Vi McLoud

Experience

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  Telogical Systems

  Jan 2009 - Dec 2013

  Senior Applications Intern (Full-Time)

  • Pioneered the creation of a proficient quality assurance team, providing comprehensive training and mentorship to ensure the highest standards of software testing and quality control for protected telecom business information.• Led a team of six interns in the implementation of Ruby-based data analytics projects, demonstrating effective leadership and collaborative skills while achieving successful data extraction and analysis outcomes.

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  Power Costs, Inc.

  Jan 2014 - May 2014

  QA Automation Analyst

  • Engineered, sustained, and optimized an automated cross-environment full-stack testing suite alongside refined CI/CD pipelines, orchestrating seamless operations across 14 concurrent projects that furnish energy commodity pricing data to investors and energy producers.

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  University of Oklahoma

  Jul 2014 - Jul 2021

  • Guided a team of 8-12 full-stack engineers throughout concept, design, implementation, and maintenance for more than 51 distinct custom software products, each leveraging varied technology stacks to cater to diverse technical needs across campuses, organizations, tribal entities, and global partners.• Demonstrated vigilant oversight of security protocols, encryption methods, risk mitigation, and configuration management for data governed by HIPAA, COPPA, and FERPA regulations, ensuring compliance and safeguarding sensitive information.• Advocated and upheld WCAG AA 2.0 Web Accessibility standards, ensuring that all digital offerings were inclusive and accessible to a wide range of users. Show less

  • IT Analyst III - Lead Web Developer

    Feb 2018 - Jul 2021

  • IT Analyst II - Sr. Web Developer

    Jul 2017 - Feb 2018

  • IT Analyst I - Web Developer

    Jul 2014 - Jul 2017
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  ClickFunnels

  Aug 2021 - Apr 2022

  Senior Engineer

  • Engineered and led short-term full-stack integrations project, enhancing Clickfunnel’s third-party tooling compatibility, marketing reach, reliability, and user experience utilizing services such as Twilio, Stripe, and Qualtrics.• Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and external stakeholders to gather requirements, identify opportunities, document solutions, and maintain alignment with business goals.

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  Hotel Engine

  May 2022 - Jun 2023

  Sr. Software Engineer

  • Implemented RESTful APIs and microservices, enhancing the platform's extensibility and improving communication among various components, including Salesforce, Stripe, Twilio, and Elasticsearch.• Resolved complex technical challenges by conducting thorough profiling, troubleshooting, and optimization, resulting in reduced technical overhead and operational costs of up to 18%,• Audited, documented, and implemented various security and logging solutions for authorization and access, establishing best practices and reducing related IT incidents and support requests by 25%. Show less

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  Nilpoint Innovations

  Aug 2023 - now

  Founder
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  Center for Public Management at the University of Oklahoma

  Sept 2023 - Sept 2024

  Lead Application Developer

  • Created and implemented comprehensive AI ethics and usage policies to ensure responsible innovation and compliance with industry standards• Managed and enhanced Moodle and Totara LMS instances, driving improved user engagement and operational efficiency• Analyzed state data to identify process efficiencies, enabling targeted improvements in OKDHS operations

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  FileStory, Inc.

  May 2024 - now

  Director of Artificial Intelligence