Professional Experience

Principal Software Architect

Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions
May 2022 – Present

• Architecting and delivering solutions on the award-winning ELERA retail platform.
• Leader of Architecture Review Board and technical leader guiding software development standards and best practices.
• Mentoring architects and developers in cloud and microservice technologies.
• Responsible for client-facing communications, API suite support, and technical integration guidance.
• Participant in internal R&D initiatives, including patent application submissions.

Advisory Board Member, Strategic AI Program

Ashland University
2023 – Present

• Providing strategic guidance and industry insights for the AI program.
• Collaborating with faculty to align curriculum with industry standards and trends.

Senior Software Architect – Platform Modernization

Flooid
May 2021 – May 2022

• Leading a platform modernization project to migrate a legacy Java monolithic application into a microservice-based SaaS platform.
• Architecting and developing POC services proving concepts and design.
• Responsible for making software, framework, and toolkit decisions to be utilized across the organization.
• Developing standards and automation to guarantee consistency, performance, stability, and security.
• Mentoring and guiding other architects and developers through the cloud and microservice transition.

Lead Architect & Engineering Manager

Luma Financial Technologies
May 2019 – May 2021

• Architected and delivered complex, multifaceted projects on SRP award-winning platform for Fortune 500 partners.
• Organized Enterprise Architecture framework (TOGAF).
• Managed engineering team for a core product, including hiring decisions.
• Architected migration of legacy ColdFusion application to microservice and cloud-based platform utilizing AWS technologies.
• Led architecture oversight group to ensure adherence to principles and best practices.
• Designed and documented external API platform.

Solutions Architect

PCMS
June 2011 – May 2019

• Designed and implemented solutions for clients on time and on schedule across varied infrastructures.
• Delivered nine multi-year and ongoing projects for large private companies and international retailers.
• Mentored and trained developers, and contributed to the creation of the university internship program.
• Led formalization of Enterprise Architecture practices (TOGAF).
• Delivered organization’s first internationalized (i18n) solution to an international retailer.
• Supported global implementations with GDPR and DoD security compliance.

IT Project Coordinator and Researcher

Saint Louis University
June 2004 – May 2007

• Conducted research into campus technology needs targeted at various focus groups.
• Constructed tutorials and documents for faculty and students on University resources.
• Created training portal to deliver IT infrastructure education to faculty, staff, and students.
• Supported initial Blackboard implementation and in-house education platform.

Teaching and Training Experience

Adjunct Faculty - Computer Science

Southern New Hampshire University
2021 – Present

• Teaching multiple sections and courses in computer science.
• Providing guidance and support to students from diverse backgrounds.
• Helping develop and coordinate online learning programs.

Adjunct Professor - Computer Science

Central Texas College
2021 – Present

• Teaching multiple sections and courses in computer science.
• Providing guidance and support to students from diverse backgrounds.
• Helping develop and coordinate online learning programs.

Teaching Assistant

Saint Louis University
2004 – 2006

• Taught three sections of an introductory Computer Science laboratory course.
• Graded assignments and exams for faculty members.
• Provided individual and group tutoring sessions to support students’ needs.

Education and Certifications

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Southern New Hampshire University

Master of Science in Software Engineering

Regis University (Graduate Honors)

Graduate Certificate in Enterprise Java Development

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Xavier University

Certifications

• Google Analytics 4 Certification
• WebSphere Application Server Administration
• Microsoft Azure Administrator – In Progress
• AICPA – Emotional Intelligence, Coaching & Mentoring, Leading vs Managing