Mark Ventimiglia, Developer in Chicago, United States
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Mark Ventimiglia

Verified Expert  in Engineering

Full-stack Developer

Location
Chicago, United States
Toptal Member Since
July 15, 2022

Mark has over two decades of experience as a team leader and an individual contributor in results-driven, highly adaptive environments. He is adept at defining technical vision and business strategy and developing products and solutions that deliver immediate value for companies. He is a proven communicator and team builder and an expert in the modern technologies and frameworks used in full-stack, back-end, and embedded development environments.

Portfolio

EVERSANA
SQL, Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, Snowflake, PostgreSQL, React, Vue, Django...
Mavenir
SQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, Java, Windows, Git, Distributed Systems, Databases...
Dynamics
C, Python, Assembly, MSP430, 5G, Windows, Git, Linux, Electrical Engineering...

Experience

Availability

Part-time

Preferred Environment

Windows, Python, JavaScript, C, C#, Git, Linux, Snowflake, PostgreSQL, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Raspberry Pi, Windows API

The most amazing...

...thing I've built is a home automation solution combining low-cost custom devices, cloud back end, and mobile management apps into a single end-to-end solution.

Work Experience

Vice President of Engineering

2019 - 2022
EVERSANA
  • Managed a team of over 30 data architects and software engineers in the US and India to develop SaaS AI/ML analytics platforms and data warehouse and data lake solutions for the EVERSANA ACTICS portfolio.
  • Grew the data and analytics business revenue by 193% YoY and grew EBITDA from negative to over $5 million from 2020 to 2021. Exceeded 2021 revenue targets by over 7%.
  • Developed software architecture for public cloud apps on AWS and Azure. Provided technical leadership to teams that develop data models, security frameworks, and application architectures to enable the delivery of data and AI/ML-driven analytics.
  • Designed, implemented, and deployed the PRDICT predictive analytics platform for a Fortune 500 client. PRDICT delivers an intuitive interface for customers to run ML-driven predictive models for brand trends.
  • Implemented software engineering best practices and agile transformations, including standardized SCM and tooling, CI/CD and test automation, database configuration management, and infrastructure as code.
  • Developed engineering talent within the D&A team. Held regular software engineering training sessions, and ramped up junior engineers in the US and India through architecture deep dives, pair programming, and design and code reviews.
Technologies: SQL, Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, Snowflake, PostgreSQL, React, Vue, Django, C#.NET, Windows, C, Git, Linux, Distributed Systems, Full-stack, Back-end, Databases, Docker, SaaS, Cypress, Leadership, Full-stack Development, Minimum Viable Product (MVP), Node.js, Charts, CSS, HTML, JavaScript Charting, Front-end, REST APIs, Low-code Development, Low Code, AWS Lambda, Microsoft Azure, Blazor, Selenium, APIs, Redux, React Redux, GraphQL, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Optimization, Generative Pre-trained Transformers (GPT), GPT, Natural Language Processing (NLP), Next.js, Mapbox, Healthcare & Insurance, .NET, .NET Core, ASP.NET Core MVC, API Integration, Confluence, Technical Writing, Writing & Editing, Localization, Architecture, Software Design, Legacy Code, Legacy Software, Integration, Healthcare, MySQL, Migration, ETL, Mathematics, Azure, SOLID Principles, Web Development, Microservices, Elasticsearch, Pandas, Data Analysis, CI/CD Pipelines, Technical Leadership, HTML5, Figma, API Development, JSX, Responsive Web Apps, GitHub

Vice President of Product

2019 - 2021
Mavenir
  • Defined product strategy and roadmap for the Mavenir Business Monetization Platform. Managed sales and operations teams in the US and LATAM to sell and deploy the MBMP into carrier networks and operationalize chatbot and data rewards campaigns.
  • Worked with engineering and product teams to define features and execute development plans. Integrated product management and engineering processes into Mavenir, reducing OpEx and improving the scalability of the product development lifecycle.
  • Managed P&L for the monetization business, including sales forecast and funnel, bookings, billings, and operational expenses. Implemented a strategy that grew revenue from $3 million in FY 2018 to $7.5 million in FY 2019 and $14 million in FY 2020.
Technologies: SQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, Java, Windows, Git, Distributed Systems, Databases, SaaS, Leadership, Minimum Viable Product (MVP), CSS, HTML, Low-code Development, Low Code, APIs, API Integration, Technical Writing, Writing & Editing, Localization, Architecture, Software Design, Legacy Code, Legacy Software, Integration, MySQL, Mathematics, SOLID Principles, Web Development, Microservices, Data Analysis, Technical Leadership, REST APIs, HTML5, API Development, Responsive Web Apps

Vice President of Firmware Engineering

2017 - 2019
Dynamics
  • Managed a team of 12 software engineers, manufacturing testers, and field testers in the US and India, developing embedded device software for the Dynamics portfolio of battery-powered payment cards.
  • Grew engineering team capacity through new hires and by implementing best practices. Met or exceeded all goals for employee retention and engagement and focused on professional development for the engineering team as a low-cost force multiplier.
  • Acted as a principal software architect for the card portfolio. Designed and implemented embedded and application software for the cards, cloud applications, and manufacturing systems.
  • Collaborated with hardware, magnetics, and manufacturing teams to create and execute hardware and firmware roadmaps, including ASIC requirements, design, and verification.
Technologies: C, Python, Assembly, MSP430, 5G, Windows, Git, Linux, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Distributed Systems, SQL, Back-end, Embedded Systems, Databases, SaaS, Leadership, Full-stack Development, Minimum Viable Product (MVP), CSS, HTML, REST APIs, Web3.js, Bitcoin, APIs, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Optimization, .NET, .NET Core, jQuery, ASP.NET Core MVC, API Integration, Confluence, Technical Writing, Writing & Editing, Architecture, Software Design, Legacy Code, Legacy Software, Integration, Progressive Web Applications (PWA), Yocto, Embedded C, Microcontrollers, MySQL, Mathematics, Windows API, Windows Forms (WinForms), Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF), SOLID Principles, Web Development, Microservices, Hardware Drivers, Hardware, CI/CD Pipelines, Technical Leadership, HTML5, API Development, GitHub

Vice President of Software Engineering

2013 - 2015
Green Edge Technologies
  • Managed a team of six US-based engineers and 12 contract engineers in Vietnam, developing embedded device software, Android UI software, and AWS-based distributed management software for the EDGEHome home automation solution.
  • Acted as product owner for the EDGEhome system software, with final responsibility to create and execute the product roadmap for the EDGEhome home automation portfolio.
  • Met with builders, developers, electricians, and city inspectors to evangelize and market the portfolio and ensure end-user interests were reflected in product requirements and architecture.
  • Implemented agile software methodology, repeatable build practices, and automated test frameworks for embedded firmware and cloud software products.
  • Designed, implemented, and tested software for low-cost consumer devices as part of the EDGEhome solution. Wrote software for device discovery and provisioning, message routing, firmware upload, software image management, and message encryption.
Technologies: Assembly, Python, JavaScript, Java, Android, Windows, C, Git, Linux, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Distributed Systems, SQL, Full-stack, Back-end, Embedded Systems, Databases, C++, SaaS, Leadership, Full-stack Development, Minimum Viable Product (MVP), Node.js, CSS, HTML, Front-end, REST APIs, AWS Lambda, Microsoft Azure, Selenium, APIs, Amazon Web Services (AWS), PHP, Optimization, jQuery, API Integration, Technical Writing, Writing & Editing, Localization, Architecture, Software Design, Legacy Code, Legacy Software, Integration, Progressive Web Applications (PWA), Raspberry Pi, Yocto, Embedded C, Microcontrollers, MySQL, Migration, Mathematics, Windows API, Windows Forms (WinForms), Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF), Azure, SOLID Principles, Web Development, Microservices, Hardware Drivers, Hardware, CI/CD Pipelines, Technical Leadership, HTML5, API Development, GitHub

SCIPHER

https://www.eversana.com/products/actics/
I acted as the lead architect and manager of the team that built SCIPHER, a web-based SaaS cloud application that allows brand managers to quickly run canned analytics on claims and EMR data while giving data scientists a platform to run custom AI/ML models. The application was deployed on AWS using a Vue.js front end and C# .NET back end, used PostgreSQL for application data and Snowflake for warehouse data, and ran AI/ML models using Python in Docker containers.

PRDICT

I was the primary front and back-end developer and ultimately hired the rest of the development team that built PRDICT, a web-based application designed and built in collaboration with a Fortune 500 client. PRDICT enables users with no data science background to run predictive analytics on Share of Conversation, based on models that tie custom ontologies with multiple social media corpora. The application was built and deployed on the AWS public cloud using a React front end and Python and Django back end, used PostgreSQL for application data storage, Neo4j for graph database storage, and ran ontology mappings and predictive analytics asynchronously using a dedicated pool of EC2 VMs running multiple Python processes.

EDGEHome

I designed and wrote most of the firmware and controller software for the EDGEhome home automation solution. EDGEhome provides consumers with real-time energy monitoring and control of every home electricity usage point through a modern and intuitive user interface. The system comprises low-cost wireless devices that replace the home's outlets, switches, and electrical boxes. A wall-mounted tablet and mobile apps allow homeowners to conveniently monitor and control electrical usage and lighting throughout their home.

As the head of software engineering, I had the final responsibility to create and execute the software product roadmap for the EDGEhome home automation portfolio. I designed, implemented, and tested the device software, including modules for device discovery and provisioning, message routing, firmware upload, software image management, message encryption, and device authentication. In addition, I implemented Agile software methodology, repeatable build practices, and automated test frameworks across all of the various code bases we used.

Languages

Python, JavaScript, C, C#, SQL, CSS, HTML, Embedded C, HTML5, Snowflake, TypeScript, C#.NET, Java, Assembly, C++, PHP, GraphQL

Frameworks

.NET, ASP.NET Core MVC, Django, Blazor, .NET Core, Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF), Cypress, Selenium, Redux, Next.js

Libraries/APIs

React, Node.js, JavaScript Charting, REST APIs, Windows API, API Development, Vue, jQuery, Windows Forms (WinForms), Web3.js, React Redux, Pandas

Tools

Git, JSX, GitHub, Confluence, Figma

Platforms

Windows, AWS Lambda, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Linux, Oracle, Docker, Raspberry Pi, Azure, Android, Mapbox

Storage

Databases, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Neo4j, Elasticsearch

Other

Distributed Systems, Full-stack, Back-end, Embedded Systems, SaaS, Leadership, Full-stack Development, Charts, Front-end, APIs, Optimization, Telecom Equipment & Solutions, API Integration, Architecture, Software Design, Legacy Code, Legacy Software, Integration, Microcontrollers, Mathematics, SOLID Principles, Web Development, Technical Leadership, Responsive Web Apps, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, MSP430, Minimum Viable Product (MVP), Microsoft Azure, Healthcare & Insurance, Mobile Advertising, Smart Homes, Fintech, Technical Writing, Writing & Editing, Progressive Web Applications (PWA), Migration, CI/CD Pipelines, Hardware Drivers, Data Analysis, 5G, Low Code, Bitcoin, Natural Language Processing (NLP), Localization, Yocto, QA Automation, Hardware, GPT, Generative Pre-trained Transformers (GPT)

Paradigms

ETL, Microservices, Low-code Development

Industry Expertise

Healthcare

2000 - 2002

Master's Degree in Computer Science

DePaul University - Chicago, IL, USA

1990 - 1994

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering

Carnegie Mellon University - Pittsburgh, PA, USA

1990 - 1994

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Carnegie Mellon University - Pittsburgh, PA, USA