Functional Skills
Machine Learning
Agile Software Development
DevOps
Real World Data (RWD) Strategy
Integration Management (IMO)
Innovation Management
Leadership Development
Systems Analysis
Product Innovation
Application Modernization
Software Skills
Swift
Java
Computer vision
Xamarin
Kotlin
Machine Learning
BlackBerry
C
JavaScript
Sector Experience
Business Services
Financial Services
Media & Entertainment
Technology
Telecom
Fortune 500
Experience
Upright Avenue
Management Consulting
CTO
9/2017 - Present
Engineering leadership consultancy across multiple spaces – mobile, social media, real estate, and photography.
VMware
Engineering
Director of Engineering
6/2017 - 1/2023
Asan experienced leader in WorkSpace One (WS1) Client Engineering, I have overseen the WS1 Core team responsible for delivering the WS1 Intelligent Hub, Enterprise, Security, and Analytics SDKs on client devices. Reporting to the VP of WS1 Client Engineering, my teams deliver on the promise of Consumer Simple, Enterprise Secure, ensuring enterprise management, security, identity, and employee experience. Additionally, I led Security and Analytics Mobile and Desktop solutions, including teams not reporting to me. I am proud to have created and led the Client Architecture team before taking over the WS1 Intelligent Hub teams. Leading a team of 130 reports, including 10 directs and up to 3 layers of managers, I have provided leadership, coaching, and mentorship to ensure success. I have also provided continuing mentorship for several managers and staf engineers, internally and externally, and coached all client engineering leads through the staf+ promotion process. My commitment to excell
BlackBerry
Engineering
Director of Engineering and Architecture
10/2015 - 6/2017
Afterthe acquisition of Good Technology
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Leadthe integration of Good 's Enterprise Mobility Platform and BlackBerry Enterprise Suite
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Definedthe platform architecture for all BlackBerry's mobile applications
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Expandedthe platform organization to more than 80 people (developers, quality engineers, automation experts, architects, managers and scrum masters) to rapidly address the combined customer base
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Leadthe integration of Good 's Enterprise Mobility Platform and BlackBerry Enterprise Suite
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Definedthe platform architecture for all BlackBerry's mobile applications
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Expandedthe platform organization to more than 80 people (developers, quality engineers, automation experts, architects, managers and scrum masters) to rapidly address the combined customer base
Good Technology
Engineering
Director of Engineering
1/2010 - 10/2015
Softwaredeveloper, architect and then manager and director
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CreatedGood Dynamics mobile SDK. From 0 to 5000 apps. From 0 to 20M+ users
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Architectedmany innovative new solutions to providing secure access to content and back end infrastructure, leading to a world class enterprise mobility solution, and 20+ patents (3 personal)
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Grewthe mobile/desktop SDK group from 5 when I joined, 10 when I became the manager to 60+ people covering iOS, Android, Windows 10, macOS, as well as Cordova and Xamarin
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Developedthe leading team members into efective managers and architects to guide multiple teams across multiple countries and time zones
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CreatedGood Dynamics mobile SDK. From 0 to 5000 apps. From 0 to 20M+ users
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Architectedmany innovative new solutions to providing secure access to content and back end infrastructure, leading to a world class enterprise mobility solution, and 20+ patents (3 personal)
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Grewthe mobile/desktop SDK group from 5 when I joined, 10 when I became the manager to 60+ people covering iOS, Android, Windows 10, macOS, as well as Cordova and Xamarin
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Developedthe leading team members into efective managers and architects to guide multiple teams across multiple countries and time zones
Burning Deck
Management Consulting
Founder and Director
12/2005 - 12/2010
Developmentof image manipulation/processing software platform for mobiles.
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Shippedapps on Symbian and Android
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MobileSoftware and Architecture consultancy projects (Symbian and cross platform) for Nokia, SurfKitchen (now Symphony Teleca), Vertu and Gate9/Nokia Maps
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Shippedapps on Symbian and Android
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MobileSoftware and Architecture consultancy projects (Symbian and cross platform) for Nokia, SurfKitchen (now Symphony Teleca), Vertu and Gate9/Nokia Maps
Samsung C&T
Engineering
Technical Manager
3/2005 - 12/2005
SoftwareArchitect and Manager for the Future Technology group delivering prototypes
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Firstmobile panorama stitching solution
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First"delete person from photo" solution
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Drivinginnovation, delivering 6 patents (smart assistant, mobile kickstand, text on rear of phone)
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Firstmobile panorama stitching solution
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First"delete person from photo" solution
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Drivinginnovation, delivering 6 patents (smart assistant, mobile kickstand, text on rear of phone)
Mobile Innovation
Engineering
Architect/manager
2/2003 - 2/2005
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Shippedfirst keyboard-less touchscreen phone. Added TRL text input
Shippedfirst keyboard-less touchscreen phone. Added TRL text input
Teleca
Engineering
Senior Software Engineer
1/2001 - 1/2003
MobileSoftware Engineer.
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Addedphoto sync to the first smart camera phone
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Addedphoto sync to the first smart camera phone
BAE Systems
Engineering
Lead Systems Engineer
7/1996 - 12/2000
Systemsengineering lead for guidance, tracking and targeting systems.
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Designedthe calibration at scale that enabled multiple gyro-stabilization systems - best known: Segway
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DevelopedMachine Learning Computer Vision solution for identifying and tracking targets
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Designedthe calibration at scale that enabled multiple gyro-stabilization systems - best known: Segway
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DevelopedMachine Learning Computer Vision solution for identifying and tracking targets