Nov 2024 – Jan 2025 · 2 mos · Calgary, Alberta, Canada · On-site

• Set up and managed digital marketing projects via Monday boards.
• Created deadlines and schedules for more than 10 concurrent projects.
• Tracked tasks, communication, and all client engagement via CRM.
• Managed resource (writer, designer, SEO, QA) allocation per project.
• Monitored expenses through cost control and reconciliation.
• Worked with accounting contractor to expedite payment processing.
• Collaborated with leadership to improve processes, workflow, and structure.
• Maintained client expectations through meetings, roadmaps, and progress checks.
• Coordinated bug fixes and software improvements with the development team.
• Presented strategy and solutions on leveraging AI to improve core business pillars.
• Logged all time via Intuit/QuickBooks.
• Small team (writer, designer, developer, 2 execs); on-site every day

May 2024 – Oct 2024 · 5 mos · Calgary, Alberta, Canada · On-site

• Set up cloud-based DevOps infrastructure and CI/CD pipeline.
• Developed front-end components for a React/Node SPA.
• Analyzed UX/UI issues, consulted with stakeholders, and implemented solutions.
• Troubleshooted and resolved backend issues with automated form filling logic.
• Provisioned hosting, virtual machine, and domain infrastructure.
• Integrated AI (ChatGPT) into workflow to speed up development.
• Designed logos, banners, and other web graphics.
• Mentored, coached, and provided leadership to a junior web developer.
• Leveraged AI tools to reduce development time by 25%.
• 1 dev; 2 execs; 25 staff; agile workflow; on-site every day

Sep 2023 – May 2024 · 8 mos

• Researched AI/ML topics.
• Read books on software architecture.
• Brushed up on coding skills.
• Networked at various events.
• Investigated business ideas.
• Considered relocation options.

Dec 2021 – Aug 2023 · 1 yr 8 mos · Calgary, Alberta, Canada · On-site

• Managed a team of three senior level roles (DevOps, DevSecOps, Data Architect).
• Collaborated with key stakeholders to fulfill yearly mandates and desired outcomes.
• Analyzed, troubleshooted, and resolved key bottlenecks in infrastructure.
• Performed audits for resource usage, security access, and package vulnerabilities.
• Researched new technologies to improve process, workflow, and operations.
• Improved levels of High Availability for critical Azure app services and resources.
• Hardened security of platform end-to-end and attained PCI compliance.
• Maintained platform resilience and operational excellence.
• Drew architecture, process, and flow diagrams.
• Created presentations on AI, Security, and High Availability.
• Recognized for culture improvement via various team building activities.
• Planned and managed the growth of my team.
• Forecasted budgets and expenses.
• Reduced down time, platform incidents, and outages by 50%.
• Earned a significant 5-figure bonus for hitting mandated milestones and improving platform reliability.
• 3 senior level direct reports; agile workflow; hybrid office

Jun 2019 – Aug 2021 · 2 yrs 2 mos · Calgary, Alberta, Canada · Remote

• Architected and designed an ERP from the ground up using a LAMP stack.
• Set up and managed entire CI/CD pipeline using Azure DevOps.
• Modelled and optimized multi-tenant MySQL database.
• Integrated the KendoUI library for all interface elements.
• Provided technical oversight and direction of core stack.
• Conducted feasibility and risk assessment meetings.
• Onboarded and trained new developers.
• Reviewed code via pull requests and performed technical analysis.
• Managed, mentored, and coached software development team.
• Documented policies, standards, guidelines, and protocols.
• Worked in a remote environment 100% of the time.
• Architected software framework virtually from scratch, significantly improving deployment time.
• Onboarded a multi-million dollar HVAC client within first year of production release.
• small local team (2 devs, 2 partners); small remote team (2 devs); agile workflow

Oct 2018 – May 2019 · 7 mos · Calgary, Alberta, Canada · On-site

• ExxonMobil
• Developed custom React components.
• Performed pull requests, code review, and deployments via Azure DevOps CI/CD.
• Wrote unit tests with Jest/Enzyme.
• UI/UX design and troubleshooting.
• Refactored legacy code for optimization and maintenance.
• Attended regular scrums and applied Agile development methodologies.
• Provided guidance and mentoring to junior members of the team.
• Deloitte Internal Projects
• Set up RESTful API service using Loopback.
• Integrated Loopback API with React front-end.
• Implemented dynamic Excel file generator, fed by API calls.
• Researched and troubleshooted manually setting up server config and VM.
• Performed pair programming sessions to overcome obstacles.
• Completed leadership training bootcamp at Deloitte University in Toronto.
• open office; daily scrums; ping pong; staff lunches; agile workflow

Apr 2017 – Dec 2017 · 8 mos · Calgary, Alberta, Canada · On-site

• Architected the foundation of an enterprise-grade engineering services application.
• Responsible for infrastructure design as well as data modelling and analysis.
• Participated in daily scrums and applied agile methodology to development.
• Maintained high standards and adhered to best practices of software development.
• Offered mentorship and guidance to a junior level developer.
• staff of 16; open office; ping pong table; table hockey; beer fridge; agile workflow

Sep 2016 – Feb 2017 · 5 mos

• Researched different types of web-based game engines and their pros/cons.
• Created a simple POC of a custom JavaScript based game engine, built from scratch.
• Developed a full web game engine (JackyJS) with JavaScript that leveraged PixiJS and HowlerJS.
• Architected a framework to allow for quick deployment of games built with JackyJS.
• Built a simple demo to showcase features of JackyJS.
• Designed a custom website to host JackyJS and its complete documentation.

May 2013 – Sep 2016 · 3 yrs 4 mos · Calgary, Alberta, Canada · On-site

• Developed a template-able web-based credit application system.
• Created a real-time auto-glossary function in JavaScript for article content.
• Converted complex spreadsheet calculators into interactive web forms.
• Designed a time-saving product manager interface leveraging AJAX.
• Worked on numerous CMS-based websites as a full stack developer.
• Wrote case study articles for the company blog.
• staff of 8; open office; arcade machine; pool table; flexible schedule; waterfall/agile workflows

Aug 2012 – May 2013 · 9 mos · Calgary, Alberta, Canada · Hybrid

• Produced responsive marketing related websites for a variety of clientele.
• Prepared and organized various web related material for print production.
• Met directly with clients to assess scope, tasks, deliverables, and timelines.
• Adopted new version control system into workflow to speed up deliverables.
• Wore many hats to accommodate and facilitate a wide variety of project types.
• early stage startups; small teams; open offices; cubicles; waterfall/agile workflows

Dec 2007 – Aug 2012 · 4 yrs 8 mos · Calgary, Alberta, Canada · On-site

• Architected the basic infrastructure for an enterprise-grade application.
• Created an adaptive mobile version of an alumni website for a local college.
• Managed a custom coupon application for a large grocery chain.
• Converted graphic designs into fully functioning websites.
• Planned and built complex CMS components to facilitate dynamic data.
• Developed interactive applications such as web games.
• Built numerous Joomla-based websites and custom components.
• Prepared cost assessment and feasibility documents.
• Provided guidance, technical know-how, and support.
• Actively researched new ideas, technologies, and best practices.
• Developed 3 Flash games for Science Alberta in 1 month.
• staff of 8; cubicles/open office; arcade machine; wide variety of work; agile workflow

Jan 2000 – Dec 2007 · 7 yrs 11 mos

• Worked odd jobs in other industries like sales, customer service, and tech support.
• Designed websites, logos, and graphic material for friends and personal use.
• Programmed various utility programs and games in C/C++ to improve my skills.

Dec 1998 – Dec 1999 · 1 yr

• Designed and developed a custom travel routing website using Flash.
• Designed logos, buttons, and iconography for website.
• Analyzed complex travel routing data to identify bottlenecks.
• Attended regular meetings with another developer to discuss architecture.