Director of Software Engineering
BuildingHigh-PerformingTeams
Driving innovation through strategic leadership, technical excellence, and a relentless focus on quality and team development.
Leadership
Cross-functional team direction
Architecture
End-to-end test frameworks
Mentorship
Team growth & development
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🏢Triton Digital3 Roles7 years
Triton DigitalRole 1/3
Mar 2022 - Present • 4 years
Director of Software Engineering
Multi-Team Leadership
- Direct three engineering teams across the Triton Advertising stack: two development teams and the organization-wide QA team, overseeing five scrum teams and managing multiple direct reports to ensure seamless collaboration and efficient delivery of high-quality software products.
- Lead technical strategy and architecture decisions across assigned development teams and quality assurance, aligning engineering efforts with product vision and business objectives.
- Served as a key liaison between engineering teams and executive leadership, providing insights and recommendations to drive strategic decision-making.
- Held responsible for the overall success of five scrum teams, driving the adoption of best practices, agile methodologies, and innovative solutions to achieve project goals and deliverables.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Fostered a unified engineering culture across development and QA teams, promoting shared ownership of quality, open communication, and collaborative problem-solving.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including product management, operations, and stakeholders, to align team efforts with broader business objectives.
- Broke down silos between development and QA within assigned teams, creating integrated workflows that improved product outcomes, velocity, and team morale.
Test Architecture & Engineering Excellence
- Defined and implemented an end-to-end test architecture that is reusable across all teams in the organization, significantly improving the efficiency and effectiveness of testing processes and reducing redundancy.
- Established quality standards and engineering best practices adopted across managed development and QA teams.
- Championed shift-left testing practices, integrating quality early in the development lifecycle.
Team Development & Mentorship
- Conducted bi-weekly one-on-one meetings with all direct reports across development and QA to provide personalized guidance, performance feedback, and professional development support, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Mentored and coached engineers at all levels, fostering their professional growth and enhancing overall team capabilities across multiple disciplines.
- Conducted regular training sessions on engineering best practices, tools, and methodologies to keep teams up-to-date with industry advancements.
- Built career development paths for team members, resulting in internal promotions and increased retention.
Strategic Planning & Innovation
- Developed and executed strategic plans for assigned teams to support the organization's long-term goals, ensuring that technical strategies align with business objectives and product roadmaps.
- Implemented data-driven approaches to engineering, leveraging metrics and analytics to identify areas for improvement and drive continuous enhancement of processes.
- Led technical innovation initiatives within managed teams, evaluating and adopting new tools and technologies to improve team efficiency and product quality.
Triton DigitalRole 2/3
Mar 2019 - Mar 2022 • 3 years
Senior Software Engineering Manager [QA]
Leadership
- Promoted to senior level manager after demonstrating exceptional leadership competence, resulting in heightened team performance and streamlined project delivery.
Team Transformation
- Led a comprehensive QA team transformation, significantly improving team morale and adopting innovative automation practices to enhance productivity and accuracy.
Test Automation
- Established effective test automation practices within sprint cycles, streamlining testing processes, and reducing time-to-market for software releases.
Recruitment and Talent Management
- Managed the entire QA recruiting pipeline, successfully hiring high-performing engineers who contributed to the team's success and operational excellence.
Stakeholder Communication
- Facilitated regular updates to stakeholders, ensuring transparency in project progress and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Presented QA findings and metrics to senior leadership, providing actionable insights and influencing decision-making at the highest levels.
Triton DigitalRole 3/3
Mar 2019 - Apr 2019 • 1 month
Senior Software Development Engineer Test
Rapidly Adapted to Java Development
- Quickly transitioned from a .NET development background to Java, demonstrating versatility and the ability to learn new technologies efficiently.
Front-End Testing Framework
- Developed a new front-end testing framework, significantly improving testing efficiency and reliability for the development team.
End-to-End Test Automation
- Implemented impactful end-to-end test automation, reducing manual testing efforts and enhancing test coverage and accuracy.
Mentoring Junior Engineers
- Mentored junior engineers, sharing knowledge and best practices to increase team velocity and overall technical competence.
🏢Risk Placement Services, Inc.1 Role1 year
Risk Placement Services, Inc.
May 2018 - Mar 2019 • 10 months
Senior SDET
Automation Framework Implementation
- Established an automation framework within the first month of joining, significantly enhancing the efficiency of testing processes.
Automated Deployment Pipeline
- Implemented an automated deployment pipeline to the staging environment, reducing manual deployment efforts and minimizing errors.
Championing Automation
- Championed automation throughout the entire software lifecycle, driving the transition from manual to automated testing practices.
Leadership in Transition
- Led the transition from manual to automated testing processes, resulting in increased testing efficiency and effectiveness.
🏢Scentsy, Inc.1 Role7 years
Scentsy, Inc.
Jun 2011 - May 2018 • 7 years
SDET III
Leadership and Project Management
- Led the SDET team for the IT department, managing multiple successful projects and ensuring high-quality software delivery.
Test Dashboard Development
- Built a test dashboard using .NET Core and D3.js with real-time test execution reporting, enhancing transparency and visibility of testing efforts.
Test Analytics and Triage Tools
- Implemented comprehensive test analytics and triage tools, improving the efficiency of identifying and resolving test issues.
Career Progression
- Progressed from a manual tester to a lead SDET role, demonstrating continual growth and increased responsibility within the organization.
🏢Lionbridge1 Role4 years
Lionbridge
May 2007 - Jun 2011 • 4 years
Software Test Engineer
Full-Time Employee Achievement
- Achieved rare full-time employee status through demonstrated competence and exceptional performance.
Contract Work with Major Tech Companies
- Performed contract work with major tech companies including HP, Microsoft, and Palm, delivering high-quality testing services.
Manual Testing Expertise
- Conducted manual testing across mobile, web, and hardware platforms, ensuring comprehensive test coverage and reliability.
Client Satisfaction
- Managed independent testing contracts with high client satisfaction, demonstrating strong project management and communication skills.
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That's My Journey
18+ years evolving from hands-on testing through automation architecture to engineering leadership, driving quality excellence and team success.