Sprint19 is a company that offers software development services for startup entrepreneurs and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) who want to turn their ideas into a working solution. Our team comprises IT professionals who have worked with multiple startup founders and business entrepreneurs in the US, Europe, and Australia for several years. We adhere to the agile methodology for software development. Our software developers, QA engineers, and UX designers work together with our customers to transform their ideas into the desired product. We are growth partners.

New Harbor Network Systems, Inc. (dba Commutyble) is an innovation/technology solutions company creating advanced Transportation Support and e-commerce IT Systems - pioneering new, disruptive value across the consumer, business, service provider, and city government landscape.Commutyble offers a broad suite of powerful/free member-services and mobile apps to consumers - delivering revolutionary convenience and value. The Commutyble platform supports service providers and local businesses by introducing the means to lower operating costs, employ never-before-available marketing tools/insight, and dramatically improve their customers' experience.

• Actively involved in the due diligence process during company acquisition.• Provided key insights and assessments to ensure a smooth transition.• Collaborate with managers to establish operational goals and finalize critical decisions.• Review and fine-tune budgets to optimize profitability.• Revise company policies and drive their implementation.• Steer change management efforts, particularly during leadership transitions.• Handle procurement and allocate resources to meet operational needs.• Research and benchmark to maintain competitive compensation and benefits.

Engineering• Lead frontend and backend teams to deliver projects on time and within budget.• Monitor AWS cloud infrastructure for optimal performance and reliability.• Enforce security measures to protect data and comply with regulations.• Control development and operational expenses to maximize ROI.• Craft strategies aligned with company goals to meet client needs.• Recruit and train engineers, leveraging both in-house and external programs.• Liaise with vendors and partners for tool integration and tech stack updates.• Update company policies to reflect current best practices in software development.Operations• Collaborate with managers to decide on data-driven operational actions.• Steer daily operations to ensure seamless workflow and meet OKRs.• Provide actionable feedback to development teams for continuous improvement.• Adjust financial plans based on periodic reviews and performance metrics.• Establish and enforce company policies to standardize operations.• Manage vendor relationships and negotiate contracts.• Analyze performance metrics to assess team and project health.• Conduct employee evaluations and identify areas for professional growth.• Oversee resource allocation and procurement processes.• Research and set compensation benchmarks to attract top talent.• Onboard new hires and clarify role expectations.• Mentor staff in both technical and soft skills for career development.

• Define and communicate role expectations to align with team and stakeholder needs, using OKRs for clarity.• Create and update project scope documents, leveraging Agile methodologies to adapt to changes.• Maintain open lines of communication with all project stakeholders, including regular Scrum meetings and updates.• Oversee development processes, ensuring the team uses AWS, Ruby, and PostgreSQL effectively for project needs.• Monitor test code coverage and collaborate with QA to ensure product quality.• Coordinate release management, from version tracking to AWS deployment.• Handle administrative tasks such as budgeting, hiring, and legal compliance.• Foster a balanced team environment, preparing for flexibility and turnover.

• Coordinated operations, QA, and testing to achieve project milestones.• Led R&D initiatives for new technology adoption.• Strategized technology roadmaps with software architects.• Mentored and trained engineers and support staff for career growth.• Conducted performance reviews and resolved internal conflicts.• Designed action plans to reach team and project objectives.• Cultivated a positive team environment to optimize group dynamics.

• Led technical teams in customer-facing settings to deliver high-quality solutions.• Mentored team members on both technical skills and career development.• Architected and deployed AWS cloud solutions for scalable performance.• Coached software architects to elevate their design and implementation skills.• Utilized Ruby and Ruby on Rails for backend development.• Managed MySQL, PostgreSQL, and Redis databases for robust data storage.• Administered cloud resources using Amazon Web Services (AWS).

• Spearheaded Agile development practices in an operational setting to enhance project delivery.• Orchestrated release planning and steered change management coordination.• Designed and sustained AWS cloud architecture patterns for optimal performance.• Mastered a tech stack including Ruby, Ruby on Rails, Redis, and Memcached.• Implemented front-end functionalities using jQuery and AJAX.• Managed cloud-based resources and services using Amazon Web Services (AWS).

• Built web applications for U.S. startups using Ruby.• Contributed to internal projects to meet specific client requirements.• Utilized NoSQL databases like Mongo with Mongoid for data management.• Implemented full-text search features using Solr and Sunspot.• Integrated various APIs into applications including Paypal, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook.• Managed multiple databases including MySQL, PostgreSQL, and Redis.• Applied CoffeeScript for cleaner and more efficient code.• Managed code versions and collaboration using Git.

• Developed custom Ruby on Rails applications for local businesses, improving their internal processes.• Completed 2 freelance projects within budget and on time by utilizing Ruby on Rails, JavaScript, and CSS.• Experimented with entrepreneurship by developing internal tools and gaining valuable insights into business challenges and solutions.

• Rose from intern to team leader, managing a group of 5-6 in software development.• Quickly mastered Ruby on Rails, becoming a key contributor to client projects.• Built strong relationships with major local clients, delivering tailored Ruby on Rails apps.• Spearheaded the implementation of a single sign-on feature, enhancing user accessibility.• Rolled out full-text search capabilities with Sphinx and Thinking Sphinx, improving user experience.• Led code reviews and team meetings, creating a collaborative and efficient work environment.• Ensured the team met deadlines and quality standards for all client deliverables.