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As the creator and developer of the Neuravest Portal Application, I engineered a sophisticated system that monitors over 150 live data metrics in real-time, tracks live stock trades and brokerage values, and visualizes portfolio and strategy changes through dynamic charts. The portal also provides real-time updates on trades and transactions, and includes an advanced alerting system that notifies users when metrics cross predefined thresholds. Utilizing technologies such as Grails, Java, Kafka,… Show more As the creator and developer of the Neuravest Portal Application, I engineered a sophisticated system that monitors over 150 live data metrics in real-time, tracks live stock trades and brokerage values, and visualizes portfolio and strategy changes through dynamic charts. The portal also provides real-time updates on trades and transactions, and includes an advanced alerting system that notifies users when metrics cross predefined thresholds. Utilizing technologies such as Grails, Java, Kafka, AWS Elastic Kubernetes Service, Docker, MySQL, AWS RDS, AWS, AJAX, and jQuery, this comprehensive solution ensures users have instant access to crucial financial data and can make informed decisions promptly.Key Achievements• Enhanced decision-making for company leaders by creating the Neuravest Portal, a real-time system that tracks live stock trades, visualizes portfolio changes, and logs order activity through dynamic dashboards, ensuring immediate access to critical financial data. • Protected production processes with a sophisticated monitoring system that tracks over 150+ live metrics in real-time, featuring advanced alerting to instantly notify stakeholders of critical issues, enabling rapid response and issue resolution.• Boosted scalability and deployment efficiency by modernizing development and operations processes, migrating key services from legacy systems to containerized microservices in Kubernetes (AWS EKS), and improving system resilience.• Powered machine leaning-driven sentiment analysis and strategic trading by integrating the Dow Jones Newswire, enabling the ingestion and storage of historical and real-time news data for the quant team’s analysis.Current responsibilities include Lead Solutions/Systems Architect,Application/API Development,Data ingestion, ETL, Database Development/DBA,Third Party Integration,Project Management Show less

As the lead architect of QuantDesk, Neuravest's flagship product, I led the design and development of a platform that enhances investment strategy through advanced predictive analytics and portfolio optimization. I integrated QuantDesk with various third-party data vendors, including Dow Jones News, Benzinga, ISS, PsychSignal, and Cleveland Research, to provide users with comprehensive and diverse data sources. This integration allows users to leverage machine learning for predictive insights… Show more As the lead architect of QuantDesk, Neuravest's flagship product, I led the design and development of a platform that enhances investment strategy through advanced predictive analytics and portfolio optimization. I integrated QuantDesk with various third-party data vendors, including Dow Jones News, Benzinga, ISS, PsychSignal, and Cleveland Research, to provide users with comprehensive and diverse data sources. This integration allows users to leverage machine learning for predictive insights, optimize portfolios, backtest strategies, and manage risks effectively, all through a user-friendly interface that supports informed decision-making in the financial markets.Key Achievements• Led the design and development of Quantdesk, driving enhanced investment strategies through advanced predictive analytics, portfolio optimization, hedging, back testing and risk management all within a user-friendly web interface.• Expanded platform capabilities by Integrating with over 30 third-party data vendors, equipping users with a comprehensive and diverse data set that significantly improved decision-making accuracy and strategic insights. • Optimized data management by building and managing a data warehouse in Amazon Redshift, tracking 1,000+ features per stock daily, and engineered robust ETL workflows that streamlined data ingestion from diverse sources, enhancing data accessibility and analysis. • Mentored junior developers, providing guidance and support to enhance their technical skills, code quality, and overall contribution to project success. Current responsibilities include Lead Solutions/Systems Architect,Application/API Development,Data ingestion, ETL, Database Development/DBA,Third Party Integration,Project Management Show less

Engineer custom web applications and business solutions, transforming client needs into fully developed software from concept to deployment. Develop innovative solutions to complex client problems, ensuring software meets specific business needs. Manage AWS hosting environments and provide ongoing support to maintain reliability. Collaborate closely with clients to design and implement tailored solutions that drive productivity and operational efficiency.Key Achievements:•… Show more Engineer custom web applications and business solutions, transforming client needs into fully developed software from concept to deployment. Develop innovative solutions to complex client problems, ensuring software meets specific business needs. Manage AWS hosting environments and provide ongoing support to maintain reliability. Collaborate closely with clients to design and implement tailored solutions that drive productivity and operational efficiency.Key Achievements:• Developed a web-based application for service-based companies with job scheduling, dispatching, invoicing, GPS tracking, and QuickBooks integration. The system now processes tens of thousands of work orders annually for multiple businesses, driving operational efficiency.• Guided clients from vague concepts to actionable visions, creating dozens of custom software solutions that significantly improved productivity.• Delivered 50% profit margins across multiple projects by combining effective project management with cost-efficient development practices.• Executed seamless migration of 20 Java-based web applications from on-premises to AWS, enhancing scalability and reliability while minimizing downtime.New Level Technologies is a technology solutions provider headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. We offer a wide range of services: custom web development, on-site and remote consulting services, open source guidance and configuration, application hosting solutions, and much more.www.newleveltech.net Show less

Promoted to Director Of Java Development in 2005, reporting directly to the CEO. Responsibilities include sales support, scoping, discovery, proposals and pricing for all Java engagements, Building (interviewing, hiring) and running (leading, managing, budgeting) the Java department and Solutions architecture, Project Management and development on all Java projects. Upon acquisition of Objectware by Bridgeline, given responsibility for all Java/PHP engagements company-wide and additionally… Show more Promoted to Director Of Java Development in 2005, reporting directly to the CEO. Responsibilities include sales support, scoping, discovery, proposals and pricing for all Java engagements, Building (interviewing, hiring) and running (leading, managing, budgeting) the Java department and Solutions architecture, Project Management and development on all Java projects. Upon acquisition of Objectware by Bridgeline, given responsibility for all Java/PHP engagements company-wide and additionally titled Director Of Project Management for the Atlanta branch. Responsibilities in that role included oversight of PMs on staff, and interviewing/hiring new PMs as needed. See below for detailed project portfolio.Key Achievements• Built and led a high-performing Java development team of 8-15 developers, consistently delivering profitable web applications and driving significant revenue for the company.• Managed the full software development lifecycle, from client engagement and requirements gathering to system architecture design, coding and project management, ensuring successful project outcomes.• Played a pivotal role in securing projects, including those with budgets exceeding $1 million, by providing expert sales support and showcasing the team’s capabilities• Developed comprehensive technical documentation, including requirements, use cases, flow charts, and diagrams to guide development and ensure clarity across all project stages. Show less

Joined Objectware, Inc. as a Java/.NET developer in September 2003. Responsibilities include sales support, scoping, discovery, proposals and pricing for all Java engagements, Building (interviewing, hiring) and running (leading, managing, budgeting) the Java department and Solutions architecture, Project Management and Full Life Cycle Software Development on all Java projects.

Member of GKLS software group tasked with developing software tools to facilitate creation of electronic documentation, repair and service guides for Xerox machines viewable via browser on Xerox’s custom web protocol. Created tool to generate SVG diagrams with hotspot callouts describing specific machine areas from source SGML and JPG data. Used IBM’s Rational suite of products to model solutions and generate UML diagrams, sequence diagrams, requirements, use cases, functional specs, test cases… Show more Member of GKLS software group tasked with developing software tools to facilitate creation of electronic documentation, repair and service guides for Xerox machines viewable via browser on Xerox’s custom web protocol. Created tool to generate SVG diagrams with hotspot callouts describing specific machine areas from source SGML and JPG data. Used IBM’s Rational suite of products to model solutions and generate UML diagrams, sequence diagrams, requirements, use cases, functional specs, test cases and design/architecture documents. Show less

As a member of the custom project team, created an enterprise course management/document generation system for Element K which was integrated with Chrystal Astoria Document Management System. (budget 1M+). Created requirements, specs and design docs. Served as Tech Lead to team of 6 executing a discovery, and subsequent development engagement creating an intranet/hosting availability monitoring application for Carrier’s internal systems.