I'm an expert problem-solver with almost 20 years of software development experience, primarily using Java. I love learning, and have a proven track-record of being able to quickly understand new technologies. I also love puzzles of all kinds and particularly excel at identifying the root cause of issues and coming up with innovative solutions.
Provided technical leadership and strategic vision for aimswebPlus, an online, web-based K-12 Reading and Math assessment platform usi...
Provided technical leadership and strategic vision for aimswebPlus, an online, web-based K-12 Reading and Math assessment platform using Java and Spring Boot. Directed all architectural decisions and implementation reviews, ensuring optimal performance and scalability, and resolved complex technical challenges. Collaborated with business leadership to define the long-term project roadmap and prioritized critical technical updates to drive success.
Directed the development of aimswebPlus, an online, web-based K-12 Reading and Math assessment platform, leading a team of 14 develope...
Directed the development of aimswebPlus, an online, web-based K-12 Reading and Math assessment platform, leading a team of 14 developers to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions. Spearheaded Scrum ceremonies and strategically prioritized development tasks, ensuring timely and efficient project progression. Directed platform releases with meticulous coordination of development and QA processes, achieving seamless deployments and stakeholder satisfaction. Engaged directly with key customers and the product team to identify and address new feature requirements and promptly resolve any issues. Additionally, supported the proposals team with comprehensive responses to RFPs, offering expert insights on technology-related inquiries.
Led the development and architecture of aimswebPlus, a web-based K-12 Reading and Math assessment platform utilizing Java and Spring B...
Led the development and architecture of aimswebPlus, a web-based K-12 Reading and Math assessment platform utilizing Java and Spring Boot. Provided strategic project leadership, offering technical insights and approvals for all upcoming features. Ensured the platform's technical excellence by actively monitoring and supporting the production environment, swiftly addressing any incidents, and conducting thorough root-cause analyses. Tracked performance metrics to guarantee application availability and offered expert guidance on resource scaling decisions. Additionally, addressed technical debt by breaking apart services and transitioning to a microservices architecture to enhance scalability and maintainability. Used Docker for containerization, ensuring consistent environments across development, testing, and production. Mentored junior developers, providing feedback and support to aid their growth. Reviewed implementation designs and code for the entire team, offering strategic guidance and insights.