Chief Technology Officer

Provide strategic direction and leadership for the organization's technology roadmap, aligning it with business goals and objectives. Oversee the development, implementation, and management of technology solutions, leveraging cloud infrastructure, DevOps principles, and Agile methodologies to drive optimal performance and scalability. Collaborate with stakeholders, define product priorities, and facilitate efficient workflows to ensure the delivery of high-quality software. Key Responsibilities and Achievements: Partner with the product owner to define and prioritize the product backlog, ensuring alignment with business objectives and user needs. Manage and coordinate development sprints, fostering efficient workflows and ensuring timely delivery of high-quality software. Implement Agile methodologies and best practices, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and teamwork. Facilitate Persona/Ideal Customer Profile workshops to gain insights into target audience preferences and inform product development decisions. Monitor project progress, ensuring adherence to timelines, budget, and quality standards.

Senior IT Analyst/Consultant, Mobile Solutions Group

Florham Park, New Jersey, United States

During my tenure at BASF Corp., I held a pivotal leadership position within the Mobile Solutions Group, a team dedicated to providing business consulting for mobile app development. My responsibilities encompassed project management and Agile coaching for globally distributed teams, collaborating closely with colleagues based in the U.S., Europe, and Asia. Key Responsibilities and Achievements: Conducted Lean UX workshops to assist business units in product development. Facilitated collaborative sessions to understand user needs, align business objectives, and generate product design concepts. Managed multiple software development projects with budgets ranging from €200,000 to €700,000. Coordinated with different business units to ensure project requirements were met and delivered on time and within budget. Served as Agility Master for various development teams composed of 7-10 developers, facilitating Scrum ceremonies and promoting Agile principles to improve team performance and productivity. Collaborated with international stakeholders to align project objectives and ensure the successful delivery of solutions.

Senior Infrastructure Analyst

New York, New York, United States

As Senior Infrastructure Analyst, entrusted with managing and maintaining application infrastructure across datacenter and cloud resources, including oversight of corporate Active Directory for seamless business operations. Key Responsibilities and Achievements: Led infrastructure automation using AWS CloudFormation and Puppet, enhancing deployment speed and reducing manual effort for improved business efficiency. Collaborated with product owners and developers to define and fulfill application infrastructure requirements, streamlining project timelines and optimizing resource allocation. Lead a critical migration from Google to Microsoft Office 365 for email and document management, ensuring a seamless transition with minimal disruption, improving collaboration and productivity.