Built an end-to-end, near-real-time metrics/analytics system for high volume ad-tech network using Node.js, Python, PostgreSQL, and a blend of cloud technologies: * AWS auto-scaling intake servers to handle many millions of events daily- typical ad would garner 20+ million events in a 24 hour period* AWS SQS with Node workers to consume/process event data* Python scripts to create aggregate reports and database cleanup* Rolling deployments with Ansible, Cloudformation* Report/Analysis API in Node/Express for aggregate event data - used for billing and client reportsLate 2016-early 2017, helped the front-end team on F#'s ad-creation and management platform (AdStudio), in Angular and Node.js.Also of note, from 2014 - early 2015, I worked on the Musical Intelligence initiative, gathering data from the open-source MusicBrainz database, Rovi music genres, and Echonest acoustic information via their respective APIs.

Development/Operations:* Built & led development/QA team for SaaS product build (creative marketplace)* Initiated & implemented Agile methodologies for faster prototyping and work flow* Completely automated administrative workflow, online payments, and customer communication * Built a “matchmaking algorithm” from scratch to automatically curate the marketplace * Architected site from its core CakePHP framework to include Solr search, AWS/Cloudfront for CDN, Redis for data caching, and several Natural Language Parsing scripts (in Python’s NTLK) for automated matchmaking* Initiated fully automated regression testing with Jenkins to ease the pain of manual QA

I oversaw a high-performance Development Team that built tools, sites, and applications for a stellar portfolio of clients. Our key verticals were: Consumer Electronics, Life Sciences/Molecular Diagnostics, Sports, Entertainment, and Art/Pop Culture. We were a devout Python/Django shop who overwhelmingly prefers to host/deploy on Heroku, used Git to maintain sanity and keep our technology impeccable, transparent, and profitable for our clients. We developed an appetite for Javascript frameworks, but in our free time we worked on data mining and algorithmic music.We did also work with PHP and it's most popular frameworks: Wordpress, CodeIgniter, OpenCart, Magento, Concrete5, and Symfony2.Everyone on the team was obsessed with streamlining production and automating repeated tasks, so we managed to tighten up & optimize our internal process, increasing tech throughput by over 30% in 2012.Client Shortlist: TCL, Caldera Spas, Tim McGraw, Drew Brees, Vizio, John Mayer, Gen-Probe Inc., Paul Frank, Music World Entertainment, Mick Management, Marc Pro

Worked primarily with start-ups and small- to medium-sized businesses for major rebrands or market entry initiatives. Combined social media campaigns, online advertising, web app tools, and site development. Most common verticals: Personal Injury/Accidents, Financial/Stock Advice, Book Authors, Health/Supplements, and Children's Toys. Developed customized CMS or E-Commerce suites with PHP/MySQL. Frameworks used: CodeIgniter, OpenCart, DigiShop, Wordpress.

Oversaw all aspects of online media, including (but not limited to) the large assortment of landing pages, banners, and micro-sites created and maintained by the company and its affiliates. Participated in the strategic planning for our several online brands, and was responsible for translating this vision into monetizing online campaigns. Majority of the time, was solely responsible for design, coding, and implementation; however, later managed outsourced coding projects and supervised several outsourced design initiatives. Worked closely with C-level management for strategy and organization. Worked closely with SEO consultants to monitor traffic, demographics, and conversions and apply observations to page and site optimization.