As a child, my fascination with technology was ignited when my dad brought home a Wyse terminal, and from that moment, I was captivated. By the time I was in my early teens, I had already become proficient in writing robust applications in Visual Basic and had even ventured into building and modifying my own PCs. So I knew early on that my career would be in IT / Software Development.
Aside from my professional pursuits, I find great joy in exploring the world beyond the office. Traveling to clear water beaches allows me to unwind and recharge. On weekends, you can often find me bass fishing on local Texas lakes. I also have a deep appreciation for good food and enjoy spending time at some of my favorite restaurants, indulging in delicious cuisine and connecting with friends and loved ones. These personal passions bring balance to my life and fuel my creativity and enthusiasm in all that I do.
Accomplished IT leader with over 20 (23) years of experience. As an expert in driving innovation, streamlining processes, and implementing scalable solutions, I bring a wealth of knowledge and a proven track record of success in aligning technology with business objectives. My extensive industry experience spans consumer lending/mortgage/Fintech, incident management software, and IT consulting among others.
2023 - Present: Enterprise Architect
Private Equity, Remote
2021 - 2023: Head Of Software Development
Republic Finance, Plano, TX
2020 - 2021: Head of Emerging Technologies
Omnigo, Plano, TX
2018 - 2020: President (Owner)
BAT, LLC, Princeton, TX
2016 - 2018: Vice President of Software Development
(Reported to CTO/CFO)
Pacific Union Financial, Irving, TX
2014 - 2016: Manager Of Software Development
(Reported to CIO)
1st Global, Dallas, TX
2013 - 2014: Manager GSO
(contractor for GameStop)
BravoTech, Grapevine, TX
2011 - 2013: Lead Architect
IVA, Dallas, TX
1998 - 2011: Consultant (TekSystems [XO Communications],
National Default Exchange, FlexJet [Bombardier Aerospace], Cencor Realty, Trinity Net Technologies)
EDUCATION
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
Texas Woman's University, Denton, TX
Bachelor’s Degree
University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, TX
High School
Jesuit College Prep, Dallas, TX
Certifications
2022 - Strategic Planning Foundations / thoughtLeaders LLC
2022 - Managing in Difficult Times / Jan Rutherford
2022 - Assessing and Improving Strategic Plans / thoughtLeaders LLC
2022 - Developing a Competitive Strategy / Anil Gupta
2020 - Present : KnowBe4 Cybersecurity Training
2016 - Finra Series 99 Designation
2014: Agile/SCRUM Coaching with Improving Enterprises
2005: ITIL, Service Management Certification
2005: Six Sigma, Greenbelt Certification
Extracurricular Activities
Vice President of The Colony Bass Club
SOFT SKILLS
Leadership and People Development
Best Practices and Methodologies
Onshore/Offshore/Nearshore Staffing
Strategic Thinking and Planning
Effective Communication
Problem-Solving and Decision-Making
Stakeholder Management
Change Management
Innovation and Technology Adoption
Project and Program Management
Vendor and Contract Management
Budgeting and Financial Management
Risk Management and Mitigation
Legal and Compliance Partnership
CURRENT TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE
Cloud Services: Azure App Services, AWS API Gateway, AWS CloudWatch, Azure Blob Storage, AWS S3, Azure Key Vault, AWS Glacier, Azure AppInsights, etc.
Programming Languages: C#, Java, JavaScript, Blazor, React, AngularJS, VB6, C++, Python, .NET MAUI
Web Development: HTML, CSS, JavaScript
Database Management: SQL, MongoDB, Azure SQL, DynamoDB
DevOps: Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines
Containerization and Orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes
Enterprise Messaging: RabbitMQ, Event Hub, EventBridge, Kafka
Mobile App Development: iOS, Android
Salesforce/Mulesoft
SharePoint/Office365
AI and Machine Learning: Familiarity with AI concepts and frameworks including ChatGPT.
Cybersecurity: Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and best practices
API Development and Integration: Building and integrating APIs
Agile/SCRUM Methodologies: Experience working in Agile development environments.
Other Tools and Technologies: SonarQube, Veracode, JIRA, HotJar, Arduino, Raspberry Pi, Google Lighthouse
Additional technical skills available upon request.