SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
Experienced hands on leader and Web developer with a proven track record delivering high end applications using Web technologies and experience including successfully exiting from start up companies. Consistent ability to adapt, learn and implement projects using current Web techniques and trends. Skilled communicator with a background in technical communication. Areas of expertise include:
- Hands on management of small to mid-size engineer teams
- 15+ years experience development using LAMP stack
- JavaScript experience including jQuery and React
- Development in Unix / Linux Environments
- Git version control using GitHub and GitLab
- CI/CD experience using both Jenkins and GitLab
- Docker experience containerizing applications and writing custom DockerFiles
- Experience setting up AWS Networking including establishing a VPC, Route Tables, Security Groups, Elastic Load Balancer and Subnets
- Exposure to Kubernetes clustering using Helm charts
- Drupal experience including applications using Drupal 6, 7, and 8
- Written many Drupal custom modules to suit the applications needs
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Able to both manage and contribute on multiple simultaneous projects
- Ability to be successful in fast-paced work-settings and strict deadlines
- Ability to architect both short and long term applications
- Ability to recognize the growing Web needs of an enterprise
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
HERE Technologies March 2018 - December 2019
Engineering Manager
Led the team which develops the main Web property for the Here Venues team:
- Modernized the primary Venues Web property to use Drupal 8 in a progressively decoupled setup
- Wrote multiple custom modules to support the ability to use remote data sources and REST APIs
- Created the Continuous Integration an Deployment strategy using GitLab's CI tools
- Established the AWS Networking needs by creating a VPC and establishing the proper Route Tables and Subnets
- Containerized the applications using Docker for standardized development environments and deployment
- Interfaced with the business to drive a complete product including input and direction from the internal UX/UI team, Marketing and Sales
- Managed the team and projects in an Agile fashion (two week sprints with bi-monthly ceremonies)
- Hired and managed employees both locally and in Europe
Micello, Inc. (acquired by HERE Technologies) January 2010 - March 2018
Engineering Lead
Led the team which develops the main Web based tools and properties for the Micello indoor map and navigation product including:
- Engineered CTO's technical vision and drove the execution and deploayment
- Co-wrote the primary Javascript SDKs for displaying the indoor map product using core Javascript
- Built the internal map management tool including a complex workflow to match the business process
- Standardized all major Web properties on one unified technology platform (Drupal)
- Worked with the CEO and Operations executive to define the direction for the Web products
- Built a scalable Web framework to handle a growing business on both desktop and mobile
- Built Drupal 6 and Drupal 7 Web properties to match the business needs
Blue Coat Systems 2006 - 2010
IT Manager, Web Properties
Led the core Web development team which is responsible for managing each of Blue Coat's major Web properties including the corporate site, corporate intranet as well as the partner and customer portals.
- Consolidated and standardized all of the major Web properties onto one unified technology platform to enable easier management, code re-usability and promote business user enablement
- Scaled the Web properties and team to match Blue Coat's growth from a quarter billion to a half billion dollar company
- Developed strategies for handling an expanding queue of enhancement and project requests
- Developed strategies for growing the Web properties over both a short and long term
- Collaborated with business owners, analysts and project managers to ensure timely and quality deliverables
- Integrated the Web properties with SaaS and non-SaaS applications using API protocols such as SOAP, etc
CallCruncher, Inc. 2003 - 2006
Engineering Lead
Led the team which researched, developed and built the Enterprise application over a three year period from the ground up using LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP) technologies as the framework. Utilized XML, Javascript and CSS to effectively deliver a concise application and user experience. Worked closely with team members to collect, analyze, and implement both internal and customer feature requests. Used Subversion version control software to manage and deliver the core application in an organized manner.
- The core application included a robust API which handled all incoming data streams encoded in XML, a high end reporting application which translated the database into clear and colorful easy to read tables and graphs, and multiple User Level interfaces and applications for End Users, Sales, and Resellers.
- Designed and implemented a complex billing system including integration with a third party billing application (VeriSign's PayFlowPro).
- Developed Marketing strategies including product implementation such as Sales Tools, advertising tools and tracking reports.
- Regularly proposed new and updated methods to handle more data and customers to increase the revenue.
- Made short term and long term decisions about overall product direction as related to the company direction, customer feedback, and budgetary concerns.
Nextron, Inc. 1999 - 2003
Product Development Manager
Designed and implemented the Struts Framework-based user interface for the flagship product, Phase 4, using XHTML, CSS, Javascript, and Java Server Pages. Used CVS, WinCVS for version control software. Used Apache Ant for local builds. Worked closely with the development staff to analyze issues, implement quality solutions, and integrate customer requests.
- Reported directly to the Vice President of Product Development.
Provided on-site technical support for the Executive team internationally during product demonstrations and product launch for clients such as US West (now Quest), France Telecom, and GTE Superpages (now Verizon).
- Routinely collected customer feedback and requests and maintained a quality on-site relationship.
Led the quality assurance team to provide precise and effective testing using a variety of methods and software including automated testing tools.
- Implemented the use of Bugzilla for issue tracking
Led the technical writing team to maintain and continually update the user and administrative documentation for the flagship product.
Nextron, Inc. 1997 - 1999
Technical Writer
Designed, wrote, and implemented a context sensitive, integrated Online Help System and maintained a hard copy User Manual for the flagship product, Phase 4. Regularly met with development staff to maintain documentation updates, provided product feedback and user analysis and supported sales staff in product demonstrations.
Devliant, LLC 1999 - 2004
Founder / Editor-in-Chief / Chief Architect
Founded, built, and developed both the flagship product Web site and brand recognition over a four year period through the Northern California region. Led the team that developed and upgraded the site features and applications including a Zip Code based notification system, a personalized home page experience and interactive content management using PHP / MySQL.
- Managed a staff of writers in the field on a weekly basis which delivered new content.
- Developed and implemented marketing products and strategies to increase readership and brand recognition.
- Successfully sold the business in 2004.
EDUCATION:
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo 1992 - 1997
Bachelor of Arts in English June 1997
Certificate in Technical Communications, 1997
Bellarmine College Preparatory 1988 - 1992
Further information and references are available upon request