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Addison, Texas, Us

When I founded Sparkfish in 2017 with my co-founders, the vision was to create a company that would cut through the complexity of data and deliver straightforward, high-impact solutions. Data initiatives often fail when they’re too generic, too detached from the ground-truth of the business. We started tiny, but over the years, I’m proud to have grown the company into a team of world class experts who thrive on solving tough data problems, enabling our clients to focus on their core business. Our pod-based approach ensures that every stakeholder in every project get the attention they deserve, and that our clients see quick, tangible results.What I’m proud of achieving over the years with Sparkfish:- Assembled an amazing team that's a blend of world-class technical specialists with solid business sensibilities- Achieved near-perfect client retention, thanks to our relentless focus on solutions that move the needle- We take the time to learn our clients business and understand their challenges deeply; in the process we’ve become leading experts in fields as diverse as document processing and reinsurance, with published papers in reputable conferences and open source projects used by dozens of companies

Plano, Tx, Us

Generated over $8M in annual project revenue by managing project inception, design and production service delivery. Executed a pivotal role in driving the technology roadmap, developing predictive analytic solutions for streamlining eligibility determination of social service benefits, intellectual property and strategic research projects from concept-to-completion. Combined advanced problem-solving strengths to meet the challenges of business economics, client needs and technical innovation. Evaluated stated requirements in terms of technical feasibility, cost and organizational priorities; manage vendors and contract changes. Delivered optimal results through cross-functional collaboration, technology recommendations, establishing/governing processes and administering internal communications systems. Administered multi-million-dollar technology advancement budgets/P&L. Remained accountable for HR, Financial and Resource tracking. Ensured operational readiness of technological systems and benefit applications on a 24x7 basis.Directed strategic enterprise architecture projects & data service integrations, including with:● Credit Bureaus (Equifax, Experian, TransUnion)● Banking Interfaces (BofA, Chase, Wells Fargo; Early Warning Services)● Payroll Data from Texas Workforce Commission and ADP/The Work Number● Child Support income, expense and obligation details from the Texas Office of Attorney General● Dept. of Homeland Security Alien Status Verification● USDA Electronic Disqualified Recipient System (eDRS)● Thomson Reuters Criminal and Civil Courthouse Records

Plano, Tx, Us

Built a performance-driven .NET development team and directly reported to the CTO while successfully managing all aspects of web systems architecture/development throughout the software development life cycle. Utilized industry best practices and a proactive problem solving approach to simplify organizational systems, streamline operations, create efficiencies, reduce costs and facilitate process improvements while collaborating with teams to achieve strategic objectives. Ensured reliable operation of web services and support enterprise systems integration in partnership with Deloitte Consulting, while managing information technology strategies and assessment of systems & processes. Pioneered the development of Java web services hosted by Texas Office of Attorney General to support inter-agency data sharing of Child and Spousal Support payment data. Managed data integrations to access Payroll Data from Texas Workforce Commission and ADP/The Work Number; Dept. of Homeland Security alien status verification data; USDA Electronic Disqualified Recipient System (eDRS); and Bank Data Interfaces with BofA, Chase and Wells Fargo.

Plano, Tx, Us

Spearheaded efforts and contributed innovative designs to transform an initial version of a product into a more modern and efficient web-based multi-tenant SaaS application to replace an older BBS-style application. Scope of responsibilities included managing systems security, software deployment and implementation within a multi-tier framework for clients including the State of Texas, State of Oklahoma and other private-sector entities. Worked with external vendors and partners to deliver technology integration with Experian Business Credit data, Thomson Reuters criminal and civil court records systems, and consumer Credit Bureaus (Equifax, Experian, TransUnion).

● 3D Visualization – Developed a method to port ASCII data from an internal product to a binary 3D format file. Using various Tcl scripts, C++ applications, and the VTK library, helped geologists visualize an underground reservoir for the first time in 3D.● M&A Online – Internet application involving integration of Java, ASP, and SQL technologies.● GRI's Emerging Resources Project – Developed application for the Gas Research Institute(GRI) used to track emerging technologies in the gas industry. Involved integration of local client-side database and generation of large network of hyperlinked documents.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Computer Science

Art And Design Studies, Computer Science