SummaryI am seeking a position wherein I may use my proven development, technical, and analytical skills while having the opportunity to continue my learning and diversify my experiences. Highlights17 years experience in Information TechnologyHeld a Secret security clearanceExpert in business process including requirements gathering, analysis, design, development, testing and implementation of software applicationsStrong understanding of structured programming techniques and Software Development life Cycle (SDLC) - Agile (SCRUM)Able to learn, understand, and apply new software programs easily.Interface design and implementationAgile development methodologiesProject management and Requirements analysis and design phasesProcess improvementResults-orientedStaff developmentExcellent communication, analytical, interpersonal, and presentation skillsExpert ability at managing multiple projects simultaneously Experience06 2011to11 2015Manager of Software DevelopmentAvidxchange Birmingham,AL,SAAS Software Company that hosts and develops regulatory safety software and OSHA reporting for major corporations I was hired in as a Senior Software Engineer and then promoted to the manager position in September 2013.This is a working hands on manager position.In charge of IT, QA, and Development.Total staff IT-2, QA-4, Development 10 -12.Trained, coach and mentored staff to ensure smooth adoption of MVC technologies for our application re-architecture push.Worked directly with other departments to achieve results.Lead the IT team with transitioning from single server and single sql server environments to implementing a web sql cluster environment to help distribute load.Implemented new datacenter in Dallas which is used for reporting and DR purposes.Directed software design and development while remaining focused on overall objective and client needs.06 2009to07 2011Lead Web Developer Computer ProgrammerCognizant Technology Solutions Jacksonville,FL,Nana Pacific is a government contract company.Nana Pacific supports mission critical operations and logistics for the Army Nation Guard s (NGB) - Civilian Support Teams (CST) and other specialized units.Design, developed, tested, and implemented a mission critical multi-tier .Net web solution which consist of an ecommerce front, inventory management and control, and a reporting solution for both internal and external entities.Automated all departments which resulted in reduced labor cost Create .Net dashboards for the Army National Guard to help manage by displaying calculated information such as trends, budget data, and maintenance cycles.Design and develop workflow, test plans, and business processes to ensure functionality, completeness, and quality.Work closely with other department managers, Director of Operations, and the Army National Guard to manage project scope, requirement gathering, and to ensure project timelines are met.12 2005to06 2009Net DeveloperKentucky Employers Mutual Insurance Kentucky Workers Compensation Issuer City,STATE,Developed C VB.NET win forms and web applications for various internal departments.Designed and Developed SQL Server 2005 2008 Databases using stored procedures and triggers.Created custom reports as requested by management for data analyzing using Crystal Reports and or PL SQL developer.Performed data analysis and data mining duties for the underwriting audit departments.Troubleshoot software issues to identify whether a user error or bug.Work with upper management, supervisors, team members, and demonstrated ability to provide direction to whole project team.More Employer Information upon request. EducationExpected intotoAssociate of Science Information TechnologySullivan University,,GPA Information TechnologyExpected intotoNetwork Technologies Certificate, Computer Education Institute Microsoft Certified Professional, Computer Education Institute ,,GPA Skills.NET, VB.NET, ASP.NET, ADO, Agile, AJAX, Army, budget, business process, business processes, coach, interpersonal, Excellent communication, Crystal Reports, CSS, client, data analysis, data mining, Databases, direction, ecommerce, XML, forms, government, HTML, HTML5, Information Technology, inventory management and control, JavaScript, JQuery, logistics, Director, managing, C , Microsoft Certified Professional, win, MVC 4, MVC, Network, Object Oriented programming, developer, PL SQL, presentation skills, quality, QA, reporting, requirement, requirements gathering, safety, SCRUM, SDLC, security clearance, Software Development, software design and development, Software Engineer, sql, MS SQL Server, sql server, structured programming, TSQL, Troubleshoot, underwriting, VB, Visual Studio, web applications, workflow  SEP  Purpose StatementThe Software Engineering Manager will be responsible for hiring and leading technical teams within our digital IT department. This leader should have a vision and technical understanding for modernizing internal software infrastructure and coordinating with and insourcing from external vendors. The position will oversee a staff of internal and consultant developers and will be responsible for architecting and delivering prioritized cross-functional software development needs across websites, portals, CRMs, and ERP platforms. This person should be experienced at developing and following best practices in agile methodologies, building secure applications according to modern best practices. An analytical mindset and ability to resource effectively will be essential for this role. Essential Functions To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, andor ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions Responsibility to analyze, architect, design, develop and support all software application systems.Lead software development team to develop, document and maintain modern web-based applications. Develop and manage software engineering applications utilizing standard development tools.Develop and implement software engineering plans appropriately.Manage all software engineering schedules, budget, and resource allocation.Manage joint development with 3rd party vendors as well as outsourced development.Assist software development team to attain optimal team performance through removing technical obstacles.Help improve team processes and handle resource conflicts when they arise.Provide leadership, development, and technical vision to the engineering team and consultantscontractors across different geographic locations.Collaborate with product teams on priorities, along with infrastructure and security teams for best practices. Skills and Abilities.Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.Must be highly organized with the ability to effectively prioritize work.Expertise in web-based 3-tier application and security architecture.Experience building consumer-facing web and mobile software solutions at scale, within the agile framework.Ability to influence and adapt to continuous improvement driven change. Qualifications Education Experience.A BSMS degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.5 years of technical resource supervision or management experience.10 years of hands-on professional coding experience.Experience with change management and agile methodologies. Experience with waterfall methodologies would be helpful.Knowledge of common security vulnerabilities and how to mitigate them.Experience with techniques such as input validation, encryption, and secure authentication.Experience with security and compliance. Understanding of data privacy regulations such as GDPR and experience in ensuring applications comply with accessibility and security standards.Strong knowledge of PHP. Experience with CMS systems such as WordPress, Drupal, Shopify, Squarespace, and Joomla.Deep understanding of PHP frameworks such as Slim, Laravel, and Symfony.Good understanding of JavaScriptNode and JavaScript frameworks, such as ReactReact Native, Sencha, Vue.js, etc.Experience with relational, NoSQL, and key-value databases such as MySQL, MongoDB, and Redis.Excellent knowledge of API development. Experience with RESTful APIs using OAuth2JWT tokens and an understanding of the efficient delivery of payloads for mobile devices.Modern understanding of web markup, using HTML5, CSS3, and other related technologies such as Babel, Webpack, TypeScript, LESSSASS, etc.Proficient with GitMercurialSVN.Experience with Docker for containerization for orchestration.Proficiency in writing unit tests, integration tests and end-to-end tests. Familiar with testing frameworks such as PHPUnit, Jest, or Mocha.Experience with Atlassian suite of tools (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket).