I oversee the Software Engineering, QA, CloudOps (AWS)/Systems Engineering, Data, Integrations, Customs, and Analytics teams, ensuring their work is prioritized and obstacles are removed to enable optimal performance. I lead the development of engineering strategies, create team roadmaps, establish and manage OKRs, and oversee the engineering budget. I collaborate closely with Product and Service Delivery teams to maximize customer value through software development, support issue resolution, and superior hosting services. Additionally, I am dedicated to fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion within the organization.

I am currently responsible for designing software architecture and leading multiple teams of extremely talented individuals consisting of both onshore and offshore resources. I'm accountable for all SchoolTool products as well as our SchoolTool AWS Web Hosting services development. I'm responsible for building a culture that inspires technical experimentation and empowers the team members to make sound process, technical, and architectural decisions.Responsibilities Include:• Guide, coach, mentor and develop all software development team members• Provide technical leadership for all software development• Grow team members in their personal and professional growth• Design software architecture and implement all standards and tools in company technology.• Lead a special operations team proficient in troubleshooting and crisis resolution

In addition to my development responsibilities for the student management system SchoolTool (https://www.mindex.com/schooltool/) I assist Software Developers, Quality Assurance Engineers, or other leaders in executing process improvement as well as research & development projects. Mentor other software developers or team members in software development best practices. Lead the Special Operations team that investigates and implements solutions to complex performance and architectural issues. Develop security standards and training for development teams while planning and implementing consistent security evaluations for our schooltool applications.I manage a highly skilled team that develops custom solutions to individual customer needs.I also manage our equally skilled Software Build & Release team and drive our software release process maturity forward.I strive to promote emotional maturity in myself and the teams I manage to continuously improve our collaboration and accountability.

I am responsible for architecting and developing software solutions using various technologies. I assist in writing and reviewing test cases to ensure we deliver the highest quality product possible. I develop load and automation testing solutions based on established test cases and include them in our DevOps process to achieve consistent stable releases. I am responsible for assisting Lead Software Developers, Lead Quality Assurance Engineers, or other leaders in executing process improvement as well as research & development projects. I mentor other software developers or team members in software development best practices.Technologies: C#, AngularJS, Ionic, JavaScript, ASP.NET (3.5, 4.0, 4.5), SQL 2012/14/16, Visual Studio 2017, Web Services, Team Foundation Build, Selenium, Appium

Architecture and code development for eCommerce sites utilizing MVC, Bootstrap, jQuery, CSS, and optimizing them for viewing on multiple platforms and screen sizes, WCF services, as well as console and web based business applications. The integration of multiple third party tools. Analyzing the performance of applications and taking action to correct deficiencies.

Architecture and code development for eCommerce sites, mobile sites for use with iPhone and Android platforms, WCF services, as well as console and web based business applications. The integration of multiple third party tools. Analyzing the performance of applications and taking action to correct deficiencies.Key Contributions:• Developed a cutting edge eCommerce site from the ground up including architecture, code development, testing, and deployment using .net 3.5, javascript, jquery, CSS, XML, and WCF.• Work item and build/deployment customization for Team Foundation Server 2008/2010.• Developed common code library for enterprise wide deployment facilitating code-reuse.

Architecting and implementation of new technology as well as maintaining and improving current technology in an enterprise level device management software. Managing and maintaining the application build process and build servers to guarantee stable deployment.Key Contributions:• Redesigned and rebuilt an application building and deployment process previously using multiple disparate technologies to take advantage of Microsoft's Team Foundation Build technology and follow a more efficient work flow process.• Implemented and maintained com+, windows services, web services, and business logic layer code that is re-used as common code by multiple applications seamlessly across a complete multi-application service platform.• Problem solving and debugging low level code issues in com+, windows services, and application code involving a wide range of issues from SNMP, multi-threading, windows and forms authentication, as well as SQL stored procedures, DTS packages , and upgrade scripts.Technologies: C#, ASP.NET (2.0, 3.5), SQL 2000/05/08, DTS, Visual Studio 2005/2008, Redgate, Nant, Web Services, Team Foundation Build / MSbuild

Consulting at Xerox Global Services

Recruited as the lead developer to design and maintain the HR Intranet web site for a global organization. Design, build, and implement data driven solutions for internal clients. Maintain, enhance, and troubleshoot current object oriented applications.Key Contributions:• Instrumental in developing and implementing enterprise Learning Management System (LMS) for in house training.• Spearheaded creation of a custom online solution to track, approve, and administer a Tuition Reimbursement program.• Design, build, and implement an online form request system that supports three levels of approval, status tracking, and reporting.Technologies: Visual Basic, C#, ASP.NET (1.1, 2.0), SQL 2000/05, DTS, Dreamweaver, Web Services, Microsoft Access