Ostendio is an integrated risk management platform that automates security program lifecycles. Organizations that deploy Ostendio spend less time and less budget building, operating and demonstrating internally and externally the efficacy of their security programs. The platform provides a single solution that connects users and requirements from across the enterprise. Responsible for on-shore Product manager and off-shore engineers consisting of Architects, Software Developers, UI/UX/IX, DBAs (T-SQL), QA Automation, DevOpsSpearheaded the company's cloud transformation strategy, migrating Ostendio Platform to Azure cloud infrastructure, resulting in a 40% reduction in operational costs.Championed the adoption of Microsoft 365 suite across departments, and monitoring metrics for product development, engineering, ensuring increase in productivity by 30%. Implemented DevOps and oversaw the CI/CD pipeline for all development output, streamlining delivery and ensuring faster time-to-market for new product features.Guided the SOC II, ISO 27001 certification efforts, ensuring compliance with industry standards and mitigating risks effectively. Participated in technical due diligence and was instrumental in successfully securing Series A funding.Manage multiple vendors for delivery of products and services from contract to delivery and support.Collaborated with executive leadership to formulate IT strategies aligned with business goals, resulting in improved service delivery and client satisfaction

Established and led an Offshore Development Center (ODC). Grew staff from 1 to 23 direct reports, which includes Manager of technology, lead software engineers, and quality assurance manager.Defined ODC strategy, including vendor selections, contract negotiations, and setting up infrastructure for seamless communication and collaboration.Led an engineering team in creating a security and compliance SaaS solution. Managed the solution from pre-beta stages through to production, leading product management, engineering strategy, development, and implementation efforts.Oversaw all aspects of software development processes, including secure development, product management, release management, customer service, and feedback management.Collaborated with product, marketing, and vendor teams to roll out Ostendio SaaS product. Refreshed corporate website and web marketing strategy, improving online presence.

Developed architecture for high-performance systems (100M+ text messages), enabling performance of multiple transactions over short messaging system (SMS).Launched Text4Baby, Text2Quit, and Care4Life applications, partnering with organizations like Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson, and George Washington University to increase brand value.Collaborated with Free & Clear to develop the largest text-based smoking cessation solution in the United States, servicing 50K+ users.Rolled out hybrid mobile application in 6 months at no extra cost, gaining foothold in mobile market, buying time to work on native mobile application, and retaining users migrating from text applications.Gathered business requirements from project stakeholders and evaluated them for technical projects.Conducted feasibility studies for new technical initiatives and ensured proper documentation of all operations. Oversaw technical meetings, performance evaluations, schedules, and resource management.

During this period, my work profile includedSpearheaded the architectural design of Voxiva's Technology Platform, overseeing the integration of Voxiva’s Mobile Solutions Framework and SMS communications gateway. This involved conceptualizing and structuring the platform to ensure scalability, efficiency, and compatibility.Collaborated with clients across the United States, South America, and Africa in close partnership with the sales team. Conducted in-depth analyses of client workflows and operational needs. Translated them into technical configurations that optimized the utilization of Voxiva’s applications, thereby enhancing client satisfaction and solution efficacy.Led the design efforts for critical applications pivotal to Voxiva's offerings. Notably, spearheaded the development of patient care and monitoring systems, as well as disease surveillance systems. This involved orchestrating the entire design lifecycle, from conceptualization and requirements gathering to implementation and deployment, ensuring alignment with industry standards and client expectations.Coordinated with the Development team to transform functional designs into detailed specifications, technical designs, and prototypes. Facilitated seamless communication and collaboration among cross-functional teams to ensure the accurate implementation of design specifications and the timely delivery of high-quality solutions.

Collaborated with stakeholders to gather and document detailed business requirements and translate them into functional specifications for development teams.Managed project timelines and milestones, ensuring timely delivery of solutions that met business objectives.Conducted data analysis to support decision-making processes and identify trends, presenting findings to stakeholders in actionable formats.Led user acceptance testing (UAT) sessions to validate solutions against business requirements.

Supervised core architecture components, ensuring high-performance of all applications.Developed complete IVR solution and core system integration, enabling users to submit medical forms by phone.Developed system for application-program-interface (API)-based transactions.Created strategy for efficiently decoupling data and presentation layers.