SUMMARY:

• Experienced professional with 20 years in IT and over 10 years of enterprise Architect level experience seeking to be a key contributor in a Director or strategic Architecture position.
• A broad and diverse background that includes consulting, business, architecture, management, leadership and excellent communication skills enable me to see the business and technical “Big Picture” and to serve as an advisor for both IT and Business leadership teams while also retaining the capability of being hands - on whenever needed.
• Experienced across several industries including all domains (Business, Data, Application, Infrastructure) involving many technologies in a diverse set of roles.
• Have successfully performed as a software engineer, applications developer, systems administrator, project manager, applications manager and architect.
• An entrepreneur who solely with stock and a vision built a top tier team of healthcare professionals and engineers providing a Cloud based product.
• Have stayed close to technology (can still code and work hands-on with systems) so that I can speak with confidence when dealing with technical teams, and several years of consulting to enable corporations with Enterprise Portals, eCommerce, SOA, and Cloud based solutions have given me deep experience in working with the stake holders Confidential all levels from across the enterprise.
• Strategic, tactical, and organizational transformation experience enable me to quickly make a rapid and significant contribution to the success of your organizational goals.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Architecture: TOGAF, UML Modeling, SOA Modeling, Business Process re-engineering and modeling, Design Patterns, Use Cases, Design Documentation, SDLC, Establishment of Principles, Standards and Governance

Languages / Technologies: Java, JEE, Portlet API JSR-168/286, REST, web services (SOAP, REST), Struts, Java Server Faces (JSF 1.2), JavaScript, JQuery/AJAX, HTML, XML, XSLT, JUnit, Ant, Log4J, MQSeries, LDAP, Commerce Service Commands, Spring

Tools: / IDE’s: Confidential Integration Bus - IIB (ESB), Confidential RAD 8 (Rational Application Developer), WCDE, Eclipse, IntelliJ, XML Spy Pro, EditPlus, PaintShop, MS Project, MS Visual SourceSave, CVS, StarTeam, Subversion, Jenkins, Hudson, Visio, Microsoft Office, Sparx EA, Toad, Squirrel

Technical Products and Operating Systems: WebSphere Application Server 8, WebSphere Portal 8, WebSphere Content Management, WebSphere Commerce 6.x and 7, Confidential OmniFind, Confidential Connections, Tivoli Directory Integrator, Confidential Http Server, IIS, Apache, Tomcat, Linux, Unix, AIX, VMware, Confidential Pureapplication (Hybrid Cloud), Amazon web services (AWS) (IAAS), Hadoop, DB2, Oracle, Confidential, Mulesoft, IIB

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Solutions Architect

Confidential, Miami, FL

Responsibilities:

• Performing all Solutions Architecture duties for large business application projects that involve multiple countries, technologies and teams.
• Currently SA for 3 large projects with one consisting of an Azure cloud front-end and on premise back-end.
• Generation of SA Assessment
• Generation of High Level Design blueprint
• Generation of Infrastructure Design document and blueprints
• Accountable for the overall Architecture, Architectural Decisions, and any new products that might need to be introduced.

Lead Enterprise Architect

Confidential, Doral, FL

Responsibilities:

• Brought in to play a key role in major business transformation
• Contributed to RFP response reviews for major ESB products ( Confidential IIB was selected)
• Defined and led the enterprise integration effort using an ESB/SOA approach
• Integration first focused on integration of new Salesforce CRM (Cloud) and JDE (on-premise)
• Performed reverse engineering of existing Java code that is populating the old/current CRM
• Installed and developed 3 ESB POC’s between Salesforce and JDE
• Worked directly to assist and guide vendors ( Confidential and Salesforce)
• Assisted in definition of Confidential Cloud environment and assisted in sizing
• Lead over 3 other contract resources
• Architected high level of future state JDE/CRM data flow
• Stepped up and reverse engineered 15 year old code (RPG) urgently needed for high profile BI project
• Assisted in establishment of the first Enterprise Architecture Practice in the organization.
• Strategic recommendation of a hybrid use of TOGAF
• Created EA foundational documents
• Developed ARB charter
• Generated the EA practice presentation approved by the Executive Steering Committee
• Driving selection of the future EA tool
• Simultaneously generating solution level artifacts for three different new and in-flight infrastructure projects
• Server security hardening
• Product evaluation
• Offshore QA
• Environment: Confidential Integration Bus (ESB), Confidential PureApps and Softlayer Cloud, Java 1.7, Eclipse, Oracle, DB2, MS SQL, JDE, Salesforce, Docker, Hypervisor, AWS, Infomatica

Enterprise Architect

Confidential, Doral, FL

Responsibilities:

• Member of the “Big Data/ Data Tools” Center of Excellence team. Assist, guide and generate Unified Data Architectures for key Confidential client’s
• Assisted in generation of an architecture for the transfer/synchronization of data
• Assisted in generation of architecture for data management and synchronization across enterprise data warehouse servers
• Generated a Data Disaster Recovery architecture
• Involved in multiple web-ex meetings in preparation for potential future on-site work in Brazil
• Performed Linux based system configuration, project planning, architecture, and implementation of a Data management implementation.
• Programmed (Java) a program to verify certain configuration criteria and settings on specific Confidential products.

Enterprise Architect

Confidential, Miami, FL

Responsibilities:

• Quickly ramped up on the business and supporting technologies
• Documented the current state enterprise architecture
• Assisted Director of eCommerce through brainstorming (based on my past eComm experience)
• Established Sharepoint repository for EA artifacts
• Gathered existing subsystem models and categorized in repository
• Performed guidance to IT leadership on moving towards enterprise wide SOA
• Advised on SOA products
• Modeled and recommended SOA layers approach
• Generated first draft of 3 year roadmap for moving to SOA
• Initiated vendor (Oracle, Confidential, Tibco) evaluations for SOA platform products starting with Data Quality (DQ) and Master Data Management (MDM) and made strategic recommendation
• Investigated/Analyzed appropriate options for utilization of Cloud Strategy
• Performed technical review of cloud based shipment software (Shipworks) for potential purchase
• Made recommendations on:
• ARB governance
• ESB governance
• Framework to follow in determining and advancing the enterprise SOA maturity level
• Established/Led Architectural Review Board
• Performed POC with HADOOP and multi-value data, made recommendation concerning Big Data strategy
• Led “Action Team” to implement system and code enhancements based on Vendors review of Unidata
• Worked with the infrastructure team and generated a server inventory listing owner, OS, and function
• Worked with Network Admin to document current state of Network

Technology stack: ATG eCommerce, Unidata ERP, Oracle, MySQL, Mule ESB, JDA, MQ Series, Java, REST, EDI, Sharepoint Sparx EA, Visio, PowerPoint, SharePoint, SmartDraw, Hadoop

Enterprise Architect

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Reported to CIO level, recommended, advised, led, and performed the execution of several key strategic initiatives for the organization
• Worked on generating first draft of SOP/Runbook for new Cyber Security Operations Center (SOC)
• Established an Enterprise Architecture practice in a complex and challenging environment
• Performing stakeholder interviews (End users, Architects, Project Managers, Developers)
• Documenting current state of systems in a heavy COTS (Oracle ERP, Oracle IDM, BMC/Remedy, GOLDesp, etc.) environment
• Research, presentation/ recommendation on appropriate EA framework to follow (recommended a TOGAF/DODAF approach)
• Research, presentation/recommendation on appropriate EA Tool/Repository to be used
• Development/ Delivery of: Principles of Architecture, Architecture Definition Documents, EA intranet site content/structure, EA repository, Governance (ARB), Reference Architecture, modeling.
• Leading organizational change via consulting, mentoring, and the development of key artifacts (proposals, blueprints, documentation). This resulted in the following strategic initiatives:
• Made proposal to move towards SOA environment via ESB (BizTalk), Portal (SharePoint) and Cloud (Azure) technology resulting in first project to do so. Have generated the high level design for this first system (Uniform Eligibility system), and assisting with POC.
• Proposed moving to Agile/Scrum methodology for software development. Served on the team as a key resource (only one with practical experience) to perform this transition. Generated the project plan.
• Worked towards the generation of an IT “Service Catalog”.
• Contributed to strategic plan for the software engineering center (Goals and steps to achieve)
• Presentations to executive management
• Provided architectural input/review for Oracle IDM (Identity Management) project
• Analysis/recommendation/generation of RFP/SLA for level 3 and 4 support of major enterprise system
• Tools used: Sparx Enterprise Architect, Visio, PowerPoint, BizTalk, SharePoint, SmartDraw

Architect/Systems Administrator

Confidential, Chattanooga, TN

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for portal based enterprise intranet and extranet for a large healthcare insurance organization
• Perform systems architectural, administration, and support activities in a Windows and AIX environment
• Responsible for multiple enterprise products in a Test, QA and Production environment
• Architected/installed/configured enterprise search solution
• Documented the existing state logical and physical architecture
• Mentored junior staff
• Resolved critical system issues (portal DB connections, Omnifind indexing issue)
• Utilizing WebSphere Portal, Confidential Omnifind, Confidential Connections, Tivoli Directory Integrator, Tivoli Security, PeopleSoft, DB2, MS SQL, Wily Introscope.

Architect/Engineer

Confidential, Boca Raton, FL

Responsibilities:

• Performed as Architect /Engineer in migration of a Confidential Portal from V6 to V7
• Performed architectural analysis/design/development on multiple components and web services
• Documented/managed portfolio of portal applications
• Conversion of Confidential API to JSR-286 using the JSF framework
• Worked on Ajax based components
• Performed application/systems performance analysis and testing
• Agile/Scrum development methodology
• Java 7.x, JSF 1.2, Oracle 11G, JSP/JSTL, RAD v8.x, WebSphere Portal V7.x, SVN, Web Services (SOAP, WSDL), XML, JQuery, AJAX, HTML, HP LoadRunner

Senior Solutions Architect

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Worked closely with the business stakeholders to insure alignment with business objectives
• Performing SA and PM duties in for roll out a Hybris Confidential commerce site for major manufacturer (Gildan).
• Site included internationalization and Integration of a 3rd party Logo Tool and Sales Sheet
• Working with Spring based Hybris Accelerators, Extensions and Cockpits.
• Work closely with client and development team in an Agile/Scrum environment.
• Direct technical team efforts and initiatives.
• Utilized Hybris, Spring, Java 7, Eclipse, HTML5, MySQL

eCommerce Developer

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Intentionally took this heads-down programming role to enhance my abilities as an Architect
• Agile/Scrum methodology
• Performed custom table creation and population.
• Developed staging triggers.
• Implemented Google Analytics.
• Developed custom Commerce email notifications.
• Performed controller command extensions.
• Developed custom trigger modal for store and vehicle selection.
• Performed development and customization of numerous store JSPs.
• JSP, XML, JSTL, Struts, Java 6, J2EE, JQuery, AJAX), WebSphere Commerce V7, RAD v7, Subversion, DB2

Principal Technical Architect

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Initially brought in to play a key leadership role in building out a new WebSphere Commerce/Portal practice.
• Reported to Senior Director
• Architected/designed custom search solution based on SOLR/Lucene.
• Performed load testing for Lenovo’s new WebSphere portal via HP Loadrunner.
• Participated as technical resource in L.A. County and Hanes sales pursuit. Contributed to technical portion of RFP response.

Senior Architect

Confidential, Savannah, GA

Responsibilities:

• Performed all architecture, analysis, design, development and administration of new eCommerce Confidential site for Gulfstream Aeronautic parts.
• Worked closely with the business stakeholders and executive team to insure technical/business alignment
• Gathered Business Requirements and generated design and project planning documentation.
• Installation/configuration on Windows and AIX server.
• Gap analysis and Proof of concept creation
• UI and CSS customization.
• Performed portlet development.
• Master Catalog creation and massload.
• Custom security configuration with Novell LDAP e-Directory.
• Installed and utilized both Enterprise Oracle 10 and 11g.
• Install and configure of remote Confidential Http server.
• Application of fixes and updates.
• Use of Confidential PMR’s when needed.
• Migrated Commerce V6.0.0.7 to V7.
• RAD V6 and V7. Thorough knowledge of the WC Toolkit.
• Integration with Corridor Order Management system via web service.
• Worked closely with DBA’s, UNIX admins, and Business Analysts.
• Java 6.x, JSP, XML, EJB, Struts, Java, J2E, Web Services, SOAP, WSDL, WebSphere Commerce V7, Oracle 11g, Novell LDAP, CSS, JavaScript, HTML

Founder/Architect/CEO

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Performed work during evenings, nights, weekends
• Established healthcare focused software company as a corporation (self-funded)
• Architected/Developed a Cloud SAAS based product (Healthcare Patient Portal) on AWS
• Migrated Confidential portal and application to AWS
• Based solely on stock and vision, built an elite management and technical team (included one physician, healthcare executives, and several engineers. A total of 15 people)
• Performed heavy research and established contacts for offshore programming capabilities (Vietnam and Singapore)
• Established partnerships (achieved Confidential “Advanced” partners level, Amazon AWS Cloud)
• Developed Business Plan, built web site, performed marketing

Portal Solutions Architect

Confidential, Baltimore, MD

Responsibilities:

• Worked across departments and with business stakeholders in order to produce optimal application architecture in an SOA based environment.
• Portal 6 and RAD7. Generated conceptual and logical architecture documentation for Portal Single-Sign-On (SSO).
• Documented as-is architecture and formulated/documented recommended future state portal architecture.
• Infrastructure technologies consist of Portal, Security, BPM and SOA. Products utilized were WebSphere Portal, WebSeal, TIM/TAM, Pega, Tibco ESB, and WebSphere MQ.

WebSphere Portal Architect and PM

Confidential, Jacksonville, FL

Responsibilities:

• Architected and managed their first enterprise portal implementation.
• Gathered business requirements.
• Generated 3 year Roadmap
• Consulted Senior IT and Business Executive Management.
• Generated Architecture, Non-Functional Requirements, Governance, Team skills assessment, JSR 168 portlet design, and other project documentation.
• Provided portal and WCM subject matter expertise.Portal is v6.0.1.1 running on zLinux/zOS mainframe.

WebSphere Portal Architect

Confidential, Ann Arbor, MI

Responsibilities:

• Acted as a consultant to Business and Technical Executive management.
• Generated 5 year roadmap.
• Gathered and documented all business and system requirements for new enterprise portal.
• Developed logical and physical architecture design based on requirements.
• Assisted eCommerce implementation team with content management integration and table design