As the Director of Engineering at Spiria, I lead a robust and diverse team of 60 engineers and developers, driving technical excellence and ensuring the successful delivery of custom software solutions that align with our clients’ strategic goals. My primary focus is on fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning, ensuring that our engineering practices are at the forefront of the industry.After the merger of three divisions, I now oversee a group of 6 Engineering Managers across Spiria, each managing teams of 8-10 engineers, and together we work to build a high-performing, adaptable, and motivated team. By implementing targeted initiatives such as skill assessments, lunch and learns, and retrospectives, I ensure that our developers are not only technically proficient but also growing in their careers.Key Responsibilities:• Engineering Leadership: Developed and executed a comprehensive engineering roadmap that aligns with Spiria’s growth objectives, ensuring that our teams are equipped with the necessary tools and processes to deliver top-tier software solutions.• Operational Excellence: Streamlining workflows and enhancing team efficiency by implementing best practices that reduce bottlenecks and improve project delivery times.• Client-Centric Approach: Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to align our software development efforts with client needs, ensuring that every project not only meets technical requirements but also delivers strategic value.• Talent Development: Closely monitoring the growth and development of our engineering team through targeted mentorship, training, and continuous feedback, fostering an environment where innovation and excellence thrive.

As the General Manager of Spiria Toronto, I was responsible for the successful operation, growth, and strategic direction of the Toronto division. It was my duty to build and nurture a remarkable workplace culture that not only attracted top talent but also empowered our teams to achieve extraordinary results.Since joining DevBBQ/Spiria in 2012, I played a pivotal role in scaling Spiria’s Toronto division from 3 to a thriving office of 35 professionals. This growth was fuelled by a relentless focus on diversity, performance, and collaboration, which resulted in a team that was both highly skilled and deeply committed to our shared goals. I also supported the successful M&A between DevBBQ Inc. and Spiria Digital Inc. in 2018.Key Achievements:• Operational Excellence: Developed and implemented operational strategies that optimized our processes, improved efficiency, and delivered consistent, high-quality results across all projects.• Talent Development & Retention: Focused on creating a supportive and engaging work environment that fostered professional growth and retention. By implementing mentoring programs, continuous feedback loops, and opportunities for advancement, I ensured that our team members could thrive and contribute at their highest potential.• Client Engagement: Collaborated closely with Sales and Business Analysis teams to facilitate and close strategic opportunities that fuelled the growth of the Toronto division, consistently aligning our delivery capabilities with client needs.

As the Director of Production at Spiria Toronto, I managed a cross-functional team of 30 employees and 10 contractors, including Project Management, Software Engineering, DevOps, Quality Assurance, and UI/UX Designers. My team successfully delivered over 100 projects since joining Spiria in January 2018.Since 2015, I have developed and fostered relationships with software agencies, development shops and freelancers to satisfy short-term spikes in demand and augment the core team. In 2018, I successfully scaled the Toronto Production team from 15 to 30 people in order to match our exceptional growth and I was able to create a highly diverse and performance-driven team in such a short period.I continued to collaborate with our Sales and BA teams to help facilitate and close strategic opportunities that supported the growth of Spiria.

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As the Engineering Manager, I was responsible for recruiting, developing and managing a superior team of 15 software engineers and developers. I was also required to investigate and implement the right level of process while utilizing specific tools that helped DevBBQ maintain a high performing, focused team.I also supported the Sales and BA teams during the sales process and new client on-boarding sessions by providing technical expertise and guidance in order to provide accurate estimations.DevBBQ provides web application development and software engineering services for business owners and technology leaders who seek a quality development team combining leading edge technical expertise with a hunger to integrate with your business initiatives.

As a Senior Software Engineer at DevBBQ, I successfully built and maintained various web and mobile projects across a variety of industries, including Health Care, Financial, Retail for both B2C and B2B.I supported client projects through technical leadership, analysis, effort assessment, design and architecture and successfully advised and mentored multiple teams consisting of junior and intermediate software engineers.I collaborated with our Sales and BA teams to evaluate and ideate new product concepts, gathering, formulating and investigating client requirements and I actively contributed in DevBBQ's business development and long-term strategy.

KayZee Solutions is a mobile and web software engineering firm located in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. We build amazing solutions for iPhone, iPad, & iPod Touch (iOS development), the web, and native Mac OS X and Windows desktop applications.

At Liburdi, I developed custom HMI (human machine interface) applications and maintained and supported Liburdi's proprietary Gryphon embedded weld controller. I provided internal and external support for Liburdi's various software applications as well as on-site hardware and software support for Liburdi’s growing global customer base.I was the lead software engineer and team leader on multiple nuclear repair projects, including three multi-million dollar Areva NP contracts. I lead the re-design and development of FireView 4 and was the sole-creator, designer, and developer of Liburdi's PID Tuner and Real-time Data Logger desktop applications that drastically decreased weld-head configuration and increased data logging capabilities.Liburdi Automation is an industry leader in the development of automated, vision based welding systems for turbine, aerospace, industrial and tube mill applications.

At ArcelorMittal Dofasco, I worked in the Process Automation department on HMI applications that controlled key automation functionality such as assisted image quality inspection and automated material tracking and data acquisition. I also maintained and enhanced large-scale SQL databases to help the business leaders make key decisions on inventory and quality concerns.ArcelorMittal Dofasco has one of the most innovative, productive and empowered workforces in North America. The goal of its workforce has shifted from growth measured by capacity, to growth measured by value-added steelmaking. As a result, ArcelorMittal Dofasco has become one of the most profitable steel operations in North America based on earnings per ton.

At Turnpike, I maintained, supported, and developed new features for the existing web applications. I also refactored an existing web application from Java to .NET and designed file parser to reduce data import process by 25%.Turnpike Global Technologies provides logistics intelligence solutions to transportation companies. Its products and services include RouteTracker, a Web based GPS and engine diagnostic reporting suite that includes hard brake events, speed, idling, odometer readings, fault codes, power take off, and fuel efficiency; Hours of Service application, which automatically changes duty status based on vehicle movement; and TurnpikeDirect, an Internet-based system that provides a fuel and mileage tax solution.