Hersh Patel

Experience

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  Legg Mason (Acquired by Franklin Templeton)

  Jan 2004 - Oct 2005

  Software Developer

  • Designed reporting systems using Actuate reporting technology coupled with a Sybase database back-end running Transact-SQL stored procedures.• Designed reports illustrating stock market trends and performance as well as client statements and fee structures.• Managed nightly batch cycles through the design and maintenance of VB applications & Perl scripts • Integrated existing proprietary systems with external portfolio accounting and bookkeeping system.• Created complex SQL store procedures needed to develop reports.• Wrote PERL and AUTOSYS scripts for daily night cycle jobs.• Used a proper software development cycle while developing financial reports.• Responsible for writing web application in .NET 1.1 Show less

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  I4DM

  Oct 2005 - Mar 2007

  Senior Technical Consultant

  • Contributed to historic rewrite of Maryland driver’s license system and point-of-sale system in .NET 2.0.• Managed team members to ensure customer expectations were met.• Converted the Business objects of the Maryland Driver’s License System from C++ to .NET 2.0 C#.• Converted the MVA’s point-of-sale system from C++ and VB to .NET 2.0.• Converted system utilities of the driver’s license system from VB to .NET 2.0.• Converted point-of-sale utilities from C++ to ASP.NET 2.0 and C#.• Used Interop and COM+ services in C# to develop and convert the business objects.• Wrote build procedures and wxs files for .NET deployment of msi(s) for the driver’s license system.• As part of conversion of the driver license system, wrote many store procedures in SQL Server 2000—the back-end database for the entire system.• Supported the current driver’s license system in VB and C++ by fixing bugs and adding crucial functionality to the system.• Responsible for creating deployment and install packages for the driver’s license system.• Responsible for deploying .NET software to clients and servers using GPO.• Trained the MVA developers to support the new driver’s license system.• Mastered .NET 2.0 as a trainee of the Microsoft Partner Program. Show less

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  Lockheed Martin

  Jan 2007 - Aug 2014

  NISC III Program Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

  • Architected, designed and led numerous mission-critical applications for the FAA.• Leveraged multiple design patterns in multiple projects with the FAA such as factory, abstract factory, builder, prototype, shallow and deep copy, singleton, command—including the implementation of inversion of control and dependency injection design construction to facilitate reusable generic code and manage the execution of problem specific code.• Developed and Architected Web Services using WCF in .Net Framework 4.5 using C#.• Led many software development efforts within the program as architect and technical lead.• Served as a project team lead for the Certificate Management System's maintenance and enhancement project.• Responsible for planning and managing the software development as well as FAA customer expectation for the Certificate Management System.• Designed and developed many complex applications for the FAA.• Supported and managed a dynamic software engineering group with over 120 full-time software engineers and business analysts in support of various mission critical projects under Lockheed Martin’s National Airspace System Implementation Support Contract (NISC) with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).• Oversaw a highly diverse IT portfolio for Lockheed Martin supporting FAA and civil aviation with over $20 Million in revenue and 120 full time employees.• Provided strategic management and operational oversight to Lockheed Martin’s NISC Software Engineering group in order to provide streamlined IT products development, reduced operating costs, and greater profitability.• Collaborated with Federal customers, subcontractors and Lockheed Martin’s upper management throughout all phases of large-scale project and achieved on-time and cost-effective rollout of high budget projects. Show less

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  AT&T

  Sept 2007 - Jul 2011

  Senior IT Client Consultant / Architecture

  • Led projects for development of many applications in the public sector for insurance companies and health care companies using .NET 3.5 framework, ASP.NET and C#.• Created WCF web services in .NET 3.5 framework for a leading health care provider supporting their application renewal process.• Built custom web parts for MOSS 2007 using .NET framework using ASP.NET and C#.• Developed workflows and InfoPath forms development for MOSS 2007.• Migrated numerous applications from legacy ASP applications to content management systems like Sitefinity and customized the applications using .NET 3.5 frameworks, ASP.NET and C#.• Advised customers on customizing and organizing SharePoint MOSS farm under the SharePoint Assurance contract.• Led multiple successful projects leveraging offshore teams. Show less

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  G1440

  Jun 2009 - now

  Director of Professional Services

  • Lead a creatively-driven digital marketing firm in designing and developing user-centered websites and mobile applications.• Build complex software integrations for home builder, waste management, and other insurance companies• Lead software engineering team on integrations with ERP and CRMs• Direct a team of award-winning web developers, web designers and digital marketing experts.• Create user-focused leading-edge websites with emphasis on UX Design, Prototyping, Information Architecture, Responsive Design and Adaptive Design.• Provide technical oversight of web and application development, including: Software Architecture, App Development, Business Intelligence, Content Management Systems, E-Commerce and Integration.• Create digital marketing campaigns integrating: AdWords/PPC, Retargeting, Local Search Optimization, SEO & Content Audits and Traffic Analysis.• Oversee full-service technical teams integrating Sr. Project Management, Business Analysts, Application Developers and more.• Build engaging user experiences whether platform is a website, a marketing campaign, or an application interface.• Specialize in developing strategies for optimizing online experience and delivering qualified traffic at a low cost per lead.• Possess wide industry knowledge with emphasis on home building category. Show less

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  XL Solutions

  Jan 2010 - now

  CEO / Principal Consultant

  • Over 20 years of extensive turnkey IT experience in the areas of software design and architecture, development, integration, and implementation.• Expertise in comprehensive, integrated services that include: design, implementation, migration, integration, upgrade, applications database, middleware, cloud and infrastructure.• Premier provider of enterprise solutions for: content management, SalesForce, data and database, ImageRight, SharePoint and DocuSign.• Proven experience utilizing cutting edge technologies such as .NET, JAVA, PHP, SQL, SharePoint technologies, business intelligence and other object-oriented frameworks. • Lead complex software projects for multiple Fortune 500 and top tier consulting firms.• Extensive work in the Banking, Health Care, State, and Federal Services industries.• Manage a global core of consultants integrating diverse knowledge, education, skills and backgrounds to drive innovation and address complex tasks.• Orchestrate end-to-end team creation including project managers, business analysts, architects, engineers, quality analysts, and configuration and deployment managers. Show less