Technical Architect | Developer | CTO
2009 - 2021Xumulus- Increased eCommerce conversion rates by 50+ percent and increased sales by 30 percent by migrating the store from Magento 2 to BigCommerce.
- Led offshore and onshore teams through several lifecycle projects, developing custom Magento and BigCommerce experiences.
- Architected several enterprise solutions in Google Cloud and AWS through successful lifecycle deployments. The solution supports Magento, Oracle WebCenter, and other software packages.
- Integrated WebCenter sites and WebCenter content for ADM. Migrated existing website data to Oracle.
- Integrated the full lifecycle release of a Magento 2 store with Oracle EBS for Rogers and Hollands Jewelry.
- Worked on an entire lifecycle of Magento 2 deployment and customization for Moon Audio. Started in Magento 2.2.1 and managed through 2.3.1.
- Built and integrated the Magento warranty module for a startup that incorporates Node.js and a React back-end application via REST and synced and integrated it to Magento and NetSuite order fulfillment.
- Replaced a Documentum-based KB for Medicare and Medicaid with Oracle WebCenter Portal and Oracle WebCenter Content.
- Grew the client web traffic by 30% over one year by optimizing SEO and page speed performance through Google Lighthouse.
- Oversaw all consulting engagements over ten years.
Technologies: Google Analytics, Database Design, Google Cloud, Amazon Aurora, IT Business Analysis, Business Analysis, Business Process Analysis, ETL, Data Migration, Software Development, GraphQL, Bitbucket, eCommerce, Data Engineering, Data Analysis, Debugging, React, PL/SQL, MySQL, Git, Oracle RDBMS, Oracle WebCenter Content, Freelance, Web Development, Redis, Linux, eCommerce Platforms, Varnish, REST APIs, Test-driven Development (TDD), Magento 2, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Amazon Web Services (AWS), Oracle WebCenter Sites, JavaScript, Magento, Oracle WebCenter Portal, JavaScript 5, Elastic, Elasticsearch, ELK (Elastic Stack), Kibana, Next.js, Data Analytics, Relational Database DesignCTO | Co-owner
2009 - 2012USA Pool Pros- Owned and operated an eCommerce business that grew from $0 to $1 million/yr revenue in just three years.
- Increased AOV by 20% with Magento 1 technology initiatives including the creation of a unique bundling module that allowed the sale of entire pool packages, this increased average AOV, and margins.
- Managed company development and customer service operations.
Technologies: Google Analytics, Google Cloud, Software Development, Bitbucket, eCommerce, Data Analysis, Debugging, MySQL, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Git, Oracle RDBMS, Web Development, Redis, Linux, eCommerce Platforms, JavaScript, REST, SOAP, Magento, JavaScript 5, Relational Database DesignTechnical Architect
2006 - 2009Oracle- Served as the lead architect to integrate Oracle solutions with Oracle WebCenter. Technologies included OAM, Oracle ATG, Oracle EBS, Oracle BPEL, Oracle PBM.
- Interfaced with stakeholders and senior-level management to design solutions to meet customer objectives, while staying within budget.
- Architected and designed solutions for budgets ranging from $100,000 to $2 million.
- Trained and mentored consultants on new initiatives.
- Provided leadership for five-member project team delivery of 1.5 million in services work.
- Orchestrated, designed, and presented software solutions to customers during scoping and design phases.
Technologies: Database Design, IT Business Analysis, Business Analysis, Business Process Analysis, ETL, Data Migration, REST APIs, Data Engineering, Data Analysis, Debugging, PL/SQL, Java EE, Oracle RDBMS, Oracle WebCenter Content, Web Development, Linux, SQL, JavaScript, HTML, Java, Oracle WebCenter Portal, Data Analytics, Relational Database DesignTechnical Architect
2002 - 2006Support.com- Provided pre-and post-sales support to the scope and deliver professional services for deployment of company software.
- Coordinated and deployed technology to hundreds of thousands of endpoints through client desktop support and help desk teams at major companies.
- Selected to visit troubled accounts or high-value prospects to secure new business or retain existing clients.
- Directed enterprise team, managed schedule, delegated assignments to consultants, and partnered with customers to define enterprise work.
Technologies: IT Business Analysis, Business Analysis, Business Process Analysis, Data Migration, Software Development, Data Engineering, Data Analysis, Debugging, Oracle RDBMS, Linux, .NET, Microsoft SQL Server, Visual Basic, ASP, Data Analytics, Web DevelopmentConsultant
2001 - 2002Form + Function Consulting- Brought on board to sell and implement $1 million Kana CRM project to Columbia House Records.
- Provided consulting/technical expertise to clients.
- Headed IT reorganization project process team at ABRN Amro Bank while working to close Columbia House deal.
Technologies: Database Design, IT Business Analysis, Business Analysis, Business Process Analysis, Data Migration, ASP, Data Engineering, Debugging, Oracle RDBMS, MicrosoftManager
1998 - 2001Accenture- Tapped to provide process and technical consulting expertise for various initiatives.
- Aligned with process group and progressed to technical group roles.
- Led team of five consultants in creation of leading Accenture demonstration used to promote CRM thought leadership to clients.
- Directed technical delivery of a 30-member team of developers.
- Trained and mentored junior consultants whose first language was different than mine.
Technologies: Database Design, IT Business Analysis, Business Analysis, Data Migration, ASP, LAN, Data Engineering, Debugging, PL/SQL, Java EE, Oracle RDBMS, Microsoft