Summary
Tech-savvy, solution-focused and proactive leader highly regarded for directing design, development, delivery and operations of
scalable, robust enterprise-level SaaS systems and mobile/web/desktop/embedded applications. Thought-Leader; pioneering use
of AI both in product as well as in delivery of solutions. Comprehensive experience in leading development of integrated solutions
by leveraging advanced practical knowledge of multiple programming paradigms. Proven capabilities of analyzing and
transforming business needs into highly effective deliverables.
Success in leading teams in the development of new technology while ensuring timely delivery. Technical-Leader; spearheading
all software development lifecycle phases from requirement gathering to project execution. Ability to (re)build strong software
engineering teams and organizations, define the processes that support success and collaborate closely with business owners to
ensure accomplishment of business objectives. Adept at championing product roadmap development and overall product lifecycle
management. Certified Master Scrum Master. Expertise in Agile/Scrum, XP, SRE, and DevOps.
Career Experience
VP of Engineering — Mar 2023 – Current
Rebuilt the R&D as well as the Operations organization after M&A activity. Lead geographically diverse teams of Software engineers, Database specialists, Cloud Ops engineers and Quality and Program specialists in the support and delivery of Panopto's industry leading Video Content Management System (VCMS).
- Multiple global instances of AWS Cloud infrastructure with CI/CD
- Integration with Learning Management Systems (LMS)
- Media ingest, transcoding and streaming delivery
- Hybrid search (Classic and AI) for knowledge discovery
- AI technology implementation and integration with the core VCMS product
- Pioneered the use of AI augmentation for improved value delivery; delivered new AI tools and features using both partners and new product acquisitions
VP of Engineering — July 2021 – Dec 2022
Applied exceptional leadership expertise in building and managing teams of 85+ engineers in development and delivery of server infrastructure, web clients, mobile and embedded apps, and media delivery.
- Server infrastructure: CIAM, Billing, Subscription, Content management
- Web client for streaming and account management
- iOS and Android mobile clients; embedded apps for smart TVs and smart speakers
- Media ingest, transcoding and streaming delivery
- Defined and executed strategic roadmap; organizational transformation and talent recruitment
- Digital transformation initiatives; migration to GCP microservices-based frameworks
Director Engineering and Singapore Site Lead — August 2019 – June 2021
Supported licensing, entitlement, identity, and platform services through management of teams of 130+ Engineers. Designed, built, and migrated traditional business frameworks to microservices including CI/CD focus.
- Broad leadership with focus on engineering practices and work culture evolution
- Organized and directed Situation Management Team's response to COVID crisis across APAC region
Executive Director Engineering (after acquisition of ThisTech) — August 2015 – July 2018
Technical Platform Owner for alternate content platform; blackouts and ad insertion for Comcast nextgen IP video systems. Collaboration with Platform Engineering on delivery platform using Kubernetes, Docker, Helm for private cloud and AWS for public cloud.
- Implemented SRE with focus on operational support for new cloud delivery system
- Led solution restructuring, hiring, and expansion of execution teams
Vice President Engineering — January 2014 – August 2015
Managed 4 teams of software developers (2 in Beijing, 2 in Denver), 2 QA teams, and Systems Engineers. Facilitated sale of ThisTech to Comcast.
- Led 60+ person organization in definition, development, test and delivery of enterprise advertising support for Comcast, Verizon, Cablevision
Senior Engineering Manager — February 2002 – January 2014
Managed global team building Java server applications and clients for cable STBs and mobile devices for streaming media (video and audio) for HFC cable plants and IP delivery.
- Implemented agile methodology (Scrum) to improve quality and velocity
- Managed extensive integration activities with 3rd party software for OEM and partnerships