As the Technical Director Software Architecture at POOLCORP, the world's largest wholesale distributor of swimming pool and related backyard products, I have over 25 years of experience in defining and executing technology strategies. I am passionate about modernizing the legacy e-commerce technologies at scale, leveraging cutting-edge tools and methodologies such as Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Generative AI.I excel in building and maintaining solid relationships with internal stakeholders and external vendors, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to deliver customer-centric solutions. I also have exceptional communication and presentation skills, and I am adept at attracting, retaining, and developing engineering talent. My core competencies include machine learning algorithms, web architecture, infrastructure architecture, and agile delivery models. I am driven by innovation and committed to excellence.