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Austin, Texas, Us

San Francisco, Ca, Us

Architected and developed applications and services for top tier clients. (current): Implementing a big data application using Apache Spark running on EMR in AWS. Other technologies used include Scala, Serverless, Node.js and Terraform.VIZIO (2018 - 2021): Built AWS back end services up from a single Alexa fulfillment service to a full IoT ecosystem including first and third party voice fulfillment, and fleet management services handling millions of messages per minute. Technologies used: Node.js, Typescript, Serverless, Terraform, Lambda, ECS/Fargate, AWS IoT, SQS, SNS, RDS.Dolby (2018): Implemented several new features on Dolby's LG Smart TV platform using React.js.Verizon (2017 - 2018): Architected and developed a new digital signage platform running on custom Android based hardware.Dish Network (2014 - 2017): Developed Sling TV application across a variety of platforms, including Android, Fire TV, Xbox and Windows 10. Clients developed using Java, Typescript and Angular.Sony (2013 - 2014): Developed Crackle mobile applications across iOS, Android, and Chromecast.

Developed thelocalsip.com web application for tracking wine based events in NYC. theLocalSip allows subscribing shop and restaurant owners, as well as event planners, to post their events online for the New York wine lovers' community. Users browse events by date and neighborhood, and can RSVP online. Technologies and platforms used include ASP.NET MVC 4, SQL Server, Entity Framework, Stripe, App Harbor, AWS.

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Developed "amp", the Audyssey Media Player for iOS. This app greatly improves music quality on your iOS device by optimizing playback for your specific headphones. Also implemented ASP.NET MVC web service to allow amp to browse and download new headphone profiles.Implemented iPhone application to interface with Audyssey "SOMA" iPhone dock. Application allows user to configure device parameters and modify EQ settings. Uses new iPhone 3.0 accessory API.Developed new dynamic audyssey.com web applications including blogs, forums, and product catalog. Worked with Chief Marketing Officer to build/deploy a scalable and flexible framework to allow for future changes and growth. Technologies used include PHP, ASP.NET, Joomla, and JQuery.

Reston, Va, Us

Meter Team Lead: Responsible for architecting, developing, debugging and shipping wireless software on mobile platforms, including PalmOS, Windows Mobile and Symbian. Currently working to support iPhone, Blackberry and Android. Software monitors subscriber data consumption, and wirelessly transmits XML data over HTTP to M:Metrics servers in multiple countries. Designed and implemented ASP.NET web service to collect data from Meter clients, as well as web application to sign up and manage panelists. Technologies used include ASP.NET 2.0, C#, SQL Server 2005. Clients were implemented mostly in C/C++.Distributed Log Processing: Architected and implemented a proof of concept system in Java for processing hundreds of gigabytes of log data per day. Logs are processed daily using hadoop to reduce data size to a point where it can be stored in relational databases for analysis and reporting. Implemented, debugged and optimized MapReduce jobs.

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M:Metrics was acquired by comScore in May 2008.

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Developed, tested, debugged and shipped software on three mobile operating systems for major global wireless carriers, including Orange, Smart, and mmO2.Mobile Application Platform Server: Implemented and revamped several portions of the Action Engine Server, a scalable, fault-tolerant platform which serves requests from wireless devices equipped with the Mobile Services Platform. Technologies used include C#, .NET, and ASP.NET.Mobile Application Platform Client: Developed and maintained portions of the Mobile Services Platform, an XML driven framework for wireless applications. Implemented and debugged contact, calendar and e-mail integration. Optimized and debugged various other portions of the product.Action Update: Designed and developed Action Update client, which wirelessly downloads, installs and manages software on mobile devices. Created versions for Windows CE (PocketPC and Smartphone 2002), Symbian 6.1, and PalmOS 5

New York, Ny, Us

Intranet Application Development: Designed and developed major portions of company intranet. Developed applications using 3-tier Java architecture, including JSP presentation layer and JDBC database access layer. As part of an eight-person team, acted as technical project lead, apps architect, DB architect, and developer. Developed applications include issue tracking, content publishing, and operations “dashboard” used by company leadership to determine business direction. Time and Expense Tracking: Designed and developed internal time and expense tracking system used by 1800 employees across 6 countries. Developed mobile VB client, JSP Web-based approval and correction tools, and integration with PeopleSoft back end.Sales Pipeline: Designed and developed database-driven sales pipeline and revenue forecasting tool. Created macro-enabled Excel user interfaces, and designed SQL Server database tables, views, and stored procedures.