Enterprise Application Architect and Technology Leader with a track record of success in developing highly-complex applications that automate services and increase productivity. Adept at full lifecycle Project Management and coordination of cross-functional teams of local and outsourced resources. Highlights of qualifications include:
- Passionate about technology. Possess a proven ability to design bleeding-edge technology solutions using innovative technical platforms. Consistently turn “impossible” into “possible” through highly creative design.
- Possess extensive knowledge of internet technologies, universal programming standards & business applications.
- Able to translate highly complex technical concepts into easily understood business communication. Create clear, concise documentation, user manuals, and project status reports that exceed end user expectations.
- Lead technical projects to on-time, on-budget, and on-scope, successful conclusion. Managed teams of up to 20 cross-functional resources with project budgets ranging from $100k to many million dollars.
Enterprise Application Architect @ Implemented TOGAF Methodologies to architect and existing system to scale 20,000% its current load.
The architecture included implementing SOA to centralize all communication from desktop and mobile field tablets and mobile phones to all access real time data. The design also included internationalization "language packs" to an existing platform. This change would reduce a long morning sync process to a few seconds, saving hours as well as bandwidth costs.
During my tenure at Mosaic I produced Proof of concepts for each of my designs, and presented them to the developer team in the forms of demos (if it was directly related to the project) or Lunch and Learns for Designs that were for projects for other teams. From December 2013 to October 2015 (1 year 11 months) Team Lead Solutions Architecture @ Manage a team of Software Developers and oversee design, development, and ongoing implementation, of a core product line for Mercatus, the user-interface console for the back-end system. Ensure that the company has a stable, scalable, customer service tool-set to support customer requirements, customer information update and key customer data.
- Lead resolution of technology challenges including development of a bridge between disparated frameworks.
- Assisted the team to overcome frustrations caused by technology platform incompatibility. Led design of a new system using backbone + Utopia, running on Bamboo Continuous Integration testing for both PHP and JavaScript. From October 2012 to October 2013 (1 year 1 month) Solutions Architect/Senior Programmer Analyst @ Lauren Enterprises is a multi-faceted consulting company providing technology design and development services to a wide range of industries. Some Key Contracts Include:
HEIMDALL SOLUTIONS, Solutions Architect
Design and develop a solution to identify and effectively block DDOS (Denial of Service) attacks. Successfully positioned the prototype to appeal to a high-profile customer base.
TECHTAP, CTO
Design and implement touch screen interactive 'games' that allow users to interact with up to 80 inch screens to record video, take snapshots, vote, and shop.
Implemented leading-edge augmented reality experiences for clients.
Designed a networking solution that enabled the solution to be portable and work without internet connection.
SOCIAL INTERACTIVE, CTO
Led technology design team to implement Groovy site for agingapp.com, sponsored by National Institute for Care of the Elderly (NICE).
Created a “learning” Semantic Neural Network ( Qualified for seven patents).
Oversaw team of 12 internal and 20 external resources.
THE JOB ROUTE CORPORATION, Software Developer
Designed and implemented Groovy api for an innovative job search website.
Developed shortest path algorithms for massive Node Maps and facilitated Google interaction with nested sitemaps and analytics / AdSense.
THRUYOU INC., Solutions Architect, Product Manager
Designed MasterCard rewards program for Newly created Card program. Interfaced with MasterCard, to manage rewards points. Designed external API to enable AirMiles and Aeroplan points to convert for use within site. Developed networking algorithm designed for strong "connection" ratios. Managed offshore tech team (Dubai) to complete project.
SWALLOW PRODUCTIONS, Architect/Senior Software Developer
Developed Java web presence for high bandwidth, multi server site. Implemented ACL and converted process to Java, utilizing identical architecture. designed security system to prevent hackers from accessing site media. From January 2007 to January 2013 (6 years 1 month) President @ From January 2004 to September 2007 (3 years 9 months) Senior Programmer Analyst/Team Lead @ Lead and contribute to full lifecycle development of key projects for eCommerce company that specializes in building high bandwidth international websites.
Design and implement function and technical specification for company programmers.
Develop applications that increase usability, streamline performance, and facilitate reporting and analysis.
Train and coach junior programmers.
Key Achievements
Developed automated fraud detection solutions to accurately prevent potential issues and protect profits.
Created and developed back end billing system that handled $30 million annually. Systems connected to Paycom, Ibill, Jettis, and WTS. All transactions are done in real time and verified by respective clients.
Created and implemented affiliate system that tracked 14,000 webmasters and their individual traffic on site. System stored unique clicks into front door of site (or splash pages) and deciphered conversion rates between basic (free) profiles and paying customers. System calculated payout amounts used by accountants to pay affiliates.
Designed and implemented Access Control List; this turnkey application can be used on any Web application to limit viewing ability of any user based on group permissions. Application was extremely easy to administrate, and highly adaptable for use in all occasions.
Designed and implemented Upsell Manager to control ads on site. System used specially-designed AI to track users buying patterns and only offers ads that match user's profile.
Conceived, developed, and implemented data warehouse system that handled large-scale (6 terra bytes ) data mapping specifically for detailed reporting on large volumes of data; system imported data from multiple systems, rolled it into useful chunks of data, and stored it into efficient cubed data structures for fast and easy reporting and delivery. Implemented system with PHP, MySQL and Perl. From June 2003 to July 2007 (4 years 2 months) Senior Programmer @ Developed Web-based applications and web pages.
Supervised technical team and oversaw sound/video on big screen while celebrities opened envelopes and presented awards at 2000 Digital Media Awards.
Left position when company disbanded.
Tracy Lauren From January 1999 to January 2002 (3 years 1 month)
Tracy Lauren is skilled in: Team Leadership, Technical Architecture, Business Intelligence, Web Applications, SEO, Process Improvement, MySQL, JSON, XML, JavaScript, Security System Design, PHP, Project Planning, Databases, Angular