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Nashville, Tn, Us

Washington, Dc, Us

Serves as Director of Software Engineering spearheading the advancement of customer-facing applications through leading-edge UI and API development strategies. Leads multiple teams engaged in Agile software engineering while orchestrating collaboration and innovation to drive impactful results. Builds and nurtures a culture of excellence and continuous improvement in the software development lifecycle. Oversees the development of a robust DevOps infrastructure, ensuring smooth operations and rapid deployment cycles.• Mentors and guides managers and team members by fostering a culture of learning, growth, and professional development.• Manages a team of database administrators and engineers; oversees optimization and maintenance of critical data systems.• Used PowerBI to build dashboards to effectively track and enhance team performance.• Continuously identifies opportunities for enhancing operational efficiency and reducing overhead expenses and costs.• Drives cost efficiencies by negotiating favorable terms with software vendors and optimizing tech stack.• Plays pivotal role in modernizing processes and platforms, leveraging technologies and best practices to drive innovation.

Washington, Dc, Us

Provided leadership as Senior Director of Systems overseeing a range of IT infrastructure and operations, encompassing server and network infrastructure, client endpoints, security, quality assurance, and business analysis functions. Directed a Systems Team comprised of experts in server and network infrastructure, client desktop and mobile endpoints, and network and physical security. Spearheaded implementation of processes in and across development and service teams, streamlining workflows and maximizing productivity.• Served as both project manager and scrum master orchestrating the execution of critical software development projects.• Optimized project flow and delivery, driving successful outcomes, and enhancing stakeholder satisfaction.• Managed a $4M operational IT budget while ensuring optimal allocation of internal resources.• Maintained vendor relationships while playing a key role in contract negotiations and vendor management activities.

Hendersonville, Tennessee, Us

Served as Senior Director of Application Development, managing a 50-person team, including managers, application developers, scrum masters, technical writers, and SQL developers.• Implemented new standardized processes to ensure applications met quality standards encompassing all aspects of software, including security, functionality, and user interface. • Built and managed high-performance teams tasked with delivering on an interactive development cycle, while providing operational support for existing infrastructure.• Managed remote teams, as well as vendor relationships in Eastern Europe and Central America and selected companies fitting development needs.• Championed Agile development methodologies; utilized Scrum methodology to accurately track and manage entire SDLC.• Founding member of Portfolio Governance Committee tasked with developing the process to prioritize company projects.• Advocated and implemented DevOps processes to ensure continuous, seamless delivery and operation of product offerings.

Hendersonville, Tennessee, Us

Provided leadership as Manager of Application Development by coordinating with project management staff to oversee staffing and charter proposal generation. Managed departmental budget, personnel, and direction while working closely with senior IT leadership team. • Met regularly with product owners to ensure needs were met and to identify areas of opportunity for process improvements. • Focused on performing troubleshooting and debugging issues in existing software applications as needed.• Performed programming in Visual Studio .Net and programming in SQL using stored procedures and other database design.• Provided guidance, mentoring, and training to junior developers to improve productivity and assist in career development.

Brentwood, Tn, Us

Directed and supervised a team of 10 while maintaining project timeframe, allotted resources, and budgets. Served as Development Manager responsible for programming in Visual Studio .Net using VB.Net, C#.Net, Visual Basic 6.0, ASP, VB Script. Programmed COM+ components using CDO, SQL 2000, Win32 API and other 3rd party software; SQL for MS SQL Server 2005 using stored procedures and other database design and maintenance. • Performed troubleshooting and debugging of issues in existing client software applications. • Used project requirements to determine database design and system architecture.• Maintained responsibility for project management for development projects, as well as design and discovery projects.

Dublin 2, Ie

Served as a Consultant participating in the design and development of key components within financial subsystems, delivering scalable and robust solutions. Coordinated with cross-functional teams contributing to enhancement of system functionality and performance.• Implemented program modifications of existing areas of financial subsystems, addressing client needs and requirements.• Provided support for nightly batch process ensuring smooth execution of critical business operations and data processing.