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Hopkinton, MA, US

North Billerica, MA, US

North Billerica, MA, US

• Executive oversight of Engineering efforts across all student, teacher, and author-facing applications.
• Management of a $15M+ cost center in support of all internal and external expenses.
• Support for an Engineering team of over 100+ geographically-dispersed engineers.
• Driving force behind numerous initiatives targeted at improving diversity, introducing innovation, and identifying flexible staffing models.
• Streamlined technical stacks, shifting to ReactJS for all front end applications, and consolidating workflows & processes wherever possible.
• Regularly implemented processes aimed at consistency (code reviews, incident management, job ladders) in an ever-growing environment.

North Billerica, MA, US

• Executive oversight for Student Dashboard, enabling students to access all online digital content including HTML5 lessons, eReader, and online games, built on a ReactJS framework.
• Executive oversight for Teacher Dashboard, enabling teachers to reports, roster, and assignment flows, built on a ReactJS framework.
• Executive oversight for Teacher Toolbox, enabling teachers to digitally review Ready content in the classroom, built on Magnolia CMS.
• Executive oversight for Student Toolbox, enabling students to review digital versions of Ready books online, built on an AngularJS framework.
• Executive oversight for an internal authoring platform enabling real-time content updates by the Editorial staff, built on VueJS.
• Introduction and maturation of a globalized, cost-effective staffing model that spans Development & QA departments.

• Co-Founder of company that manages website portfolio for over 15 customers, providing website development, maintenance, and hosting support.
• Website deployed on platforms leveraging Expression Engine, Wordpress, and Joomla.
• Use of PHP frameworks like Code Ignitor, allowing for separation of the business rule and display logic.
• Creation of DB-driven websites from scratch using PHP, mySQL, jQuery, and Javascript.
• Front end development including strict compliance to cross-browser CSS standards and HTML best practices.
• Responsible for the entire business/development life cycle, from requirements to deployment.

St Louis, MO, US

• Management oversight for Panera's Mobile e-Commerce footprint, including an iOS App, an Android App, and a Mobile-friendly website ordering experience.
• Management oversight for Panera's desktop ordering website, built on Grails.
• Management of over 50+ dispersed cross-functional resources in support of project initiatives.
• Delivered a large volume of iOS App feature functionality (gift cards, stock out, operational features) allowing the experience to be activated across all cafes within a 10 month window.
• Delivered solutions leveraging cutting edge iOS functionality, including Touch ID, Apple Pay, and iBeacon while ensuring overall compatibility with the latest iOS releases.
• Initiated internal stability projects with a keen focus on performance and minimizing customer interruption.

Framingham, MA, US

• Responsible for hands on management of front end (CSS, Javascript, jQuery) and back end (Java, Websphere eCommerce) Development resources in support of the primary eCommerce platform, Staples.com, the #2 eCommerce.
• Direct management of over 30 development resources (3 associates and 27 contractors) in support of project portfolio.
• Daily partnering with Business counterparts to deliver strategic projects, including cross channel initiatives such as Reserve Online Pickup In Store.
• Deployment of a REST API service framework, allowing for easier tablet/mobile integration with core website logic.
• Managed vendor relationships with numerous Development providers for on and off-shore resources, including the introduction of retainer agreements that lowered overall contractor costs to Staples bottom line.
• Regular focus on providing day-to-day process improvements, from operational best practices to knowledge management.

Framingham, MA, US

• Responsible for DB2, SQL Server, and Informix DB foot print, including all eCommerce (Staples.com & Staples Advantage) and OLAP databases.
• Responsible for performance testing resources, supporting initiatives across all SBUs, including eCommerce and Sterling platforms.
• Direct management of the DB2 resulted in a 50% year-over-year reduction in high priority incidents, stabilizing the space.
• Managing of 43 total resources (26 on-site and 17 off-shore).
• Extensive improvements integrating the Cognizant off-shore operational team with the on-site Development/DBE teams.
• Focus on improving cross technology standards, including engagement models and environment build-outs.

Framingham, MA, US

• Responsible for team in support of Contract applications within Staples.
• Managing of 39 total resources (27 on-site and 12 off-shore).
• Responsible for improving the QM methodology, both from a manual and automated perspective, in and out of the Contract space.
• Responsible for overseeing the resources and maturity in the process of the performance testing team.
• Initiated and currently implementing off-shore testing initiative to decrease time to market for Contract releases.
• Responsible for tracking spend against QM cost center.

Framingham, MA, US

• Managed all aspects of testing as QA Lead for over 4 years spanning multiple project areas.
• Supervised 5-6 contractors/full time employees for projects.
• Responsible for creation/execution of a 12-week automation boot camp for both internal and external associates.
• Responsible for creation of the Automation Review Board, an internal group ensuring quality automation code.
• Responsible for prompt and complete delivery all QA project-related documentation.
• Created and executed functional test plans derived directly from system requirements using SilkTest.

• Responsible for all JSP/HTML work once the site design was finished.
• Utilized ASP for contact mail forms and other pages that allowed for customer interaction.
• Utilized Flash for various projects on intra/internet sites.
• Created PHP-based phone directory for internal use.
• Responsible for updating content on intranet on a regular basis.

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Bachelor'S Degree, Computer Science

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