Jeff H. Email & Phone Number

Dallas, Tx, Us

Architect and lead engineer for Developer Central, a SAFe organization overseeing development tools and methodologies used across AT&T. Work across six scrum teams, providing technical oversight and guidance. Analyze and solve problems from both a business and technical perspective. Advocate for innovation and collaboration, inside and outside Developer Central. Involved in planning for next generation development platform.Contribute to formulation of policy relating to Free and Open-Source Software (FOSS) and AI-generated code.Recipient of 2022 Connection Award for contribution to Developer Data & Analytics Platform. Recognized potential for collaboration with TeamUp colleagues in Israel to establish a shared data platform based on Databricks to capture and analyze data associated with development tool usage. Played pivotal role in establishing and defining the collaboration, and launching the effort. Continue to contribute in a lead role for the data platform and client projects, attending regular sync meetings to discuss architecture, technical challenges, and work assignments.Key contributor to DORA metrics initiative intended to monitor and guide development practices, using data from the Developer Central data platform and other data sources.Technology Strategies & Standards (TSS) Section Lead for Development & Testing Tools. Responsible for the section, overseeing technology managers (TMs) and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), making decisions on change requests and exception requests, managing existing technologies, and encouraging adoption of new technologies. Also involved in facilitating transition of TSS system to a new platform. Involved in security and compliance efforts, including analytics and Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) auditing. Involved in oversight of CI/CD pipelines from a security/compliance perspective. Performed analysis of two-person integrity (TPI) and separation of duties (SoD) mechanisms as they relate to software development processes.

I suspended my normal work activities to care for my elderly parents on a full-time basis. Both of them are struggling with serious, chronic health problems. This is the most challenging thing I have ever done. Based on my frequent encounters with the severely flawed US health care system, and seeing how difficult it is for patients to navigate that system without an aggressive and well-informed advocate working on their behalf, I understand the critical need for sensible, affordable, and effective solutions. When I return to normal work, I intend to pursue new opportunities related to health and wellness.

Designed and implemented embedded systems. End uses included industrial & home automation, entertainment, presentation, audio, and music.Experience with variety of embedded platforms and devices, including commercial, off-the-shelf (COTS) products like Arduino, Beaglebone Black, Raspberry Pi 3, and Parallella. Exposure to many processor architectures, including ARM. Development without OS, as well as with Linux, Android and RTOS.Work included developing application and system software, interfacing with custom and COTS peripherals, and designing/building related hardware. Primary development platform was Linux, using wide assortment of tools.

Focused on server-side (back-end) development and related client-side JavaScript. Minimal HTML and CSS.Technologies included Linux, nginx, Python, Lua, Node.js, JavaScript, SQLite, PostgreSQL, and MariaDB.

Solved complex technology problems for clients, providing design, implementation, and general consulting services across multiple disciplines. Used free, open-source, and standards-based solutions when appropriate.Projects included web development and consulting services for a Fortune 50 telecom business. Worked on internal web sites, dealing with UI, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, cross-browser, animation, and component-based issues.

Provided broad range of services - technology advice, IT services, software development, hardware design, electronic and mechanical design, fabrication, and assembly - to very diverse set of clients.Contributed to many projects for a client that designs and builds custom electro-mechanical equipment, including numerous complex, one-of-a-kind items that were used in concert performances by world-famous entertainers.Developed a PHP-based web commerce platform for a leading manufacturer of thermal textiles, handling all aspects of a product-oriented site, including session management, user management, content management, accounting, credit card processing, shipping, and related issues. Work was done before most of the currently available libraries, frameworks, and turn-key systems existed. Addressed numerous technical challenges including international support (UTF8), cross-browser support, avoidance of cookies, strong user account security, early adoption of AJAX-like techniques, user activity logging, and dynamic PDF creation.Designed and developed system software for custom PIC-based interface module used in flight simulation hardware for avionics client. Module functioned as a USB HID.Advised client that operates a campus style office complex regarding installation of campus-wide high speed internet service. Researched and compared service offerings from vendors such as Comcast and Verizon, as well as installation of private fiber optic service.Performed complex layout and CNC machine programming for custom awards given annually by a major pharmaceutical firm to recognize internal unit-level accomplishments.Designed and built an LED-based linear light display system, including a controller board, display boards, control software, and a Windows application to create and simulate display sequences.Performed intricate assembly and CNC machine programming for a highly detailed 1/200th scale model of a famous Philadelphia architectural landmark.

Gathered requirements for an application to be used by a reinsurance business.Part of team involved in the conversion and enhancement of software that controls robotic system used in semiconductor wafer fabrication. Conversion was from Turbo Pascal to Delphi.Researched DHTML problems associated with a web-based healthcare application.

Promoted to Technical Service Manager from Senior Consultant after only seven months with the company.Lead team that developed an internal web-based system to analyze metrics from past projects. System built using ASP, DHTML, and middle-tier VB6 components running under MTS. Imported data from local MDB format database files generated by MS Project, and stored on server in MS SQL Server. Projects could then be analyzed, and reports generated. Developed a reusable Java applet that provided flexible pop-up and drop-down menu functionality for the web interface.Technical lead on a proposal development effort for a start-up involved with municipal bonds. Involved in client interview process, project plan development, writing documentation, and presentation of proposal to client.Prepared project plans for several initiatives of a larger web development project for a major propane company. Also helped prepare the technical portions of the associated presentations.Developed preliminary project plan and overview document to do development work on a web project based on Apache Cocoon technology for a large international pharmaceutical firm. Then lead 12 person team doing Java, JSP, Servlet, XML, and related architectural work.Researched business opportunities associated with Java and advocated for the establishment of a Java practice within the company.

General IT consulting, as well as software development.Wrote some Firefox extensions, including one that supported a modular JavaScript plug-in arrangement to extend functionality, and one that "scrubbed" Google search results, producing clean (non-tracked) URLs.Developed embedded Python scripts to extend functionality of LibreOffice Calc spreadsheet software.Advised clients on network security issues. Designed, built, configured, and maintained servers and firewalls.Extended the functionality of AutoCAD by writing AutoLISP applications, including code to generate and display mechanical threads and manipulate 3D objects.

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Promoted to Manager from Lead Consultant after only six months with the company.Responsibilities included managing consultants, proposal development, sales support, and project staffing.Technical lead on a Delphi/Oracle Y2K remediation project for the research arm of major international pharmaceutical firm.Received training in Java, CORBA, and OOA/OOD.

Designed and developed software and hardware for clients, as well as providing IT products and services, including integration, networking, and support. Responsible for all aspects of operation and management of the business. Six people at peak.Worked on a PC-based fixed income securities trading system. Prototyped related support systems employing Delphi and MS SQL Server.Designed an EDI order processing and billing system for an international toy manufacturer using Microsoft C, Microsoft Access and IBM Expedite. Lead team that later updated system to Delphi, Interbase, and Sterling.Developed system software for machine used to formulate the drug Ampligen. Unit included data logging capability and communications feature to transfer data to host PC for analysis.Wrote a real estate projection/analysis program to facilitate evaluation of real estate investments.Designed and built a machine to wind guides on fishing rods for a national fishing rod manufacturer. Embedded PC controlling motors and pneumatics, networked for central control and data storage.Created a machine vision/tracking system for a fabric cutting machine for a Japanese company, including the design of circuit boards and system software.Developed a CNC programming environment to create and manage CNC programs for machine shops.Designed custom hardware interface (BTR) for tape-based CNC machines to provide direct computer connection.Created a database system for a nationally recognized playground safety expert to track and cross-reference information concerning legal cases involving safety issues.Worked on a multi-processor neurological monitoring system for a startup company, later acquired by major international corporation. Performed R&D, worked on system architecture, debugged circuits, and wrote system software.Contributed to the development of a sophisticated sales support system used by pharmaceutical firms to administer sales processes, including FDA compliance.

Collegeville, Pa, Us

Designed and supervised construction of academic computing facilities. Involved in most aspects of projects from inception to completion. Work resulted in transformation of college computing from small remote terminal room to numerous facilities serving the college’s faculty, staff and students well into the future.Participated in development of annual operating and capital expense budgets. Negotiated and contracted with hardware, software and maintenance vendors. Involved in strategic decision making regarding major software and hardware acquisitions.Dealt directly with academic department heads and upper administration, on daily basis, to address immediate computing needs and plan for future growth. Performed all work associated with purchase and installation of microcomputers in individual academic departments, including oversight of departmental IT budgets.Staffed, trained, and supervised department operations, handling large DEC VAX systems, networks, and various microcomputer facilities. Department also performed some system and application programming, and provided campus-wide technical support and training.Member of RFP preparation and proposal review committee for library automation project. Established DEC VAX system on which library software was used and operated system for the library, providing ongoing support to library staff.Served as Instructor in the Mathematics Department, teaching Computer Science courses.

Education record

Master Of Science - Ms, Computer Science

Bachelor Of Business Administration - Bba

Bachelor Of Business Administration - Bba