improvement reduced grade returns to same-day and saved the district over 500,000$US per year. This continues to save the district tens of thousands of dollars per year in ScanTron paper, time, and postage.- Key architect and developer of online enrollment for standard/core and magnet programs. The first year had almost 30% participation and completion--far exceeding expectations and with rave reviews from parents and staff. This process is now standard for all enrollment within the district.- Strategic partner for planning for future needs for back office, core business (K-12 classroom/education), and public consumer customers.

Wichita, Ks, Us

Internal "Product Support"Shifted Product Support focus in-house for MIS-centric projects. Extensive work on process improvement and conducting classroom-based training classes for district staff.- Pioneered online video training for both hardware and software classes using LiveMeeting for "bring a lunch" classes and Camtasia/Captivate recorded classes.- Developed and taught evening and weekend hands-on technology courses focusing on hardware, software, and common core skills.- Worked with staff to enhance customer service experience and responsiveness by standardizing documentation and procedures.- Maintained Dell certifications in Desktops, Laptops, and PowerEdge servers during this time and reviewed Help Desk Institute (HDI) certifications for myself and Customer Service staff.

Wichita, Ks, Us

A step back into hardware and software.I provided on-site technical support for Title 1 (K-12) schools as well as two administrative centers. This role allowed me to work with building staff to provide on-site training and diagnostics for desktop hardware, software, and networking services.During this position, I maintained Dell certifications in Desktops, Laptops, and PowerEdge servers and held a MCSA, A+, Network+ and various vendor specific certifications.

Self-employed.After selling Magic Technologies, Inc. in February 1999, I started ActiveMatrix Solutions (AMS) to provide technology consulting services in and around the Wichita, KS metro area on a smaller scale.AMS had a heavier focus on services such as technology migration, process improvement, and web development rather than hardware and networking.- Worked with various local real estate agencies to provide web design and advertising.- Technology migration and process improvement in sectors such as avionic engineering, transportation/heavy hauling, legal, real estate, and lawn/garden services.- Active member in the Rose Hill and Wichita Chambers of Commerce and local community organizations.ActiveMatrix Solutions was disband in December 2001 due to time constraints with other job commitments.

A multi-year summer/after school job to dig into UNIX.Aero-Mach is a medium-sized aircraft engineering shop and provided me with a firm understanding of AIX mainframe management, development, and system architecture using UNIX and how those technologies rolled out to various levels of WYSE user terminals.- Experience working with AIX Unix servers, WYSE terminals, and multi-operating system networks.- Experience developing client-server applications with Delphi (for Windows) and C/C++ programming languages (in a *NIX environment).- Developed on-site, computerized certification testing systems to meet state and federal regulations for engineering and technical staff.

What does an entrepreneurial youth do when he's too young to get a job and he's tired of lemonade on the corner? He starts a computer company!I started Magic Technologies (MTI) after several years of operating a local BBS and providing technical support via the BBS. MTI provided small computer consulting services to customers throughout the Midwestern United States.- Extensive work with home automation, process improvement and technology migration (pre-Y2K), and business roadmap planning.- Partner with Microsoft Corp. during Windows 98 rollout event, working with local and national press agencies in the United States for implementation guidance and media publicity (radio, television, printed news).- Active member in the Wichita Chamber of Commerce and local community organizations.Magic Technologies, Inc. was acquired by a Wichita, KS-based technology company in February 1999.

Mba, Business Administration

Bsm, Management Science

As, International Business