Vice President of Engineering

• Feb 2023 - Present

Principal AWS Software Architect / Data Scientist

• Jun 2021 - Feb 2023

Build highly available AWS cloud applicationsCreate hybrid cloud's using AWSLeverage cloud computing to meet business demandScale operations using AWS cloudBuild internal and external API'sTransform data to create flexible Machine Learning ModelsLead a high performance teamTrain new hires & lead internsDevelop governance and process for engineersDesign and develop necessary SQLLeverage Docker to create managed container solutionsEstablish GIT templates for other engineersExperience in managing remote teams domestic and abroadTagsAWS RDS, AWS Aurora, AWS Cloud Architect, AWS EC2, AWS SQS, AWS VPC, AWS Lambda, AWS Step Functions, AWS Cloudwatch, AWS CloudFront, AWS Lightsail, AWS S3, .net, .net core, sql, MongoDB, php, nginx, postgres, docker, GIT, Jira Show less

Software Architect & Data Scientist

• Oct 2019 - Jul 2021

Lead large projects involving complex architectures.Develop micro-services with AWS.Develop and architect various projects with different teams.Create Data Science models for the business.Create Data pipelines.

VP of Technology & Data Scientist

• Jan 2018 - Oct 2019

Create complex Python program resulting in a new revenue source for a company. Create various SQL procedures and statements that were used to optimize AWS selling resulting in 20% increase in profits. Create supervised prediction models for clients on Azure that allowed a client to create a new annual recurring revenue source estimated at $50M. Experience with HDInsight, Hadoop, Hive and Python libraries used to create machine learning models. Stream data from IoT devices into Azure & AWS that allowed a client to create a new revenue stream estimated at $20M Assist with prototyping of IoT inventions which will allow the client to generate a new line of business. Responsible for end-to-end enterprise software solutions which are typically used to reduce expenses and increase net margins. Managed structured and unstructured data which allowed a client to bring sales data and social media data together to predict sales forecasting. I consulted with B2B eCommerce platform and increased sales month over month until the competition bought the platform. I have consulted with hardware, software and SaaS based platforms in various markets and increased value for each client. I have created B2B products from scratch and increase value by 1000% I regularly interact with senior leadership (VP’s, CEO’s, CIO’s) to ensure they understand the progress of the project and provide updates regarding the projects. I work with clients on product strategy in short term and long term scenarios. Example is financial education platform that provides certifications for Ameriprise. Understand and can discuss the differences between B2B and B2C strategies. I created a new user experience for a firm based on customer meetings and in-depth research of the current product. Show less

CTO & Junior Data Scientist

• Sep 2013 - Jan 2018

Create various data driven applications that allowed clients to create new revenue streams. Work with clients to increase revenue by analysing data which allowed clients to reduce expenses and increase net margins. Leverage d3 to create visual representations of data so clients can base decisions based on data to drive business change. Architect end-to-end solutions for clients to automate processes to replace lack of skilled talent. Combined AWS data with unstructured data via custom Python program which allowed customer to increase revenue by 30%. I actively consulted with clients on go-to-market strategies which include product marketing and sales. Example is large franchise company. I have created various digital and physical strategies for over 100 clients. I interact with clients directly and translate complex concepts through analogies and stories. I manage various projects that at times have competing resources. Show less

Innovation Board Member

• 2013 - Jan 2018

When it comes to business development, a good idea is a profitable idea. That's the core of innovation. Of course, innovation isn't limited to technology or tech companies. It affects and is integral to all businesses. For the St. Cloud, Minnesota, region to grow and bolster its economic base, the Greater St. Cloud Development Corporation must foster and promote innovative thinking. This is where the Innovation Board comes into play interacting with the diverse regional community to further innovation. Show less

Director of Software Engineering

• Aug 2011 - Aug 2014

Create complex SQL procedures and reports to drive down costs from unnecessary expenses. Analyse data and provide intelligence based on findings Led the business intelligence team which provided real time accounting and data for the entire business. Led the project to rewrite the entire Cube system for the business to allow them to have faster load times and data that was only 1 hour old. Scrum master with proven execution track record leading over 60 engineers that developed a system that sold for $100M. I led the entire mobile division. This included the infrastructure, SDLC (Agile), project management, quality/testing and updates to the business regarding status of various features. I had to work through resource allocation for the various initiatives we developed. I also was in charge of the budget for the Mobile group. I provided ideas/implementations to continuously improve the system. An example is the implementation of StatsD, a tracking system, so we could measure the execution time for any call. We then were able to reduce the API calls from 2 seconds to 100 milliseconds. Show less

Software Engineering Architect

• Aug 2007 - Aug 2011

Create data driven applications that automated the entire mailroom reducing staff by 50% and increasing processing time by 75%. I was part of the core team that transformed the Mail Room operation from totally manual into a BPM Java based workflow system. This was a multi-year, million dollar project that reduced processing from days to hours and reduced headcount by 50%. I was the architect that managed the team to develop new functionality that met client expectations with expected timeframes and budget. I created various documents to support the new workflow system. Complex SQL reports that provided insight to various executives. Develop web applications utilizing ASP.Net 2.0 Develop Middle Tier re-usable components utilizing C# (.Net 1.1 & 2.0) Develop .Net WebServices utilizing C# (.Net 2.0 & 1.1) Show less

Programmer/ Application Analyst

• Jan 2001 - Aug 2007

Automate a Quantitative Trading Strategy leveraging SQL and Excel used by Trades to generate new commondity trades. International Team member developing/supporting server applications Import unstructured trading data into trading platform that provided daily pricing for traders from various locations on the web. Extensive use of C#, VB, PL/SQL Conduct feasibility studies to provide estimates of work Conduct Project Management on small to medium size projects Automate a Quantitative Trading Strategy leveraging SQL and Excel used by Trades to generate new commondity trades. International Team member developing/supporting server applications Import unstructured trading data into trading platform that provided daily pricing for traders from various locations on the web. Extensive use of C#, VB, PL/SQL Conduct feasibility studies to provide estimates of work Conduct Project Management on small to medium size projects

Avionic Electronics Supervisor

• Aug 1993 - Jan 2001

Resident Expert for the Avionics Division Manage the training and daily work assignments for thirty personnel in the avionics division Deal with Classified Material/Equipment; Held Secret Clearance until Honorable Discharge in January 2001 Resident Expert for the Avionics Division Manage the training and daily work assignments for thirty personnel in the avionics division Deal with Classified Material/Equipment; Held Secret Clearance until Honorable Discharge in January 2001