TLDR;
- I can code, I can plan, and I can lead teams.
- I can sell, I can present, I can close deals.
- I can bring an entrepreneurial approach to problem solving
- I have cross-domain expertise in diverse areas like IT support, Sales CRM, and Accounting systems
- I am a clear written and spoken communicator
- I straddle both worlds so I can effectively deliver real results
- I can help migrate or update existing platforms
- I constantly evaluate the latest approaches to keep up-to-date
- Creativity, curiosity, and tenacity are part of my DNA
- I look at WarGames and the ST:TWOK 'prefix code' scene as lessons. "You have to learn why things work on a starship."
You hire me to solve your business' technical and strategic needs
I excel in roles at both startups and mature businesses
I'm very good at bridging the gap between the business team and the tech team
I keep current with the latest tech but am familiar with legacy tech
I keep a 'hacker mindset' (in the traditional sense). I try to learn all I can about anything that challenges my understanding.
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About
I am a seasoned tech professional deeply entrenched in the world of SaaS and DevOps. My career has been diverse, touching upon sectors like healthcare, advertising, event management, security, and consulting.
I primarily help fellow entrepreneurs or stakeholders at existing firms realize their visions. I thrive on tackling the challenges of software design, infrastructure, and ensuring security and scalability.
My approach is hands-on; I believe in leading by example, whether it's setting up new cloud servers, coding alongside my team or guiding the strategic direction of a project. My passion for technology extends to the latest frameworks and languages along with a healthy set of scars from past experience.
In my career, I've learned a thing or two about keeping things running smoothly and securely, no matter how tricky the project. I want to share those experiences, successes, and even the occasional facepalm moments to further the goals of the business.
Full Stack Software Engineering Leader
I have been creating new technology solutions for over 20 years for businesses large and small.
I help businesses figure out their tech from A to Z. Got an app idea? Need to move your servers to the cloud without breaking everything? Looking to make sure your data's as secure as Fort Knox? I'm your guy. Here's a bit more about what I bring to the table:
Tech Strategy & Execution: Got a big idea but not sure how to make it happen? I've been there, done that, from drawing board to launch day. Whether it's building something new or giving a facelift to your old systems, I can help.
Building & Leading Teams: Whether you need a brand-new squad or some fine-tuning to your current team, I've got experience in spades. I'm all about creating environments where tech folks can do their best work.
Hands-On Development: Yes, I still code. Whether it's whipping up a mobile app or architecting a cloud solution, I'm not just here to delegate—I get stuck in too.
Details
Recently I've been developing using the latest Ruby on Rails ecosystem (Hotwire, Turbo, and Stimulus), as well as API approaches with Nextjs and React front end clients using REST and GraphQL against Rails and Node backends. My skill set is broad, covering Ruby, JavaScript, PHP, and Python as well as Bash, Zsh, and other shells for system administration allowing me to adapt to the evolving tech landscape.
In the cloud services and DevOps space, I've worked with platforms like AWS, Digital Ocean, and Heroku, focusing on optimizing costs through strategic audits and refactoring. My experience extends to constructing large-scale CI/CD systems, leveraging Docker, and managing deployments across various platforms.
I am an expert level Linux systems administrator and can also manage bare-metal servers having spent years building and managing data-center racks for various employers over the years. I have also built mobile messaging platforms and many different applications on iOS, Android (and a number of other platforms no longer with us!).
And in sometimes related skills, I am an Audio Engineer with skills in studio operations, recording, soldering, wiring under floors, and generally any tech-related activity involving sound and video. Much of this experience translates well into data-center operations and computer hardware.
I would say my flexibility is my strongest trait - I can manage a project from an idea to a hosted solution, working with in-house and external teams or handling the full-stack implementation myself.
Resume
I have a wealth of experience in leading teams, architecting solutions, and driving innovation in the tech industry. From startups to established companies, my career spans a broad spectrum of roles in cloud computing, SaaS, DevOps, and more.
Recent Professional Experience
In my consulting work, I provide clients with valuable, applicable expertise in the latest technology, tools, and platforms locally and remotely from the Washington, DC area.
More than just 'slideware', I provide hands-on expertise with decades of experience and a unique ability to modernize older platforms. I get my 'hands dirty' and code where I can provide value while also managing other devs in projects with existing deployments.
I have helped various clients in full or part-time capacity go from idea to hosted solution. I am comfortable working with in-house and external teams or handling the full-stack implementation myself.
I can draw on my large network of experts in all areas of software, operations, and IT to expand teams as needed for specialized expertise unique to each project.
Some recent client projects:
- I've built and manage a custom platform for a large regional franchisee of a fast-casual restaurant chain. It processes nightly accounting data and ensures compliance with store procedures.
- I've built a event management and community engagement platform for a significant event company which we is being spun off into its own business and product line.
- I manage and maintain an AI-driven training platform for cyclists being used by people worldwide to train for races.
Think of Gravy as Indeed for the hospitality industry. Workers and employers create and maintain a profile, find each other and transact with one another through a simple and easy-to-use mobile app.
I drove the technology strategy and execution for a mobile platform designed to revolutionize the hospitality industry's staffing needs.
As the CTO at Knowledge to Practice, I provided the technical leadership for K2P’s team of technologists and for our innovative e-learning technology platform, bringing 21st century learning products to physicians around the world.
Knowledge to Practice (K2P) are experts and innovative leaders in clinical education. They collaborate with academic medical centers to share their expertise with clinicians around the world.
Working with the Mayo Clinic’s cardiology and internal medicine groups, they are combining interactive live courses with adaptive online learning so the Mayo Clinic can offer clinicians the ability to learn directly from world-class thought leaders and faculty in a variety of settings - anytime, anywhere.
As the Chief Technologist at DrFirst, I worked with the CTO establishing best practices in Development Operations, Mobile Application Development, Continuous Integration, and Service Oriented Architecture for the next generation of DrFirst's products.
DrFirst supplies 40,000 providers and over 290+ EMR/EHR/HIS vendors with SaaS solutions for Medication History and e-Prescribing, Secure Messaging and Clinical Data Sharing, and Patient Behavioral Education and Medication Adherence.
As KoolSpan's Vice President of Engineering, I lead the teams developing secure mobile communications software for use with KoolSpan’s TrustChip technology.
The TrustChip simply and intuitively transforms a standard smartphone, or any computing device, into a secure communication device using a purpose-built crypto processor designed into a standard micro SD package. KoolSpan delivers a full suite of security services including key management, authentication and encryption.
Skills
Being involved in the software industry today requires a broad range of technical know-how and skills. I have experience with many of the latest technologies as well as some of the technology from legacy systems.
DevOps Skills
Software Development Skills
Contact
Drop me a note on LinkedIn if you have any business related questions.
Location:
Remote work or commute in the Northeast from DC Area
Email:
eric @ this domain