Situation:

• Hired as a contract developer but was converted to full-time employee by the Release Checklist team to implement new features and maintain existing code and procedures.

• The team was transitioned to SDLC Analytics where our focus was developing metric dashboards to show common development metrics such as DORA (Deployment Frequency, cycle time, Change failure rate, MTTR), SPACE, etc.

• The team was transitioned to the environment orchestration space where the focus was rebuilding a test environment team that was down to 3 full time members.

Tasks:

• Architect, implement, and maintain features using Golang, Java, Google Cloud Services, and BigQuery for the master test environment

• Maintain the Agile processes, Scrum ceremonies, and managing the JIRA story/task backlog

• Lead the AI development effort for the group

• Interview prospective candidates for a variety of roles

• Create data pipelines using golang & GCP serverless apps

• Performing data analysis using PowerBI and Jupyter Notebooks (Python)

Actions:

• Learn the master test environment. Pick up the task of migrating an existing Java app from Mesos to GKE using Docker and drive it to completion

• Mentored and coached a junior developer in implementing an AI MCP server for the team

• Design and drive the implementation of data pipelines (greenfield implementation) that allowed the team to calculate DORA metrics and provide a real-time dashboard for senior leadership

Results:

• Increase the availability of the master test environment to 99.9% which increased customer satisfaction and improved production code quality since this environment was required for testing production code before release.

• MCP server was released which provided easy access to test environment commands and status

• DORA dashboard was released and the team worked on improving the data pipeline and data quality.

• Authored articles on the various metrics, how they were calculated, and how to interpret team results.

Contracted to PayPal's Release Checklist team. Lead development initiatives implemented in the Golang language.

Situation:

• Hired to create a development team to drive their next generation product

• Managed transformation of 2 development teams into 1 global development team.

• Managed change when executive leadership was replaced.

Tasks:

• Hire team to design and implement next generation product using cloud technology and PWA (progressive web app)

• Drive next generation architecture and design by setting the strategic technological direction and vision

• Collaborate with Product Marketing to develop and maintain a product roadmap

• Implement microservice architecture using Golang, GCP cloud services such as pubsub and PostgreSQL

• Manage merging the local and overseas teams into 1 development team focusing on developing new features for both existing and next generation products

Actions:

• Hired local team to start development on next generation product while overseas team maintained existing product

• Secured a deal with an overseas agency to augment our team with skilled contract developers and QA specialists

• Drove implementation of the initial architecture using microservices, GraphQL, Golang, PostgreSQL , graph DB (neo4j), pubsub, and ReactJS

Results:

• Set technology strategy and vision for product architecture focusing on driving new feature development, roadmap creation and functionality based on the sales teams’ requirements leading to a 50% increase in sales revenue

• Released 3 new critical products on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) in 1.5 years, facilitating 2 new revenue streams and leading to Optii’s purchase by MCR

In a pivotal role at KWRI, I orchestrated the development and architecture of a state-of-the-art Offer Management solution. My leadership was central to innovating commission management for realtors, ensuring a seamless integration of sales processes with robust technology. I championed a system that transformed the efficiency of transactions, empowering realtors with a transparent and reliable platform for managing commissions from property sales and purchases.

At GE Aviation, I spearheaded the creation of a robust enterprise software development team, establishing key processes for the launch of several innovative products. My leadership in product management for the Intelligent Airport initiative and the architectural design of PAX Protect, along with steering the development of Network Operations Insights Release 2.0, marked significant milestones in our journey towards digital transformation.

Key Achievements:

• Rapid Prototyping: Developed the NOI prototype in just 3 months using Golang, Java, and Cloud Foundry, which was pivotal in securing our flagship customer.

• International Showcase: Directed a remote offshore team to deliver the PAX Protect prototype demo at a major aviation conference, generating substantial interest and requests for personalized demos.

• Product Management Excellence: Managed the Intelligent Airport Project from concept to prototype in under 3 months, overseeing requirements, user stories, and task execution.

• Academic Collaboration Pioneer: Launched GE’s partnership with the University of Texas’ MBA+ Program, founding the university relations program in Austin and successfully completing 3 projects with UT MBA+ student teams.

Leveraging agile methodologies and a customer-centric approach, I have been instrumental in not just meeting but exceeding project timelines and expectations, fostering innovation, and driving GE Aviation’s growth in the digital space.