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Work Experience

• Principal Software Architect, Bark

  Aug, 2022 - Present

  • Architecture, development, and maintenance of e-commerce subscriptions solutions with over 7 milliion users and over 1 milltion active subscriptions

  • Designed and implemented integrations with third-pary e-commerce platforms such as Shopify and Commercetools

  • Worked with subscription management platforms such as Ordergroove, Recharge, and Recurly

  • Streamline product catalog data flow

  • Creation of internal tools to retrieve, manipulate, and load data

  • Administor and advocate for rigor toward SDLC best practices

• Lead Software Architect, WWT Application Services

  Apr, 2013 - Aug, 20229 years 4 months

  • Led the creation of a software architecture practice; provided guidance on engineering standards and best practices; guided teams on continuous architecture and design for scalable and maintainable software.

  • Architected multi-platform project for a retail client consisting of iOS, Android, and back-end API development with a user base of 10 million users resulting in significant increases in revenue and customer base within the first two months of deployment.

  • Set direction for engineering vision by evaluating modern software design patterns, practices, and tools.

  • Provided leadership in all aspects of software design and delivery to craft technical strategy.

  • Directed and managed teams ranging in size from three to 18; developed iOS and API applications while managing client expectations, gathering requirements, supporting cross team collaboration, and providing technical leadership.

  • Involved in continuous improvement of development practices in areas of software design & architecture and CI/CD practices.

  • Organized feature development across multiple teams on mobile application development; executed initiatives while engaging and collaborating closely with backend microservices.

  • Charged with training and mentoring developers in general software and iOS development to meet and exceed company goals.

• Developer Performance Manager, WWT Application Services

  Apr, 2017 - Aug, 20225 years 4 months

  • Mentored colleagues in software and product development, providing career counseling, and resolving conflicts.

  • Drove software engineering best practices.

  • Set technical and cultural standards for software engineers.

• Technical Operations Manager, WWT Application Services

  Apr, 2017 - Aug, 20225 years 4 months

  • Promoted and developed a healthy and collaborative culture that embodies WWT's values.

  • Played a crucial role in the inception and continued growth of the WWT Application Services NYC office; grew employee count from one to ten by being directly involved in staffing, recruiting, and management of the office.

  • Developed a team of hardworking and motivated engineers with high expectations around individual ownership and client impact.

  • Set direction for the NYC team, anticipating strategic and growth challenges via thoughtful long-term planning.

• President, Fueled By Soda

  Jan, 2008 - Apr, 20135 years 3 months

  • Operated as primary contact for the organization to ensure client environments align with company standards and service delivery. Analyze various concerns while consulting and developing multiple web, iOS, and RESTful API applications.

  • Utilized various tools and platforms such Java, Ruby, Flash, Swift, iOS, and AWS to execute deliverables.

  • Successfully revamped architecture and front-end to simplify development; accomplished goals and objectives by meeting stringent timelines. Initiative boosted income by 2%, achieved a bug- free application in first year of application life, and was recognized by users for saving considerable time.

• Consultant, Analysts International

  Jun, 2007 - Mar, 20089 months

  • Diagnosed and resolved questions or problems that involved system configurations / setup, application functionality, and bugs / enhancements. Tasked with developing web applications on the behavioral healthcare sector.

  • Identified problems in a timely manner, gathered and analyzed information, skillfully developed alternative solutions, and consulted on various ways to resolve problems in early stages.

• Lead IT Analyst, Maritz

  Jun, 2004 - Jun, 20073 years

  • Provided ongoing support for colleagues during day-to-day business operations as it related to systems infrastructure. Directed multiple teams involved in web application development of sales incentive programs.

  • Acted as tech lead for a team of 10 developers; recognized as a four time winner of the Deliver the Difference award for individual and team performance.

• Client Server Developer, Fidelity Information Services

  Jun, 2002 - Jun, 20042 years

  • Served as a liaison between the business and technical resources by ensuring the availability of applications for internal and external users. Successfully identified and resolved various functionality concerns to empower users.

  • Developed account analysis / commercial CRM and internet banking applications and responded to a variety of queries pertinent to software, CRM and application-related questions.

  • Provided on-site support and employed various standard operating systems and procedures while expediting issues to ensure successful project outcomes.

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