Jul 2020 – Oct 2021 · 1 yr 3 mos · Vienna, VA

• Manage a team of software developers using Go, Python, and Java to build a new platform for Customer Consent and External Data Sharing at Capital One.
• Design and release resilient cross region distributed systems to handle 200+ transactions per second with minimal downtime in the event of system failures using continuous release pipelines, Docker, and AWS.
• Build remote and in person teams by interviewing, hiring, mentoring, and developing key talent, including a fully virtual group of interns during the COVID-19 Pandemic, Summer 2020.
• Lead by example by contributing features, focusing on improving developer experience, and streamlining CI/CD pipelines and processes
• Manage production support activities including system monitors, dashboards, procedures, and automated support pipelines.
• Collaborate with business partners, leadership, and stakeholders across lines of business to continuously release production software.

Sep 2019 – Jul 2020 · 10 mos · Vienna, VA

Nov 2014 – Jul 2019 · 4 yrs 8 mos · Vienna, VA

• Manage development teams creating dynamic GIS web applications and enterprise management tools using Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, and Python for 100,000+ users by mentoring Software and Quality Assurance Engineers, architecting software projects and systems, managing stakeholder expectations, and implementing processes to ensure quality products and encourage growth.
• Served as GIS Application Development Lead on the 2014 World Health Organization Ebola Response Efforts Team by coordinating between Quality Assurance, Graphic Design, and Software Development Teams located in California, Western Africa, and Switzerland to develop and release a wide range of applications.
• Implemented Git Flow based continuous integration systems, Code Review processes, Peer Programming Sessions and Rotational Programs across teams to improve code quality and accountability, encourage team member growth, and promote inter-team knowledge sharing.
• Provide technical talks, client training, and product overviews on development best practices, unit testing, source control products, and developer tooling and APIs at professional conferences, client events, and internal training summits

Jun 2008 – Nov 2014 · 6 yrs 5 mos · Vienna, VA

• As the sole ESRI employee onsite, worked with the United Nations to rapidly design and develop a lightweight application deployed shortly after the 2010 Haitian Earthquake for use in Port-au-Prince to compare imagery and evaluate road conditions The application went from initial requirement gathering and planning to deployment over a four-day period
• Assist in high level planning and design of complex software projects by gathering requirements, estimating levels of effort, implementing development and QA processes, and recommending task assignments
• Advance core software technologies by developing tools, workflows, and training around new and existing processes.
• Design and develop dynamic GIS web applications; perform quality assurance testing; produce documentation; provide technical consultation
• Support commercial and government clients by providing operations support, product demonstrations, and training
• Ensure smooth application deployments by coordinating between federal agencies, operational support teams, and contractors
• Travel to client locations in the United States, Switzerland, and Australia for support of customized software

May 2007 – Aug 2007 · 3 mos

• Developed and optimized Perl, PHP, mySQL, and AJAX code
• Developed and documented, as part of a team, an automated email and SMS alert system

Oct 2005 – May 2008 · 2 yrs 7 mos

• Assisted Public Sites Consultants with hardware and software difficulties.
• Performed immediate repairs on public site computers and printers.
• Maintained secured IT classrooms.

May 2004 – Aug 2005 · 1 yr 3 mos

• Developed and maintained company website.
• Self-taught PHP in order to develop secure mySQL intranet database and GUI for employees to upload and download technical support requests and results.
• Assisted in tech ops including installation of an office-wide fax server and preparation of insurance claim reports.