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Indianapolis, In, Us

San Diego, California, Us

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Fishers, In, Us

Lead two product teams of software engineers (Node/React), QA, and support for Formstack's flagship workflows solution and product-led growth initiatives. Artificial Intelligence (AI) Engineering Lead for product advancement.* Artificial Intelligence (AI) Project Lead* Artificial Intelligence (AI) Governance & Oversight Committee* Vice President of DEIB Council (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging)

Indianapolis, In, Us

Lead and drive Product Development unit, including multiple managers and teams of Ruby/Rails developers, UX developers, and Solution Engineers to ensure high-quality deliverables; maximum employee productivity; and consistent contributions to company goals. Co-own the product roadmap and participate in scoping product enhancements to meet market and customer needs. Engage company leaders in establishing and delivering best-in-class solutions in mobility management for large-scale enterprise customers. Advise and educate go-to-market team on portal capabilities. Promote new features and application enhancements to key stakeholders and ensure visibility of unit progress. Recruit and retain first-rate talent in software development and product support. Establish and implement department standards, processes and policies.

Indianapolis, In, Us

Supervise a team of Ruby/Rails and UX software developers to ensure high-quality deliverables, maximum employee productivity, and team's consistent contribution to company goals. Manage the software development process, including adherence to team and agile development standards, quality assurance practices, and ensuring assigned work is completed within specified deadlines. Provide expedient communication of software changes to internal stakeholders, including presentations, white papers, and other oral and written communications consistent with the company brand. Collect and manage requests for software modifications. Facilitate completion of any needed development or tasks, and communicating with stakeholders as necessary. Coordinate team's activities cooperatively with other internal teams and departments. Train and orientate new hires regarding the team's focal area, development processes, and company operations. Allocate at least 50% of time to software development through the design, development, testing and implementation of features and enhancements to MOBI software applications based on business needs and requirements. Manage expedient resolution to identified bugs or system bottlenecks.Additional Contributions:- Development representative for MOBI SWAT (Sales & Marketing Strategic Team), 2014 - Present- MOBI Culture Committee, 2015 - Present- MOBIConf Annual Developer Conference Organizer, 2013 - Present

Indianapolis, In, Us

Design, develop, test and implement features and enhancements to MOBI software applications based on requirements provided by MOBI. Advise MOBI staff, including developers, regarding user experience and UI best practices. Collaborate with other staff in MOBI, including members of the Ruby development team, project managers, solutions architects and all other departments on development-related projects.

Indianapolis, In, Us

Instruction of undergraduate courses in basic and advanced-level web programming utilizing PHP, MySQL, Javascript, and MVC frameworks development.

Bloomington, Indiana, Us

Lead a team of web application developers and technology support staff serving the state-wide campuses of Indiana University through the Office of the Vice President for Public Affairs and Government Relations. Portfolio specifically includes the IUPUI campus and the IU School of Medicine. Also, assist in direction of university-wide technology platforms including: content management systems, digital signage, digital asset management, e-mail marketing platform and web analytics tools. Serve as an official liaison to campus web and multimedia development community.Consult university in developing strategic marketing and communications solutions for institutional objectives. Lead initiatives primarily in a web development with integration of video and interactive media. Act as Webmaster for over a dozen web sites and assist in the evolution of university web presence. Lead efforts for improved SEO and site data mining. Develop key applications serving the university and its partners, including the campus events calendar. Compose documentation for applications and best practices for technology services and marketing vehicles. Train and educate university audiences on various applications and technology topics. Design compelling graphics for promotions via web and campus TV network. Build positive relations and liaison in resolving customer satisfaction situations. Present externally on technology and marketing subjects. Mentor colleagues in programming, industry trends and business.Additional Contributions:- Served as co-manager of the Indiana University Web and Multimedia Community User Group, 2011-2012- Elected and served two terms as IUPUI Staff Council Representative, 2008-2012

Indianapolis, Indiana, Us

Oversight of multimedia produced by Indiana University Purdue University – Indianapolis (IUPUI), including websites, video, presentations, e-mail, and other multimedia. Continuously improved the communications potential, user experience, and aesthetic value of the main campus site. Consulted with various campus units to improve their web sites and ensure consistency, integration, and adherence to branding initiatives. Supervised multimedia production staff. Demonstrated a marketing sense and a clear understanding of advertising and brand positioning. Provided expertise on social media vehicles and developed a strategic plan to lead and involve the entire IUPUI campus in this area. Explored new ways to measure the success of all social media activities. Measured online activity via analytics. Continuously explored ways that social media and IUPUI blog activity could influence audience engagement. Responsible for keeping IUPUI.edu fresh at all times. Number one authority on all electronic media activity on the IUPUI campus.Guided the IUPUI campus’s electronic communications strategy, concentrating on developing web-based communications to support priorities of the Office of External Affairs and the campus. Served as executive producer for multimedia produced by the Office of Communications and Marketing, including websites, video, presentations, e-mail, and other multimedia. Identified and continually assessed technology and behavioral trends related to electronic communications. Maintained up-to-date knowledge of technology standards, industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices. Recruited, hired, supervised, and managed performance of Electronic Communications staff.Business unit reorganized and consolidated with Indiana University in July 2011.

Indianapolis, Indiana, Us

Consult university in developing strategic marketing and communications solutions for institutional objectives. Lead initiatives primarily in a web development with integration of video and interactive media. Act as Webmaster for over a dozen web sites and assist in the evolution of university web presence. Lead efforts for improved SEO and site data mining. Develop key applications serving the university and its partners, including the campus events calendar. Compose documentation for applications and best practices for technology services and marketing vehicles. Train and educate university audiences on various applications and technology topics. Design compelling graphics for promotions via web and campus TV network. Build positive relations and liaison in resolving customer satisfaction situations. Present externally on technology and marketing subjects. Mentor colleagues in programming, industry trends and business. Volunteer lecturer for courses focused in technology or web.

Indianapolis, In, Us

Full-service marketing firm. Served as lead developer for web and multimedia projects. Provided client consultation and service. Primarily ColdFusion and PHP-based application development. Collaborated and contributed to a variety of marketing campaigns and initiatives from small, medium business to large national campaigns.

Centennial, Colorado, Us

Developed marketing plans for top 10 - 15 ($100Mil + Revenue) Value Added Resellers (VARs) in North America. Project management of all related marketing and media activities. Cultivate and maintain relationships with IBM executives, third-party Independent Software Developers, Solution Provider executives and Vendors. Ensured compliance with IBM VAR business standards and customer participation in IBM programs for vertical solutions, industries and tiered channel partnering. Database Administration of company online lead management system, internal sales/forecasting applications and CRM (Lotus & PeopleSoft). Provided graphic design, web development and interactive development as well as event planning. Also provided technical and administrative support to others in marketing group.

Centennial, Colorado, Us

Developed marketing plans for top 50 Value Added Resellers (VARs) on the U.S. West Coast and Canadian territories. Project management of all related marketing and media activities. Cultivate and maintain relationships with IBM executives, third-party Independent Software Developers, Solution Provider executives and Vendors. Ensured compliance with IBM VAR business standards and customer participation in IBM programs for vertical solutions, industries and tiered channel partnering. Database Administration of company online lead management system, internal sales/forecasting applications and CRM (Lotus & PeopleSoft). Provided graphic design, web development and interactive development as well as event planning. Also provided technical and administrative support to others in marketing group.

Centennial, Colorado, Us

Developed lead management system and processes for IBM Business Partner Lead Management and channel compliance. Provided all reporting of sales/forecasting data from marketing group. Created presentations, charts, programs, marketing materials and other business collateral for distribution to IBM executives and Solutions Providers. Developed and maintained positive relations with Inside Sales teams at IBM Call Centers based in Atlanta, GA and Dallas, TX. Traveled with company racing team to host events and mixers to partner IBMers, ISVs, and VARs for sales opportunities.

Parsippany, New Jersey, Us

Responsible for overall management of daily store operations ($2Mil+), including Human Resources, Inventory Control, Loss Prevention, Budgeting and Cash Control, Merchandising, Customer Service, Facility Management. Managed the implementation of corporate initiatives and in-store plans. Supervised 40+ employees and department heads out-of-season / 110+ employees and department heads in-season.Began career with Toys "R" Us as a Store Associate in July 1992. Promoted to Cash Controller and Security in October 1992. Promoted to Front End Dept. Head in October 1993. Promoted to Salesfloor Dept. Head in February 1994. Promoted to Shipping/Receiving Dept. Head in January 1995. Promoted to Human Resources Assistant in August 1995. Promoted to Management Intern in July 1996. Promoted to Store Manager in December 1996.

M.S. In Media Arts & Sciences (Informatics), New Media

B.S. In Business Administration, Human Resources Management, Business Management, International Business