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Saint Paul, MN, US

St Louis Park, MN, US

• Executed multi-million-dollar FinTech projects for a multi-state, multi-site organization. Led and collaborated with 24–30 employees on both local and offshore teams. Quickly learned and utilized new technologies and.
• Architected critical software solution that supported large internal and client teams.
• Developed and coached direct reports to progress in their careers through 1:1 mentoring, pair programming exercises, and training on soft skills.
• Implemented code quality management processes using tools such as eslint, prettier, TypeScript, and build git hooks, achieving high standards in quality, maintainability, and accessibility.

Miami, Florida, US

• Built cloud-based enterprise software that enabled dynamic, collaborative, and efficient planning across organizations. Identified optional technologies to drive project completion in line with organizational vision.
• Built a custom multi-language CaaS solution to support internal and external user engagement.
• Architected a CI/CD DevOps integration, ensuring continual deployment and system uptime to enhance operational efficiency.
• Led internal research and discussions on bleeding edge technologies, consistently driving system scalability and company innovation.
• Created a pipeline automation that connected PRs directly to main branch/stage environments.
• Designed valuable new features for Production environments, including instant rollback versioning.

Miami, Florida, US

• Tapped to take on management role due to technical expertise and proactive project involvement. Oversaw high-performance team, including hiring, training, and mentorship.
• Built, led, and retained agile, high-performing teams by setting clear expectations, providing resources, and promoting appropriate work-life balance.
• Delivered products and services on time by defining the technical scopes, outlining realistic timelines, and communicating regularly with key stakeholders.
• Utilized Agile methodologies and innovative technologies to elevate team members’ performance, product delivery, and job satisfaction.
• Partnered with engineering, business, and product teams to create alignment on product goals.
• Collaborated with talent acquisition team to develop effective interviewing and hiring processes.

Menlo Park, CA, US

Led an offshore development team (6–8), handling a portfolio of websites for a Fortune 250 company focused on AgTech. Engineered a CMS product with Kentico, enabling seamless updates and content creation for global business partners. Delivered projects on time and within budget, achieving high client satisfaction.

Minneapolis, MN, US

Played key role in transitioning Columbia Threadneedle's web presence using new frameworks. Handled major corporate IT integrations after acquisition by Ameriprise, a Fortune 250 company offering financial planning services. Modernized digital infrastructure to align with corporate branding and technical standards. Oversaw and coached high-performance.

Web, software and application programming and development. User interface concepts, wireframes and design. Collaboration with software development team that has experience in 54+ programming languages providing complete deliverables, from back-end to front-end and everything in between. Team environment that utilizes architecture planning, design planning.

Menlo Park, CA, US

Select clients and projects while developing for IdeaPark include the following: Pillsbury, Livedynamite, and Regis Franchise. Handled flash and web development for IdeaPark. Executed web and application design and development for The Weidt Group.

Eden Prairie, MN, US

Produced a wide range of media for an international hearing aid manufacturer. Media included websites, Flash, CD & DVDs, screensavers, kiosk demos, convention material and product displays, business cards, newspaper ads, direct mailings, technical specifications, management training books, posters, etc. Thrived in a fast-paced environment with short.

Eden Prairie, Minnesota, US

Led design for Digital Zone and Treasure Creek catalogs. Responsible for the following: Layouts for General Merchandise Catalog (GMC). Catalog design and layout. Photo direction and studio instruction. Layout illustration. Creative team work environment with writers, copy editors, photographers, stylists, production, marketing and merchandising.

Interactive Media

Aviation & Computer Science