Michael Griffiths Email & Phone Number

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

• In addition to my two existing Agile teams (see earlier description), added a third scrum team responsible for the development and operations of our Azure-based supply chain infrastructure for U-Series appliances. The.
• the migration of a Classic Azure Cloud Service into a modern, secure App Service (C#.NET, Azure Storage Containers and a SQL Server database)
• on-going maintenance and product ownership of the front-end web application (Angular & C#.NET backend APIs) installed on 4K+ appliances.
• maintenance/oversight of the License Management API and database, a centralized Azure SQL database and API layer responsible for providing license tracking and validation across multiple BeyondTrust products

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

• Provided day-to-day management and guidance of two Agile development teams of 4-6 engineers each:
• Platform Operations Team: Responsible for the creation, fulfillment and update of a Windows-based security management appliance, that delivers up to seven different BeyondTrust software products to customers. Available.
• Appliance Software Team: Responsible for developing the web applications that manage the above-mentioned security appliance via a Microsoft-centric technology stack (Visual Studio, Azure DevOps, C#,.Net Framework/Core.
• Act as Product Owner for both teams. Partner in driving and evolving the roadmap for the UVM Appliance with Product Management, Chief Architect and/or CTO. Train resources outside the team on new product features, and.
• Previously acted as Scrum Master for each team, prior to shifting to Product Owner. Organized and educated the team in all agile ceremonies. Later identified and empowered other team members to take on the Scrum Master.
• Provide technical oversight for both teams by creating a strong technical and architectural vision for platforms, systems, and infrastructure. Regularly participate in deep technical design discussions within the team.

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Growing out of the Azure Operations activities on the BeyondSaaS project, I created the first DevOps team within the Halifax office, expanding to a team of two resources. Serving 100+ Developers & QA, DevOps had the responsibility for:- Management of Development Toolsets, including Team Foundation Server Administration and customization of our Agile.

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Development Manager for the prototyping and development of a cloud-based vulnerability scanning product created on the Microsoft Azure platform. Grew the team from the initial two developers to 9 dev and QA prior to the 1.0 launch. Written using Azure Cloud Services in C# and a UI layer in HTML5/CSS/JavaScript, I also handled the Azure Operations.

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Development Manager for a cloud-based Mobile Device Management product written in Django/Python (UI and services), PostGres (backend database), Java (Android App), Objective-C (iOS app). Transitioned initial development from an external contract development team to an in-house team of seven Dev/QA. Completed and piloted version 1.0 in December. but product.

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Lead developer for Cloud, Mobility and Virtual connectors in Retina CS. Created components that allow the Retina CS security solution to connect and scan cloud-based and virtual servers from providers such as Amazon, Rackspace, GoGrid and VMware. Created and upgraded components that allow Retina CS to survey, scan and audit mobile devices (Android.

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Lead developer for Cloud and Virtual connectors in Retina CS. Created components that allow the Retina CS security solution to connect and scan cloud-based and virtual servers from providers such as Amazon, Rackspace, GoGrid and VMware.

• Responsible for the requirements gathering, design, development and implementation of a number of internal business system applications such as: - Microsoft Dynamics CRM, including customizations utilizing CRM’s Web.
• Worked in a fully virtual environment using multiple Windows servers running on VMWare.
• Attended Windows Azure training at Microsoft TechDays 2010 as part of an effort to evaluate internal Flagstone applications for migration to the cloud.

Hired as an experienced.NET resource capable of assisting with their transition away from a Delphi and Interbase Insurance Software solution, to a new.NET and SQL Server architecture.

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Same description as NetPro, after NetPro was acquired by Quest Software

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

• Responsible for requirements definition, design and lead development of the Active Directory Web Console, a new application being developed within NetPro’s common architecture.
• Acted as lead for a web-based self-service password reset application and as technical mentor to junior resources on the team.
• Participated in employee performance evaluations and established rehabilitation plans.
• Took responsibility for defining and tailoring NetPro’s Agile / Scrum process, including the implementation of Scrum for Team Systems templates into Visual Studio Team System.
• Managed a team of three resources developing a mail reporting product for MS Exchange.
• Assisted with development of a log file consolidation product built on the NetPro architecture.

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

• One of four IT managers reporting directly to the CTO, responsible for the coordination and supervision of 5 developers working on various development projects.
• Working with the other IT managers to define processes and procedures for the department.
• Working with Project Managers to develop project plans and determine resource allocation.
• Acting as technical mentor to the team and assisting developers where necessary.
• Completing small development tasks and assisting the support team with issues.

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

• Responsible for design and planning of 10+ major sports information websites, the larger of which could reach over a million visitors per week. These sites included dozens of SQL server databases and multiple internal.
• Worked with marketing and product departments to plan and design changes to all sites.
• Worked with lead developers on the execution of all work. Provided all teams with technical guidance and mentorship during the development process.
• Architected the concept of content.sportsdirectinc.com – one central repository that could be branded to dozens of individual newspapers to provide custom statistical sports content – resulting in hundreds of thousands.
• Created a custom built multi-domain login system, facilitating the combination of Covers, CoversExperts and Wagerline under one single sign-on user system.
• Redesigned the Live Scores delivery system to use Microsoft Ajax and handle the rampant growth of a popular feature.

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

• Maintenance and development of a major sports information website www.covers.com and an e-commerce site www.coversexperts.com
• Assisted development team in the transition away from ASP to ASP.NET.
• Implemented a new build process, instructing the team in the use of pre-compiled DLLs.
• Played lead role in the planning, design, redevelopment and release of an acquired website www.wagerline.com, a free sports betting contest site.
• Developed www.covers.co.uk, a version of Covers.com used for expansion into UK Soccer market.

Halifax, Canada Area

• Developed COM+ objects to perform property valuation. Using data from either SQL Server or Oracle, a Visual Basic prototype would be reviewed by the client and then be redeveloped in C++ for increased performance.

• Senior Programmer/Analyst on the Client-Server/Web-based Applications Team of an Application Outsourcing contract for a major US manufacturer. Responsibilities included:- Maintenance and new development of multiple.
• Designed an enterprise-wide overtime and vacation signup system. With both web-based and desktop components, this application replaced multiple VB5 and mainframe applications.
• Designed and developed a VB.NET call center application intended as a fail-over for SAP.
• Managed and executed the upgrade of 40+ developers to Windows XP. Developed a new software load-set and arranged VPN connectivity to 80+ servers on the client's network.

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

• Developed an ASP.NET application for tracking software components through the development process. Met CMM Level 5 Software Configuration Management (SCM) requirements.
• Led a six-person project team in the creation of a Project Reporting and Tracking System using ASP, JavaScript, COM and SQL Server 2000. This tool created a timesaving of 30-40 hours per week for the 6 project managers.
• Created an intranet application that tracked the location and assignment of 250+ employees.
• Developed a VB application to perform Y2K testing on Novell’s ADSI SDK.
• Designed and built, with a team, the branch Intranet. Developed training for the new system.
• Designed and developed a technical library tracking system in VB and ASP.

Diploma In Applied Information Technology

Bachelor’S Degree, Commerce