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• Responsible for all technology development related to the platform and related systems, including front-end and back-end work, with a focus on back-end and architecture.• Overseeing the department to ensure development milestones are reached as well as implementing processes to ensure the department continues to operate effectively.• Coordinate code reviews, releases, and work closely with the CTO, Project Manager, and Product Manager to develop requirements and see that the rest of the team executes the coordinated vision

- Managing and designing cloud (AWS) and on-premise infrastructure- Writing code end-to-end using web technologies (HTML/Javascript/Typescript/CSS) on the frontend and LAMP (PHP/MySQL) on the backend- Executing specialized tasks using APIs and various Linux programs- Analyzing new technologies and tools; great success learning new technologies on the job, such as CloudFormation and Docker- Implementing deployment pipelines integrated with automated testing to ensure rapid, consistent deployments- Designing and tuning MySQL database schemas and queries with performance considerations- Identifying the tightest performance and scalability bottlenecks in a monolithic application for conversion to separate services and microservices- Developing and integrating with REST APIs- Implemented Scrum-based processes, guiding team-based decisions regarding process adjustments (Scrum, branching guidelines, code review)- Mentoring and organizing mentorship between engineers- Discussing technical trade-offs with various stakeholders including management, customer support, primary users, and customer IT departments.- Gathering clear requirements from customers, prioritizing projects with company leadership, and communicating requirements to the development team

- Quickly familiarized with complex application through direct examination and experimentation- Wrote code end-to-end using web technologies (HTML/Javascript/CSS) on the frontend and LAMP (PHP/MySQL) on the backend- Maintained and deployed cloud (AWS) and on-premise infrastructure- Executing specialized tasks using APIs and various Linux programs- Balanced the responsibility of quickly and accurately debugging and repairing production issues with responsibility of designing and developing features to meet customer needs- Demonstrated ability to stay motivated and focused with remote work (pre-COVID)

- Designed and implemented the network for the Track and Field timing and results system- Oversee a team of technicians who operate the system during track meets- Troubleshoot any technical problems that arise.

- Primary developer of digital signage product- Designed new signage templates (HTML/JS/CSS)- Provided technical support- Added new features to signage product- Learned new technologies on the job- Mentored by senior engineers

- Collaborated on development of a Java based web assessment system for a private university- Developed websites with dynamic content