As a Senior SA I designs applications or services for an organization and leads a development team. I work with clients to understand their needs and goals, and then design new software based on those needs. I manage teams of software developers, oversee the testing of products, and help clients implement new software solutions. Im required to have strong interpersonal skills, an understanding of emerging technology trends, and be willing to take critique. I maintain a deep understanding of design patterns and best practices, and be able to leverage established solutions.Design new software: Create new software based on the needsAnalyze current systems: Understand the current computer systemsHelp clients implement software: Help the client implement new software solutionsResearch software innovations: Research the latest software innovations in areas.Manage teams: Manage teams of software developers or other SAs to complete large-scale projectsOversee testing: Oversee the testing of finished products to ensure they are ready for the clientProvide input: Provide input on solutions, structure, and growth for the business

Responsible for partnering with key roles (e.g. application owners, designers, developers, business analysts, project managers, etc.) to create solutions that are aligned to the architecture principles, leverage common and cloud based solutions and services, and meet the financial targets (cost and benefits). Within the solution development lifecycle, this role will be accountable for solution evaluation and selection, buy vs. build decisions, and early-phase project estimates which contribute to the technology needs and business case.Role:• Represents technology, strategy, and architecture in programs/initiatives. Partners with business stakeholders to confirm understanding of business strategy and drivers, provide solutions architecture recommendations, design, and guidance.• Leads the evaluation and selection of technology products to meet strategic business initiatives. Initiates and executes proofs of concept and builds prototypes to assess new solution approaches and technologies where necessary.• Assists to develop strategies for data acquisitions, archive recovery, integration, and implementation.• Reviews and approves architecture analyses and designs to ensure fulfillment of requirements.• Engages with partners and vendors from research to ensuring service delivery.• Produces conceptual and logical architectures to meet strategic business and technology objectives through documentation of systems, architectures, process flows and value-chains. Manages tradeoffs between speed to market, quality, security, and financial impact.• Works alongside development teams, leading meetings where necessary, and serves as a guide and decision maker for technical solutions.• Analyzes current architecture to identify gaps and opportunities for enhanced capabilities and automation frameworks. Analyzes trends in technology to assess the impact of emerging technologies on the business, and to provide viable solutions that address technology and business needs.

• Oversee the development lifecycle of SaaS• Formulate new architecture and integrate with existing systems• Transform company-wide development workflow• Liaise with clients to ensure high-level business needs are reachedSelect list of clients: Hachette Book Group, Simon & Schuster, University of Chicago, MIT, Northwestern University Press, Scholastic, Open Road Media, American Psychological Association, Abrams, and Chronicle Books

• Led SaaS team in software development, business analysis, software implementation, project management, and code optimization• Conducted multiple discovery projects - including configuration analysis, transport layer development, and budgeting - that resulted in multimillion-dollar contracts• Oversaw biweekly JIRA sprints and managed development workflows using both Agile/Kanban and scrum, ensuring delivery dates were met• Launched Git source control policies to manage code throughout the company• Held leadership role on business workflow committee to define how to handle client onboarding, development efforts, and customer support• Performed data analysis on many types of client systems, including contracts, subrights, P&Ls, marketing, publicity, and product manufacturing

• Designed new architecture to enhance code efficiency and optimization, e.g. rewrote code in XQuery for an existing feed and reduced processing run time from two hours to one second• Managed life cycle of implementation projects using Agile and Waterfall workflows• Coordinated project resources, prepared budgets, monitored progress, and kept stakeholders informed as to project milestones, critical path deliverables, dependencies, and risks

• Developed APIs for JSON payload transfers and XML package updates• Designed architecture for web-based import tool and task tracking and alert system

• Optimized data feeds coming into and out of internal systems• Programmed hundreds of custom processes and software solutions to meet clients’ business needs• Regularly interfaced with: XML, JSON, APIs, ONIX, SSIS, IIS, Visual Basic, Powershell and command line scripts, SQL, XQuery, C#, Javascript, Crystal Reports, SQL Server

• Managed a staff of 30+ employees across Kentucky and Tennesee regional offices• Developed maintenance routes for 5,000 client locations and increased route efficiency by 25% while maintaining monthly goals• Evaluated daily reports, metrics, and cues and held monthly strategic business meetings to review financials, customer response times, and business plan