Profile Summary:With nearly 20 years of diverse experience across various roles, from serving as a pilot in the Canadian Forces to holding developer positions in both government and private sectors, I have honed my expertise in leading the development of custom, high-availability web applications. My career has been marked by a strong focus on leadership and team-building, driving successful project completions from initial client or stakeholder requirements to deployment on highly availble and scalable cloud infrastructures.Leadership and Team Building:Proven Leadership: Successfully led cross-disciplined engineering teams of up to 35 members, fostering a collaborative environment that encouraged innovation and efficiency.Project Management: Spearheaded multiple high-stakes projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budget constraints while maintaining high-quality standards.Mentorship: Actively mentored developers, providing guidance and support to enhance their skills and career growth, resulting in a more cohesive and skilled team.Stakeholder Engagement: Effectively communicated with stakeholders at all levels, ensuring their needs and expectations were met, and fostering strong, long-term relationships.Continuous Improvement: Focused on iterative development and continuous integration practices, leading to faster time to market and sorther feedback cycles.Technical Expertise:High-Availability Web Applications: Led the development and deployment of robust web applications, ensuring high availability and reliability.Cloud Infrastructure: Deployed multiple applications to cloud infrastructures, optimizing for performance, scalability, and observability.Quality Code: Passionate about writing clean, maintainable code that enhances user experience and meets business objectives.Professional Development:Lifelong Learner: Committed to continuous learning and professional growth, regularly updating my skills to stay ahead of industry trends and technologies.Innovative Solutions: Consistently seeking new skills and methodologies to improve project outcomes and deliver exceptional results.
Listed skills include Web Development, Databases, Web Applications, Javascript, and 34 others.