George Duke

Experience

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  United States Air Force

  Jan 1995 - Jan 1997

  Computer Switching Systems

  Served in USAF under the Air Combat Command in the 12th Air Force. Supported rotations to Central America and the Middle East in a combat communications role. Provided setup, configuration and maintenance on mobile telecommunication and computer switching systems, supporting US allied forces in Saudi Arabia.

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  GTE

  Jan 1997 - Jan 1999

  Field Service Representative

  Supported the US Strategic Command as consultant through GTE in Top Secret SCI secured facility. Provided computer and network support in all aspects resulting complete technology solution provider eliminating the need for outside contactors. Supported a FDDI network with 100 Percent fiber to the workstation from configuration to fiber installation and termination as well as many other high profile projects.

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  LAN International

  Jan 1999 - Jun 2000

  IT Manager

  Earned a reputation as an effective problem solver for a rapidly growing Clear Channel Broadcasting software development division by providing creative IT solutions. Architected, implemented and maintained company infrastructure while assisting in the product development. Developed an efficient team with 3 direct reports, 2 infrastructure and 1 development. Responsible for Software packaging and distribution. Designed macromedia flash movies for various uses.

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  OC Networks

  Jun 2000 - Aug 2000

  Project Manager

  OC Networks was a regional systems integrator located in Orange County, CA. I managed a team of six technical experts and led systems and network integration projects for a diverse group of clients, which led to efficient solutions and return business.

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  Aviation Distributors

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2003

  Systems Analyst/ Developer

  Provided systems development and integration for the fifth largest aerospace parts distributor in the United States. Led Aviation Distributors through a series of ERP system upgrades resulting in reduced overhead. Provided stabilized Navision Financials (Microsoft Dynamics NAV) system by implementing controls and ensuring data integrity which led to an accurate inventory and increase in sales. Increased cross-sales potential by developing custom crystal reports and inventory queries.

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  トヨタ自動車株式会社

  Jan 2003 - Nov 2006

  Web/SQL Developer

  Developed manufacturing, distribution and financial web applications for a $2 billion diversified global Toyota family trade group resulting in streamlined processes and more efficient use of manpower. Dynamically provided intranet solutions leveraging SharePoint Technologies and custom data-driven applications which provided streamlined corporate communications in a 1600-user environment. Managed and developed projects with minimal budgets and strict deadlines, increasing corporate agility by being first in the marketplace. Show less

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  Halo Group

  Nov 2006 - Apr 2007

  Developer

  Designed, architected and implemented web applications for Halo Group’s clients. Created team development environment with detailed processes and effective use of development tools. Converted shop from single tier classic ASP architecture to n-tier .NET architecture using solid development methodologies.

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  Heartland

  Apr 2007 - Aug 2008

  System Architect

  Built and led a team of programmers, business analysts and quality assurance analysts in development and support of new and existing systems strategies for the fifth largest credit card processor in the United States. Led the development of system architecture and technology. Cultivated working relationships with technical teams from other IT divisions to ensure coordination and integration of projects and support. Collaborated with other technical teams in the exchange and transfer of technical knowledge and in the development and evolution of architecture standards, guidelines and best practices. Show less

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  Roche

  Sept 2008 - Apr 2021

  Creating architecture and design for a portfolio of products in the diagnostics group. Coordinating with cross functional technical teams to architect products, including rapid prototyping and developing frameworks, interfaces, and detailed designs. Assuring that individual applications remain in line with business needs and requirements in their structure and function. Establishing and maintain technology standards, and evaluating and directing new technology designs. Providing technical architectural expertise in designing, enhancing, implementing, and scaling systems. Show less Designing and implementing challenging features with short deadlines for the VANTAGE product, using SOLID principles with C#, WPF, Silverlight, SQL 2008 and .NET 4 including many other Microsoft technologies. Adopting new technologies early and integrating them into VANTAGE delivering cutting edge features to pathology labs and integrating those with HL7 interfaces to labs and hospitals globally. Leading build, test and deployment automation, resulting in improved quality and increasing capacity of the development team. Collaborating with other engineering teams to define integration points, system design and architecture. Designing new architecture to meet scalability needs allowing the VANTAGE product to be used across the largest labs in the world. Providing load testing to address performance and scalability requirements. Establishing clear and testable requirements from user stories and use cases, to meet FDA guidelines and ensuring quality is engineered into the product from the beginning. Show less

  • Staff Software Architect

    Nov 2015 - Apr 2021

  • Staff Software Engineer

    Sept 2008 - Nov 2015
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  Duke Nutrition Experts

  Apr 2021 - now

  Chief Executive Officer