Software Development Manager
Kansas City, Missouri Area
I managed teams of 30 associates in multiple US locations with budget of over $5M. I directed hiring, performance management and evaluations, mentoring, and coaching of technical teams of programmers, analysts, web designers and testers.✔ Formulated product roadmap of Wealth Management platform and led business negotiations with multiple alliance partners, creating new business line for DST. Directed system architecture and software development of core platform and 3rd-party interfaces, resulting in industry-leading Brokerage platform for mutual funds and alternative Investments.✔ Delivered large and strategic Client Conversion project on-time and within budget, helping DST dominate mutual fund outsourced services marketplace. Cross-functional initiative spanned DST enterprise and technologies, and included system interfaces with over 200 external entities.✔ Established and grew new Workstation Development teams in various geographies. Led organizational initiative to conceive, conceptualize, and collaborate with clients and DST leadership on new product strategy for Corporate Action Workstation and delivered on C++ and Windows NT technology stack using Rapid Application Development concepts like Joint Application Design (JAD), Case tools and Unified Modelling Language (UML).✔ Pioneered development of 1st rich-client browser application at DST using Java, IE and evolving web technology stack, using Extreme Programming (XP) methodology employing concepts like pair programming, Test-Driven Development (TDD), refactoring and continuous integration.✔ Spearheaded 1st large-scale Microsoft C# & .NET application at DST, and system integration with other enterprise applications in diverse technology environments, maintaining consistent user experience.