Vice President of Software Engineering

• Jan 2023 - Present

Leading multiple software delivery teams focused on web apps for channel incentive programs (rebates, points-based rewards, MDF, SPIFF). The teams span 3 continents and are made up of Software Engineers, Data Engineers, Dev Managers/Directors, QAs, Agile Delivery Managers, Architects, UX Designers, and Product Managers. The stacks include .NET, SQL Server, Azure, NodeJs, PostgreSQL, Ruby on Rails, AWS, React, VueJS, and more. Also managing the technical aspects of mergers and acquisitions like due diligence and onboarding acquired tech teams. Show less

Senior Director of Software Engineering

• Jun 2022 - Jan 2023

Managing 3 multi-discipline development teams including developers, designers, QA, project managers, product managers, and devops.Leading the technical due diligence for M&A.Leading integration of technical teams after merging/acquiring new companies.

Director, Software Engineering

• Oct 2020 - Jun 2022

While working to integrate the acquired teams' people, processes, and tools, I am continuing to lead the team behind the Perks Enterprise Engagement Engine including developers, project manager, product managers, and QA.

Chief Technology Officer

• May 2018 - Oct 2020

Perks Worldwide (Perks.com) was acquired by 360insights in October 2020. I led the transition of the company from a markup-based, transactional model to SaaS revenue model. I introduced three new revenue streams. I directed migration to Cloud. I continuously bolstered employee morale and company culture during the pandemic lockdown. I managed technical integration during the acquisition. And I achieved SOC2 Type2 audit and report. My Key accomplishments include: - I helped to accelerate our gross margin by 300 percent through the evolution of platform features and augmenting the team. - I expanded the platform’s user base to 16 million active users. - I reduced hosting expenses by 25 percent, while boosting reliability and adding service level agreements. Show less

Chief Technology Officer

• May 2018 - Oct 2020

Vice President Of Technology & Operations

• Aug 2011 - May 2018

I directed a 15-person team of developers, designers, system administrators, and project managers. Also, I led a 20-member team of client services, support, and fulfillment (while serving as interim VP of operations). I implemented Scrum, Project Management Office, and Kanban. I advocated for Project E3 and SSAE16/18. I executed corporate alignment and management by objectives. I crowd-sourced the implementation of automated testing. I administered multiple SQL and .NET upgrades and migrations. I created dashboards to provide revenue and product information to employees. And I drafted policies and procedures to ensure information security compliance.My major achievements include:- I accelerated revenue from $25 million to $45 million and enlarged the user base from 6 million to 9.5 million.- I managed a $500,000 annual IT budget.- I launched 30+ multi-country, multi-currency implementations.- I maintained 99.99 percent uptime for product applications. Show less

IT Director

• Jan 2009 - Aug 2011

I managed multiple teams, including development, system administration, and application architects. I planned and assigned projects and collaborated on project development and implementation. I consulted with sales as a technical solutions expert. I guided PayPal, Amazon, Swift/DaVinci, and Blackhawk integrations.My major successes include:- I helped boost revenue from $1 million to $25 million and the user base from 1.5 million to 6 million.- I launched 30+ clients speaking 25+ languages in 75+ countries.- I automated daily extract-transform-load (ETL) processes, reducing the weekly development hours by 75 percent. Show less

Web and Database Developer

• Jan 2006 - Jan 2009

I designed new websites and engineered databases for multi-tenant software as a service incentives and an ecommerce platform. I migrated clients, upgraded hosting, and embedded proprietary reporting and workflow engines.My highlight:- I expanded the user base from 250,000 to 1.5 million.- Converted clients from bespoke, single-tenant platforms to multi-tenant platform.

Owner/Developer

• 2003 - 2010

Programmer Analyst

• 2004 - 2006

Systems Coordination Analyst

• 2003 - 2004

Helped design and implement state budget system as well as created websites using ASP and MS Access Helped design and implement state budget system as well as created websites using ASP and MS Access