In this role I led a strong team of software developers in the creation of industry leading connectivity solutions for industrial automation. I worked closely with leaders in Quality Assurance and Product Management to establish cross-functional teams focused on delivering quality software to our customers and partners. While in this position I led a growing team through a successful Agile transformation, transitioning from traditional waterfall practices to a Scrum framework. I led recruiting efforts and community outreach efforts to support STEM programs in local schools. As Director of Software Development, I was responsible for defining the vision and goals for the development group. I worked with peers in engineering leadership to build on what was working well, and worked to identify and eliminate inefficiencies and impediments within the department. I promoted a positive work environment where employees were engaged in their jobs and motivated to help their team and each other succeed. I collaborated and communicated with business and operational units across the larger corporate organization to gain alignment, ensure transparency, and facilitate productive collaboration across groups.

Responsible for leading team of engineers to develop ruggedized satellite communication devices, GPS devices and accessories for consumer, defense and professional markets. Collaborated with sales and marketing to define requirements. Worked with QA to determine quality targets. Managed offshore manufacturing.

Responsible for leading team of software engineers to develop professional GIS desktop software; Selected by management to lead newly formed engineering team responsible for developing first of its kind handheld GPS; Interfaced with component vendors to reduce costs and ensure on-time delivery.

Active member of software development team, responsible for developing critical features in consumer mapping produc ts; Accepted increasing responsibilities in project management and application integration

C++ applications developer for desktop mapping software

QA engineer for desktop mapping applications, responsible for writing automated test suites for desktop applications, responsible for developing setups for desktop applications

Technical support for desktop mapping applications, wrote VB apps to help facilitate day to day operations in tech support

Technical support for professional GIS and image processing software