Aloeidae
Director of Development
Building high-performing teams and driving strategic software initiatives
Professional Summary
Dynamic technology leader with over 12 years of experience in software development and team management. Specialized in blockchain, Web3 technologies, and Windows application development, with a proven track record of driving strategic initiatives and managing large-scale projects that deliver measurable results.
About Aloeidae
As Director of Development, I excel at building high-performing teams that consistently deliver exceptional software solutions. My leadership approach balances technical expertise with strategic vision, enabling organizations to leverage emerging technologies for competitive advantage.
I foster environments of collaboration, agility, and continuous improvement, helping teams navigate complex challenges with confidence. My forward-thinking approach to both traditional and decentralized technologies positions me at the forefront of digital transformation initiatives.
"The best way to predict the future is to create it." — Peter Drucker
Professional Experience
Director of Development
- ›Oversee a team of 35 engineers, product managers, and QA professionals.
- ›Led platform modernization resulting in 40% reduction in server costs.
- ›Spearheaded Agile transformation, accelerating deployment cycles by 30%.
- ›Strategized and explored blockchain integration opportunities for improved transparency and efficiency.
Senior Engineering Manager
- ›Managed full-stack teams developing Windows-native and web-based software solutions.
- ›Enhanced the integration of Jira tools with Windows desktop environments, boosting user efficiency.
- ›Led development and launch of major Jira integration used by 100,000+ customers globally.
- ›Initiated exploratory blockchain projects to evaluate decentralized applications (dApps) and smart contract utility.
Lead Software Engineer
- ›Led back-end engineering efforts for Square's merchant analytics platform.
- ›Architected and led migration from legacy Windows software to modernized cloud-based solutions.
- ›Collaborated with product management and UX teams to deliver impactful feature releases, improving customer satisfaction scores by 20%.
Software Developer
- ›Developed and maintained high-traffic e-commerce platform features serving millions of users.
- ›Improved application performance and scalability, reducing site load times by 25%.
- ›Contributed to infrastructure automation, reducing manual deployment tasks by 60%.
Education & Certifications
Education
Master of Science, Computer Science
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Professional Certifications
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect
- TOGAF® 9 Certified
- Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Awards & Recognition
Atlassian Leadership Excellence Award
2021
Recognized for exceptional leadership and team management skills that led to significant improvements in product delivery timelines and team satisfaction.