Paul Scheier

Experience

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  Planet Consulting

  Aug 1993 - May 2002

  Microsoft Programmer/Architect

  Responsibilities included programming, architecture, version control, release strategy and product roadmap of several Microsoft web based Applications. Prepared technical documents including development specifications, business requirements, project plans, white papers, product guides and PowerPoint presentations.• Full Stack Microsoft Programmer including COM+, ASP, XML, HTML, CSS and JavaScript.• Database Designer and SQL Server Programmer.• Web UI/UX designer and developer.• Worked on many projects as programmer, architect, DBA.• 50% travel as a consultant working on and off site and various companies in the US. Show less

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  CSG

  May 2002 - Mar 2006

  Lead Java Developer

  Senior Java Developer and team lead of 12 programmers creating an Enterprise Customer Care and Billing system used by large telecommunication companies. This project involved building multiple customer facing GUIs using Java and J2EE technology. • Wrote Java code utilizing JSP, Swing, Struts and JBoss.• Managed a team developing CRM, Sales Force Automation and Product Catalog business applications targeted at large telecommunication companies.• Provided Technical direction for Architecture and Design of new features.• Worked with 3P vendors including Workpoint/workflow for product integration.• Worked with multiple teams to integrate and combine data from multiple systems. Show less

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  Comverse Technology, Inc.

  Mar 2006 - Aug 2009

  Software Development Manager

  Managed a diverse software development team of 28 people located in four countries. This team worked in a larger 1000 person development shop building an Enterprise Billing system used by large corporations and governments around the world. This project involved building multiple customer facing GUIs using Java and J2EE technology. These applications included CRM, Product Catalog, Inventory, Configuration Management, Ordering and others. Duties included hiring of staff, managing HR aspects, project and task management, technical software direction, business process definition, software delivery and quality assurance.• Managed a team of both onshore and offshore developers to create CRM, Sales Force Automation and Product Catalog business applications.• Worked with Quality team to obtain CMM Level II• Managed many initiatives including prototyping and proof of concept activities, including technology reviews and recommendations on product architecture.• Heavily involved in all aspects of coding including code reviews, unit testing, and UAT. Show less

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  Planet Consulting

  Aug 2009 - Aug 2014

  Managed multiple software development teams on multiple parallel projects in a consulting environment. Duties included sourcing and hiring of staff, project and task management, software delivery and quality management. My role also included sales support which included working with the sales team to sign new business, deliver presentations and create Statements of Work.• Implement a Data Analytics application using Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Tableau.• Technical guru including .NET, C# programming, Server Setup, XML and software implementation.• Work directly with Planet’s customers on and off site for all aspects of Project Delivery.• Project Management of multiple parallel software development projects developed in Java and .NET.• Provide regular Director and Executive level progress meetings.• Oversee project budget, project scope, timelines and resource tasking.• Management of QA, Development, and DBA resources.• Provided Technical direction for Architecture and Design of new features.• Performed Product Management including Product Roadmap and Business Process definitions. Show less Managed a software development team utilizing an Agile process. This project involved building a Microsoft .NET web application for online and mobile transactions. Duties included sourcing and hiring of staff, project and task management, software delivery and quality management. A major part of this project was implementing the Agile process and tools including Rally, Jira and Confluence.• Work directly with Planet’s customer on and off site for all aspects of Project Delivery.• Organize and Implement Jira as the ticket tracking tool. Utilize Jira for iteration planning, resource performance, defect statistics and project velocity reporting.• Implement Confluence WIKI for storage of requirement and design documents, user stories, meeting minutes, action items, etc.• Manage the implementation of automated (continuous integration) environment build implementation.• Management of customer budget for appropriate use of resources on User Story scope and change control. Show less

  • Engagement Manager

    Aug 2010 - Aug 2014

  • Agile Implementation Manager

    Aug 2009 - Aug 2010
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  Planet Group, Inc.

  Aug 2014 - Nov 2017

  Director Of Software Development

  Development Manager and Product Owner for a Customer Relationship Management suite of applications.• Designed and facilitated "Cloud Ready" components for migration to the Cloud.• Managed the development of a suite of web based applications using the Java Technology Stack.• Product suite included web services, micro services, multi-tier web applications and workflow integration.• SaaS Implementation for a shared set of services.• Worked as Technical Manager and Product Owner/Manager.• Management of small Agile team of BAs, Tech Writer, QA and Development resources.• Provided Technical direction for Architecture and Design of new features.• Implemented Selenium as an Automated test tool.• Created Product Roadmap and Business Process definitions.• Worked directly with Customers on Production Support and Product Enhancement Requests.• Design identity and access management solutions across our entire product platform including: Single Sign On, Authentication/Authorization Management, and Data Governance. Show less

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  Pioneer Environmental, Inc.

  Jan 2018 - Jan 2019

  Senior Solutions Architect

  Solutions Architect and Development Manager for a web based data gathering and analytics application.• Replaced a legacy process with a modern web based Java/SQL analytics application with extensive use of web services and micro services.• Managed the Technical Roadmap including Designed the SOA Architecture as a core infrastructure.• Worked as Product Owner to drive feature roadmap, write use cases and translate business requirements into technical designs.• Implemented the entire Agile process and Methodology using Jira and Confluence. Show less

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  Comcast

  May 2019 - now

  Software Engineering Manager

  Manager for the Horizon team.