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Foster City, California, Us

Lead Architect on the O&I (Operation and Infrastructure) Solution Architecture team with a focus on infrastructure and middleware. Primarily responsible for physical hardware, storage and virtual architectural design including capacity, high-availability, power, networking, GPU and hybrid-cloud.- Responsible for complex infrastructure projects across all Visa technology lanes interacting with Data and AI Platform’s PaaS technologies such as Hadoop HDFS, HBase, Hive, Spark, Machine Learning, Kafka and S3.- Lead architect on the internal Kafka cloud platform management including software design, documentation and proof-of-concepts for managing Kafka installations at Visa. Provide architectural guidance for Kafka cluster management, sizing, usage including multi-tenancy and resiliency.- Visa University faculty volunteer for the Kafka for Developers class.- Using Hadoop, Kafka, Java, C#, Kubernetes, AWS, Azure, S3

San Jose, California, Us

Provided technical leadership and management for multiple packaged products, eCommerce and cloud. On point for product security and compliance including threat modeling, transport and at rest security, CVE escalations, PCI DSS, ISO 27001, FIPS, SCAP and Common Criteria. In addition, provided guidance across Symantec for crypto usage across all product lines.Norton eCommerce (2015-2018)Lead Architect and Manager for the Norton eCommerce platform (norton.com). Responsible for architecture and security of the Java based storefront, billing and payment systems supporting over $1B in revenue. - Managed the Mountain View eStore platform development team of 30+ FTE local engineers and contractors including 60 offshore. Responsible for delivery of new product launches including “third-party” up-sell offerings such as Norton WiFi Privacy (SurfEasy) and LifeLock. Continue modernization of the eStore platform architecture including React and node.js for web development and upgrading to current versions of Spring while maintaining run the business initiatives using SCRUM. Responsible for PCI DSS and ISO 27001 compliance for LifeLock integration and cloud migration.- Architectural lead for overall security of the Java based Norton eCommerce platform infrastructure including security escalations, audit, cryptographic usage and process improvements. Responsible for the long-term architecture road-map and Azure migration. Drive initiatives and proof of concepts for storage enhancements, middle-ware, CI/CD, local development, containerization and micro services.- Used Java, Oracle, React, node.js, neo4j, redis, AzureCrypto Review Board Member (2008-2018)Patent Filter Committee Member (2011-2018)

San Jose, California, Us

Endpoint Management and EncryptionFormer Lead Architect for Symantec Encryption (former PGP & GuardianEdge). - Responsible for modernization of the product lines (endpoint disk encryption, file encryption, key management, email, and gateway) to be cloud compatible and protect data in the cloud using the latest technology and standards. - Add support for native endpoint encryption and remote management for Windows (Bitlocker) and Mac (FileVault2) into the product line.- Lead overall security of the product line from security escalations and security audit, to process improvements and penetration testing strategy.- On point for public CVE disclosures with external researchers, internal security and cryptographic usage of encryption products- Used Java, C/C++, C#, Couchbase, redis.io, RabbitMQ and OpenStack, AWS, Azure.Symantec Protection CenterFormer Architect for the Symantec Protection Center product with analytics and dashboard visualizations for IT administrators and CISO executives. - Architected cloud base secure gateway and IOS mobile application for customers to create custom KPI’s using public CVE data (DeepSight) correlated with internal vulnerability scans and configuration (CCS) for executive level risk management. - Responsible for the architecture of the cloud based offering using Hadoop, Cassandra and OSGi.Control Compliance SuitePart of the core architecture team responsible for Control Compliance Suite (CCS). Designed and document architecture components, build proof of concepts, mentor developers. - Responsible for the security and compliance adherence for FIPS usage, NIST SCAP vulnerability scanning certifications and Common Criteria certification. - Architected and lead the development initiative for a new unified data model for a new KPI driven reporting and dashboard infrastructure.- Ensure timely delivery of products including performance requirements and agent/agent-less distribution architecture for data collection.

Austin, Tx, Us

Responsible for managing custom application development projects for clients. Provide technical guidance, manage project deliverables, mentor developers and business analysis. Responsible for the budget, releases schedule, project plan and scope of each major project. List of major projects include:WISENBAKER BUILDER SERVICESLead a team of six to build a new 2D CAD system. Responsible for project management, architectural design, development, hardware configuration and purchasing recommendations.HOUSTON TEXANSManaged team of seven to build a new football player scouting web application for the 2006 season / 2007 draft. Architected and developed code in C# and SQL.

New York, Ny, Us

Director, Software Engineering (2005 – 2006)Led Houston development team responsible for Product Development applications, direct management of 15 employees, contractors and offshore projects.Oversight of Program Management and Development teams and adherence of delivery life cycle processes. Responsible for prioritization, budget and negotiation of feature requests. Managed team which developed successful upgrades to core applications including: Cisco IP telephony, Oracle, Total Absence Management (TAM), Health and Benefits (H&B) and Single Sign-on (SSO).Development Manager & System Architect (2002 – 2005)Managed team responsible for BeneCalc/ModelCalc rules engine sub-system for US pension calculations.Responsible for architecture, design, mentoring and hiring. Lead internal training program for certifications and obtained Microsoft Certified Solution Developer for Microsoft .NET (MCSD) certification – C# track.System Architect / C++ Analyst (1998 – 2002)Responsible for architecture design of the BeneCalc/ModelCalc Suite supporting Mercer’s internal and co-source pension administration teams.Contributed significantly in team which re-architected the rules engine. Replaced the programming intensive C++ rules engine with an analyst friendly GUI based setup and deployment application. Programmed middle and data tiers in C++, C#, VB, VB.NET and XML. Responsible for architecture design for scalable hosted solutions for client employees requesting defined benefit calculations.

Responsible for web site design, sales, networking and technical support. Lead training sessions for clients. Configured and maintained web servers for ISP hosting.

Responsible for programming, maintenance and support of JAVS AutoLog system (C/C++) used in 350 courtrooms nationally. Responsible for maintaining hardware and network (Windows and Novell) used by company and clients. Purchased, built and configured hardware for customers including non-linear video editing systems.

New York, Ny, Us

Responsible for Windows and OS/2 based system development in APL, C/C++ and PowerBuilder. C++ IVR (Integrated Voice Response) and GUI (PowerBuilder) for N-tier call center applications. APL based pension planning systems including InstallShield for self service retirement planning.