Architecting
Scalable Systems.
Software Architect specializing in Seasoned Software Architect with over two decades of engineering expertise. I specialize in elevating companies' software development capabilities, crafting superior software, enhancing engineering productivity, and devising strategic architectural roadmaps.
Experience
Software Architect
Productive Edge•2022-02-01 - Present
- •Designed and built YARP-based reverse proxy service providing response caching, resilience, rate limiting, and L1/L2 hybrid cache mechanism
- •Spearheaded development of high-performance API Key validation service achieving 300K+ transactions per hour
- •Doubled concurrent user capacity in Sitecore Web Application through performance optimization
- •Integrated OpenTelemetry across microservices for comprehensive logging, tracing, and metrics
- •Directed migration of multiple microservices to .NET 8 with improved performance and security
- •Implemented feature flagging using Azure Feature Management with front-end support and browser-based overrides
- •Built the initial high level architecture of a large, high volume logistics system
Senior Solutions Architect, Web Engineering
Carnival Cruise Line•2021-02-01 - 2022-02-01
- •Construction of Architectural Roadmap for multiple public Carnival web properties
- •Conceptualized and architected new page development stack using Sitecore JSS and Uniform for a JAM Stack
- •Planned and designed migration of WFFM forms to Sitecore Forms
- •Refactoring caching infrastructure for carnival.com with L1/L2 architecture using Redis
- •Pricing and negotiation for Sitecore JSS licensing
- •Remediation of Penetration Tests and Security Scans
Software Architect
Carnival Cruise Line•2013-06-01 - 2021-02-01
- •Migrated Carnival.com to Sitecore 10 and Kubernetes in AWS EKS
- •Improved homepage performance from 10th to 1st in industry peer ranking
- •Delivered new mobile homepage, reduced page weight from 4MB to 680KB
- •Developed personalization engine used 1M times/day across carnival.com
- •Increased scrum team velocity 50% in first year, 28% in second without increasing costs
- •Lead the Mobile team delivering full booking engine as SPA
Software Architect II
Aderant•2011-10-01 - 2013-06-01
- •Designed and implemented architecture for RESTful API for SaaS/Cloud product
- •Refactored build and deployment process for Azure IaaS and QA servers using Web Deploy
- •Designed Windows DLL and JavaScript proxies for HTTP API consumption
- •Developed federated authentication infrastructure for single sign-on scenarios
- •Designed security mechanisms to protect against XSS and CSRF exploits
Software Architect I
Aderant•2006-01-01 - 2011-10-01
- •Conceptualized and developed PoC for new SaaS product architecture with HTML front-end consuming WCF services
- •Designed SaaS/Cloud implementation including multi-tenant support for legacy on-premise product
- •Team lead for new generation application using WPF, WCF, DDD and TDD
- •Global troubleshooter for critical client issues - specifically requested by clients worldwide
- •Led team to reskin legacy UI for both rich client (GDI) and browser
Software Developer III
Aderant•2005-01-01 - 2006-01-01
- •Lead developer on projects to enhance C++ Windows product
- •Developed mixed-mode assemblies for managed/unmanaged interop to leverage .NET Framework
- •Designed and coded SmartLinks infrastructure (context-based customizable links)
- •Created Browser Control for use in unmanaged C++ product with customizable UI
- •Refactored Full Text search engine (ISYS) host for better reliability and stability
Software Developer II
Aderant•2002-04-01 - 2005-01-01
- •Developed .NET based web application in ASP.NET, C#, COM+ and SQL Server
- •Developed infrastructure for user-preference management
- •Maintained legacy Windows product in C++ including GDI development
- •Modified legacy code to be SQL ANSI 92 compliant
Software Developer I
Aderant•2000-10-01 - 2002-04-01
- •Web development for application targeting professional services industry
- •Replaced custom compression algorithm with ZIP library for email attachments
- •Maintenance and bug fixes for Windows application in VB 6.0 and VC++
Developer and Integration Specialist
DST International•1999-01-01 - 2000-10-01
- •Provided enterprise support for AWD (Automated Work Distributor) workflow system at major clients including Commonwealth Bank, Allianz, and CSC
- •Performed production troubleshooting including log analysis, SQL-based data investigation, and corruption remediation
- •Led overnight data migration monitoring for major insurance company deployment, staying onsite to ensure successful cutover
- •Integrated third-party Eyes & Hands OCR product with AWD workflow system, transitioning into development work
- •Built additional extensions and integrations for AWD to meet client-specific requirements
Skills Matrix
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Areas where I rely on specialists or am currently learning.
What I'm Building Now
Active projects demonstrating current building capability.
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AI-powered platform that transforms technical changelogs, release notes, and commit history into engaging audio podcasts and narrated video content. Features GitHub integration, multi-speaker podcast modes, and D-ID talking-head video generation.
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Behavioral guardrail mobile app for credit card debt management. Features Plaid integration for spending monitoring, traffic light status system, and soft/emergency locks with cooling-off periods. Your credit card bodyguard.
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Universal cross-device clipboard service with memorable phrase-based links. Privacy-first ephemeral sharing with auto-deletion, QR codes, and direct-to-R2 uploads. Move anything, to any device, instantly.
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AI lifestyle product photography with AI-generated pets for pet product businesses and Etsy sellers. Features style presets like Cozy Home, Outdoor Adventure, and more. Part of the SceneIQ product family.
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AI-powered professional food photography for restaurants and food businesses. Transforms product photos into stunning menu imagery with Menu Safe and Influencer Vibes modes. Part of the SceneIQ product family.
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AI marketing content engine powering vertical-specific products. Generates professional photos and videos for businesses using Gemini and Veo/Sora. Features dimensional UX with Creative Director personalities and platform-optimized outputs.
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AI-powered ad optimization platform enhancing header bidding through pre-bid intelligence. Analyzes page context and generates targeting signals before ad networks bid, improving publisher revenue while remaining auction-compliant.
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