Zscaler

DevOps Architect

Bluebeam, Inc.

Software Architect

Recharge Payments

-   Participated in the Architecture Board, which governed best practices, cross-cutting concerns, and technical proposals
-   Introduced a Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) to address quality issues and reduce production incidents by 90%+
-   Led the organization of the first Architecture Summit to discuss high-level concerns and processes
-   Increased batch job processing throughput by 4x through hands-on troubleshooting and developer coaching
-   Designed API throughput performance improvements for a 10-15x reduction in deployment resources and related costs
-   Mentored engineers by sponsoring technical designs, offering career guidance, and enhancing technical skills
-   Promoted methodologies for performance testing and data-driven decision making
-   Developed strategies and systems for decomposing a monolith into microservices
-   Collaborated with the event bus team on designs for eventing and serverless functions
-   Improved testing frameworks and guided developers on Test Driven Development (TDD)
-   Worked with the Security Team to address security concerns and implement secure coding practices
-   Utilized Python, Google Cloud Platform/Functions, API First designs, Microservices, Dapr, Redis, Docker/container images, Kubernetes, MySQL, and ElasticSearch

Principal Engineer/Software Architect

Pulse Secure

- Served on the Architecture Board, responsible for determining overall software architecture and development practices
- Architected and led a team for the development of a Zero Trust microservice platform
- Coordinated security hardening, evaluation, and best practices for most Python-based software
- Designed and led the development of the Python framework at the core of most of the company's Python software
- Designed various features, including authentication token management, multi-tenancy, WebSockets, event messaging, RBAC, user management, certificate management/PKI, OpenAPI adoption, Docker image builds, Postgres migrations, async function queues, and inter-service APIs
- Advocated for Python Best Practices, API design, Test Driven Development, Continuous Integration, and Continuous Delivery
- Maintained several open-source projects core to the company's Python frameworks
- Coordinated Python 2 to Python 3 conversion of many microservices
- Utilized Python, Azure, AWS, Kafka, Redis, Kubernetes, Docker/containers, Postgres, MySQL, Nginx (Lua), OpenAPI, AsyncAPI, Terraform, MongoDB, and ElasticSearch

Principal Engineer/Architect

- Leader of team that converted newly acquired MobileSpaces's Mobile Device Management (MDM) software to Pulse Workspace
- Architect for Pulse One, a VPN server manager and orchestrator that is Docker based, SaaS and On-premise
- Team lead for conversion of Pulse One from a SaaS solution to a cluster-able, on-premise solution within 6 months. Its Docker based architecture can be installed on custom VPN hardware or ran in VMware

Senior Staff Engineer/Server Architect

Various startups and consulting roles

Through many years of software engineering, I gained a broad range of experience from various startups, consulting companies, and open-source projects. I've deployed to every major cloud hosting provider. I've been hands-on with every major programming language. I have developed SaaS, on-premise, desktop, and mobile applications. Some notable highlights include:

-   Co-founding a software contracting agency called Massive Forge, where we developed multiple applications using Python and Javascript. A client acquired the company.
-   Software Architect Consultant for several Hong Kong-based startups, including Libbler and Pingspot, where I developed applications using Python, Javascript, MongoDB, Redis, AWS, and iOS.
-   MapMyFitness (acquired by Under Armour), a fitness tracking SaaS and mobile app, where I primarily developed with Python and Django. I also worked with Hadoop, Cassandra, and Java for analytics.
-   Zenoss, IT monitoring software, where I designed a new event processing and service monitoring suite as part of a project to convert the software from Python to Java.
-   A fintech startup called Bancvue Interactive (now known as Kasasa), where I developed SaaS products for community banks and credit unions.

Additional Software Engineer Experience

Pingspot

Pingspot (http://pingspot.com/) was "A fun, new way to record and recommend your favorite businesses.". It's an iOS application with a Python backend. For Pingspot I developed the mobile application as well as designed and developed the backend. The app graphics were designed and created by Catchlight Productions (http://www.catchlight.com/).

Technologies used: Python with Flask and Celery, MongoDB, Redis, Foursquare API, Facebook API, iOS SDK, Heroku, Cloudinary

Software Architect Consultant

Libbler

Libbler (http://libbler.com/) is "The ultimate career launchpad for entry level professionals. Features include: resume builder and guide, comprehensive employer database for graduate, internship, entry level opportunities and practical industry advice to help develop career skills.". 

I designed and developed the original libbler.com from top to bottom -- except for the graphic design.

Technologies used: Python with Flask and Celery, Spine.js, Coffeescript, MongoDB, Redis, Oneall single-sign-on, Heroku and AWS

Massive Forge

A software contracting agency that I started with my business partners. We developed several applications, primarily with Python and Javascript. The company was acqui-hired by a client.

Co-Founder/CTO

MapMyFitness

- Maintained and developed new features for primary website platform using Python/Django and MySQL
- Developed new API platform using Python and Flask while utilizing Django ORM
- Developed new live race tracking platform using Flask and integrated with remote tracking services using Python and RabbitMQ
- Created APIs for mobile developers to integrate with race tracking
- Maintained fitness statistics reporting engine using Hadoop, Cassandra, and Java
- Created and maintained new unit test infrastructure using py.test
- Developed continuos build solution for development virtual boxes using VirtualBox, Vagrant, and Python

Senior Software Engineer

Zenoss, Inc.

Zenoss provides dynamic system monitoring for IT services across physical, virtual, and hybrid cloud infrastructures. The core of Zenoss is open source and built on Zope/Python, Ext JS, and MySQL.

- Helped wrap up development of UI refresh for 3.0 release
- Developed Dynamic Service View using Flex and yfiles
- Use Agile methodologies for software development
- Design new event processing and service monitoring suite which uses Java, RabbitMQ, SOLR/Lucene, and Neo4j.

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Mike Thornton

CSH Consultants, LLC.

Undertake exhaustive industry, competitor, and customer explorations, leveraging diverse research tools like qualitative, quantitative, and ethnographic methods. Forge partnerships with top-tier leadership to chart and champion traditional and online marketing blueprints. Facilitate creation and growth of GTM
infrastructures, positioning clients as industry vanguards. Ally with multifaceted teams spanning IT, Sales, and Product sectors to magnify market reach and refine user interactions. Govern tasks like traffic prediction, financial oversight, budgetary governance, and the blueprinting of digital marketing maneuvers.

● Elevated client campaigns to reach $30M in annual revenue
● Achieved 7.5% surge in excess share of voice and marked 3.5% ascent in market infiltration through brand
strategy.
● Mastery in digital campaign leadership with an emphasis on remarkable ROAS outcomes.
● Demonstrable expertise in crafting websites and augmenting user engagement.
● In-depth grasp of website analytics paired with commitment to decisions rooted in robust data.
● Adeptness in conceiving and materializing consumer database marketing schemes.
● Skilled in launching products, pioneering market routes, and sculpting brand identities.
● Recognized for talent management, particularly within high-caliber e-commerce entities.
● Grounded knowledge in Search Engine Optimization (SEO), web layout logic, and intricacies of e-commerce
tools and technologies

Principle

IPA (Institute of Practitioners in Advertising)

Member

Sales Revenue Inc.

Marketing Consultant

American Marketing Association

Alumanate

Fractional CMO

LGND BARBELL Co., LLC.

Instituted branding and corporate identity plans to accentuate product consciousness and market share expansion. Utilized Consumer Data Platforms (CDP) and qualitative methodologies for precise target audience identification. Rectified inconsistent brand communication through all-encompassing brand strategy, ensuring harmony in brand voice across multifarious channels. Commanded inception and realization of high-impact on-ground marketing events to bolster member experience and cement brand loyalty. Nurtured strategic partnerships, notably becoming an official Deka, a premier fitness events provider, and saw significant member participation in Deka Challenge event; deployed contemporary promotional techniques and inbound marketing methodologies.

● Steered $100K marketing and creative budget; oversaw sales projections, monitored expenses, and directed product branding initiatives.
● Envisioned and realized Tiered Membership Event, offering exclusive amenities and strategic partnership; led end-to-end event logistics from venue scouting to attendee engagement tactics; The Tiered Membership Event witnessed attendance of over 600+ participants, with 33% of extant members upgrading; initiative contributed to 22% increase in Q1 revenue.
● Registered 88.4% boost in website traffic, 27.3% growth in GMBL profile interactions, and substantial increases across multiple social media metrics such as 17% increase on Instagram, 67.3% in user engagement on social media channels, and 73.4% increase in positive customer feedback..
● Crafted and executed strategic lead generation blueprints; realized robust 22% growth in sales revenue within six months. 
● Overhauled sales process and integrated automation tools for enhanced lead management; redefined sales process witnessed 25% shortening in sales cycle, coupled with amplified efficiency and customer experience.

The Alaska Network

Designed and executed marketing strategy to improve brand awareness and reach 65% of target audience

Achieved a 1100% increase in web traffic and a 186% increase in sales by deploying an integrated marketing plan across multiple sales channels

Oversaw onboarding, training and development, and performance outcomes of 8+ employees to ensure customer service excellence

Managed budget, costs, forecasting, and reporting processes, resulting in a 96% increase in accuracy of projections

Supervise 14+ team members and coordinate schedules and workflow to boost operational efficiency
Led social media marketing, advertising, and public relations endeavors to spearhead innovative branding initiatives, including email marketing campaigns and company website development

President of Marketing And Business Development

ALPINE AIR ALASKA, LLC

LifeTime Meals, LLC

Innovated strategies and tactics to boost company’s reputation and drive qualified traffic while building strategic relationships with key industry players, agencies, and vendors

Deployed successful marketing campaigns from ideation to execution by producing valuable and engaging content for website and blog to attract and convert target groups

Implemented organic and paid acquisition channels to increase website activity, including content creation, event management, and pay-per-click and lead generation campaigns

Director of Marketing And Business Development

The legends sports complex

Director of Sales, Marketing, & Personal Training

Fractional CMO | GTM Visionary

Business-first mindset fractional CMO with experience harmonizing business strategies and marketing tactics across 8 industries.

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