Proven Engineering Leadership
With over 20 years of experience in software engineering, including more than a decade in leadership roles, I've successfully managed teams ranging from 30 engineers to multi-hundred offshore personnel. Throughout my career, I've focused on mentoring team members, successfully developing several new managers and technical leads.
Broad Technical Expertise
My technical foundation spans across AWS, Kubernetes, Docker, and microservices architecture. I bring extensive experience in CI/CD, cloud migration, and automation, consistently driving down operational costs. My expertise extends to SQL/NoSQL databases, distributed systems, and AI/ML environments, with proficiency in multiple programming languages including Python, PHP, Go, and more.
Track Record of Success
Throughout my career, I've achieved significant improvements in operational efficiency, including a 25% reduction in operational costs through cloud system optimization. My focus on system reliability led to an 80% reduction in runtime errors, while improving technology deployment time by 40%. One of my key achievements was delivering scalable solutions that merged CMS/DAM platforms, resulting in a 1300% reduction in redundancy.
Acquisition & Scalability Architect
Engineered a vendor-agnostic middleware layer and rapid-deployment configuration tools that reduced station onboarding time by 75%, providing the technical blueprint for large-scale media acquisitions (including the current 40+ station Tegna integration).
Agile and Results-Oriented
As a Certified Scrum Master, I excel at fostering agile environments where teams can rapidly iterate and deliver. I'm known for implementing a SAFe-based approach tailored to each organization's specific needs, boosting collaboration and alignment with external stakeholders.
