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- Consulting: deliver automated integration, end-to-end, and unit test suites for companies to reduce bugs, increase delivery schedule, reduce costs, and increase quality, resulting in increased delivery confidence- Trained engineering teams on how to effectively manage the test suites in work going forward- Managed a team of remote contractors- Contributed to major open-source projects in the Fediverse (open-source social media) space- Helped brick-and-mortar stores utilize automation and software to meet their goals

New York, Us

- Led the strategic planning and execution of complex projects integrating hardware and software for our factory, significantly enhancing product functionality and reducing the time it takes parts to get manufactured. - Implemented cutting-edge AI methodologies to streamline development processes and boost team productivity, as well as hone our bug report system.- Remote-only management: nurtured a culture of innovation and continuous improvement, mentoring team members and refining processes to achieve and surpass company goals. Though we are geographically separate, my team is extremely close.- Championed cross-functional collaboration, orchestrating efforts between engineering, design, and product teams to meet ambitious project timelines and deliver exceptional results.

New York, Us

- 0 to 1: built our factory automation software from the ground up- Pivotal Technical Lead, bridging gaps between Design and Product teams to translate complex requirements into executable strategies, enhancing product development and team synergy.- Excelled in full-stack development using Python, GraphQL, and React/Typescript to spearhead critical projects, resulting in significant performance improvements.- Led successful integrations of third-party services for shipping and treatment planning, optimizing system efficiency and scalability while maintaining HIPAA requirements.- Revolutionized the software development lifecycle by automating key processes, from performance metrics tracking to comprehensive testing and deployment, markedly increasing release velocity and quality.

New York, New York, Us

- Enhanced Content Management System (CMS) by implementing real-time graphs using Ember.JS, enabling Lightning Network Bitcoin microtransactions, and Dockerizing systems for consistent development.- Streamlined content management through the development of a dynamic CMS layout tool, a Slack chat-bot for error handling, and successful migration of 3 international editions of Huffington Post with zero downtime.- Developed custom tools for RYOT.huffingtonpost.com and go90.com, provided training and support, and expanded CMS API functionality with PHP.

Mountain View, California, Us

- Developed a Continuous Delivery dashboard using NodeJS and AngularJS and standardized cross-organization training processes at Intuit for engineers.- Created a Content Management System (CMS) for architects to collaborate on white papers and served as a Project Manager and developer for the pushbutton Amazon Web Services client.- Designed a Java logging library for debugging chained service calls, ensured project success by mentoring Co-op Software Engineers, and aligned programs with the vision of Product Owners. Also, prototyped new features for TurboTax Online and planned and developed internal tools using social media APIs to enhance marketer conversion rates by 30%.

Rochester, Ny, Us

Front end web design and developmentBuild a responsive, flexible skin to update Catertrax’s current sites for mobile device compatibility Responsible for building and maintenance of many clients’ website themes and pluginsBuild a WordPress plugin to securely manage client data

Rochester, Ny, Us

Supervise computer labsLow-level troubleshooting of hardwareClean computers and desk areas

New York, Ny, Us

Build & maintain a custom frontend for a content serviceBug fixes on production software

Teach the basics of hardware and software to individualsMaintain a Linux server with several large MySQL databases and multiple concurrent users

Repaired/Rebuilt PCs and helped teach new software to teachers.Maintained extensive inventory of hundreds of computers, servers, and printers.