Selected achievements:- Led effort to migrate off of on-premise Atlassian products to GitHub for source control management, continuous integration, artifact storage, and continuous deployment. Designed and developed GitHub CI/CD workflows and actions for our new flagship cloud platform.- Led effort to migrate off of Microsoft SQL Server to MongoDB Atlas- Built a high performing, self-managed development team and delivered critical services to support our new flagship cloud platform, ahead of schedule and under budget.

Selected Achievements:- Developed a microservice architecture and phased approach to replace legacy services.Technologies included: Microsoft Azure, Docker, Kubernetes on Azure Container Services (ACS Engine), .NET Core, NodeJS- Implemented an end-to-end CI/CD pipeline for cross platform microservices. Technologies included: Docker, Bamboo, Git, Helm, OctopusDeploy, Kubernetes

Performed the role of Architect and Development manager for the port of an industry leading retail management system, for the furniture industry, to the cloud. Selected Achievements:- Architected and developed a microservice based, multitenant, SaaS retail management solution.Technologies included: Microsoft Azure, Docker, Kubernetes on Azure Container Services (AKS), .NET Core, Angular- Migrated legacy application cloud customers to Azure VMs with automation of VM provisioning and configuration. Reducing time of VM deployment from 8 hours to under 15 minutes.

Consulting for a mobile applications development group. Focused on backend layers including database to Web Api development.Selected Achievements:- Architected and developed a multi-tier system based on the Microsoft Azure platform to support the migration of a desktop document management application to the cloud. Technologies included: SQL Server, WebApi, IoC, Service Bus- Created generic patterns to support quick development of new POCOs and expose them all the way out to the WebApi endpoint.- Optimized a high volume ad serving platform in AWS. Reduced reporting SQL queries from multi minute down to single digit seconds.

Built a team of over 16 highly talented software development professionals. Led efforts including new application development, redevelopment of legacy applications, hardware architecture, team building and training. Selected Achievements:- Designed the production application hardware architecture in a distributed approach resulting in increased uptime, performance and scalability.- Redeveloped the legacy automated quoting solution to leverage various design patterns and new technologies to dramatically increase the speed of the process and ease maintenance and new feature development. IoC / Dependency Injection, MVC, WF, WCF, SQL Server- Helped lead the effort to redevelop all of the companies core applications. Led the team in software and hardware architecture design, tool selection, integration points, methodologies, patterns, etc. C#, IoC / Dependency Injection, MVC, AngularJS, WFC, MongoDB, Redis

Maintained and expanded the data tier for a gene annotation portal using .NET 3.5 / C#, WCF and Oracle. Located development and maintenance inefficiencies while providing solutions to streamline the processes. Consulted with management to shape and document requirements for new product development.Selected Achievements:- Designed and created a continuous integration development environment using SVN, NAnt and CruiseControl.NET, resulting in real-time versioned building of software and deployment to staging and production environments.- Streamlined scientific data loading processes through the creation of an automated multithreaded loading service while decreasing the loading time by 80%.- Ported an ASPX based web service data layer to WCF REST services to support the presentation layer for the BioGPS gene annotation portal (http://biogps.gnf.org/).

Contracted to lead creation / implementation of .NET-based prototypes for internal information management; subsequently retained to design, test, and deploy applications incorporating leading-edge technologies, including .NET 3.5 / C# and LINQ. Served as .NET / C# subject matter expert, guiding internal developers throughout software development life cycle. Consulted with internal stakeholders to assess project scope and functional / technical requirements; drafted project documentation. Researched and implemented work flow enhancements to accelerate development and phase out legacy applications / technologies.Selected Achievements:- Streamlined workflow by developing and deploying Web-based patent / journal publication approval process, personnel management system, and Active Directory to SQL Server synchronization service; applications replaced inefficient legacy or manual processes.- Demonstrated exceptional grasp of rapid application development (RAD) and industry-standard methodologies to create data-driven prototypes tailored to internal user needs.- Enhanced functionality of ColdFusion-based project management application, incorporating robust resource-calculation tools.

Brought on board to design and maintain Web portal sites for this global telecommunications leader. Led 13-member development team, overseeing systems architecture, database administration, and code reviews. Collaborated with Project Managers and senior leaders to assess project requirements and ensure adherence to company vision. Monitored project benchmarks to achieve stringent deadlines. Contributed to building and maintaining portal for business customers.Selected Projects & Achievements:- Fiber Optic Customer Web Portal (http://surround.verizon.net) – Spearheaded architecture, resource management, and development of cutting-edge Web portal integrating systems and technologies from content providers including Yahoo!, InfoSpace, NFL, Yellow Bricks, Roo Media, EA Games, Wall Street Journal, Real Networks.- Portal Management System – Orchestrated full development life cycle for a new portal management tool to facilitate creation of Web portals. Automated maintenance through functionality that harvests content from third-party providers. Enhanced Web marketing capabilities for non-technical staff.- Help Desk Portals (http://business.verizon.net/help/ & http://www2.verizon.net/help/) – Enhanced efficiency of online help portal by 800% by re-architecting and rebuilding system to reduce server load while increasing capacity from 150 to 1000 simultaneous users. Integrated ActiveX components to assist users in self-diagnosing connectivity or email issues.- Supported and maintained critical partnerships with Internet leaders, including MSN, AOL, Yahoo!, and InfoSpace, by developing an innovative “Bring Your Own Portal” Web site.

Managed start-up company specializing in e-commerce and marketing contracting services. Assessed client needs and provide technical expertise aligned with unique goals. Managed project scope, including business analysis, system analysis and design, and quality assurance. Developed project plans, assessed risk, and ensured delivery of quality external client support. Trained, directed and mentored internal teams, including network engineers, developers, and marketing professionals to ensure exceptional service.Selected Projects & Achievements:- Web Manager, BOYER SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT – Conceived, launched, and maintained company Web site and expertly served as company’s strategic marketer, chief programmer, and writer.- Sr. Web Developer, LOOK OF LOVE INTERNATIONAL (http://www.lookoflove.com) – Provided technical leadership in the design and implementation of e-commerce site for company specializing in hair extensions, to create retail offering and increase market share. - Increased sales 30% and tripled profit margins by expertly conceptualizing, authoring and marketing retail Web site. - Doubled wholesale traffic while reducing operating costs by enabling Web site to process orders.- Technology Director, FRIENDS OF THE BRIDEGROOM – Provided technical leadership for analysis, design, configuration, and installation of new servers, storage and email systems for online bookstore. Managed and directed team of 2 network technicians and 3 Web developers. Developed dynamic e-commerce application and supported remote locations and users. - Improved systems efficiency and dependability by implementing new network infrastructure. - Dramatically reduced operational costs by providing local engineering support.

Conceptualized corporate website and intranet application for company specializing in automated dispensing systems, including development of project plans, strategy, risk identification, contingency planning, and resource allocation. Transformed graphical concepts into specific web pages by applying a variety of graphical software tools and technologies. Coordinated and directed project staffing and scheduling.• Successfully integrated video, animation, still images, text, and audio into the graphical web page design.• Expertly capitalized on primary competencies of technical and design teams by organizing workflow from group planning sessions through final implementation.

Directed team of 4 IT professionals in the development and implementation of website for client seeking to improve provider/customer relationships through the web. Provided technical assistance to client in determining graphical interface. Troubleshot and resolved project issues. Recruited, trained and supervised personnel for Development Department, furnishing professional development opportunities such as performance appraisals and customer service mentoring. • Skillfully conceptualized application flow, user interface and resources for project completion within prescribed budget and timeline.• Efficiently converted graphical concepts into specific web pages through application of graphical software tools and technologies.• Accurately generated project plans including goal specification, strategy, risk identification, contingency planning, and resource allocation.

Utilized a variety of graphical software tools and technologies to transform graphical concepts into specific Web pages as required by client seeking to develop a comprehensive medical website. Authored complex web pages to provide access to a participating provider database, drug-interaction database, patient records, health news, appointment scheduling, and prescription refill requests. Provided technical expertise in project planning and graphical interface conceptualization. • Successfully integrated video, animation, still images, text, and audio into graphical design of specialty website.• Deftly created dynamic web content utilizing JSP with Oracle database backend. • Increased web-to-fax functionality through effective utilization of programming languages.