Led team of developers to architect V2 of mission-critical REST API to integrate multiple payment gateways, tax calculation APIs, and rules engines to support international markets.Realized a 10x API throughput increase over the existing e-commerce platform by employing a holistic approach to analyze and optimize the customer-facing request/response lifecycle, including Ubuntu, Apache, PHP, APC, Redis, Doctrine ORM, and SQL stored procedures.Architected and implemented a new APCu and file-based caching layer over the V2 REST API to mitigate CMS and SQL Server network congestion and resource bottlenecks.Implemented SOLID principles and design pattern best practices to achieve >90% unit and functional test coverage of mission-critical API endpoint functionality.Meet frequently with Directors and C-Suite Executives to communicate project statuses and development timelines, gather business requirements, and plan upcoming business initiatives.

Architected and implemented a new REST API in order to decompose existing monolithic Symfony e-commerce applications to support emerging markets and mobile application initiatives.Led a team of in-house and outside developers, QA, and UX resources to deliver the company’s first customer-facing mobile application in multiple international markets.Developed and managed a deployment process and release schedule for public-facing APIs while coordinating with stakeholders and other technology products to ensure maximum uptime and adhere to the company’s Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).Implemented new development and automated testing methodologies, informed by SOLID principles and modern development best practices.Collaborated in a dynamic team environment in order to produce high-quality applications for the Norwex ecosystem of technology offerings.

Developed business-critical applications for clients, heavily relied upon today to generate tens of millions of dollars in annual sales.Interviewed, hired, and supervised all technical team members.Managed day-to-day operations of an IT and development consulting firm, servicing medium-sized businesses in the D/FW metroplex.Managed IT professionals and oversaw their client relationships and billing practices.Coordinated with outside vendors to deliver and implement technology solutions for clients.