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Orlando, Fl, Us

United States

Ensure the highest technical success for customers. Align Confluent products with customer initiatives and provide technical reviews, risk mitigation, and expansion opportunities. Deliver presentations for knowledge sharing.• Led strategic initiatives that aligned Confluent products with customers' future goals, fostering long-term partnerships with key accounts.• Acted as the primary technical advisor, conducting quarterly reviews and proactively identifying areas for improvement, which resulted in increased customer satisfaction and reduced churn.• Mentored cross-functional teams in the implementation of innovative solutions, driving successful project delivery and showcasing the value of Confluent's offerings.

Florida, United States

Implemented Red Hat Cloud solutions for clients like American Express, Bank of America, Verizon, and Freddie Mac . Overcame technical barriers and optimized processes in air-gapped environments.• Spearheaded customer engagements within the Financial Services Industry, leading the implementation of cloud-based solutions that streamlined operations for top clients like American Express and Verizon.• Developed and presented tailored solutions that addressed client-specific challenges, resulting in successful project outcomes and strengthened customer relationships.• Collaborated with internal and client teams to ensure seamless technology adoption, reducing deployment time and enhancing user experience.Technologies: OpenShift/Kubernetes, ServiceMesh/Istio, JupyterHub, Process Automation Manager, Ansible, Helm, Spring, Java, Angular, Jenkins, Bash, ArgoCD

Collierville

Developed and led enterprise-wide software solutions, saving millions in operational costs and improving efficiency.• Innovated and led the development of REACT, an enterprise microservice system that replaced Veritas VCS, resulting in a 50% performance improvement and saving FedEx $6 million in its first year.• Designed and implemented iFirst, a robust system for enterprise-wide builds, which has been the cornerstone of FedEx's build processes for over seven years.• Spearheaded the creation of the CARS system for managing contract carriers, a versatile solution that has become critical to FedEx's operations across multiple business units.Technologies: Java, Angular, Spring, Hibernate, Microservices, Jenkins, ActiveMQ, TIBCO, Redis, Oracle

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

Led development teams and authored proposals for innovative solutions for people with special needs.• Pioneered the development of innovative software frameworks for assistive technology, leading teams in creating grant-funded solutions that empowered individuals with special needs.• Led the creation of three SBIR Phase I projects, utilizing cutting-edge technologies like sensor networks and RFID to deliver scalable, multi-platform applications.• Collaborated with experts to design a novel PDA interface integrated with advanced sensor networks, enabling real-time recommendations and enhancing user experience.Technologies: C++, .NET, SQL Server, jBPM, RFID

Colorado Springs, Colorado Area

Supported the Air Force to understand their operational needs and translate them into a full set of capabilities to be delivered by contractors. Responsible for innovating solution in support of the Combatant Commanders Integrated Command and Control System (CCIC2S) Missile Warning effort.• Developed an alternative Missile Warning processing system using embedded C++, achieving significant cost savings while enhancing operational reliability through distributed, synchronous processing.• Engineered net-centric applications using SOA, ESB, and jBPM, enabling dynamic binding of heterogeneous systems for the U.S. military, leading to faster, more accurate decision-making.• Partnered with key stakeholders to identify and mitigate top program risks, saving the project over $2.5 million and ensuring successful deployment of mission-critical systems.

Loveland, Co

Part of a multidisciplinary team developing hardware and software for functional and in-circuit testers.• Innovated and resolved ease-of-use issues in Agilent's 3070 Software Suite, developing GUI prototypes that significantly improved user experience and customer satisfaction.• Led the migration of Telecom applications from HPUX to Windows platforms, enhancing the flexibility and scalability of Agilent's product offerings.• Integrated advanced hardware solutions with Agilent's telecom systems, improving testing capabilities and contributing to the development of industry-leading products.