Technology advisor to the C-suite and was recruited specifically by the CEO to be a technical leader and design both the architecture and software engineer best practicesLeadership► Partnered with executive sponsors to expand and mature the software engineering team across all parts of the SDLC, reducing business backlog via grooming sessions and ensuring task relevance and prioritization► Collaborated with leadership, including the VP of product, to translate business needs into technology solutions and cost analysis, focusing on 1–3-month work cycles to create a cadence of delivery providing immediate business value► Introduced best practices around DevSecOps, observability, quality engineering, and cloud architecture, reducing release cadence from 5 weeks to 2 and enabling releases by any team member during business hours► Hired and managed a team of onshore/offshore QA, software, and DevOps engineers, evaluating team capabilities and external vendors/solutions► Built org chart based on pillars (Dev/QA/DevOps/Operations), managing retention/attrition of 20 direct/indirect reports through performance reviews and career developmentEnterprise Architect► Reviewed technology landscape to build software, evaluate off-the-shelf solutions, and create a cohesive 3–5-year system/technology roadmap, addressing immediate cyber security concerns and integrating DevSecOps into the SDLC► Modernized applications using latest .Net and Azure technologies, simplifying architecture and codebase with Azure-managed services, including using GitHub Copilot to help engineers with legacy codebase► Conducted tooling/market research to ensure cutting-edge technology availability, implementing tools like GitHub Enterprise with Advanced Security and Postman to modernize SDLC and formalize API-first architecture► Identified and addressed pipeline bottlenecks, reducing feature release cycle time by adding QA and DevSecOps automation while improving implementation quality

As part of the office of the CTO, lead effort to modernize SDLC across the enterprise working under the direction of the DevSecOps Director► Built frameworks, training, and paved roads used by engineering teams to modernize the SDLC ► Responsible for managing two summer interns and led them through a usability/feasibility POC of GitHub Copilot

Short-term contract to design and implement a large cloud migration► Migrate a large number of on-prem .Net and SQL Server applications to AWS► Designed cloud architecture using services like Lambda, Aurora, API Gateway, etc., while providing guidance to engineering teams on best practices for modernizing .Net applications to be deployed in AWS

Lead teams, operations, and engineering projects strategically to support scalable, profitable growth. Build backend systems, design the cloud architecture, put reporting structures in place, handle vendor management, develop proprietary systems, and create a new team.► Built the software engineering practice from the ground up, creating digital solutions and top talent teams► Trained and motivated a team of 40 direct and indirect reports► Delivered a multi-million mobile application and it's supporting back-end services development project to meet customer needs, such as appointment bookings► Improved the quality and infrastructure of an acquired practice management system for deployment to 500+ clinics► Modernized the customer experience by launching digital technologies, a website, and a new mobile app and the back-end services that powered them► Launched a functional, engaging website to eventually serve millions of active customers to drive traffic to clinics and boost sales

Direct all upgrades, migrations, installations, IT projects, and change management plans with a forward-thinking, customer-centric approach to guide the strategic direction and drive business growth.► Created the Software and Cloud Infrastructure Architecture Practice and designed most of the current systems► Developed and implemented modern DevOps practices, which enhanced software quality, increased speed of feature releases, and improved application uptime► Designed a microservice architecture to advance team speed and application resiliency for 1M monthly users► Collaborated with the CTO to oversee the technology roadmap► Led the Architecture Team through the design and delivery of a global e-commerce system using Azure, Big Commerce, and Logic Broker► Partnered with a team member to design and implement Adobe Marketing Cloud, which included analytics► Negotiated multiple enterprise-level discounts with AWS and procured $200K+ in service credits for new projects► Developed an interactive video workout system using AWS Chime during Covid to meet virtual customer needs

Led teams and operations with a focus on continuous improvement, efficiency, and technical soundness. Worked as a trusted technical advisor, recommending reliable solutions and digital transformations to optimize performance outcomes. Spearheaded the design of a next generation infrastructure to host an innovative SaaS platform, which is PCI and ISO compliant.► Built a world-class team that was responsible for a globally distributed order management SaaS platform► Recruited, trained, and led a Production Platform Operations Team comprised of 5 Engineers and 2 DBAs► Steered a major migration of a large data center to a cloud-based AWS environment with zero downtime ► Created PowerShell scripts to automate manual and repetitive tasks, and drive operational efficiency► Collaborated with a cross-functional team to spearhead ongoing maintenance, support, and software releases► Completed training on incident management using the IMS framework and served as Incident Commander► Built the new environment using AWS and handled all activities from ideation and scripting to testing and delivery► Designed globally distributed VPCs to meet both technical and regulatory requirements for worldwide customers ► Led a migration from a legacy platform and physical environment to a new, cloud-based environment

Handled IT planning, team hiring and training, vendor selection, vendor relations, contract negotiations, budgeting, proactive problem solving, and project management with a focus on improving efficiency, profitability, and team performance.► Architected, negotiated, and deployed a geo-replicated, scalable production environment for company websites► Established Software Engineering best practices that led to faster releases, better quality, and improved uptime► Managed and motivated a team of Software Engineers, Business Analysts, and QA Technicians ► Migrated several applications to a new architecture, resulting in improved uptime and enhanced resiliency► Authored SOPs for development, QA, and deployment processes for consistency across the production life cycle

Led technology projects, migrations, policy development, documentation management, application development, software development life cycle oversight, and continuous improvement plans at a commercial real estate investment company.► Authored policies and procedures to ensure consistency and efficiency throughout the development life cycle► Migrated several modules from MS Access to C# by utilizing CSLA framework, which was essential in getting WCF communication and helped to uncover several hidden issues that were later resolved ► Integrated Agile and Scrum practices into the SDLC, documented processes, and trained teams accordingly► Led an initiative to apply user-centric design and improved usability in the application development life cycle► Used WCF and MS Windows Workflow to help business analysts manage projects and stay on schedule► Researched and created prototypes to migrate application reports to Microsoft SQL Service Reporting Services