Stephen Curtis Email & Phone Number

Seattle, Wa, Us

As the Principal Engineer of Accelerated Engineering, my role involves building and leading teams committed to advancing early-stage platform capabilities. Our focus is on enhancing the adoption of spatial computing in various enterprise contexts. Our engineers navigate the space between emerging technologies, including the most recent AI/ML innovations, and practical, applicable solutions. We work to evolve prototyped capabilities into stable, enterprise-grade solutions, ensuring they are directly relevant and beneficial for addressing today's challenges. This approach underscores our dedication to innovation, quality, and delivering exceptional value to our clients.

Seattle, Wa, Us

Worked with pioneers in XR, spatial computing, simulation, and game development to bring gametech to enterprise use cases. Developing with WebXR, Unity, and Unreal Engine as well as a wide range of tools including CAD and simulation systems. Leveraging existing experience and expertise in cloud engineering, IoT, and AI/ML to help companies transform their organizations to elevate their solutions to spatial computing platforms.

Seattle, Wa, Us

Developed and led 10 successful prototyping engagements (and counting) over the course of two years for some of AWS’s largest global customers. With industries including automotive, telecommunications, energy, manufacturing, biomedical research, and pharmaceutical technologies. Collaborating with and learning from machine learning, data science, robotics, and IoT specialists, eventually being able to build with those specialities independently. Each prototype started with diving deep with the customer principal engineers and architects to architect a cloud-based solution that will scale and meet the high bar for enterprise software in their organizations. Then building a functional prototype for that solution, a process involving an accelerated software development process, short deadlines, and ultimate delivery to the engineering teams that will take the prototype and move it into production. In addition, established the best practices for prototypers for front-end development. Became a core team member of the spatial computing technical field community, and an AI/ML forecasting ambassador. Worked as lead developer and product owner for a packaged solution in the spatial computing space. Presented at DevCon on prototyping, re:Invent on robotics, and featured in the AWS Innovation Ambassadors podcast episode #23 for work with Bristol Myers Squibb for developing a novel approach to bioinformatics research and visualization.

Beaverton, Or, Us

Works across multiple internal and external teams to coordinate and architect an emerging enterprise platform solution, generating new direct sales channels for several leading partnered manufacturers and retailers. Reconciling a diverse array of legacy and modern/cloud based integration patterns and systems that include SAP, Blackline, SalesForce, IBM Sterling, Spring Boot, AWS-based lambdas/API gateways/DynamoDB/SQS&SNS, Akamai routers and integrator/partner APIs that leverage traditional RESTful endpoints, webhooks, streams, & flat file delivery, into one cohesive and dependable end-to-end system. Successfully balancing maintaining and supporting existing implementations with design & discovery for MVPs for new implementations, and working on long term strategies for POST-MVP positioning for long term business strategies. Identifying security and privacy (GBPR/CCPA) compliance issues, and working proactively with teams that specialize in those areas to get ahead of issues before they become problems. Established and leads the community of practice on Web Accessibility standards. Core team member of community of practice on Software Architecture.

Beaverton, Or, Us

Software Solutions: CSP, Roster App, OMOBO, Foundry, GRANDTechnology: Spring Boot, ReactJS, Redux, GraphQL, Apollo Server, DynamoDBWorks as an integral part of a team of full stack JavaScript and Java developers, in close conjunction with our architects, product owner, SCRUM master and project manager to design, architect and develop multiple applications and services used by Nike internally. Leveraging technologies such as Spring Boot, React, Redux, GraphQL, Restful services, DynamoDB, and many different current and legacy testing and deployment tools. Participated in, proposed, and facilitated discussions on many different architectural solutions to new and existing demands and challenges. Including leveraging Nike's GRAND unified GraphQL gateway initiative, adopting micro front-ends as a paradigm, leveraging serverless solutions such as Amazon Lambdas and API Gateways, and alternative approaches to React stacks. Championed declarative, functional, service oriented, and other approaches to JavaScript and software architecture. Actively participates in weekly architecture and front-end architecture COPs to help collaborate and learn from teams across Nike. Contributing perspectives from his experience in eCommerce, analytics, business intelligence, artificial intelligence/machine learning, accessibility and performance/search optimization background to other teams.

New York City, New York, Us

Software Solutions: EpiServerTechnology: .NET MVC 4.5, ReactJS, VueJS, jQuery, BootstrapWorked on a six month contract to assist several teams creating custom builds of the .NET based MVC content management system Episerver to take high fidelity mockups of complex front-end UI/UXs and realize them in pixel perfect front-end interfaces within the content management system. Worked on legacy jQuery and Bootstrap front-ends, as well as new ReactJS and VueJS front-end integrations with the CMS system.

Software Solutions: ProjectionPro 2.0Technology: .NET Core, Angular 4, Bootstrap, PrimeNGWorked on a 3 month contract as a usability consultant to analyze the web applications accessibility and usability, and make recommendations on how to improve them and meet with WCAG standards. Designed and consulted on financial reports and other forms of data visualization.

Sarasota, Florida, Us

Software Solutions: StruktIntegrations: ProlianceNotable Client Work: Walt Disney ImagineeringTechnology: Node.js, Socket.io, .NET Library (C#), JavaScript/HTML/CSS, jQuery, Bootstrap, KendoUIWorked as lead developer, mentor, and Scrum Master for a custom enterprise level project controls application for a major global brand. Took business requirements and translated them into technical requirements, then implemented new features and functionality in the form of complex business rules, new workflows, new SQL queries, new processes, new document types, new UI/UX controls, and new reports. Tracked bugs and implemented features across an application that included a custom built JavaScript framework (on the order of complexity of React.js and Angular), Node.js server-side, MVC framework built on Express, Couchbase (NoSQL), custom API adapter built with .NET (C#) and MSSQL. Built integrations with industry leading project controls platform wrapping SOAP based API, DLL library, and interfacing directly with their MSSQL database. Optimized browser side and server side performance using performance analysis tools, identified bottlenecks, and implemented refactors and optimizations that saw an improvement that drove load times from more than eight minutes down to a handful of seconds. Worked to improve code quality by designing and implementing coding standards, mentoring and training developers, reviewing commits daily, and conducting code reviews. Identified ways to improve application security, stability, maintainability, and scalability through a technical roadmap that was gradually implemented. Designed and implemented AGILE/SCRUM processes, training processes, and deployment processes. Worked extensively with JIRA, Git, BitBucket, and Bamboo to streamline the software development lifecycle and deployment process. Laid the foundation for the implementation of a test driven development process and continuous integration.

Gold River, Ca, Us

Software Solutions: Visit Folsom App, Capital Adult Education Pathways AppIntegrations: MapBox, OpenTable, Google Analytics, Vines OS, Vin65Notable Client Work: Folsom Tourism Bureau, Folsom Economic Development Corporation, Sacramento County Office of Education, Vines OSTechnology: LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL/MariaDB, PHP), Amazon AWS, .NET MVC (Windows Server, IIS, MSSQL, C#), Node.js, Socket.io, JavaScript/HTML/CSS, jQuery, BootstrapBuilt a cross-functional team of architects, designers, and developers that built websites and web applications with a focus on aesthetics, custom features, and custom functionality to meet specialized business needs. Acted as lead developer, Scrum Master, and product manager for over a dozen projects from conception through design and development. Ensured high fidelity three screen mockups were realized as pixel perfect mobile responsive user interfaces. Oversaw server stand-up and application deployment of LAMP, Node.js, and .NET stacks hosted across a number of virtual and dedicated servers, including various Amazon AWS and Azure assets. Developed several MapBox driven hybrid apps with specialized map integrations including integrations between MapBox and Google Directions API. Ensured various compliance and accessibility standards were met for apps developed for educational institutions and organizations. Partnered with leading winery eCommerce platform to build custom wine application, and assisted in backend UI/UX revamp of the platform.

Honolulu, Hawaii, Us

Software Solutions: MyAsiaLink, MyHawaiiIntegrations: Omniture, Google Analytics, Google Maps, Weather Underground, MyRez 4.0, ShopifyNotable Client Work: Neiman Marcus, Best Western Hotels, St. Regis Hotels, Hilton Los Angeles Universal City, Hyatt Place WaikikiTechnology: LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP), Amazon AWS, JavaScript/HTML/CSS, jQuery, BootstrapMyHawaiiManaged international team in revamp of multi-language travel platform with millions of monthly users. Prototyped, designed, and implemented modern mobile responsive UI/UX refactor using bootstrap. Developed from conception through design and development multi-platform hotel room rate aggregator and metasearch application. Integrated custom Google Analytics and Omniture tracking metrics, and use the data to track key performance indicators. Used gathered data to direct design changes, content changes, content layout, metadata, and content design to increase organic search traffic, pages per visit, return rate, and time on site. Over an 18 month period increased unique visitors by over 100%, pages per visit by over 150%, and tripled the return rate, as well as grew the social media presence from 10k to over 50k across multiple platforms.MyAsiaLinkDeveloped from conception through design and development a database driven mobile responsive multi-language microsite system for hotels and venues in need of an international presence. Acted as project manager and lead frontend developer for a small team that was able to produce a minimum viable product in 9 weeks and allow for the acquisition of the first paid customer within 12 weeks of start of development. Through an iterative LEAN approach gradually added features and grew the customer base from the initial Hawaii hotels to the United States west coast, Alaska, Asia-Pacific, and eventually Japan.

Loomis Ca 95650, (916) 577-1470, Us

Software Solutions: TruBillIntegrations: AccelaNotable Client Work: City of Los AngelesImplemented business requirements for a browser-based enterprise level utility billing solution built with the .NET stack. Optimized MSSQL databases containing hundreds of tables by designing efficient schemas, optimize queries, fine-tuning indexes, building efficient stored procedures, and analyzing execution plans. Designed and developed integrations between the Accela civic platform and custom applications via a RESTful API, some with automations controlled by custom built Windows Services. Technology: ASP.NET (Windows Server, IIS, MSSQL, C#), .NET Platform

Software Solutions: MyRez 2.0, MyRez 3.0Integrations: Heartland, EZYield, Stellex, XE Currency Data, Omniture, Google Analytics, OpenTableNotable Client Work: Outrigger Hotels & Resorts, Starwood Hotels, Hawaii Convention Center, Neiman Marcus, Embassy Suites, Ruth's Chris SteakhouseTechnology: ASP.NET (Windows Server, IIS, MSSQL, C#), JavaScript/HTML/CSS, jQueryAssisting during the pre-sales and sales process in helping potential clients understand the technology, working with potential clients to develop technical solutions for their business needs, giving presentations and proposal development. Acted as the primary point of contact for high-value clients. During the project lifecycle, planning the project, developing project documents, manage the internal team to ensure milestones are met by removing blockers, and communicate with the external team to facilitate deliverables acquisition, approvals, and mitigate changes in the requirements or timeline. After project launch, met with the client on a scheduled basis, usually in a call with other third-party vendors, to report on key performance indicators and make recommendations for improvements across these indicators. Collected data from web analytics, social media, advertising, conversion, revenue, and CRM, integrated into reports, interpreted data and drew meaningful conclusions that had a quantifiable impact on increasing revenue.

Software Solutions: JPRes, MyRez 2.0, MyEventIntegrations: Authorize.net, Chase Paymentech, CyberSource, Hawaiian Airlines Booking EngineNotable Client Work: Hawaiian Airlines, Waikiki International Hula Conference, Kapalua Resorts, Hawaii Visitors and Convention BureauTechnology: ASP.NET (Windows Server, IIS, MSSQL, C#), JavaScript/HTML/CSS, jQueryJunior DeveloperCreated pixel perfect HTML/CSS templates from best in class mockup designs. Developed templates and widgets using C# for Kentico CMS. Worked closely with native language specialists in Japanese, Chinese, and Korean to integrate localized content and conform to a culturally aware design sensibility.Web Application DeveloperWorked with a small team to develop Asian language web applications for the travel industry that served thousands of users and generated millions of dollars in transactions. Modified and designed MSSQL databases that balanced sensible normalization for readability with functional denormalization for high transaction application needs. Developed, and integrated with, business logic using ASP.NET and C# as a part of both layered and service-oriented architecture. Worked with network administrators to meet PCI compliance standards. Developed an XML API integration using the OTA standard with a hotel chains property management system. Designed and developed, from mockup to deployment, rich interactive multilanguage UI/UXs. Used Ajax and web APIs to add currency conversion, weather, and other live features to websites and web applications. Built custom, multilanguage javascript widgets, and jQuery plugins. Integrated with payment processors across different types of payment gateways.

Design and DevelopmentDesigned high-fidelity mockups that maintained brand standards. Integrated server-side functionality into websites, including custom lightweight applications using PHP and MySQL. Produced video/photo assets and optimized for the web. Complimented designs with rich UI/UX techniques with JavaScript, web graphics, and CSS. Made use of keywords and meta tags for search engine optimization. Utilized industry standard software including Dreamweaver, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Premier.Clients and Project ManagementHelped business owners in various industries understand the technology and best practices for doing business on the web. Worked with stakeholders to gather requirements and deliverables, meet milestone deadlines, and get feedback and sign-off for designs. Collaborated with other vendors to integrate brand designs and media assets.

Washington, Dc, Us

Graphics DesignerGathered specifications and provided quotes for printing and graphics design jobs. Created and edited print designs for a wide range of printed products. Retouched and restored photographs for high quality and large format printing. Utilized industry standard design software including Adobe Pagemaker, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator.Web DeveloperDeveloped pixel perfect websites from high-fidelity mockups. Employed early rich UI/UX with JavaScript, web graphics, and CSS techniques. Made use of industry standard software such as Dreamweaver and Adobe GoLive.

Technical SupportProvided support and problem resolution for customers. Troubleshot and resolved externally and internally generated network and systems issues. Installed, configured and performed maintenance operations on ISP point of presence equipment and web servers.Web DeveloperDemonstrated the advantages of and explained the purpose of a web presence to businesses unfamiliar with the concept. Designed and developed consumer-facing websites for local small businesses and organizations. Worked closely with graphic artists to develop web-friendly versions of logos and business collateral. Employed emerging technologies of the time including Flash and DHTML. Utilized industry standard software including Dreamweaver, Adobe Photoshop, Flash, and Microsoft FrontPage.

Bacelors (Incomplete), Computer Science

Chinese-Mandarin

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