Technical Program Manager

• Aug 2023 - Present

Chief Technology Officer

• Mar 2023 - Aug 2023

Lead a technology team for a software startup, while driving our efforts to secure pre-seed funding for business development. One of my primary duties is to conduct the recruitment and development of a high-performing team of React Engineers. In line with the organization's goals and objectives, I define and implement our technology strategy and vision. While collaborating with React Engineers, we aim to deliver groundbreaking software solutions that will revolutionize the music industry. Listed below are some of my key accomplishments: • Spearheaded the establishment of greenfield technology space from the ground up for organizational success. • Optimized operational efficiency and fostered continuous improvement by overseeing strategic planning, budgeting, and implementation of the technology processes and best practices. • Derived innovation and delivered exceptional results by demonstrating proficiency in technology stack, including React.js, AWS, Databricks, Jira, Confluence, BitBucket, and Node.js. Show less

Service Delivery Manager

• Nov 2021 - Aug 2023

I am currently leading a Microsoft Azure cloud transformation initiative for the Federal Government as a Technical Project Manager. I am also responsible for overseeing the project and serving as the primary customer liaison for our legacy COTS solution. I am effectively guiding a cross-functional team of software developers, business analysts, and quality assurance/DevOps engineers in delivering successful outcomes. I ensure seamless collaboration and act as the primary point of contact for the Bureau of Trust Funds Administration under the U.S. Department of Interior. In addition to my project management responsibilities, I make critical staff decisions, including hiring, firing, and performance management. Moreover, I provide regular status reports to our designated Federal Contract Officer. One of my primary duties is to manage Agile ceremonies, such as daily stand-ups, sprint review/planning, backlog refinement sessions, and PI planning. Besides, I am also directing fully remote and geographically dispersed teams and clients across multiple time zones. Here are some of my key accomplishments: • Maintained active Public Trust Security Designation by demonstrating a commitment to upholding high standards of integrity and trustworthiness. • Delivered solution's minimum viable product (MVP) to production and oversee the transition to operations and maintenance (O/M) support. • Migrated legacy Database to Azure SQL to optimize and report new dataset. Show less

VP of eServices/Project Management Officer/Director Enterprise Apps

• Mar 2015 - Nov 2021

During this tenure, I provided strategic guidance and oversight for member-oriented technologies, such as online/mobile banking, credit/debit cards, branch automation, ATMs, video tellers, and various electronic funds access methods. While utilizing my expertise, I oversaw department budgeting and played a key role in developing and implementing strategic planning to contribute to the company's overall PKIs. In addition, I successfully negotiated contracts by skillfully managing and maintaining vendor relationships. I facilitated the seamless adoption and migration of credit unions to Microsoft O365 and Azure platforms. Here are some of my key achievements: • Established first-ever Project Management Office at the credit union as Project Management Officer, while implementing Agile methodologies and conducting leadership training throughout the organization. • Attained dotted-line position to supervise C-Suite executives by managing and prioritizing the credit union's strategic project portfolio and providing valuable insights in alignment with organizational goals. • Enhanced credit union in asset size to $1.5 B by collaborating with leadership teams. • Cultivated and optimized credit union's Azure environment and led development initiatives for SharePoint and PowerApps, as Senior Administrator. Show less

Manager - Software Development

• Oct 2012 - Mar 2015

During my time with Northrop Grumman, one of my primary duties was to organize and monitor all aspects of the development life cycle, including data conversion and system deployments. Listed below are some of my highlighted key achievements: • Exercised personnel oversight by hiring top talent, conducting terminations, and managing team performance to achieve exceptional results. • Led a high-performing team of software engineers for the successful development and seamless migration of the State of Wyoming's Medicaid Eligibility System. Show less

Manager - Enterprise Application Development

• Jul 2011 - Oct 2012

Manager of the newly formed Enterprise Application Development Branch of ITD - Includes Modern and legacy development. Oversaw multiple development teams responsible for all areas of software development including Mainframe as well as modern desktop and Web applications. Supervisors of each development team report to the Manager. Responsible for all aspects of software development within a centralized government IT agency.

Application Development Supervisor

• Nov 2010 - Jul 2011

Manage a team of software developers consisting of State employees as well as contractors. Oversee all aspects of the Software development lifecycle for various projects for various State of WY agencies both public and internal.

Developer Manager

• May 2008 - Nov 2010

Manager of a software development team consisting of State Employees as well as contractors. Oversee all aspects of the Software Development lifecycle for multiple Web Based solutions for the Wyoming Department of Health Manager of a software development team consisting of State Employees as well as contractors. Oversee all aspects of the Software Development lifecycle for multiple Web Based solutions for the Wyoming Department of Health

Software Developer

• Jun 2002 - May 2008

Worked as a software Developer at Wyoming Department of Transportation from June 2002 - July 2005 Worked as a Software developer for State of Wyoming Department of A&I ITD from August 2005 - May 2008 Worked as a software Developer at Wyoming Department of Transportation from June 2002 - July 2005 Worked as a Software developer for State of Wyoming Department of A&I ITD from August 2005 - May 2008