Professional SummaryTalented leader and attorney by trade with analytical approach to business planning and day-to-day problem-solving. Industrious and enthusiastic Senior Software Products Manager offering 7 years of FinTech experience. Proven to consistently meet objectives and annual reviews have resulted in Leading Performer assessments. Skillfully work with all team members to enhance performance and improve product offering. SkillsCollaborative Leader by ExampleEmotionally IntelligentDetail-oriented OrganizedStrong CommunicatorProblem SolverCritical ThinkerContentContinuous improvementClientDetail-orientedDirectionDocumentationExecutive ManagementFeaturesFinancialGoal settingLeadershipLegalDirectorManagingMarket researchMarketMentoringCommunicatorPersonnelProblem SolverStrategyStrategicTeam managementValidation Work History07 2018toCurrentDIRECTOR OF INTEGRATED SOFTWARE PRODUCTSSun Life Financial Walnut Creek,CA,Lead a team of 21 business analysts, software engineers, and managers responsible for defining product requirements, implementing changes, validating updates, and deploying software updates to AWS cloud.Provides strategic guidance and direction to the Integrations Manager responsible for all integration and partner support efforts.Supports planning and prioritization of integration initiatives and projects by focusing on high-revenue and strategic relationship opportunities and coordinating with Director of Partner Executive Management.Drives continuous improvement in integration methodologies with the goal of achieving a self-service integration strategy.Defines and ensures execution of a corporate-level product strategy and product roadmap for all software products while ensuring software solutions comply with federal laws and regulations and industry best practices.Responsible for planning and prioritization of all product features, defects, and optimizations, while managing multiple work streams simultaneously.Develops, mentors, and motivates team members and managers while promoting and demonstrating company values and culture.07 2016to07 2018Software Products Manager CounselCompliance Systems LLC City,STATE,Led a small team to create a new web-based transaction level application and delivering it to market product was successfully launched in 2017 and has since become the company s go forward product offering.Served as owner of our company s proprietary data schema with the objective to maintain the integrity of the schema, including its structure and metadata, to drive compliant, warranted functionality that satisfies market needs and industry best practices.Defined product requirements and provided third-level support for escalated client and integration issue validation and triage.03 2015to07 2016Deposit IRA ProductS Manager CounselCompliance Systems LLC City,STATE,Led a team of business analysts and attorneys responsible for maintaining compliance of the Deposit IRA products.Developed the product roadmap based on upcoming regulatory changes and client feedback.Drove the day-to-day tactical planning and coordination of team priorities.Ensured product changes were developed, implemented, and tested to meet client expectations and were delivered in a timely, bug free manner.Provided team management and leadership, including on-boarding, goal setting, personnel development planning and mentoring team members.10 2013to03 2015Business Analyst CounselCompliance Systems LLC City,STATE,Analyzed the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau s 1,800-page TILARESPA regulation to draft requirements for, product test, and deliver a dynamic software-driven consumer mortgage solution to market.Performed legal and market research to ensure Lending and Deposit IRA content complied with federal and state laws and regulations and that it created enforceable legal instruments.Implemented product enhancements that met or exceeded market needs.Defined product functionality, including language, data, and software functionality, product release documentation, and all business rules required by the market.Identified and created all required data, including its structure and metadata, to drive compliant, warranted functionality of products.Conducted product testing and review to evaluate changes and ensure development work conformed to the product requirements defined.08 2012to02 2013Team LeadPromontory Financial Group LLC City,STATE,Led a team of legal analysts in conducting a detailed review of residential foreclosure actions mandated by the OCC.Researched state-specific and federal legal standards of the mortgage industry to validate strict compliance with mandated regulations.Identified analyzed legal issues and supplied findings and solutions. EducationExpected in05 2012totoJuris Doctor Quinnipiac University School of Law,Hamden,CTGPA Expected intotoBachelors of Arts International RelationsMichigan State University,East Lansing,MIGPA Cum laude 05 2009 SkillsContent, continuous improvement, client, Detail-oriented, direction, documentation, Executive Management, features, Financial, goal setting, leadership, legal, Director, managing, market research, market, mentoring, Communicator, personnel, Problem Solver, strategy, strategic, team management, validation  SEP  Who We Are Apex Fintech Solutions (AFS) powers innovation and the future of digital wealth management by processing millions of transactions daily, to simplify, automate, and facilitate access to financial markets for all. Our robust suite of fintech solutions enables us to support clients such as Stash, Betterment, SoFi, and WeBull, and more than 20 million of our clients customers. Collectively, AFS creates an environment in which companies with the biggest ideas in fintech are empowered to change the world. We are based in Dallas, TX and also have offices in Austin, New York, Chicago, Portland, and Belfast. If you are seeking a fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment where you ll have the opportunity to make an immediate impact, and you have the guts to change everything, this is the place for you. AFS has received a number of prestigious industry awards, including 2021, 2020, 2019, and 2018 Best Wealth Management Company - presented by Fintech Breakthrough Awards2021 Most Innovative Companies - presented by Fast Company2021 Best API Best Trading Technology - presented by Global Fintech Awards About This Role As a Principal Cloud Software Engineer at Apex Silver, you are responsible for design and development of software code. You will help lead other developers in the design and development of financial services applications that integrate with cloud-based services. You are a results oriented leader who can lead a team to exceed client expectations. You perform hands-on work required to meet service level requirements. You will lead by example. Key Responsibilities Coordinate with your cross functional product development team and members of the software development teamOversee and provide guidance to other development team membersDesign and develop highly performant large scale financial services applicationsImplement robust CICD processesAdhere to Silvers coding standardsKeep up-to-date with industry trends and technology developments Skills Requirements Requires a bachelor s degree (or equivalent experience) and at least 10 years of experienceExtensive knowledge of software development processesExtensive knowledge of bash shell scriptingExtensive knowledge of implementing serverless solutions using AWS lambda, SQS, EventBridgeExtensive knowledge of Cloud Databases AWS RDSAurora, DynamoDBExtensive knowledge of Infrastructure-as-Code deployment tools like CloudFormation templates, TerraformExtensive knowledge of AWS Cloud Technologies (EC2, RDS, Amazon MQ, S3, API Gateway, etc.)Extensive knowledge of bash shell scriptingExtensive knowledge of CICD processes and tools like like BitBucket and PipelinesKnowledge of Java and SQLSolid experience in coding object oriented softwareKnowledge of javascript and front-end web frameworksPossess strong knowledge of fintech, investment services clearingcustody, best practices, and proceduresExcellent communication, organizational, analytical and team building skillsLead and direct the work of others Demonstrates strong problem solving skills, process driven mindset, resourcefulness, and the ability to meet responsibilities with minimal direct oversight engineering mid-senior full-time OUR REWARDS We offer a robust package of employee perks and benefits, including healthcare benefits (medical, dental and vision, EAP), competitive PTO, 401k match, parental leave, and HSA contribution match. We also provide our employees with a paid subscription to the Calm app and offer generous external learning and tuition reimbursement benefits. At AFS, we offer a hybrid work schedule for most roles that allows employees to have the flexibility of working from home and one of our primary offices. AFS is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, natural or protective hairstyle, genetics, disability, age, or any other basis forbidden under federal, state, or local law.