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Encoura provides custom technology solutions that combine Eduventures research, data science, strategic enrollment services, and multichannel marketing to serve over 2,000 higher ed institutions. As the E4E (Encourage for Educators) technical lead, collaborated across engineering teams to design, develop, and deploy new features, and enhancements for the company’s E4E product ecosystem. Led a team that expanded from 5 to 8 members, driving critical migrations and team improvements during a significant company transition. Key Achievements Collaborated with the CTO to secure approval for a comprehensive migration plan

Led engineering at The Lookbook as interim Fractional CTO during a pivotal pre-launch phase. I directly consulted with the CEO on technical decisions, hiring, and VP of Engineering responsibilities—collaborating with a cross-functional team of 3 engineers and 1 designer to develop and ship innovative engineering solutions. I assessed technology trends for long-term engineering strategies, positioning the company for scalability during the user acceptance testing (UAT) phase. Coed demographic means security, performance and site reliability.

In the Tech Lead role, architected, developed, and deployed new applications, new features, and enhancements to the company's e-commerce web applications built to scale with AWS CloudFront using Lambda@Edge Amplify triggered off of Github actions. Oversaw outsourced team varied from 8-12 engineers. Mentored engineers on & off shore.

TechStyle has become one of the fastest growing e-commerce companies in history. Five portfolio brands, JustFab, ShoeDazzle, Fabletics, Savage X Fenty and FabKids provide over 4 million VIP members with on-trend fashion at an exceptional value

LandCycler is a real estate investment operation, buying and selling rural vacant land. As sole engineer, architected, developed and deployed entire 3-tier data driven, cross-platform compatible web application with real estate data aggregation from 3rd party endpoints, real estate comparable sales analysis, acquisition and sales, custom CRM and content management admin tools in React, Node.js...

Stealth mode startup project of the founder of UX Magicians. Single-handedly, architected, developed and deployed 2 full 3-tier heavily interactive and responsive web applications in React, Node.js and MongoDB on AWS with engaging user experience, UX. Worked one on one with Creative Director Founder from ideation to deployment of marketing and product web applications with...

United Talent Agency is a premier global talent and literary agency representing many of the world’s most acclaimed figures in every current and emerging area of entertainment and media, including motion pictures, television, music, digital, broadcast news, theatre, video games, books, fine art and live entertainment. As sole Systems Analyst under the CTO at United Talent Agency, after the recent acquisitions of The Agency Group and Beinstock, was directly responsible for assessing current legacy business applications, streamlining processes, and providing solutions to pain points across departments and business units. As part of larger team, conceptualized a road map towards a more unified ecosystem of business applications and better master data management, MDM.

Deployed enhancements on Dental Assisting National Board and DALE Foundation's Microsoft SiteCore legacy instance to streamline operations. Code version controlled with Git branches on BeanStalk. Provided support during launch of new SiteCore instance using MVC instead of WebForms. Administrated SiteCore and developed in C#, ASP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript and SQL Server. Provided detailed proposals with...

ScreenBid, LLC, is a leading source for certified authentic, screen-used Hollywood memorabilia and collectibles. Part of two-consultant mobile application team. Advised designer consultant from early wireframing process to the design of final icons for seamless user experience. Mastered SAM Auction's MySQL database architecture and software application on tight deadline to mirror the web application in...

JumpCloud® is the first Directory-as-a-Service (DaaS). It is Active Directory® and LDAP reimagined. JumpCloud securely connects and manages employees, their devices and IT applications. Developed a custom plugin and enhanced WordPress web application in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery. Developed AJAX secure log in with complicated regular expression password meter in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and jQuery...

InnoVint Corporation is a cloud-based wine production software that enables real-time data entry using mobile devices As one of two consultants directly under the Founder, deployed early working prototype of InnoVint.us web application in PHP, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, AngularJS, Less.js, and Modernizr on Apache Server on Linux Operating System. Database is MongoDB and backend data...

MediaRecall by Deluxe is a digital asset management system for video, audio, image and generic document content. Search on metadata to find content. Current client list includes the estate of Johnny Carson, Martha Stewart, Ralph Lauren, Getty, Austin City Limits, Mayor Bloomberg, Oprah. Stabilized the previously unscalable platform for existing customers and the backend tools...

For live version demo, click here but only in Chrome or WEBGL enabled Safari browser. Objective of the converter prototype: An installed app or plugin to fill a specific client need to click a button to convert and open a 3D model from CATIA or SolidWorks format and interface into an x3d format and WebGL...

A world leader in 3D experience, project lifecycle management for 3D product design, simulation, testing, and artistic applications. ~8k employees. Senior UX Business Application Developer  – Member of DSx.Client Sales WW IS  As member of global DSx.Client Sales team based out of Paris headquarters, analyze requirements, understand objectives, define use cases, and design solutions to meet needs of cross-functional units and stakeholders throughout the enterprise. Use French extensively in meetings with executives at HQ.  Honored with “Dassault Systèmes Business Forward Award” and Oracle’s version for use of web services in Oracle CRM.  

Optomechanical Engineer/Project Manager Acting as lone optomechanical engineer at Tinsley, when it was a single-building operation many years prior to acquisition by L-3, modeled tooling for optical manufacturing, optical testing and shipping in 3D, producing drawings for in-house or external machine shop. Used SolidWorks and GD&T to ensure flawless quality.

Designed and implemented database architecture and dynamic enterprise internet applications, business integration and process management, content publishing systems, secure self-service applications and e-commerce services using ColdFusion, Oracle, JavaScript, HTML, and Java. Crucial member in a team of 4. Established technical systems crucial to demonstrating proof of concept to venture capitalists and making the first partnership agreements with the NHL, NFL, NBA, and first media distribution deal.