Scott B.

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Brisbane, Queensland, Australia29 yrs 10 mos experience

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Key Highlights

Expert in aligning technology strategies with business objectives.
Led architectural guidance for major Microsoft products.
Proficient in Agile Scrum methodologies for project execution.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS architect with extensive experience in cloud solutions and user experience design.

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Skills

Core Skills

Platform Architecture.netUser Experience Design (ued)Product Management

Other Skills

Azure.NET CoreTOGAFAmazon Web Services (AWS)User Interface DesignAzure DevOpsC#UnityWPFFigma (Software)JavaScriptHTMLExpression BlendSoftware DevelopmentASP.NET

About

I excel in designing and delivering innovative solutions that meet complex business challenges. My background as a Software Architect and Product Manager at Microsoft, spanning key products like .NET, Windows, and Visual Studio, has equipped me with the ability to provide end-to-end architectural guidance and lead cross-functional teams. I am proficient in applying Agile Scrum methodologies to drive efficient project execution and ensure timely delivery of high-quality solutions. My expertise lies in aligning technology strategies with business objectives, ensuring optimal performance, scalability, and security of IT solutions.

Experience

Flight centre

Software Architect

Jun 2022 – Nov 2024 · 2 yrs 5 mos · Brisbane, Queensland, Australia · Remote

Designed and built a financial management system in .NET - migrated a team working in legacy VB code to modern cloud architecture.
Architected a virtual credit card management backend and airline/hotel packaging ticketing system from the ground up
Introduced cloud deployment practices to an organization with no prior cloud experience – established CI/CD pipelines, deployment standards, and operational procedures
Rebuild development team capabilities - moved developers from outdated practices to modern software engineering standards
Served on the Software Architecture Review Board - advising on technology adoption decisions and architectural standards across the organization
Navigated significant budget and timeline constraints while addressing deep legacy technical debt
Applied streamlined TOGAF principles focused on delivery over documentation

Platform ArchitectureAzure.NET.NET CoreTOGAFAmazon Web Services (AWS)

Zendesk

Senior Technical Architect

Oct 2021 – May 2022 · 7 mos · Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Cluedin

Cloud Engineer

Feb 2021 – Sep 2021 · 7 mos · Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Dynappix

Solutions Specialist

Apr 2020 – Jan 2021 · 9 mos · Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Abb enterprise software

Solution Architect

Jan 2020 – Apr 2020 · 3 mos · Brisbane, Australia

Queensland department of education

Strategic Solution Specialist (Contr),

Oct 2018 – May 2019 · 7 mos · Brisbane

Liquid interactive

Technical Director

Jul 2017 – Oct 2018 · 1 yr 3 mos · Brisbane

Zuuse

Solution Architect / Product Designer (Contract)

Sep 2015 – May 2017 · 1 yr 8 mos · Brisbane

User Experience Design (UED)User Interface DesignAzure DevOpsC#Unity.NET

Tatts group

Head of User Experience

Nov 2014 – Jul 2015 · 8 mos · Brisbane

WPFUser Experience Design (UED)Figma (Software)User Interface DesignProduct ManagementUnity+3

Schneider electric

Global Solution Architect

Aug 2012 – Oct 2014 · 2 yrs 2 mos · Brisbane

WPFUser Experience Design (UED)Figma (Software)User Interface DesignProduct ManagementExpression Blend+3

Snowden

Senior Architect

Feb 2011 – Mar 2012 · 1 yr 1 mo · Brisbane, Australia

Riagenic

2 roles

Director

Promoted

Apr 2010 – Present · 15 yrs 11 mos

Self Employed (Architect, Developer & Designer)

Apr 2010 – Feb 2011 · 10 mos

Readify

Senior Consultant

Oct 2009 – Apr 2010 · 6 mos · Brisbane

Microsoft corporation

2 roles

.NET Product Manager

Aug 2007 – Oct 2009 · 2 yrs 2 mos

Led competitive strategy against Adobe Flash/Flex - advised engineering teams on non-Microsoft market positioning and enterprise adoption approaches
Product management for Silverlight (versions 1-4), Expression Blend, ASP.NET, and Windows Phone defining features, roadmap priorities, and go-to-market strategy
Worked with engineering and program management on feature prioritization and design decisions - mapping technical capabilities to customer needs and market opportunities
Managed relationships with major enterprise customers including Netflix, Major League Baseball, and NFL - ensuring their requirements influenced product development and validating technical approaches at scale
Operated as "fix-it" PM for struggling products - brought in to work with teams to realign strategy, clarify positioning, and get products back on track
Defined .NET development strategy for Windows 7 launch and collaborated with Patterns & Practices team on .NET 3.5 guidance
.NET 3.5 rebrand including new logo, website (microsoft.com/net), and positioning for ASP.NET MVC launch
Toured Australia and other markets presenting product roadmaps and gathering field feedback for Seattle product teams
Filtered customer feedback from global subsidiaries and field teams - translating market signal from noise for engineering priorities

WPFASP.NETProduct ManagementVisual StudioSoftware Development.NET+1

Developer Advocate

Dec 2006 – Aug 2007 · 8 mos

Technical evangelist for Windows Vista and .NET platform launches across Australia and New Zealand - working with enterprise customers and developer community on adoption strategies.
Built demonstration applications showcasing .NET and Vista features to drive developer adoption and enterprise customer engagement
Presented at TechEd, MIX, WebDU, and regional developer conferences across Australia - delivered technical sessions on .NET architecture and Windows development best practices.
Led .NET user group presentations across major Australian cities building developer community relationships
Worked directly with enterprise clients on product integration challenges and successful deployment strategies
Provided competitive intelligence on Adobe Flash/Flex based on previous industry experience - informed Microsoft's strategy against Adobe's developer platform
Channeled Australian market feedback to Redmond product teams - advocating for local customer needs and influencing product roadmap priorities

WPFUser Experience Design (UED)User Interface DesignASP.NETProduct ManagementWeb Design+8