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I am a technical leader with 17+ years of software development experience and proven expertise in leading teams to deliver robust solutions across diverse business domains. Currently working as Software Product & Platform Engineering Manager at Accenture, with a strong background as Principal and Senior Consultant. I excel in software architecture and development while leading teams to achieve successful software delivery. Expert in object-oriented programming, solution architecture, and technical design with a track record of translating complex business requirements into scalable technical solutions.

I am a perpetual learner and avid explorer; whether those explorations take me deep into software architecture, programming languages, the middle of a forest, or the top of a mountain. I enjoy discovery and I enjoy helping people.

skills overview

core competencies

  • Solution Architecture & System Design
  • Cloud Architecture & Integration Solutions
  • Microservices Architecture Patterns
  • API Development & Infrastructure Management
  • Scalability, Security & Performance Optimization

leadership & delivery management

  • Technical Team Leadership & Management
  • Software Product & Platform Engineering
  • End-to-End Project Delivery
  • Cross-Functional Team Collaboration
  • Scope, Risk & Timeline Management
  • Client Consulting & Relationship Management

industries

  • FinTech - Payment systems, digital banking platforms, charity
  • Healthcare - Medical applications, donor management systems, imaging
  • Insurance - Modernization of policy management systems and claims processing applications
  • Manufacturing - Industrial systems, automation, predictive analysis with AI
  • Sports - Tournament management system
  • Government - Public sector solutions, legislature applications

technology & programming

primary languages:
java, c#, javascript, html, sql
additional languages:
lisps, rust, python, go
frameworks:
spring, asp.net mvc, razorpages, react, angular
cloud:
azure, aws
data:
sql server, mysql/mariadb, mongodb, oracle
methodologies:
object-oriented programming, functional programming, domain-driven development, test-driven development

experience

Software Product & Platform Engineering Manager | Accenture

Dallas, TX
April 2022 - present
  • Lead software initiatives for enterprise clients across multiple business domains
  • Manage technical teams to deliver robust and scalable software solutions that meet complex business requirements
  • Drive architectural decisions and technical strategy for large-scale platform development projects

Principal Consultant | Headspring, LLC (acquired by Accenture)

Dallas, TX
April 2019 - April 2022
  • Led technical teams to deliver robust and working solutions across a variety of business domains
  • Provide end-to-end technical leadership for complex client engagements
  • Mentored development teams and established coding standards and architectural guidelines
  • Helped develop the The Better Way - Headspring's software guidelines

Senior Consultant | Headspring, LLC

Dallas, TX
March 2015 - April 2019
  • Developed software solutions working closely with Tech Leads, Project Managers, and Consultants
  • Participated in solution architecture and technical design decisions for client projects
  • Implemented object-oriented programming best practices across multiple technology stacks

Senior Software Developer | Various Organizations

Various Locations
2007 - April 2015
  • 8+ years of hands-on software development experience across multiple industries and technology stacks
  • Progressive advancement from junior developer to senior technical contributor and lead
  • Gained expertise in object-oriented programming, software architecture, database design, and enterprise application development