Senior IT Solutions Architect

• .NET Software Development
• Data Center Operations
• SQL Database Development
• IT Budgeting and Relations
• Systems Integration
• Project Management
• Infrastructure Design and Management
• Compliance (SOX, ITIL, ISO)

A decisive, action-oriented and results-focused IT professional offering 18 years in IT and software development in several industries with more than 8 years of project management experience. Management background includes leading teams, developing and managing both projects and budgets, creating standards and strategies, overseeing technical design, documentation, conducting training and maintaining quality assurance and management of several start-up companies. Proven technical background includes software architecture, web and windows development, object-oriented analysis and design, requirements gathering and data modeling. Dedicated to delivering high quality IT/development services to achieve company goals and is a recognized internal leader, effectively interacting and influencingpeople at all professional levels.

Confidential

Dallas, TX2002 – Present

Selected technology Client Projects:
Bank of America 
Provide direction and leadership to software development group based in Plano, TX and to teach and oversee global development team in India. Implement standards and processes to make the team most efficient and up-to-date on Microsoft development technologies (.NET, SQL, SharePoint etc…). Day to day requirements include training of members of the development team, requirements gathering from internal customer base, design and architecture of software solutions (including development) resulting from merger between Bank of America and Countrywide and improving upon existing applications where possible. Also tasked with research for new softwares and solutions as new business requirements are brought to the marketing and reporting management team.Originally given a 3 month contract for one software improvement project, now having been extended to 18 months.
Accomplishments:
Successfully combined several disparate systems within the merging companies in the areas of campaign management, online project management and ticket-tracking system using .NET 3.5, C#, SQL 2005/2008 and several 3rd party products. Added web services (using WCF) to the portfolio of technologies within the department removing several roadblocks that existed previously making the sharing of data overly cumbersome.
Revamped marketing campaign software using .NET 3.0/3.5, SQL and Coolite bringing together all marketing campaigns for both companies.
Was integral in the planning and execution of the system changes/improvements, and continue to receive work based on those successes. 
Reduced team size (stateside) by several team members based on process improvement implementation resulting in improved budget and savings within the department.
Technologies Used:Visual Studio 2008/2010, SQL 2005/2008, Web Services, C#, WCF, Coolite, Infragistics, Telerik, SRSS, VSS, Subversion, OOP, Agile, .NET 3.0, 3.5

DataStream/BCConnect
Recruited as project manager and lead for development team bringing new software package to market for BCConnect (a large distressed housing and inspection company). Collect extremely detailed business requirements from multiple sources (including potential and existing clients) in order to provide 3-in-1 software package not offered in the market previously. Responsible for developing and executing plan for high-availability, object-oriented coding, multi-platform, secure software package that would originally be hosted, and then potentially private-labeled or shrink wrapped for any number of large bank or asset management companies. Build and manage team of remote developers to deliver product as quickly and efficiently as possible. Work with direct client and client’s customer base to include as many useable options as possible while delivering the product within the required timeframe. Full discretion to manage outsourced modules to offshore companies, and required to build and manage budget for the full life cycle of the product. This project had extremely aggressive timeframes, budgets and needed to be brought to market based on factors outside the control of the development team or the client.
While still in progress, was successful in building strong team of developers to deliver this software. Painstakinly designed plan for delivering the product to multiple platforms (web-based, Windows client and mobile versions) reusing work and time spent where possible to remain within budget.Continuously modified requirements with changing business needs while motivating team to perform these changes. 
Technologies Used: Visual Studio 2010, SQL 2008, MySQL, Web Services, C#, WCF, Telerik, Subversion, .Net 3.5/4.0, CRM Framework

Global Oil & Gas
Requested to design and build service for collecting, analyzing and presenting remotely monitored oil and gas asset metrics by previous business colleague now running his own company. Provided direction in infrastructure, software and datacenter options for client.Followed this by managing the design, development and delivery of a software called “Mirage” that collected data using ftp and SQL servers and delivered the information via website and text/sms communications to clients. High level of effectiveness required as clients using the service would rely on the service to let them know when problems arose on equipment that was difficult to service and could result in damages or catastrophic outcomes.
Helped limit client costs by providing infrastructure services and development team without client needing to bring on fulltime labor. Continue to provide service and support for the product which has been shrink-wrapped and private-labeled for state run oil and gas company, Pemex.
Technologies Used: Visual Studio 2008, SQL 2005, Web Services, C#, WCF, VSS

Austin Tetra (Equifax) 2003-2004
Subcontracted as .NET Architect, Team Lead and strategist for Austin Tetra in Irving, TX. Developed line of products known as iNET delivered to fortune 500 companies in the area of Supply Chain Management. Instrumental in the design and delivery of the customized software (per client) and created a continuous improvement initiative working with the clients to improve each iteration of the product/s. Worked with sales in a sales engineering capacity collecting business requirements, preparing plans and SOWs and building RFPs that would deliver new business. Also built secure services platform for communicating through the iNET products to Equifax credit bureau for close to real-time results for clients in the procurement processes.
Led team of 6 developers in .NET and SQL and assisted CIO in planning and strategy for delivery of technology internally and to clients. 
Technologies Used: Visual Studio 2003, SQL 2000, Web Services, C#, Infragistics, Reporting Services, VSS.

OTHER POSITIONS AND RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

1996 – Present

Prior to, and throughout his tenure with SealeCorp, Kelly has moved into several fulltime positions through contacts or placement based on relationships built over time. Those most relevant positions have been added below.

Manager / Solutions Architect – Confidential (2008 – 2009)

• Hired to build, manage and participate in team of strong .NET architects/developers in the Dallas office for Analysts International. Using newly created service model, originally required to work as sales engineer to win projects in the Dallas metroplex, then as a manager, required to put together teams of talented professional developers to deliver custom applications and integration projects. Built up local Microsoft practice awareness and partnership. Meet with potential clients to get project requirements, create statements of work and work with sales team as needed. Meet with current clients and seek additional sales opportunities. Maintain strong team and participate as project manager, architect and developer on projects as well. While development was an absolute focus, having the background in operations and infrastructure, I was able to open doors to many clients where custom development was only one of many needs to be filled.
  Projects with customers such as Target, 7-11 and GameStop were all custom .NET development with integration requirements into other systems. Planned and coordinated efforts for the integration, implementation and testing phases. Worked with clients using Agile methodology for continuous feedback and improvement.
  Technologies Used: C#, Web Services, WCF, VSS, Analysis Server, SQL, WPF (limited), SharePoint

VP IT and Datacenter Operations – Confidential (2004 – 2008)

• Recruited to run Microsoft Development Practice for Implicit Solutions (previously known as Thinkspark) which was primarily an Oracle software delivery shop. Worked as primary sales engineer as well as architect and lead on all software projects won during tenure in this role. Managed and developed projects for government contracts as well as customers such as Silverback, THR, and RMS. Constantly exceeded customer and required expectations which resulted in great continued relationships and new business for the company. Alsobuilt internal applications for deployed and benched consultants including time management, billing and reporting. 
  Asked to take over and run datacenter and operations as company planned for several future mergers and acquisitions. Successfully built datacenter operations and team into capable business unit eventually providing several new revenue streams within the company. Designed fully redundant, high availability, secure datacenter at Dallas Infomart and built it out with team. Added all required ISO 9000 level requirements to allow for hosting and delivery for fortune 500 clients as well as bank and government services. Added web hosting of email and sites/applications for up to 200 customers. Implemented Exchange, Active Directory, SharePoint, all network requirements (IP space, dns etc…) and other back office needs for company. Added monitoring, BGP and other strategic operational needs as growth required. Initiated full virtualization conversion for most company assets including back office using combination of VMware and Microsoft Virtual Server saving tremendous amounts of money on hardware and rackspace usage.
  Based on successes, moved into role as VP IT / CIO in 2007 for Implicit Solutions and sister companies. Provided strategy, direction and leadership for IT teams, development teams and datacenter operations. Responsible for merging acquired companies’ systems, technology strategy and improvement, IT processes throughout company, development leadership both near shore and domestic, and implementation and maintenance of all back office systems for all companies.
  Technologies Used: C#, VB.NET, SQL, 3rd party products, Web Services, JavaScript, VBScript, .NET 1.1, 2.0, Exchange, Active Directory, SharePoint, CRM, DNS, BGP, Monitoring, Cisco ASA, Cisco Routers and Switches

Manager Global Network Operations –Confidential (1999 – 2003)

• Brought into Accenture during Y2K ramp up to lead operations team in Dallas called GNOC. As a supervisor/manager of the Global Network Operations Center, was tasked with many levels of responsibility. Managed team of 30+ highly trained engineers in the areas of infrastructure, security, access, enterprise management and operations. Responsibilities included resource management (hiring, firing, mentorship, pip etc…), scheduling, project management, leadership summits as well as internal application development group. Handled extreme situations such as Code Red and worm outbreaks as a 24/7 worldwide operations management center. Was integral in relationships with local entities, both internal and client based, providing network access/support to 75000+ user base.
  During tenure at Accenture, moved into the development team as a .NET developer taking over building and management of all internal applications. Became certified with Microsoft and began working in consulting for clients as a precursor to new entity known as Avanade. Built team and managed application delivery for a couple of years before leaving Accenture to pursue entrepreneurial venture utilizing infrastructure and software development expertise and background. Projects worked on included time submission software for follow-the-sun operational units, worldwide reporting portal for client management, major incident management software and others. Client work included banking software for MBNA, network device management software for several internal and external clients and partnering with Microsoft on several client-specific projects.
  Technologies Used: Unix, Remedy, Nortel Communication Services, Real Video/Audio, C#, VB.NET, SQL, HTML, JavaScript, .NET 1.1/2.0

Manager IT/Network Operations –Confidential (1996 – 1999)

• Beginning as a consultant building an application for the marketing department, I was brought into the Overhead Door Corporation in 1996 as a tech support and networking professional. Learning from strong team members and leaders while there, I became certified in Microsoft networking and Operating Systems and moved up to Network administration within my first 2 years. Promoted to Manager of IT in 1998 and put in charge of national IT and infrastructure as well as network administration and corporate IT in Dallas. Built new web-based system for national sales team delivering, at the time, highly efficient access to data, processes and product information giving the company a huge advantage over many of their competitors. Left in 1999 to pursue consulting and management opportunities.
  Technologies Used: Microsoft Server and Operating Systems, DNS, IP, Office Products, JDEdwards, AS400, Tivoli, Desktop and Server support tools, HTML, JavaScript, Photoshop, Adobe

Restaurant Management (1990 – 1996)

• From high school through college, worked as bartender/waiter and moved into management for several restaurant chains. Built skills for customer service and people management through companies such as Black Eyed Pea and Brinker chains. Responsible for schedules, procurement, daily operations, compliance and operations for full-service restaurant business.
  While this experience was not directly impactful in my career in IT, it was so extremely vital for me to learn operations and people management for an industry outside of Information. I believe it has given me insight and information where others in my chosen profession have not been so fortunate.

Education, Technical and Other Skills

• .NET Framework 1.1 – 4.0
• C# (Expert)
• VB.NET (Expert)
• SQL 2000-2008 (Extremely Proficient)
• HTML/JavaScript/VbScript/jQuery (Expert)
• Windows Client Development (Extremely Proficient)
• CRM, ERP (Extremely Proficient)
• Most Microsoft Technologies (Extremely Proficient)
• SharePoint and Active Directory (Very Proficient)
• WCF and Web Services (Extremely Proficient)
• Datacenter Operations (Expert)
• Network Design (Expert)
• Back Office Planning and Implementation (Expert)
• Systems Integration (Extremely Proficient)
• Capacity Planning (Extremely Proficient)
• Risk Management (Proficient)
• Disaster Recovery (Extremely Proficient)
• Virtualization (Expert)
• Operating Systems
• Monitoring, Safety and Control

Accreditations/Certifications

• MCSE
• MCSD
• PMP
• Cisco Certification Track
• Technical Classes in Cisco, Microsoft and BPO Methodologies

Education Confidential University