Jacob Shepherd Email & Phone Number

Overland Park, Kansas, US

• As a trusted, strategic advisor and product development leader with a proven track record in driving innovation and growth, I worked closely with the executive team to deliver cutting-edge solutions, leveraging.
• "Allora: Driving conversations" Developed an omnichannel app for content publishing across iOS, Android, Windows, and web. Integrated with systems like Veeva, Salesforce and Azure AD.
• "AnswerVox: Your voice answer engine" Used cloud services to automate voice responses from Alexa, Google Assistant, and Siri, earning a US Search Awards 2022 Finalist nomination.Project Development:
• Implemented Allora for clients like Sanofi, Lemtrada, Teva, and Regeneron, creating interactive tools, patient communities, and award-winning VR/AR experiences.R&D Innovations:
• Prototyped with technologies like Magic Leap, HoloLens 2, and Oculus Quest.
• Developed AI chatbots (Copilot), computer vision applications, and real-time 3D holoportation devices.Automation:

Enable partners on a per-job contract basis, helping their businesses automate processes, sell products and services online, and drive results with the latest technologies.Key Projects:Mixologist: Developed an IoT robotic bartender using AI and machine learning, capable of recognizing users and recommending drinks through computer vision and NLP.Lanco.

• Led the design and development of a multi-million-dollar custom ERP system to automate business processes for Panasonic’s laptop and projector repair divisions. Improved internal development practices to maximize.
• Designed a 5-tier SOA using MSMQ for asynchronous processing.
• Implemented WPF and ASP.NET AJAX frameworks with C#.NET, VB.NET, and SQL Server.
• Built over 200 entity-based modules for web and WPF applications.
• Created detailed requirements, software requirements specifications, and technical design specifications.Architecture and Standards:
• Played an active role in the architecture team, setting development standards and improving processes.

• Led the design and development of a comprehensive deployment system aimed at automating classroom setups for computer training centers across the nation, utilizing Microsoft Virtualization technologies.Key Contributions:
• Deployment System Development: Created a windows-based, Client-Server network application to fully automate virtual computer deployment for training centers. This included subscription-based licensing, seamless.
• Architecture: Implemented a 3-tier architecture (Presentation, Application, and Data) to ensure robust and scalable application performance.
• Technologies Used: Developed using C++, C#.NET, VB.NET, and SQL Server.
• Development Coordination: Successfully coordinated development efforts with two offshore teams and three on-staff developers, ensuring smooth collaboration and project execution.
• Full Life Cycle Development: Managed the entire development lifecycle, including design, coding, testing, packaging, and deployment of the application.

• Led the design, development, and support of technology solutions to manage the complexities of classroom setups for over 300 classes weekly and acted as the primary point of contact for technical inquiries from sales.
• Managed classroom setups across three cities: Leawood, Overland Park, and Topeka.
• Designed an automated system to deploy hundreds of virtual operating systems to classroom computers weekly for day, evening, and weekend classes.
• Coordinated technical details of room rentals for companies such as Intuit, Cisco, VMWare, IBM, and Sprint.Technical Leadership:
• Interviewed, hired, and delegated tasks to network administrators.
• Acted as the primary technical contact for sales staff and trainers, addressing technical questions and ensuring smooth operations.Technology Development and Support:

• Responsible for building and maintaining a secure, reliable network infrastructure from the ground up. I provided ongoing troubleshooting, support, and upgrades for over 200 computers at the Lenexa location and 50.
• Installed, configured, and managed a secure network for multiple locations, providing reliable connectivity and support for over 250 computers.
• Implemented ongoing troubleshooting and upgrades to maintain network stability and performance.Classroom Deployment System:
• Designed and built the structure for a classroom deployment system using Ghost and Sysprep.
• Delegated tasks to an intern who assisted with classroom setups, ensuring efficient and effective deployment processes.Student Intranet Development:
• Developed a student intranet using ASP.NET with SQL Server, providing a customizable portal for study materials, event updates, weather, and other helpful information.

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