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I am a seasoned IT professional with over two decades of experience in large-scale data management and information system development. I have a PhD in Library and Information Science from UNC Chapel Hill and two AWS certifications, demonstrating my expertise in cloud-native architecture and problem solving. I am a software developer, cloud solutions architect, data scientist, and a manager of productive development teams.Currently, I am the Assistant Director of IT at UVA's Miller Center of Public Affairs, where I lead the design and implement of innovative web solutions that enhance the impact and reach of the center's research and public programming. I also help manage the in-house technology portfolio and ensure its effectiveness and security. Some of my accomplishments include creating a solr-based search engine, improving site responsiveness and SEO, and building tera-scale data management systems (mainly SQL and noSQL databases) and APIs. My mission is to find practical solutions to the data- and information-intensive problems that challenge people and organizations in their daily endeavors. I have a strong higher education background, having taught and conducted research at Research I universities for over 13 years. I also have a track record of delivering results in production systems, both in the public and private sectors. I am passionate about using technology to empower people and advance knowledge.