Bose Corporation

- Led a cross-functional team in R&D, specializing in the out-loud audio portfolio, mobile solutions, advancing feature development, hardware product implementation, and rapid prototyping initiatives.

- Implement Lean-Agile Engineering principles to enhance team engagement and quadruple productivity.

- Pioneer the integration of AI features in products, contributing to Bose becoming a top choice in holiday sales.

- Collaborate with data analytics to harness user behavior insights and utilized the latest technology trends to drive iterative product enhancement.

- Uphold strict security standards to ensure compliance with major partners and developed strategic partnerships with Apple, Amazon, Google, and Dolby

- Synthesize business objectives into tangible solution architectures, utilizing the Scaled Agile Framework SAFe 6.0 for impactful product feature creation.

- Served as the interim product manager for the Bose Music app, leading the application development team, performing project status meetings with stakeholders, and aligning corporate strategy and business needs with feature development.

Engineering Manager

Garmin International

- A key member of the Mobile Solution architecture team, responsible for developing libraries facilitating mobile app integration and standardization of BLE and Bluetooth Classic communication protocols company-wide.

- Engineered a robust synchronization system to manage data exchange between fitness devices, mobile applications, and cloud services, handling over 1.5 billion transactions annually.

- Awarded third place in the Garmin innovation challenge by leveraging Machine Learning to detect health incidents via wearable technology data.

- Advocated and enforced cybersecurity best practices, ensuring a secure development lifecycle and data handling processes.

- Led the adoption of containerization technology, significantly streamlining the deployment process for mobile app services.

- Managed the entire DevOps toolchain for mobile libraries, comprising more than 20 projects.

Senior Software Engineer

Sprint

- Spearheaded the development of the IOS Sprint Mobile app, serving as a cornerstone in the company's digital transformation strategy.

- Successfully launched the Priority Status feature, resulting in a substantial increase in daily user engagement and device reservations.

- Introduced and integrated advanced diagnostic tools within the app, significantly enhancing functionality and user experience.

- Led a cross-departmental initiative to unify and standardize the software development lifecycle processes across the organization.

Senior Application Developer

Global Connections, Inc.

- Conducted full-stack web development using C#, VB.NET, ASP.NET, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS, enhancing the performance and reliability of online service systems.

- Implemented data analysis tools with SQL Reporting Server to streamline bonus distribution, providing the sales team with accurate performance insights.

- Developed a scalable API gateway, improving third-party integration capabilities with the company's booking system.

- Optimized database queries, achieving a 50% reduction in load times for online booking transactions, thereby enhancing customer experience.

Software Engineer

Clarks Summit University

- Led network, systems, engineering, and client support teams, aligning technology initiatives with institutional goals and reporting directly to C-level executives. Achieved team outcomes in line with strategic objectives.

- Orchestrated the transition to Azure Cloud and Office365, resulting in significant cost reductions.

- Managed new technology installations in a major campus expansion, achieving cost savings through strategic internal project management.

- Implemented ITIL frameworks to enhance IT service management and delivery processes.

- Directed a comprehensive domain name change and supported the university's rebranding efforts, guaranteeing a smooth transition with cost-effective strategies.

- Maintained strict adherence to regulatory compliance standards, including FERPA, PCI DSS, and HIPAA, within IT operations.

Director of IT

- Developed a suite of applications and tools utilizing C#, PowerShell, Python, SQL - alongside designing SSRS reports, MySQL, APIs, and ETL processes.

- Delivered substantial cost savings by engineering ETL systems that automated and streamlined data transfers across various systems, enhancing operational efficiencies and saving thousands of dollars.

- Innovated a comprehensive student data management application that consolidated all student information systems, yielding over $1 million in savings through improved efficiencies and reduced licensing costs.

- Led help desk operations, improving network performance and user satisfaction.

- Maintained and developed network architecture for multiple office builds, residential halls, and server rooms.

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