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- Focused on Project Management of large-scale CMS, web application & web API implementations. - Work with cross-functional, multi-project team resources to ensure solutions are delivered on-time and on budget according to defined scope, timeline and cost parameters.- Develop and implement project management processes and practices

Founding partner of a technology consulting and web development agency focused on servicing the technology needs of start-ups. Concentrated on new business development in the Hong Kong market.

- Supported a diverse portfolio of international clients, including start-ups & agencies, across industries: micro-finance, corporate wellness, sports science.- Passionately led a multicultural team of designers & developers in creating mobile and web applications.

Provides vision and leadership for developing and implementing information technology initiatives for Cocobolo Tree Farm. Directs the planning and implementation of IT systems in support of business operations for this budding new business. Cocobolo Tree Farm is a nursery which provides green product and landscaping services for major developments throughout Costa Rica, Nicaragua and Panama. Cocobolo Tree Farm is widely known as the most advanced nursery in Costa Rica.

- Launched new timber product into China. Identified opportunities within the Chinese market for a sustainable high-end timber for uses in manufacturing and construction.- Conducted English language sales activities, documented project references, developed marketing materials, and launched Wordpress site.

o Managed all aspects of a global software release including information gathering, planning, configuration, training, and stabilization. o Independetly deployed and travelled to over 12 countries: including China, Brazil, India and Israel. o Knowledge of Peoplesoft/Ariba used to modernize & streamline supply chains. Website Management ­ worked on one of the world's most trafficked websites o Migrated website content from a legacy system to a Vignette content management application o Oversaw test model development for quality assurance of custom web applications; Performed unix administration, installing and maintaining SAP/Apache Systems o Administered the SAP Portal ­ web component to SAP that allows internet browser access to the backend database system along with single sign-on functionality Disaster Recovery / Data Center Transition o Managed the complete server and application configuration of a Disaster Recovery environment o Created a technical runbook detailing all actions needed to perform a failover from the production data center to the backup data center o Managed the transition of servers, data, and applications to a new data center.

Handled all aspects of developing the company's custom inventory system: both user interface and database. Helped management determine what data needed to be tracked including key performance indicators.

Standardized product dimensions by collecting sample data throughout the facility Developed mathematical models to create acceptable tolerance for manufactured product components After creating hundreds of CAD drawings, created the first CAD drawing database. Worked directly with the Sales team to provide greater product details directly to clients.