Crow Executive Air - Citation Bravo Pilot, CE-500 PIC Type RatingResponsibilities include 1) Citation flight crew, 2) delivering an exemplary flight experience for our passengers, 3) working with the Chief Pilot, Director of Operations, and Safety Manager to maintain the company's General Operating Manual and Operating Specifications.

Airline Transport Pilot, CE-500 Type Rated, Instrument/Airplane Single-Engine Land & Sea/Multi-Engine Land/Glider, Flight Instructor Airplane/Seaplane/Glider, Instrument Flight Instructor, Ground Instructor Advanced & Instrument, Tailwheel Endorsements, Glider Launch Endorsements, Flight Reviews, IPCs, Aircraft Ferrying. Specializing in Searey and other amphibious seaplane transition training. Icon Authorized Flight Instructor.Contract Flight/Ground Instructor through Saltair at Hickory Regional Airport, Crosswinds Flight Academy in Statesville and Concord, and Moonbase Aviation throughout the Greater Charlotte Metro and portions of Florida.

Hybrid Floater Captain/training role at a premier FedEx Express cargo carrier. Part of the Flight Training Department, working directly with the Director of Flight Operations, Chief Pilot, and Program Managers. Develops and instructs operational and training materials for part 135 and 121; conducts interviews for Captain and First Officer candidates. Mountain Air Cargo is a FedEx Cargo Feeder serving the eastern USA and Caribbean with a fleet of ATR 42/72s, Cessna 208 Caravans, and Cessna 408 Sky Couriers.

Commercial Pilot, Flight and Ground Instructor, utilizing part 141 and 61 syllabi, SOPM, and other training resources; screening CFI candidates.

Lead Engineer @ Walt Disney Attractions Technology: "We are skilled dreamers, and we are visionaries. Equally important, we are doers––in every sense of the word. From ideation to the finishing touch, we realize integration of technology allows for stories to be told at grander scale, only as Disney can tell them. Through all initiatives, the Guest experience is held paramount and by keeping true to this, we are crafting our legacy."

Executive Enterprise engineer at a Fortune 50 company. A director level position in digital technology reporting directly to the VP of E-Commerce and Mobility. Focus: A Re-architecture of infrastructure & SLDC to included advanced automation techniques for continuous integration/delivery utilizing Docker container technology and agile workflows.

A Leading role in Disney Worldwide Services / Social Business TechnologyDevelops and interprets policies, procedures and strategies based upon IT Service Management (ITSM) best practices, and employ Enterprise Architecture methodologies and/or techniques for governing, planning and delivering technologies across a global organization. Provides expert technical advice, guidance and recommendations to upper management. Plans and executes the projects needed to improve performance or resolve critical problems within existing systems. Advises on emerging practices, new technologies and advanced IT engineering techniques. Plans, organizes and direct studies to develop long-range strategic plans and forecasts. Negotiates with business stakeholders and technology leaders to implement solutions and recommendations, utilizing experience with industry best practices such as PMBOK, ITIL, TOGAF, COBIT, SDLC, and other EA & ITSM methodologies.A top level software & systems design engineer, a technical project manager and a “hands on” solution architect providing technical direction and oversight to various Infrastructure projects. Champions an architectural vision to meet and exceed business objectives. Combined understanding of product development, infrastructure service management, business analysis, supplier/vendor management and very strong consulting skills. 

RESPONSIBILITIES● Prepare and present business cases for technology initiatives across international business segments
● Technical project design/review/research 
● Establish and maintain tech standards ● Coordinate strategic vendor roadmap initiatives 
● Coordinate Strategy / roadmap within EIT / Disney LOB’s and Suppliers. ● Facilitate cross group learning 
● Development of long term tech road map and continual cost optimization 
● Project manage implementation of new technology 
● Management and document, transition to Operation teams.

A Leading role in Walt Disney Parks & Resorts (Global Business Technology Strategy).A Project Technical Specialist is expected to Drive Organizational and Strategic Technical solutions through Strong Global Expertise, Experience & Theory. Consistently "Leading the Way." Technical lead on high million dollar Capital projects.Provides technical leadership, guidance, system design and architecture, and project management to internal and external development teams.Performs project management and development tasks to define requirements, design, implement, test and release new or enhanced application and tools that satisfy requirements of multiple organizations. An expert in technology with a solid working knowledge of software engineering processes. Provides training and guidance to technical personnel and coordinates with other organizations to define requirements for future technologies.

Leading role in the growth of the Walt Disney Internet Group, WDIG, the online division of the Walt Disney Company.Provides technical leadership, guidance, system design and architecture, and project management to internal and external development teams.Performs project management and development tasks to define requirements, design, implement, test and release new or enhanced application and tools that satisfy requirements of multiple organizations. An expert on Internet tools and technologies with a solid working knowledge of software engineering processes. Provides training and guidance to technical personnel and coordinates with other organizations to define requirements for future technologies.Projects included : technical lead for design and development of a PCI compliant cryptography framework; technical lead on high-traffic web engines and shared services applications. Team leader for shared services at WDIG.

Senior Engineer tasked with middleware component of a distributed web-based e-commerce application. Implemented a standardized J2EE model-driven architecture at DIG using a "RUP light" methodology. Responsibilities included development of functional and technical specifications, project estimates, application design and development, unit and integration testing, code reviews, and technology presentations.During the course of this consulting contract, Shannon received an offer to convert to a full-time employee/cast member of Disney Internet Group, which was accepted.

As the J2EE lead for Publishing Operations, was responsible for support and development of existing applications, design and development of new applications, implementing new architectural standards/best practices, and mentoring junior developers.

Apex developed custom enterprise solutions for Fortune 1000 companies. As a senior member of the DSM project team, was responsible for design and implementation of the Session API and UI components of a J2EE based application framework utilizing J2EE and Struts.

MIT is a world-class educational institution with an equally complex student information system. As lead engineer of a project team, contributed to the architecture and development of a Swing GUI application and its supporting Enterprise Java Beans providing core services to the organization's information systems.

Painted Word develops custom enterprise intelligence applications for Fortune 1000 companies. As a senior developer and technical lead, engagements centered on web-enabled Business Intelligence solutions. Working within a J2EE Application Framework, developed and integrated technology components within global web applications and enhanced the supporting OLAP application server.

Rainier, a premiere Mid-West Microsoft Solutions Provider, develops solutions for Fortune 1000 companies and high potential start-ups. Engagements included Web Enabled Applications, Distributed Applications, Enterprise Database Systems, Information Appliances, and Wireless Applications.

The Pioneer Press is the Twin Cities major metropolitan newspaper. As lead developer, architect and systems administrator for web-based n-tier applications, developed Web Portal Applications focused on delivering personalized news and entertainment information in conjunction with targeted advertising to desktop, browser based, and PDA platforms.