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Denver, Co, Us

Denver, Co, Us

Professional Growth and Exploration:• Founded Fault Tolerant Studio to blend software engineering with storytelling.• Intertwine advanced software development with filmmaking.• Filmmaking injects innovative, creative energy into my engineering work.Innovation at Fault Tolerant Studio:• We create stories, merging classic narratives with new technologies.• Art and innovation unite, unveiling expressive mediums at our studio.• Every project is a fusion of tech and art, enriching my skills.Symbiotic Development:• Filmmaking insights infuse creativity into my software work.• I adopt a holistic problem-solving approach, inspired by dual expertise.• It’s a synergy, not a juggle; each field amplifies the other.

Denver, Colorado, Us

Leadership and Team Collaboration:• Directed in-house and outsourced software engineers, fostering a unified team environment.• Engaged closely with Engineering, Product, and Data Leadership, both remotely and on-site.Training and Development:• Strong emphasis on technical and soft skills training across backend engineering teams.• Co-hosted a weekly TypeScript/Node guild to explore and present innovative approaches.Performance Management:• Conducted weekly and ad-hoc 1:1 meetings with all individual contributor (IC) direct reports.• Administered bi-annual performance and compensation reviews.Solution Design and Implementation:• Partnered with the product team to devise and estimate engineering solutions.• Crafted scalable solutions, underpinned by comprehensive documentation.Problem Solving and Innovation:• Addressed internal and customer issues through regular problem-solving sessions.• Facilitated hands-on pair and swarm programming to elevate team productivity.• Developed internal tools, libraries, and frameworks to boost company-wide efficiency.Research and Analysis:• Undertook data and performance research to diagnose issues and anticipate scaling needs.• Collaborated with a diverse department of TypeScript, Ruby, and Python experts.

Denver, Colorado, Us

Denver, Co, Us

Problem Solving and Optimization:• Expedited root cause analysis across multiple systems, enhancing issue identification.• Debugged complex multi-system interactions and race conditions.• Slashed customer defect report backlog through focused research and resolution.Tool and Process Development:• Automated manual support tasks, leveraging a custom AWS Lambda tool.• Dockerized the development environment, cutting new engineer onboarding to 20 minutes.• Established new SOPs in a high-visibility position, streamlining operations.Collaboration and Communication:• Fostered improved planning and communication between support, engineering, and product teams.• Crafted and fine-tuned event messaging systems for efficient trace debugging.Impact on Team and Culture:• Boosted support department satisfaction by minimizing manual tasks.• Played a pivotal role in enhancing work relationships and operational procedures.Technical Proficiency:• Specialized in defect resolution in Rails / Node.js alongside various integrated technologies.

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Technical Expertise:• Pioneered the first legal ad-supported mp3 download service.• Maintained 40+ open-source libraries and crafted tools for automating workflows, Lambda & API Gateway deploys.• Engineered and deployed global AWS Virtual Private Clouds.• Specialized in developing microservices with AWS Lambda, API Gateway, & Node.js.• Enhanced and monitored various user interfaces and infrastructures.Marketing and Campaign Management:• Formulated and executed holistic marketing strategies.• Delivered customized ad campaigns for Fortune 500 companies, from conception to monitoring.Leadership and Decision-Making:• Led and mentored diverse software teams, implementing agile methodologies.• Served as the principal advisor for tech-related decisions within the company.Technical Proficiency and Recognition:• Skilled in Ruby on Rails, AWS, Javascript, HTML, CSS, and Flash.• Earned top marks in a 3rd-party audit for test coverage, quality, and functionality.

Project Development and Management:• Engage in intensive AWS & Ruby on Rails green field development.• Collaborate directly with customers to define and refine project scopes.• Create and manage team agreements, rituals, and agile workflows.Technical Design and Proposal Development:• Design technical proposals aligning with project requirements.• Develop, estimate, and delegate user stories to enhance workflow efficiency.Professional Development and Networking:• Travel to various cities for customer meetings and talent acquisition.• Complete company-sponsored agile management training to enhance leadership skills.

Game Development:• Crafted high-capacity games specifically for the Facebook platform.Technical Specifications:• Utilized Ruby on Rails & MySQL for robust back-end construction.• Employed HTML, CSS, & Flash to develop an interactive front-end.Performance Optimization:• Scaled and optimized databases & servers for millions of active users.

Code and UI Modernization:• Upgraded a Rails 1.0 code-base to Rails 2.x.• Enhanced UI with modern, re-usable patterns and advanced tabular data widgets.System Integration and Development:• Integrated advanced APIs for precise shipping calculations.• Built a secure e-commerce system with integrated payment gateway.Knowledge and Best Practices:• Studied financial system best practices to enhance security and functionality.

Web Development:• Created small website backends and frontends using efficient technologies.Technical Implementation:• Utilized Ruby on Rails & MySQL for back-end development.• Applied HTML, CSS, & Flash for front-end construction.

Customer Engagement and Project Scope:• Travelled to meet customers in different cities, optimizing project scopes through collaboration.• Developed detailed nth-order technical specifications for customer and developer clarity.Team and Schedule Management:• Managed a 24-hour production schedule, coordinating with local and remote teams in India & China.Technical Development:• Transitioned back-end development from PHP to Ruby on Rails & MySQL.• Crafted the front-end using HTML & CSS.

E-Commerce and Database Development:• Created a specialized e-commerce website for poker-related merchandise.• Built the world’s first searchable database for renowned poker personalities.Professional Collaboration:• Collaborated with leading professional poker players, enhancing project authenticity.Server and Data Center Management:• Staged web servers and load balancers from scratch, ensuring optimal performance.• Delivered and installed servers to data centers, ensuring seamless operations.

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