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Los Angeles, CA, US

Beverly Hills, CA, US

Beverly Hills, California, US

• Platform owner for data - managing multiple teams of engineers, providing analytics and features across omnichannel retail business.
• Lead the design and implementation of a scalable and reliable data platform that served as the foundation for all data-driven initiatives within the company. Designed data architectures, established data pipelines, and.
• Managed 10 engineers responsible for multiple data platforms utilizing Redshift, Azure Data Factory, Glue, Airflow, DBT, and custom deployed code running on EKS. This stack maintained a highly reliable and fault.
• Supported the business as interim Head of Data overseeing task coordination and sprint management for data science and analytics teams, ensuring efficient project execution.
• Supported reorganization and consolidation of Data function across Alo and its sister company, BELLA+CANVAS. This involved aligning processes, streamlining workflows, and promoting collaboration between teams.
• Defined roadmaps and estimated timelines for various data projects. Using project management tools such as Jira and Asana, closely monitored project progress to ensure timely completion and delivery.

Beverly Hills, California, US

• Cloud and data platform owner responsible for managing teams which run compute, observability, CI/CD, and data.
• Created a new back-end multi-environment infrastructure on AWS, managing all key services as code deployed via continuous delivery automations, adhering to industry best practices and ensuring compliance with relevant.
• Led a team of infrastructure experts to design and build a secure microservices ecosystem, enabling seamless scalability, increased performance, and improved fault tolerance while ensuring secure access and protecting.
• Worked closely with data scientists and analytics teams to leverage customer data and behavioral insights, enabling the creation of tailored user experiences that significantly improved customer satisfaction and.
• Implemented comprehensive logging, monitoring, and auditing mechanisms, enabling real-time detection and response to outages, potential security threats, or breaches resulting in monthly uptime over 99%.
• Conducted thorough security assessments and penetration testing of our platform, identifying and remedying vulnerabilities proactively, resulting in a secure and compliant infrastructure.

Los Angeles, CA, US

• Platform Owner and Technical Lead responsible for heading projects and managing/mentoring junior developers.
• Led a team of junior developers, providing guidance, mentoring, and technical expertise to foster their professional growth and ensure the delivery of high-quality software solutions.
• Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks, allocating resources, and coordinating cross-functional teams to meet project objectives within scope, timeline, and budget.
• Ownership of the front and back-end technology stack which managed all deals and contracts for the sports department. This included several contract and billing input systems as well as a secure data system to.
• Conducted regular code reviews and provided constructive feedback to junior developers, promoting code quality, performance optimization, and adherence to coding standards.
• Designed and implemented technical solutions, leveraging expertise in software architecture, scalability, and performance optimization to meet business requirements and drive innovation.

Los Angeles, CA, US

• Full Stack Development role responsible for maintaining the backend API framework as well as the creation and maintenance of several front-end applications. Worked with Node, Hapi, Angular, React, Redux, Flux.
• Developed robust and efficient RESTful APIs using Node.js and Hapi framework, facilitating seamless data exchange between front-end applications and backend services.
• Implemented and maintained several front-end applications using modern JavaScript frameworks such as Angular, React, Redux, Flux, and TypeScript, delivering intuitive and responsive user interfaces.
• Employed a test-driven development (TDD) approach, utilizing tools like Jest, React Test Utils, and Enzyme, to ensure code quality, enhance maintainability, and reduce the occurrence of bugs.
• Collaborated closely with UX designers and product owners to translate requirements into functional and visually appealing user interfaces, providing an exceptional user experience.
• Integrated with various third-party services and APIs, leveraging Azure cloud platform and Travis CI for continuous integration and deployment, streamlining the development and deployment processes.

Los Angeles, CA, US

• DevOps Lead role with a focus on continuous delivery, automated testing, and platform standardization. Worked with C#, Node, Azure, Jenkins, Selenium, Mongo, and SQL.
• Spearheaded the implementation of continuous delivery practices, automated testing, and platform standardization to streamline software development and deployment processes.
• Designed and implemented a robust continuous integration and delivery pipeline using Jenkins, enabling frequent and automated releases while ensuring code quality and minimizing production issues.
• Led the adoption of DevOps best practices, including infrastructure-as-code (IaC) and configuration management, leveraging tools like Azure, C#, and Node to achieve standardized and scalable deployment environments.
• Implemented automated testing frameworks, including Selenium, to increase test coverage, improve release quality, and reduce manual effort, resulting in significant time and cost savings.
• Collaborated closely with development teams to establish and enforce coding standards, code review processes, and version control practices, facilitating collaboration and ensuring code quality across the organization.

Los Angeles, CA, US

• Managed operations automation platform. Responsible for Configuration Manager, Operations Manager, Service Manager, Virtual Machine Manager, VMWare, and Orchestrator with a focus on automation and security.
• Architected, implemented, and administered a complete System Center 2012 environment. Work included migration, server decommissioning, client transition, and heavy documentation.
• Leveraged Configuration Manager and Service Manager to establish standardized configurations and workflows, ensuring consistency and compliance across the IT infrastructure and service delivery processes.
• Implemented and optimized monitoring and alerting solutions using Operations Manager, enabling proactive identification and resolution of issues to minimize downtime and optimize system performance.
• Evaluated and implemented integrations and extensions for the operations automation platform, enabling seamless interoperability with third-party tools and systems to enhance automation capabilities including Savision.
• Constructed a Self-Service portal utilizing Service Manager, Configuration Manager, VMWare, and Orchestrator to allow the automation of several common IT processes including server provisioning, account administration.

• Manager responsible for all SCCM operations across all Raytheon business units.
• Managed and led a nationwide team responsible for the operation and administration of System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) for all Raytheon business units, ensuring consistent and efficient software and system.
• Managed hierarchy of over fifty servers spanning a network responsible for over 70,000 clients nationwide.
• Developed and implemented standardized deployment processes and workflows, optimizing software distribution, patch management, and system updates across diverse environments and business units.
• Developed and implemented security measures and compliance standards within SCCM, ensuring adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements, and proactively mitigating potential vulnerabilities.
• Raised business patch compliance from 80% to over 98%. Responsible for Advanced Persistent Threat mitigation across all US Raytheon businesses.

• Managed a Raytheon Site of 500 users including all servers, network devices, Active Directory OU’s, and special projects work.
• Managed all aspects of server administration and network engineering for a Raytheon Site with 500 users, ensuring optimal performance, availability, and security of the IT infrastructure.
• Oversaw the installation, configuration, and maintenance of servers, including hardware, operating systems, and software applications, ensuring seamless operations and minimizing downtime.
• Implemented and maintained network devices, including routers, switches, and firewalls, ensuring reliable and secure network connectivity for all users and systems within the site.
• Created full documentation for all servers on-site, as well as a manual of standard operating procedures.

Washington, DC, US

• Provided technical support for a network of over 400 VIP users running Windows XP workstations on a Novell client. Responsible for all agency switch and router closets in the U.S. Capitol Building and Library of.
• Planned, designed, and implemented the migration from Windows NT to Windows XP for all Capitol Hill federal buildings using a small mobile network consisting of a primary server and an Altiris Image server.
• Assisted in setup of all Windows XP images with additional security measures to comply with upgraded Homeland Security policies.
• Maintained self-managed role providing support for all highest-level users within the capital building and surrounding complex.

Chicago, Illinois, US