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Belton, Tx, Us

Plano, Texas, Us

As the Chief Bean Enthusiast and Co-Founder of Purpose Brew Coffee, I lead our mission to empower non-profits by creating recurring revenue streams through white-labeled premium coffee offerings. Our motto, "Cause + Coffee = Purpose Brew," encapsulates our commitment to blending quality products with meaningful causes.In this role, I oversee strategic planning, partner collaborations, and operational management, ensuring seamless integration of our coffee subscription services into the fundraising efforts of our partner organizations. By tailoring coffee selections to align with each non-profit's mission, we enhance supporter engagement and foster long-term sustainability.My focus remains on expanding Purpose Brew Coffee's impact by building strong relationships, scaling operations, and upholding our dedication to community and social responsibility. This position allows me to combine entrepreneurial drive with a passion for making a positive difference.

Clearwater, Florida, Us

Led the transformation and modernization of key patient eligibility and billing systems for Rotech Healthcare.- Payment Systems Integration: Led the transformation of key payment systems and insurance billing, ensuring seamless API integrations for efficient operations.- Module Migration: Spearheaded the migration of durable medical equipment patient eligibility modules from Change Healthcare to Waystar, ensuring a seamless transition and improved system performance.- System Enhancement: Enhanced an outdated system initially developed with PHP MVC frameworks Kohana and CodeIgniter using Twig for templating, integrating with Waystar to enable multiple-month prescription dispensing and billing.- Technical

Boulder, Co, Us

Spearheaded the development of a web portal dedicated to creating and tracking international cargo shipments using the CargoWise SaaS and Nimbelink IoT tracking devices placed on cargo containers.- Logistics Optimization: Designed advanced logistics solutions, including route planning algorithms that improved delivery efficiency and integrated TMS capabilities to optimize shipment scheduling, reduce transportation costs, and enhance overall supply chain performance.- Middleware Engineering: Engineered middleware to integrate with multiple TMS platforms, streamlining logistics processes and ensuring real-time data synchronization across systems, improving visibility and decision-making.- SaaS Custom Development: Developed a web portal for tracking existing international shipments, implementing event sourcing to capture and replay shipment events for enhanced data integrity and auditability.- IoT Integration: Leveraged Nimbelink IoT location tracking for real-time visibility, employing event sourcing to process and store state changes for precise tracking and historical data analysis.- Data Automation: Developed automated systems for validating and transforming logistics data, ensuring accurate tracking information and compliance with regulatory standards.- Team Leadership: Led team of developers and contractors, ensuring effective collaboration and project execution.- Server Administration: Managed Linux server administration and expanded the system to include Sage Accounting integration, enhancing financial visibility and reporting.- Technical

Dallas, Texas, Us

Served as the architect and hands-on developer for one of the world’s largest online apparel retailers, HerRoom.com and HisRoom.com, overseeing the transition to the Magento eCommerce Platform.- Magento Migration: Orchestrated the migration to Magento, managing design, development, and implementation.- Middleware Development: Developed and deployed a middleware system for smooth data flow between dissimilar systems.- API Integration: Created API integrations with Magento and a Sales Tax Compliance provider for accurate data flow and regulatory compliance, while implementing RabbitMQ for improved communication.- Data Automation: Utilized automation processes for data validation and transformation, ensuring accurate data flow and compliance with regulatory standards.- Team Leadership: Led a cross-functional team of developers, coordinating efforts between internal teams, local outsourcers, and offshore contractors to ensure seamless project execution.- Technical

Port Chester, Ny, Us

Improved the company's eCommerce platform with payment gateway integration.- Platform Overhaul: Engineered a comprehensive platform overhaul, enhancing scalability.- Payment Gateway Implementation: Led implementation of major payment gateways (Braintree, PayPal, Authorize.net, Stripe.com).- Compliance and Security Initiatives: Spearheaded compliance and security initiatives to meet industry standards.- Payment Process Optimization: Optimized payment processes, boosting system efficiency.- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Fostered collaboration across teams to align technology with business objectives.- Technical

Corsicana, Texas, Us

Contributed to the 4th largest mattress manufacturer in the United States by architecting and developing a comprehensive logistics system.- TMS Integration: Led the integration of a Transportation Management System (TMS) to optimize logistics operations and enhance supply chain efficiency through event sourcing.- Customer Portal Development: Developed a B2B customer portal that streamlined order processing and improved user experience.- Data Automation: Automated data processing tasks to support TMS functionalities and enhance reporting capabilities.- Hands-On System Development: Architected and actively participated in the development of the entire system, leading teams both in the U.S. and overseas to ensure alignment with business goals and operational needs.- Technical

Contributed significantly to the online presence of a major news organization by spearheading transformative initiatives.- Website Integration: Led the design, development, and deployment of website integration for a prominent conservative news organization, utilizing modern web technologies.- API Integration: Successfully interfaced with numerous third-party microservice APIs, including Twilio, Boomtrain, Mailchimp, OneAuth, Okta, AimTell, PushLeverage, Facebook, Twitter, and CloudFlare, enhancing the platform's functionality and user experience.- Automation Development: Developed Python scripts for automating interactions with third-party APIs, improving the efficiency and reliability of data exchange between the platform and external services.- A/B Testing Implementation: Implemented a comprehensive A/B Testing module for the WordPress site, enabling effective testing and optimization of content and marketing strategies.- Custom Plugin Development: Developed customized plugins and add-ons for WordPress, tailoring solutions to the specific needs of the client, including extensive MySQL database design and tuning for optimal performance.- Database Management: Managed MySQL databases, ensuring robust performance through effective tuning, automated backups, and data migration strategies.- Server Maintenance: Maintained Linux servers, ensuring security patches were applied as needed and contributing to the overall security and stability of the organization's online infrastructure.- Technical

Carrollton, Tx, Us

Contributed to the success of a major Hospice Durable Medical Equipment (DME) company, showcasing leadership in technology.- Logistical Management System: Spearheaded the creation of a new logistical management system to ensure timely delivery of medical equipment to patients, managing drivers and deliveries across a substantial patient census of over 30,000.- AWS Migration: Developed and executed a comprehensive AWS migration plan, leveraging cloud infrastructure to enhance scalability, reliability, and overall system performance.- Database System Development: Pioneered the creation of a sophisticated database system using MySQL, streamlining operations and consolidating data for improved efficiency.- Data Automation: Automated complex data processing tasks, including data migration and integration between the logistics management system and various external services.- Microservices Collaboration: Collaborated with various microservices, including vehicle tracking, credit card processing, and interfacing with accounting systems, to enhance the functionality and capabilities of the overall system.- Leadership Role: Served as Chief Technology Officer, overseeing the design, development, and maintenance of existing systems while leading a team of software engineers.- Technical

Columbia, Maryland, Us

Contributed to the growth and success of an online eLearning company specializing in LMS-type systems, including Moodle.- LMS Development: Specialized in LMS-type systems, particularly Moodle, and developed numerous plugins and enhancements to optimize functionality and user experience, including interactive quizzes, enhanced course navigation, and personalized learning paths.- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to translate client requirements into innovative software solutions.- Scalable Solutions: Delivered scalable and efficient solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of clients in the eLearning industry, demonstrating expertise in software development and system design.-Technical