- Transitioned seamlessly to the role of Senior Architect following the NWEA merger, contributing to the improvement of outcomes in the Education industry.- Collaborating closely with the Insights and Reporting teams to achieve objectives and key results (OKRs), leveraging technical expertise to drive data-driven decision-making.- Playing a pivotal role in supporting organizational growth and adaptation post-merger, ensuring a smooth integration of systems and processes.- Serving as the Lead Architect for some of HMH's most ambitious endeavors, overseeing the design and implementation of scalable and efficient solutions.- Always striving for consistent and effective communication with stakeholders, explaining complex technical concepts clearly and concisely.- Take pride in maintaining up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and emerging technologies, incorporating them into architectural strategies and solutions. Love to learn and mentor.

- Designed and implemented innovative solutions that aligned with company goals and standards, driving the successful execution of strategic initiatives.- Created and maintained comprehensive architecture documents, providing clear guidelines and reference materials for development teams, ensuring consistency and quality in project deliverables.- Played a pivotal role in decision-making as part of the engineering leadership team, contributing valuable insights and expertise to drive innovation and efficiency.- Directed governance activities and ensured compliance with architectural standards as the chair of the Architecture Review Board (ARB), promoting consistency and quality across projects.- Conducted regular architecture reviews and guided development teams, ensuring adherence to best practices and alignment with architectural principles.- Communicated complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders clearly and concisely, facilitating understanding and buy-in for architectural decisions.

- I helped design and scale the esports platform at Belong Gaming, utilizing serverless, event-driven architectures to achieve desired scalability, performance, and cost-efficiency goals.- This showcased my desire to always try new things.  In this case the exciting promise of esports.- Collaborated with the analytics team to implement Scala and Spark on the Databricks platform, enhancing player data analytics and providing valuable insights for strategic decision-making.- Developed a Web Application Firewall (WAF) using Terraform and the Serverless Framework, ensuring robust security and protection against cyber threats.- Conducted thorough penetration testing using OWASP tools, identifying and addressing vulnerabilities to enhance platform security.- Successfully developed and tested proofs of concept for various applications, validating their feasibility and potential impact on the platform.- Fostered a collaborative team environment, promoting effective communication, coordination, and problem-solving to maintain platform stability and drive continuous improvement.

- Collaborated with top clients, including O'Reilly's Auto and Penske, as the Senior Customer Solutions Architect, delivering customized solutions that exceeded expectations and met specific client needs.- Streamlined processes and improved efficiency in premier partner integrations, resulting in enhanced strategies and seamless delivery of integrated solutions.- Successfully implemented pilot projects and seamlessly transitioned them to full-scale production, ensuring smooth operations and high customer satisfaction.- Lead Architect on the design and implementation of a predictive analytics project, leveraging data-driven insights to optimize fleet management and improve operational efficiency. I helped eventually migrate the solution architecture from Europe to the Seattle offices.- Maintained consistent and clear communication with stakeholders, ensuring alignment of project goals and objectives.

- Utilized strong communication skills to effectively convey complex technical concepts to clients and stakeholders, ensuring a clear understanding of project goals and requirements.- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design and implement scalable and secure cloud architecture solutions, optimizing performance and cost efficiency for clients.- Obtained Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Professional Certification, fulfilling Google consulting partner requirements and enabling the organization to establish its first GCP partnership and allowing me to better serve our clients.- Maintained clear and concise documentation of architectural designs and solutions, facilitating knowledge sharing and collaboration among team members.- Demonstrated strong leadership skills by effectively managing project timelines, resources, and deliverables, resulting in the successful completion of projects within budget and schedule.- Stayed updated with the latest advancements in cloud technologies and best practices, continuously enhancing expertise and driving innovation within the organization.- Conducted regular performance reviews and provided constructive feedback to team members, fostering a culture of growth and development.

- Helped to expand Redapt service offerings by leveraging my background to provide innovative cloud consulting solutions, utilizing Java, Python, JavaScript/Node, Terraform, CloudFormation, Kubernetes, etc.- Successfully managed data migrations using AWS DMS and other tooling, ensuring seamless transitions and minimal disruption to client operations.- Provided technical leadership across diverse industries, guiding teams in the development and implementation of robust and scalable architectures.- Conducted client visits to gather project requirements and design optimal solutions, ensuring alignment with client objectives and business needs.- Mentored and coached direct reports (and others), enhancing their skills and fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.- Maintained clear and concise documentation of architectural designs and project deliverables, facilitating effective communication and knowledge transfer.- Consistently met project timelines and deliverables, exceeding client expectations and ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.- Stayed abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends, continuously enhancing technical expertise and staying at the forefront of the field.

- Supported the backend infrastructure development for the TODAY show, helping to successfully transition from Microsoft technologies to more open-source solutions, resulting in improved scalability and cost-efficiency.- Mentored and guided junior engineers, fostering their professional growth and contributing to a collaborative and high-performing team environment.- Maintained accurate and up-to-date documentation to facilitate knowledge sharing and seamless onboarding of new team members.- Implemented effective SEO strategies, optimizing website content and improving search engine rankings, resulting in increased organic traffic and user engagement.- Maintained consistent and clear communication with cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment and successful execution of project objectives.- Consistently met project deadlines and deliverables by effectively managing priorities and adapting to changing requirements.

- Played a pivotal role as an inaugural member of the R&D team focused on modernizing IGT's server-based game management systems, transitioning them to a cloud-like environment. This resulted in improved scalability, efficiency, and valuable experience in migrating to a Microservice Architecture.- Involved with the successful launch of server-based gaming systems for MGM Aria Las Vegas, enabling seamless gameplay and enhancing the overall gaming experience for customers.- Helped to introduce the WAN Leaderboard and Login Services in major casino games, facilitating real-time competition and enhancing player engagement.- Designed and implemented the Guaranteed Play ticketing system, innovating the ticket redemption process and significantly improving customer satisfaction.- Developed a Java-based smart card gaming wallet specifically for the South African market, providing a secure and convenient payment solution for players.- Managed third-party vendor certificate requests and successfully transitioned PKI to secure VM backup, ensuring the integrity and security of critical gambling systems.

- Instrumental in transitioning testing teams from manual to automated testing methodologies, resulting in improved efficiency, accuracy, and overall product quality.- Actively engaged in opportunities for process improvement and automation, staying updated with the latest testing tools and methodologies.- Developed and implemented tools for automated functional, integration, and stress testing, reducing testing time by 50% and enhancing overall product quality.- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify testing requirements and develop comprehensive test plans, ensuring thorough coverage of all software functionalities.- Actively participated in code reviews, providing valuable feedback to developers and contributing to the overall improvement of software quality.- Conducted rigorous testing and analysis of software applications, identifying and documenting defects and issues to facilitate timely resolution.- Maintained clear and concise documentation of test cases, test results, and defects to ensure effective communication and knowledge sharing among team members.- Demonstrated strong attention to detail and accuracy in all testing activities, ensuring the delivery of high-quality software products.

- Implemented VBScript and WMI scripts to enhance testing efficiency.- Designed and executed comprehensive test cases for Expedia Corporate Travel, ensuring software quality and reliability.- Maintained clear and concise documentation of test cases and results, promoting effective communication and knowledge sharing among team members.- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve software defects, enhancing product performance and user experience.- Actively participated in team meetings and discussions, offering valuable insights and suggestions for process improvement.- Demonstrated strong attention to detail and thoroughness in testing activities, ensuring all software aspects were thoroughly evaluated.- Consistently followed established testing methodologies and best practices, ensuring consistency and reliability in testing processes.- Proactively pursued opportunities for learning and growth, staying updated with the latest testing techniques and tools.