R&D Engineering Manager

• Aug 2022 - Present

Successfully established and led multiple teams, focusing on building real-time, intelligent cloud-native microservices. Demonstrated exemplary leadership by actively listening to team needs and ensuring they receive support and opportunities. Introduced a successful strategy for scrum master rotation, promoting team empowerment and engagement. Enhanced workflow standardization and improved team communication, leading to a more structured and efficient work environment. Actively… Show more Successfully established and led multiple teams, focusing on building real-time, intelligent cloud-native microservices. Demonstrated exemplary leadership by actively listening to team needs and ensuring they receive support and opportunities. Introduced a successful strategy for scrum master rotation, promoting team empowerment and engagement. Enhanced workflow standardization and improved team communication, leading to a more structured and efficient work environment. Actively involved in metrics-driven evaluations, providing teams greater visibility into their functionality. Showed a strong inclination for learning and adopting new ideas, tech, or processes, driving innovation and continuous improvement. Championed and ensured the team's smooth operation through regular scrum meetings, scrum documentation, and periodic reminders. Show less Successfully established and led multiple teams, focusing on building real-time, intelligent cloud-native microservices. Demonstrated exemplary leadership by actively listening to team needs and ensuring they receive support and opportunities. Introduced a successful strategy for scrum master rotation, promoting team empowerment and engagement. Enhanced workflow standardization and improved team communication, leading to a more structured and efficient work environment. Actively… Show more Successfully established and led multiple teams, focusing on building real-time, intelligent cloud-native microservices. Demonstrated exemplary leadership by actively listening to team needs and ensuring they receive support and opportunities. Introduced a successful strategy for scrum master rotation, promoting team empowerment and engagement. Enhanced workflow standardization and improved team communication, leading to a more structured and efficient work environment. Actively involved in metrics-driven evaluations, providing teams greater visibility into their functionality. Showed a strong inclination for learning and adopting new ideas, tech, or processes, driving innovation and continuous improvement. Championed and ensured the team's smooth operation through regular scrum meetings, scrum documentation, and periodic reminders. Show less

Solution Architect | Technical Project Manager

• Jul 2018 - Jul 2022

Supported sales team on customer calls, discussing the art of the possible and helping the sales team with quotes and estimates Developed Proposals in collaboration with Business Analysts and Account Managers Collaborated regularly with the DevOps team in understanding and evolving our ability to execute more broadly with customers (new technology/services). Developed patterns, practices and architectures that can be used to fulfill customer requirements at the… Show more Supported sales team on customer calls, discussing the art of the possible and helping the sales team with quotes and estimates Developed Proposals in collaboration with Business Analysts and Account Managers Collaborated regularly with the DevOps team in understanding and evolving our ability to execute more broadly with customers (new technology/services). Developed patterns, practices and architectures that can be used to fulfill customer requirements at the project and enterprise level. Acted as primary technical interviewer for new grads and new hires by reviewing candidate background, asking probing questions and testing technical knowledge. Engaged and collaborated with partners to achieve customers' desired outcomes. Leveraging technologies such as Ignition (Inductive Automation) and ThingWorx (PTC), Sematic IT, Delmia Apriso, FactoryTalk ProductionCentre. Learned the ins-and-outs of various manufacturing processes quickly, understanding critical details specific to customers' operations. Strategized with the broader management team to build long term accounts out of quick to value clients. Worked closely with clients' IT groups and leadership to create a broad, long-term vision. Utilized agile methodology to deliver functionality that will provide value and improve customer's manufacturing process. I managed multiple customers and projects in parallel, providing technical direction and keeping a close eye on the budget. Responsible for grooming and growing nine direct software developers and helping them grow as an individual with soft or technical skills.

Software Technical Lead

• Jan 2016 - Jul 2018

Overseeing technical requirements of a specific project and ensuring that they are met to the exact specifications of customers' needs. Designing diverse MOM/MES/MIS systems in Sematic IT, FactoryTalk ProductionCentre, Delmia Apriso, Ignition and ThingWorx. Responsible for ensuring top-quality technical solutions through code reviews, documentation, and overall architecture. Mentoring and developing the talent of Software Developers in the technical expertise related to… Show more Overseeing technical requirements of a specific project and ensuring that they are met to the exact specifications of customers' needs. Designing diverse MOM/MES/MIS systems in Sematic IT, FactoryTalk ProductionCentre, Delmia Apriso, Ignition and ThingWorx. Responsible for ensuring top-quality technical solutions through code reviews, documentation, and overall architecture. Mentoring and developing the talent of Software Developers in the technical expertise related to specific projects. Ensuring that tasks duration is reasonable and achievable as well as identifying and solving project-specific problems. Identifying and managing project risks and assisting the Project Manager with recommendations for risk mitigation. Working closely with Software Architects to design and implement complex functionality. Solving complicated and time-sensitive issues. Experienced in core front-end web developed with HTML, JavaScript and CSS. Experienced in integrating REST/JSON services. Experienced in DevOps tooling (Jira, TFS, Jenkins and Vagrant) as well as deployment and configuration experience.

Full Stack Developer

• Aug 2014 - Jan 2016

Assisted in writing Functional Specification (FS) documents that served as “blueprints” for detailed technical development of complex MES (Manufacturing Execution System) software solutions. Developed MES software modules in C# and JAVA to perform automated processes related to industrial functions such as material management, track and trace, batching/ingredient mixing, production scheduling, and quality metrics analysis. Designed and programmed reports (SSRS) in support of MES… Show more Assisted in writing Functional Specification (FS) documents that served as “blueprints” for detailed technical development of complex MES (Manufacturing Execution System) software solutions. Developed MES software modules in C# and JAVA to perform automated processes related to industrial functions such as material management, track and trace, batching/ingredient mixing, production scheduling, and quality metrics analysis. Designed and programmed reports (SSRS) in support of MES systems. Generated reports covering overall process flow, production status, bottlenecks, cycles, counts, faults, etc., and presented data as easy-to-read information in near-real-time. Interfaced MES systems to ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems such as SAP and Oracle using OPC-based protocols and proprietary communication solutions. Conducted Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) on site at Brock’s headquarters, where key stakeholders see their systems running in a simulated state and validated that the various components of the system as an integrated whole function according to their specifications prior to on-site installation. Performed on-site installations and commissioning. Worked directly with customers and personnel from regulatory bodies such as the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) to ensure all regulatory issues are properly addressed. Assisted documentation specialists by addressing technical questions. Trained customer personnel how to use the new systems.

Software Developer Co-op

• Jan 2014 - Aug 2014

C++ Software Developer, Co-op

• Jan 2013 - Dec 2013

Worked in an agile team of software developers, test engineers, technical product managers and leads. Developed code in C++ for telephony experience on the new BB10 devices including Z10, Q10, Z30. Investigated and resolved specific application crashes and defects (Telephony app) to improve user experience and overall application performance. Worked in an agile team of software developers, test engineers, technical product managers and leads. Developed code in C++ for telephony experience on the new BB10 devices including Z10, Q10, Z30. Investigated and resolved specific application crashes and defects (Telephony app) to improve user experience and overall application performance.

Peer Tutor

• Sep 2012 - Apr 2013

Helped individual students to develop their basic programming skills. Provided academic support during assigned hours. Assisted with homework. Explained concepts in a manner that students understand. Observed and evaluated students work to determine progress and make suggestions for improvement. Performed front desk activities, including scheduling, record-keeping, and tutoring-coordination. Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students… Show more Helped individual students to develop their basic programming skills. Provided academic support during assigned hours. Assisted with homework. Explained concepts in a manner that students understand. Observed and evaluated students work to determine progress and make suggestions for improvement. Performed front desk activities, including scheduling, record-keeping, and tutoring-coordination. Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students varying needs, abilities and interests. Motivated and supported students through positive feedback and reinforcement. Conducted pre and post assessments with students.

iCan Assistant

• Sep 2012 - Apr 2013

Provided one-on-one and small group training in the use of adaptive and assistive technology to enhance the academic experience of students with disabilities. Develop individualized strategies for accessing computer resources. Ensured that needed materials are prepared in advance. Provided direct student supervision and support during educational activities. Overseen the Disability Resources adaptive laboratory. Monitor computers and peripheral equipment for working order.… Show more Provided one-on-one and small group training in the use of adaptive and assistive technology to enhance the academic experience of students with disabilities. Develop individualized strategies for accessing computer resources. Ensured that needed materials are prepared in advance. Provided direct student supervision and support during educational activities. Overseen the Disability Resources adaptive laboratory. Monitor computers and peripheral equipment for working order. Coordinated maintenance, updating of software and/or adaptive equipment with IT department.

Computer Hardware Technician

• Dec 2008 - Aug 2012

Provided technical support for both on site and remote staff. Troubleshooted, diagnosed and resolved system and network issues. Resolved both software and hardware fails including replacement of hardware parts. Documented all technical process and fix activity. Completed minor computer repairs. Performs database maintenance and imaging of computers. Provided technical support for both on site and remote staff. Troubleshooted, diagnosed and resolved system and network issues. Resolved both software and hardware fails including replacement of hardware parts. Documented all technical process and fix activity. Completed minor computer repairs. Performs database maintenance and imaging of computers.

Software Testing

• Jan 2012 - Mar 2012