Technologies 
AWS, Azure, GCP, Node.js, React, Next.js, C#, Typescript, JavaScript, .NET, Python, GraphQL, Shell, Solidity, Rust, C++, Kafka, Postgres, SQL Server, Oracle, MongoDB, CosmosDB, DynamoDB, S3, Docker, Terraform, GitHub, Git, Jenkins, DevOps, Jira, Confluence, React Native, Android, iOS, Mobile, OpsGenie, ChatGPT, EVM

Industries
Fintech, Logistics, Healthcare, Energy, Sustainability, Insurance, Trading, Web3, DeFi, Blockchain, Compliance, Environmental Services, Marketing, Loyalty Programs, Quick Service Restaurants (QSR), Government, Financial Services, Craft Beer Industry

Work Experiences 

CEO/CTO
Redacted Company
Remote, USA | 03/2009 – Present

• Led all aspects of business operations, including product development, marketing, and financial management, resulting in 30% year-over-year growth.

• Developed and launched innovative SaaS products such as ‘Morph,’ a PaaS scripting runtime for energy and trading companies, and ‘Kegr,’ a SaaS solution for the craft beer industry, increasing client engagement and market share.

• Fostered strategic partnerships with key players in Fintech, Logistics, Healthcare, and Energy, securing multiple high-value contracts and expanding company reach into new industries.

• Introduced Lean business strategies that significantly reduced operational costs, improved profitability, and optimized team productivity.

• Delivered Web3 and AI solutions, including a DeFi market data plugin used by leading energy firms, contributing to growth in the energy and trading sectors.

Vice President of Engineering, Co-founder
Fintech 
Remote, USA | 02/2022 – 02/2023

• Spearheaded the technical vision and developed the engineering strategy, aligning it with the company's objectives, leading to rapid product growth and increased revenue.

• Recruited, mentored, and developed high-performing engineering teams, driving innovation while cultivating leadership and technical excellence within the organization.

• Directed architectural decisions and ensured the delivery of scalable, secure, and future-proof solutions on EVM blockchains.

• Launched ReFi market products, including Eco Connect and Eco Explore, which garnered international attention, featured at COP27 and further established company as a leader in the space.

• Orchestrated CI/CD excellence, achieving 850+ deployments per month with zero downtime through blue/green deployment strategies, enhancing product stability and user satisfaction.

Director / Engineering Manager / Principal
IT service management company
St. Louis, USA | 03/2013 – 01/2022

• Led cross-functional teams of engineers, designers, and product managers to develop innovative enterprise solutions, contributing to the successful launch of key products that achieved Webby and National Mining Safety awards.

• Directed a cloud migration initiative that resulted in a 15% reduction in operational costs and improved system scalability for major clients.

• Instituted Agile methodologies across engineering teams, increasing overall project delivery efficiency by 20% while maintaining high standards of quality and customer satisfaction.

• Managed high-stakes client relationships, including a $20M multi-year contract with a global QSR leader, ensuring that solutions met business objectives and driving client retention.

• Drove talent acquisition and led the company’s offshore development office, tripling the engineering staff over a seven-year period, resulting in increased team capacity and product output.

Senior Software Engineer
Various Clients
St. Louis, USA | 09/2000 – 02/2013

• Delivered web-based platforms and backend services for a wide range of clients, including major institutions like Wells Fargo Advisors, Ameren, and the Department of Energy, consistently meeting tight deadlines and exceeding client expectations.

• Developed and launched the Department of Energy’s Loan Compliance Web Portal, streamlining federal compliance processes and enhancing the efficiency of internal operations.

• Enhanced and modernized critical systems for Affirmative Insurance and Wells Fargo, supporting business operations during mergers and improving customer engagement platforms.

• Built high-performance backend services for energy trading systems at Ameren, playing a key role in the company’s energy compliance efforts.

• Worked with numerous clients across industries to deliver customized software solutions, driving business growth and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Education

Bachelor of Arts – Geology and Physics
Cornell College, Mount Vernon, USA