Eng Director | Scalable Systems, Cloud, DevOps, AI
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I am an experienced software engineering director with a strong track record of success in startup environments, often serving as a key engineer or engineering lead. I specialise in taking projects from concept to delivery, managing every phase from architecture and implementation to testing and maintenance. I thrive in hands-on roles, where I am deeply involved in coding, problem-solving, and ensuring high performance and security.
My expertise spans distributed system design, system architecture, cloud computing, large-scale database management, dev/ops and AI. I excel at performance optimisation, system security, seamless integration and data synchronisation across platforms. With a strong understanding of both Agile and Waterfall methodologies, I ensure the timely delivery of high-quality software through effective project and resource management.
With a focus on building robust, scalable systems, I bring hands-on expertise in delivering high-quality software in complex environments. I solve problems with clean, maintainable code and work closely with teammates to efficiently move projects forward. Having collaborated across teams and time zones, I understand how to align engineering efforts with business needs while maintaining high standards for code quality and reliability.
My international experience adds flexibility and a practical mindset to diverse technical challenges.
Seattle, WA
09/2017
Shyft Technologies offers a workforce management platform that helps businesses streamline employee scheduling and frontline operations.
As VP of Engineering, I played a hybrid leadership role that combined hands-on system architecture and backend development with full-cycle team leadership and AI-driven product innovation. I led the redesign of the company’s platform infrastructure, scaled a multidisciplinary engineering team, and drove initiatives across DevOps, security, and intelligent automation.
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08/2016
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09/2017
Jumpsuit Commerce is a U.S.-based startup providing financial services, credit card processing, and merchant solutions to companies, retailers, and non-profits.
Technical Lead / Senior Software Engineer
Honolulu, HI
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04/2007
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08/2016
Honolulu, Hawaii 2007 - 2016 Milan Marketplace, Moment Romance, Talisman LBS.
Led architecture and full-stack development for multiple early-stage companies.
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06/2005
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04/2007
Developed and optimized mobile game engines for carrier-supported platforms (AT&T, Sprint), focusing on cross-device performance and scalability.
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11/1998
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04/2001
Worked on multimedia software development and inventory management systems within Panasonic's R&D division.
M.S.
