Work Philosophy
Simplicity First
I believe the best solutions are often the simplest ones. Clean code, clear architecture, and straightforward approaches lead to maintainable systems that stand the test of time.
Collaborative Innovation
The best ideas emerge when diverse perspectives come together. I prioritize teamwork, open communication, and creating environments where everyone feels empowered to contribute.
Continuous Growth
Technology never stands still, and neither do I. I embrace lifelong learning, stay current with industry trends, and constantly seek opportunities to expand my skills and knowledge.
My Journey in Tech
The Early Days
My fascination with technology began at age nine when I got my first computer. What started as curiosity quickly evolved into a passion for coding and problem-solving that would shape my future career path.
Education & Foundation
I built a strong foundation through formal education and self-directed learning, mastering programming fundamentals while developing a keen interest in software architecture and system design.
Career Growth
Throughout my career, I've embraced increasingly complex challenges, from hands-on development to architectural design and team leadership. Each role has expanded my technical expertise and business acumen.
Today & Beyond
Today, I continue to push boundaries and explore new technologies. I'm particularly passionate about creating elegant solutions to complex problems and mentoring the next generation of tech professionals.
Career & Experience
Professional Summary
With over 25 years of experience as a technology leader, I excel in driving innovation and delivering impactful solutions across Technology, Finance, Insurance, and Accounting. My strong technical foundation and proven ability to lead cross-functional teams have consistently resulted in exceptional outcomes.
Recent Accomplishments
Led the Finance team's adoption of AI, developing and deploying solutions like a Finance Chatbot leveraging Deep Learning and Large Language Models.
Established and managed an Azure DevOps project for finance development teams, facilitating collaborative and efficient software development practices across 20 scrum teams.
Authored and maintained over 40 pipelines within Azure DevOps, automating code builds, testing, and deployments, integrating security and quality checks with SonarQube and Veracode.
Guided the design and implementation of Azure Data Lakes for procurement and sustainability reporting, utilizing DataBricks and Python for ETL and ELT processes.
Empowered teams with GitHub Co-Pilot, enhancing productivity and code quality through guidance on leveraging its capabilities for code generation, requirements analysis, and unit test creation.
Leadership Approach
Through my career at MetLife, I have successfully guided and supported global teams, demonstrating servant leadership principles. My career is characterized by fostering environments where diverse talents thrive, delivering high-quality solutions on time and within budget. My leadership style empowers teams to achieve their full potential and drive significant results.
Principal Software Engineer
MetLife
April 2015 – Present
Leading development and execution of enterprise software solutions for a global financial services company.
- Lead development and execution of several Oracle Hyperion EPM deployments across multiple versions
- Architect Hyperion EPM Infrastructure with automated, lights-out solutions globally
- Lead and mentor a team of 5-10 members and consultants
Senior Software Development Engineer
MetLife
April 2010 – April 2015
Developed and implemented enterprise financial systems and led system upgrades.
- Developed and deployed HFM, Hyperion Planning, HPCM, and automated metadata management solutions
- Designed and implemented financial reporting solutions
Senior Software Development Engineer
MetLife
April 2010 – April 2015
Developed and implemented enterprise financial systems and led system upgrades.
- Developed and deployed HFM, Hyperion Planning, HPCM, and automated metadata management solutions
- Designed and implemented financial reporting solutions
Systems Analyst
MetLife
August 2007 – April 2010
Led distributed teams and developed ETL solutions for financial systems.
- Led distributed teams using SDLC
- Developed ETL solutions from PeopleSoft ledgers using SSIS & SQL Server
- Provided analysis of complex financial reconciliation processes
Chief Operating Officer
Web Piston
May 2002 – August 2007
Directed financial management, operations, and software project management.
- Directed financial management and operations
- Managed technical support, vendors, and client relationships
- Managed 80+ development projects annually with teams of developers, designers, and QA analysts
Earlier Roles
Various Companies
1999 – 2002
Started my professional journey in software development and project leadership roles.
- Software Developer / Analyst at Rivergy / WebPiston (2001-2002)
- Project Leader at Brown & Brown (1999-2001)
Technical Expertise
Software Development
Enterprise Systems
Databases & Infrastructure
Cloud & DevOps
Business Intelligence
Testing & QA
Certifications
- Full Stack Web Development with Flask
- Learning Azure DevOps
- Become a Django Developer
- Advanced GitHub Actions
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