Highly analytical and entrepreneurial professional with 10+ years of progressive leadership experience directing IT operations management, software development, and engineering innovation within startups and growth situations.
Experience
2024 — Now
2024 — Now
Seattle, Washington, United States
2022 — 2024
* Architected and developed a suite of RESTful APIs that supported high-traffic web applications, ensuring optimal performance and scalability. This solution reduced data retrieval times by 40% and improved the platform's capacity to handle concurrent requests by 60%, enhancing the overall user experience.
* Designed and integrated a CI/CD pipeline using Jenkins and Docker, automating the build, testing, and deployment process. This initiative reduced deployment times by 40% and enabled rapid, reliable delivery of new features across multiple environments.
* Architected and implemented a translation layer that seamlessly converts no-code workflows into production-ready code. This layer facilitated the automatic generation of application logic and UI components, reducing development time by 60% while enabling users to customize and deploy functional software applications without writing a single line of code.
* Crafted and implemented a comprehensive technology roadmap, aligning the technical team's efforts with Youleap's strategic objectives. This leadership resulted in a 30% improvement in execution efficiency, positioning the company for scalable growth in the competitive startup space.
2021 — 2022
* Oversaw and directly contributed to the end-to-end development of BlindID, aligning feature requirements with stakeholders and ensuring timely delivery. Coordinated with C-level executives and technical leads to align product development with business goals and technical feasibility.
* Refactored existing codebases and enhanced automated testing frameworks, reducing critical bugs reaching production by 40%. Implemented CI/CD practices to automate deployment, accelerating release cycles and improving collaboration among engineering teams.
* Contributed to scaling the frontend development infrastructure by refactoring existing components and implementing efficient testing protocols. This effort improved development velocity by 32% while maintaining high standards of code quality and performance.
* Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design and implement key features of the core CIAM platform, including secure authentication workflows and identity management services. Streamlined data encryption mechanisms and optimized API endpoints, reducing API latency by 25% and enhancing the platform's security posture.
2017 — 2021
* Developed a fully functional prototype for the gaming live-streaming search and recommendation engine, showcasing its potential to investors. This led to securing $2.5M in seed funding and positioning the company for a leading role in the market.
* Developed AI and NLP-driven recommendation engines and computer vision applications to improve content discovery and user engagement. These efforts led to a 50% increase in user engagement and a 35% improvement in live-streaming content discovery accuracy.
* Designed and optimized web applications and data platforms to handle up to 2 million QPS during peak hours. Ensured 99.9% uptime through performance optimizations, significantly improving user experience even under heavy load.
* Implemented rigorous code quality and performance testing protocols that reduced bug rates by 25% and improved application response times by 40%, significantly boosting user satisfaction and retention rates.
2014 — 2018
2014 — 2018
Led 3 offshore Engineers, built 30+ client relationships, managed projects, and designed technology stacks. Developed cutting edge application for 12 local and international businesses. Achieved profitability in 3-months.
Selected Skills:
* Engineering Operations Management
* Client Relationship Building
* Full Lifecycle Project Management
* Full Stack Development
* Agile Development Lifecycle
* Software Development & Innovation
* Continuous Process Improvement
* Product Architecture, Design, & Quality
Education
John Bryce
Fullstack Developer
2016 — 2017
IDF Computer Field Academy
IT Specialist
2014 — 2015