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Whiteville, Nc, Us

Whiteville, Nc, Us

Benson, North Carolina, United States

President for National AI Advancement for Human Innovation is to drive the development and application of artificial intelligence technologies that foster human innovation and progress. We are dedicated to creating advanced AI systems that address real-world challenges, improve quality of life, and promote sustainable development. Through collaboration, research, and the responsible use of AI, we aim to empower communities and industries to harness the transformative potential of AI for the greater good.

Plano, Texas, United States

• Leverage frontend development expertise and collaborated with designers to engineer new TypeScript in-person or video appointment details tiled components for the new redesigned dashboard interface for web and web mobile.• Integrated a new dashboard for “Things-To-Do,” handling an infinite array of tasks for patient appointments through card components.• Updated hamburger menu navigation items and their respective URL routes based on show/hide toggles reflecting patient-enrolled programs.• Leveraged both BEM namespaces in SCSS and up-to-date Figma core to ensure scalability of the design system to the front-end iFrame interface, culminating in a effective project release for June 3rd, completing contract, and meeting all project goals and timelines.Engineered using typescript and SCSS the front end interface for all in-person and video appointment component tiles.

Vienna, Virginia, United States

Practiced SAFe for Caseflow, yielding a 30% development efficiency boost and a 20% reduction in project delivery time through strategic query design. Led a pivotal 2022 Veterans Affairs project, enhancing appeals processing by 40% through innovative streamlining. Check the detailed implementation at https://github.com/department-of-veterans-affairs/caseflow/pull/17580.Streamlined Caseflow installation on Windows 11 using Docker, slashing deployment time from 1-2 days to two hours—a remarkable 75% decrease in local deployment setup time.Led the Tier 4 team, developing SOPs addressing complex issues related to claims, veterans, notifications, and more. These SOPs improved issue resolution by 50% and bolstered the Tier 3 Support team's efficiency.Collaborated on various developer projects, optimizing queries and methods, resulting in a 25% application performance improvement and a 30% reduction in database response times.Actively engaged in release management, implementing Git flow strategies with tech leads to prevent conflicts, ensuring a smooth code integration process.Led direct efforts optimizing claim processing, ensuring HIPAA compliance. Implemented robust security measures, expediting the processing of 10,000+ claims while upholding confidentiality.

Denver, Colorado, United States

• Coordinated, designed, and developed cross-platform (Apple, Android, and Desktop) Software-as-a Service (SaaS) solutions and hardware for clients through the SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle), aligning them with the company’s strategic plan. Successfully delivered projects within defined timelines and budgets, ensuring client satisfaction and business objectives were met. • Developed robust SaaS platforms catering to diverse industries such as health information, banking, mining, oil and gas, real estate, radio, networking, and property management. Leveraged industry-specific best practices and technologies to deliver scalable and secure solutions that addressed clients’ unique needs and drove business growth. • Drafted comprehensive End User License Agreements (EULAs) that provided customers with explicit licenses for limited usage of the software, clearly defining revocability, transferability, and nontransferability terms. Ensured compliance with legal licensing requirements while protecting the company’s intellectual property rights. • Prepared and executed high-level executive Statements of Work (SOWs), Request for Information (RFI), Request for Proposal (RFP), and contract proposals. Developed compelling and persuasive documents that effectively communicated the company’s capabilities, value proposition, and competitive advantage, leading to the successful contract agreements and new business opportunities. • Led the recruitment, training, and professional development of a high-performing team of IT professionals and staff. Implemented talent acquisition strategies, mentorship programs, and skill enhancement initiatives to foster a collaborative and growth-oriented work environment. • Strategically planned, organized, scheduled, and supervised day-to-day technical support activities, including troubleshooting, customer service issue resolution, approval processes, and on-site installations.

Master'S Degree, Computer/Information Technology Administration And Management

Bachelor'S Degree

Bachelor'S Degree, Biochemistry