Led the design and implementation of a pivotal API integrating the POS system with Adyen Pay By Link, employing Python, FastAPI, and Apache. This integration was critical in reducing credit card decline rates, securing millions in savings.Directed the architectural updates and supported the development of internal enterprise web portals, incorporating company SSO seamlessly. Managed frontend and backend updates, ensuring alignment with business requirements. Utilized React, Express, MongoDB, and Azure DevOps, facilitating deployments and enhancing operational efficiency.Played a key role in the rapid recovery of company infrastructure post-major network outage. Led coordination and communication across over 100 project teams, demonstrating exceptional project management and communication skills to restore services.Administered the company’s Splunk instance, responsible for platform upgrades, custom Python data inputs, and routine maintenance. Enhanced data analytics capabilities, supporting retail operations and strategic decision-making.Mentored and led a front-end developer, focusing on knowledge transfer and professional growth through regular working sessions and project collaboration.

Spearheaded the modernization of web and desktop applications for an ELC brand's custom printing project, enhancing integration with custom printing hardware, significantly reducing operational errors. Successfully navigated technical challenges in integrating the web app with custom printing hardware through extensive collaboration with the hardware vendor, overcoming obstacles in hardware-software communication to ensure seamless production operations. Utilized React, Redux, and Electron for development.Directed the architecture and development of a web application for IT employees to manage their skills and project allocations, improving reporting and management processes. Addressed upper management's needs by ensuring the app provided essential functionality and reporting capabilities, overcoming challenges in aligning the application's features with executive expectations through high-level communication and requirement analysis. Employed Python, Power Apps, and SharePoint Lists for development.

Played a pivotal role in establishing the company's inaugural technology center in Kuala Lumpur, commencing with a single employee and expanding the workforce to more than 40 highly skilled professionals within six months.Collaborated closely with hiring managers to devise and implement a data-driven candidate interviewing, tracking, and hiring process, leveraging Microsoft Logic Apps and JIRA for efficient execution.Organized and led the first-ever IT Day of Service in Kuala Lumpur, fostering team engagement and community involvement.Partnered with the ELC Global Communications team to conceptualize, develop, and deploy a dedicated landing page for the Kuala Lumpur Technology Center on elcompanies.com, enhancing the center's online presence.

Rolled out white-label, AR makeup solution to multiple top-performing brands. Created solution that allows for market-level adjustments in products and functionality, as well as live inventory integration for Xstore-enabled locations.Designed solution to enable global deployment of scent diffuser driven by an iOS app.Implemented Elasticsearch across five internal, global portals and created Splunk analytics dashboard to track activity in each portal.

Spearheaded the establishment of ELC's first technology center in Romania, starting with only one employee and expanding the office to over 30 high-quality professionals within six months.Led the development and execution of a comprehensive onboarding program, successfully integrating three cohorts of new employees into the company's culture and operations.Collaborated with a local digital marketing firm to design and implement a targeted advertising and recruitment strategy, resulting in the acquisition of top-tier talent.Partnered with the ELC Global Communications team to conceptualize, develop, and deploy a dedicated landing page for the Bucharest Technology Center on elcompanies.com, enhancing the center's online presence.

Rolled out AppDynamics monitoring to 100 stores across North America. Wrote package to install the agent on in-store PCs and provided overnight support during the week of rollout.Deployed new mobile device management solution and supported migration of over 10,000 devices.Led one of four core teams for ELC's second-annual Hackathon. Hosted weekly scrum meetings as team lead. Made updates to elchackathon.com, along with managing Github workspace for all participants.

Became proficient in Splunk Enterprise. Created reports and dashboards that continue to be used by support and business teams. Additionally, created a live alert system for inventory movement in APAC.Facilitated rollout of mPOS to over 125 free-standing stores across North America.Core team member for ELC's first-annual Hackathon. Developed website (elchackathon.com), which provided native support for registration and team building.

Spearheaded the development and architectural design of a cutting-edge web platform aimed at revolutionizing insurance quoting processes. Created a scalable architecture to accommodate an initial set of pilot users, ensuring rapid scalability in response to demand.Successfully released the platform to pilot users within an ambitious six-month timeline from development commencement. Played a pivotal role in forging partnerships with two major insurance carriers, facilitating deep understanding of their requirements and integrating their APIs for the pilot launch. Currently expanding the platform's capabilities by integrating with a third insurance carrier.Leveraged a robust stack of technologies, including JavaScript, React, Python, FastAPI, Firebase, Netlify, and SendGrid, to build and deploy the platform.

Developed website (mfareseagency.com) and integrated with Google Analytics.Updated business profile on all relevant social media and local business review websites (Google, Yelp, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.).Successfully marketed newly offered AARP program to local assisted living communities through on-site presentations.Created an organized and improved filing system.

Developed an in-house contacts app for iPhone and Android using Xamarin.Created a Sharepoint webpage to teach company employees about Office 365.Configured an app using Quickmobile to help create an interactive experience for attendees at an upcoming technology event.

Created Global Mobile Device Portfolio. Using Tableau, built a series of reports analyzing enterprise mobile devices, which helped to shape overall mobile strategy.Wrote report on Mobile Development Overview. Compared Native, Web, and Hybrid methods for developing enterprise mobile applications.Explored 3D printing. Made presentation to Enterprise Architecture team on the capabilities and shortcomings of our in-house 3D printer.

Assisted in installation of security monitoring equipment on customer sites.Monitored security events on customer sites and took necessary steps for remediation when necessary.Setup company’s first Security Operations Center.

Past member of the Big Red Sports Network at Cornell University.Covered Cornell’s Varsity baseball and golf teams.Provided in-depth analysis for each sport.

Counselor for Cornell's three-week golf camp.Set up activity stations that were used by campers throughout each day.Provided instruction/supervision to campers on the driving range and putting green, and while they were playing on the course.

Founded a business for local tutoring.Offered tutoring for any high school class as well as the SAT and ACT.Business employed five tutors and tutored a total of 12 students.