Experience

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  Bredero shaw

  Sept 2001 - Feb 2003

  Software engineer

  Played a pivotal role in developing advanced applications and technologies that revolutionized processes in the gas and oil production industry.🗸 Engineered, tested, and deployed a sophisticated multi-tier weld tracking application, enabling real-time data entry across multiple locations and shift reporting to Excel. Utilized Visual Basic .NET, ADO .NET, and MS SQL Server 2000.🗸 Designed and implemented Excel spreadsheets that automated the sorting of pipes to meet specialized weld criteria, contributing to enhanced efficiency in gas and oil production in the Gulf of Mexico.🗸 Developed and rigorously tested pipe dimensioning software using Visual Basic 6, Access, and OPC automation interfaces, earning coverage in "Offshore Magazine" (October 2002).🗸 Created and tested real-time plant monitoring software that enforced contract times for various welding phases. Utilized Visual Basic 6, XML flat files, and OPC automation interfaces.🗸 Collaborated with a skilled team of expatriates to develop technology for large-scale automation plants.🗸 Led pipe dimensioning efforts for significant oil pipeline riser projects, contributing to successful project outcomes. Show less

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  Micro images, inc.

  May 2003 - Nov 2009

  It director

  Led business growth and operational efficiency through technological innovation.🗸 Collaborated closely with clients, partners, and marketing to introduce novel concepts, services, and products.🗸 Leveraged cutting-edge technology and APIs to establish a competitive edge, enhancing accuracy and work quality.🗸 Designed specialized image manipulation utilities to streamline diverse tasks, enhancing operational effectiveness.🗸 Successfully automated various business workflows, boosting productivity, simplifying tasks, and reducing operational costs.🗸 Implemented robust development practices, including version controls, to enhance organizational efficiency and product quality.🗸 Spearheaded the upgrade, maintenance, and administration of LAN and Windows 2003 domain, ensuring seamless operations. Show less

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  Southdata, inc

  Nov 2009 - Feb 2012

  Systems and logistics manager

  Effectively navigated technological advancements while optimizing logistics processes, contributing to operational excellence and growth.🗸 Pioneered the organization’s transition into virtualized server technology, driving technological evolution.🗸 Efficiently managed and maintained the local IT infrastructure, ensuring seamless operations.🗸 Provided direct supervision to multiple supervisors, indirectly managing their respective teams.🗸 Collaborated with development staff to construct impactful productivity reports, offering insights to management.🗸 Expertly handled production scheduling, forecasting, and sales budgeting, enhancing operational efficiency.🗸 Engineered innovative processes to manage day-forward medical record scanning for prominent hospitals.🗸 Collaborated closely with the sales team to educate them about industry changes, fostering adaptability.🗸 Contributed to Systems Requirements Drafts for major trademarked SAS products, catalyzing development.🗸 Played a crucial role in the acquisition of competitors, skillfully integrating and consolidating systems, and teams. Show less

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  Southdata inc

  Feb 2012 - Dec 2016

  Operations manager

  Oversaw 7 locations with a staff of 52 in the main facility and 18 scattered across remote locations. Provided strategic leadership to 5 managers (each in charge of several facility supervisors) and a high-performing sales team of 3-5.🗸 Successfully oversaw administrative and sales personnel, efficiently managing local and remote offices/warehouses.🗸 Directed crucial operations, including Document Imaging, Release of Information, and Warehouse functions.🗸 Skillfully planned and executed the local sales budget, while effectively tracking, negotiating, and drafting contracts.🗸 Analyzed productivity reports alongside management to discern profitability and determine staffing needs.🗸 Collaborated with sales and upper management to launch successful initiatives for marketing new services.🗸 Strengthened client relationships by attending industry shows, fostering connections, and upselling services.🗸 Played a pivotal role in implementing controls for SSAE16 audits, actively engaging with auditors.🗸 Conducted HIPAA and Technology Security Training for local staff, ensuring compliance and security.🗸 Contributed to the strategic planning of acquisitions involving local competitors within the industry.🗸 Facilitated the seamless transition of the organization to new ownership, actively supporting the sale process. Show less

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  Greek-fire corporation

  Feb 2013 - now

  President/owner

  Found and continuously grow a consultancy firm geared towards empowering small- and medium-sized organizations to build a strong brand and gain competitive edge. Delivering expert business consulting and coaching, with a specialization in automation and marketing strategies.🗸 Delivers unparalleled results from business coaching, automation, and marketing strategies.🗸 Provides software development resources for contracted parties.🗸 Engineers captivating online presence, effectively improving digital visibility.🗸 Boosts brand engagement using proven social media management best practices.🗸 Steers business development and expansion with contracted resources. Show less

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  Sixleaf

  Dec 2016 - Nov 2023

  Product and scrum manager

  Drive technological innovation, fueling SixLeaf's strategic growth and continuous success while securing organizational integrity through robust risk management policies and audits, and procedures. Developed, maintained, and enhanced comprehensive security policies, risk management procedures, and audit controls to ensure organizational integrity.🗸 Defined and enforced development milestones and infrastructure maintenance standards and procedures for consistent, superior-quality deliverables.🗸 Established SixLeaf's Visual Studio Team Services tasked with oversight of build/release automation pipelines, development workflow ticketing, and branching schemas.🗸 Built and directed SixLeaf's Global Development and Quality Assurance Teams to maintain subscription service platforms.🗸 Conducted extensive API and 3rd-party toolkit research to meet system requirements driving enhanced functionality.🗸 Drafted and requisitioned requirements in alignment with Agile principles and development policies for iterative platform enhancements.🗸 Designed and maintained a robust, fail-safe Azure Cloud infrastructure to ensure on-demand scalability, high availability, and data redundancy.🗸 Coordinated development team activities, including daily standups, burn down assessments, and efficient ticket management.🗸 Leveraged insights based on industry trends and emerging technologies to maintain competitive advantage.🗸 Acted as a Senior-level Developer mentoring best patterns and practice, with a reputation for advanced code review. 🗸 Handled all data migrations and DBA management for the organization’s platforms. Show less

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  Lookatmedia™

  Dec 2023 - now

  Us new business development lead

  Help build the organization in client pipeline development, PR firm relations, and brand representation. Expert in strategic collaboration across teams and driving cultural development in the U.S. market.🗸 Build and maintain a pipeline of potential clients interested in our newsroom and future products.🗸 Establish and nurture relationships with PR firms and industry organizations in the United States.🗸 Serve as the brand ambassador by representing the organization at both virtual and in-person meetings.🗸 Collaborate with senior leadership, marketing, customer support, and product development teams to shape the strategic direction of the organization and its product offerings.🗸 Contribute significantly to developing the company's culture in the United States, aligning it with the organizations brand values. Show less