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Draper, Utah, Us

• Led the technology strategy, vision, and development for Calendar.com--a modern, scalable scheduling platform serving over 1 million users. Orchestrated real-time sync capabilities across multiple calendar platforms, ensuring seamless integration for individuals and teams.• Drove the company’s technology vision, strategy, and architecture while actively contributing to hands-on development. Spearheaded initiatives to scale the platform, enhancing performance and robustness through a microservices architecture built with React, asynchronous Python, MongoDB clusters, Redis, and Google Cloud Pub/Sub.

Columbia, Missouri, Us

• Note: ArticleX.com is under the Calendar.com umbrella company. I’m the CTO for both companies.• Responsible for the architecture and strategic development of an AI content creation platform that transforms online videos and podcasts into high-quality articles and blog posts. ArticleX enables customers to effortlessly tailor content to reflect their brand voice, tone, and strategic goals.

• Founded and led the creation of ETLrobot, a SaaS platform that delivers data pipelines as a service, automating the extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) of cloud-based data into destination databases of all types. Created a scalable and efficient solution for automated data integration, serving businesses across various industries.

American Fork, Utah, Us

• Led the creation and technology vision of Journeyfront, the world’s most accurate SaaS hiring platform. The platform leverages advanced data analytics to define success profiles for organizational roles and screens applicants based on those traits, driving improved employee performance, higher job satisfaction, and significantly reducing turnover.• Spearheaded the architecture and full development of the platform, designing a robust system from the ground up. Innovated complex machine learning and predictive scoring algorithms that dynamically assess candidate suitability, enhancing decision-making accuracy for hiring managers.

• Lead the creation of QuotaDeck, a SaaS B2B referral automation platform that garnered multiple industry recognitions, including the 2014 Peak 100 Award and UVEF’s 2016 Hot 100 Companies. The platform automates lead generation by leveraging business relationships, transforming how companies discover new opportunities.• Designed and architected the platform, developing advanced lead matching and relationship scoring algorithms that optimize referral quality and engagement. Pioneered scalable solutions that automate the B2B referral process, driving efficient growth for businesses across diverse industries.

• Led the technology strategy and execution for ACI’s flagship SaaS platforms—AchieveLinks.com, AchieveLinksCard.com, and GiftBridge.com to deliver innovative loyalty solutions. Directed diverse programs, including a points-based loyalty system for associations, a co-branded credit card rewards program, and a behavioral rewards platform.

San Jose, Ca, Us

• Led and managed the Custom Applications and Big Data teams, overseeing the successful delivery of over 30 enterprise custom application projects. These included a complex customer-facing billing system, executive reporting applications, data warehousing solutions, big data applications, and multiple enterprise integrations. Provided strategic direction and technical leadership to ensure alignment with business goals and operational efficiency.• Project leader of the SAP ERP rollout for Omniture, covering HR, PS, MM, FICO, SD, and BI/BW modules. Successfully managed a 15-month project with hundreds of cross-functional team members, ensuring timely delivery, high-quality execution, and seamless integration with business operations.

Salt Lake City, Utah, Us

• Managed the development and successful implementation of large-scale software solutions, including a custom Nuclear Waste Management and Tracking system. Directed cross-functional teams to deliver mission-critical applications, ensuring high reliability, compliance, and scalability in complex, regulated environments.• Led the technology team through five acquisitions, effectively integrating systems, aligning technology strategies, and managing the challenges of scaling operations. Ensured smooth transitions while maintaining performance and minimizing disruption to ongoing projects.

• Led the engineering teams for one of the nation’s first SaaS coalition loyalty platforms, providing a shop, earn, and redeem model for Fortune 100 clients, including Kroger, Visa, and Chevron. Drove the platform’s success by delivering a scalable solution that met the complex demands of enterprise customers.• Managed the implementation of Oracle RAC clusters to ensure high availability, scalability, and optimal performance across mission-critical systems. Spearheaded the development of complex partner integrations, aligning business needs with technical solutions to deliver seamless loyalty program experiences.

• Led the architecture and development of an innovative online pay-per-click loyalty platform, allowing users to earn cash for shopping within the PointClick.com network. Managed the entire platform lifecycle, from design to implementation, ensuring high performance and scalability.• Engineered a highly scalable system capable of tracking millions of micro-transactions per minute. Pushed the boundaries of database technology at the time, optimizing performance and ensuring the platform’s ability to handle massive data loads and peak usage demands.

Provo, Ut, Us

Provo, Utah, Us