Experience

Sanctuary Ventures Inc.

• United States
• Consumer Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head Of Engineering

  • May 2021 - Present

  Leading product and engineering solution execution. Delivered transformational innovative solutions for extending and rebuilding the real-time chat services platform to be future-ready, scalable, and cost-effective. Delivered initiative to increase margin and decrease payment system fees and expenses primarily associated with in-app purchases (Apple and Google), by converting to first-party payment systems thereby decreasing fees by ~25% and increasing margin by ~30% Lead engineering department thru coaching and mentorship, instilling a sense of urgency, ownership, and accountability. Manage and build teams that produce quality output with a work-hard, live-well mindset. Manage iOS, Android, backend, Web, and DevOps development teams supporting continuous feature delivery with close attention to stability and experience Designing systems architecture to be stable, performant, cost effective, and scalable. Defined processes, methodologies, best practices for engineering and product groups to support scaling and high-functioning teams. Developed strong relationships with stakeholders, while staying focused on recruiting and inspiring talented engineers. Hands-on solutions engineer that understands the full-stack and importance of quality production code and systems. Perform code reviews, provide feedback, and support architecture design with a forward-thinking approach. Lead documentation efforts to “write first, code second.” Build systems that allow development and QA teams to thrive and work easily and efficiently. Worked closely with product, operations, and marketing to plan and execute initiatives with strict focus on revenue goals. Roadmap and product development, with supporting engineering technical documentation. Supported engineering diligence and integration execution thru an acquisition of Hey Hero - a question based service providing video answers. Show less



Netrix Global

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Director Of Software Development

  • Feb 2021 - May 2021

  Dedicated to finding solutions in complex dynamic environments. Primarily worked with Michelson Found Animals (found.org) and Boston Proper (Bostonproper.com) to support IT innovation and growth. Dedicated to finding solutions in complex dynamic environments. Primarily worked with Michelson Found Animals (found.org) and Boston Proper (Bostonproper.com) to support IT innovation and growth.



Daniel Scally Inc.

• Los Angeles, California

• Solutions Architect

  • Jan 2018 - May 2021

  Primary clients - Netrix, LLC (formerly Prosum Consulting which was acquired by Netrix) (Netrixllc.com) Michelson Found Animals Foundation (FoundAnimals.org / found.org ) Boston Proper (bostonproper.com) Providing solutions consulting specializing in software development, cloud infrastructure, ERP systems and integration, e-commerce, search engine optimization, and systems integration. Working with stakeholders to deliver robust solutions that meet or exceed business goals. Show less



Michelson Found Animals Foundation

• United States
• Philanthropy
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director Of Software Development

  • Jun 2015 - May 2021

  - Lead Solutions Architect and Software Development Manager for core systems and database. - Lead Solutions Architect for a successful core application systems rebuild and data migration of over eight million records. - Interface with department stakeholders to gather requirements and provide end to end solutions while maintaining critical business infrastructure. - AWS Infrastructure solution design and development utilizing various AWS products include email and database services. - Full Stack Website Development primarily utilizing the Linux/PHP/JavaScript stack and various API's. - Responsible to meet and exceed expectations for business goals by supporting all critical operations. - Offshore software development manager responsible for hiring, project management, and creating environments for developers to thrive and meet tight deadlines across multiple projects. - Hands-on front-end and back-end developer in Magento Enterprise + Community, WordPress, Drupal, jQuery, PHP etc. - Responsible for rebuild and re-deployment of dozens of applications and websites. - Ensuring critical systems and applications are functioning to meet business goals. - Communicate with department heads and executives to deliver clear communication and reporting. - Software Development Manager of offshore and local resources. - Infrastructure design and development utilizing AWS platform, including EC2, SES, RDS, S3, Lambda, Route53, Beanstalk. - Oracle Netsuite Administrator and Solutions developer. - NetSuite proficiency in Saved Searches, workflows, custom records, form and field configuration, scripts, script deployments, web services, suitlets, restlets, bundles, core configuration, dashboards. Show less



Prosum

• United States
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Solutions Consultant

  • Jun 2015 - Feb 2021

  See primary client - Michelson Found Animals Foundation See primary client - Michelson Found Animals Foundation



daniel scally

• Pasadena, CA

• Freelance Developer

  • 2010 - Jul 2017

  - Information Technology Consulting, primarily focusing on website development including responsive front-end design and functional backend using a variety of technologies. - Email Marketing development and email design. Experience building dozens of campaigns and custom designing email templates and A/B testing. - Proficient in data analytics and reporting including custom sql or simple to advanced Google Analytics. - Infrastructure management and development including cloud server solutions and migrations. - HTML/JS/CSS/SCSS (10+ years) PHP/MySQL (8+ years) Git (4+ years) - Extensive experience in Search Engine Optimization for websites with an emphasis on content targeting. - Provided search engine optimization consulting for The Home Depot, while in that same year was on the team of developers for a mobile-responsive ebook for Oracle Inc. - Developed and deployed responsive websites for American Textile Recycling Service, the largest textile recycler in the U.S Show less



California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Information Technology Consultant

  • Jun 2008 - Jun 2013

  College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CONSULTANT, 2010 Online Systems Administrator responsible for over ten departments within the College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. -Managed infrastructure and websites for the college, and all departments. -System administrator for Apple servers (Unix) and storage array systems. - Developed extensive documentation for college technical systems and provided training and support to faculty and staff throughout the university. -Reported directly to the Dean of the college regularly to review and propose forward- thinking projects to enhance the college's reach and value. -Managed and deployed internal equipment inventory systems utilizing WebHelpDesk - Developed internal intranet portal on Drupal 7 that tied into University-wide Active Directory for access control. Implemented a custom design and theme to match University branding. Use of Acquia Development Desktop to test and rapidly develop websites and proof of concepts. - Extensive utilization of Joomla and Wordpress on over 20 websites. -Review or update web page content or links in a timely manner, using appropriate tools. Perform user testing or usage analyses to determine web sites' effectiveness or usability. - Enforced and implemented standards-compliant websites across all departments. (Section 508 and WCAG 2.0) -Determine sources of web page or server problems, and take action to correct such problems. - Extensive use of command line interface and BASH scripting - Server setup, Installation, and Management of College-level support ticketing system (WebHelpDesk) - Received Security and Information Assurance Training through McAfee. EQUIPMENT SYSTEMS SPECIALIST, 2008 -Full-time position tasked with website systems administration, development, training, and documentation. Additional duties as assigned. STUDENT WEB DEVELOPER, 2005 Show less



Buzzflikr

• Public Relations and Communications Services

• Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer

  • Apr 2008 - Sep 2010

  Co-founder with Debra Stevenson-Peganyee. First new-media public relations firm online in the Fashion and Apparel Industry - I.T. Administrator for email, server architecture, collaboration tools, website management, weblog, email marketing, and social network marketing tools. - Developed complete online public relations and marketing portal for media representatives and apparel brands. The system allowed brands to manage their Buzzflikr profile, which was marketed to apparel media representatives. - Developed business strategy and practices - Management of collaborative teams between 2-6 persons - Extensive use of all social media platforms, various analytics platforms, and email marketing tools to present returns on investment. ABOUT BUZZFLIKR: Buzzflikr takes the sting out of PR for emerging brands with a potent blend of technology, story pitching and digital media expertise to get your brand noticed. As a member, create your own paperless media kit and connect with editors, bloggers and publications all over the web. Buzzflikr - Taking the sting out of PR. Show less



Fashion Business Inc.

• United States
• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 100 - 200 Employee

• IT Consultant

  • Jun 2005 - Jun 2008

  Provide innovative solutions regarding all aspects of technology related to apparel business education. - Designed, developed, and delivered the first online apparel education system. A paid subscription model was implemented that provides users with access to video and course materials, while also providing a new revenue stream for the non-profit company. [2007] - Provide innovative technology solutions within apparel business education. Email Marketing, Website Design and Development, Technology and Event Project Management. Computer laboratory technician managing specialized apparel industry software and Windows server. - Developed and deployed first-ever online apparel education system on a paid model utilizing video and various course materials. - Designed monthly printed newsletter locally distributed in Downtown L.A. Show less