Nick's been developing, architecting, and leading software projects for well over a decade. In addition to a rich full-stack skill set, his business acumen and ability to communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders regardless of their technical knowledge set him apart from the rest. Though focused on tech leadership for the last few years, Nick still enjoys developing early-stage prototypes and products.
Maintained and expanded upon a purpose-built CRM/ERP that manages a variety of the client's core business processes, especially those which ensure and document its implementation of business practices and standards (e.g., ASTM).
Designed and developed an application component that manages and documents the maintenance and standards compliance of facilities and equipment in accordance with a variety of standards.
Created and designed a custom inventory component that manages a stock of all consumable goods, including perishables.
Improved the existing code and infrastructure across the whole technology stack, coordinating maintenance and new features with the client COO.
Interacted with C-suite executives and clients, assessing legacy technology and managing expectations for developing all-new services.
Led and managed the design and development of the all-new microservice-based technology, leveraging the client's existing content assets to deliver to new platforms.
Hired, managed, and mentored tech team members, guiding the technology through an acquisition.
Designed and developed a custom DocuSign integration that allowed users to apply, get approval for, and sign all required documents for small business loans in a single user flow.
Developed new RESTful APIs and microservices to support new functionality.
Advised and implemented numerous improvements to codebase, architecture, and infrastructure to better align them with best practices.
Developed a new functionality, incorporating and refactoring the client's Perl scripts.
Implemented the Marvin-JS plugin according to the client's specifications and added a jQuery-driven front-end functionality to tie it into their UI. Installed Apache Tomcat and the vendor's app/API to extend the functionality of the Marvin-JS plugin.
Redesigned the primary interface to incorporate new functionality and refined the existing functionality.
Refined a variety of interfaces to enhance the look-and-feel and user experience.
Performed full-stack development work on VPR's home page, an entirely API-driven Silex application, implementing new APIs or redeveloping existing connections and functionality and designing new interfaces to interact with new APIs or functionality.
Collaborated closely with the director of digital services and in-house developers.
Built app components in Python to be consumed by VPR's mobile applications.
Developed apps in Python to interact with voice and SMS channels via Twilio and TwiML.
Collaborated closely with CEO and CFO to help refine a business model and translate it into an easy-to-use web application for staff and clients.
Architected and developed systems and interfaces for clients to easily view and manage data for a sport (rowing) that has complex data needs and yet few, if any, good precedents for either the process or interface design.
Designed and implemented algorithms that rank individual rowers and teams based on participation and performance.
Negotiated with third parties to gain access to crucial data resources, and to co-create novel, mutually-beneficial software and resources.
Coordinated with the solutions architect, developers, and other staff members in a tightly-knit team environment to develop and maintain various internal and client-facing Symfony applications.
Built various new features for multiple users and roles using Symfony, Doctrine, Twig, and Bootstrap.
Upgraded the applications and bundles with many dependency tiers, past a BC break from Symfony 2.8 to Symfony 3.
Architected and developed a HIPAA-compliant application with a suite of features for both clients and staff, which connects to and exchanges data with the organization's ERP.
Collaborated closely with the director of worldwide communications, the IT director, in-house developers, and various other staff and stakeholders on a variety of projects ranging from eCommerce and marketing sites to internal and client-facing apps.
Led and mentored in-house developers to improve the quality and efficacy of their work, reviewing code, pair-programming, and providing guidance as they built up their experience.
Developed an app that leveraged Twilio's Voice API to accept payments by phone, a first for the debt-collection industry.
Designed a complete telephone-based (IVR/DTMF) user flow that allowed callers to securely access their accounts and then make and validate a payment toward their balance.
Implemented best practices and coordinated with the CEO and a consultant to ensure PCI compliance.
Used my expertise in enterprise multi-application environments to enhance the client's development processes and improve the robustness of their applications.
Architected a collection of middleware which dramatically improved the client's codebases, making them more DRY ("do not repeat yourself"), more secure, and more efficient to develop further.
Established a set of code style guidelines and best practices for the client's developers, making the codebases more readable, consistent, and maintainable.
Enterprise Data-Visualization Design and Development
Present (2025 years)
Remote
Designed and developed new data visualizations, infographics, and interfaces for an enterprise AI/IoT application using HighCharts and D3.js.
Redesigned existing interfaces—improving navigation and readability while reducing clutter and eliminating unnecessary elements.
Refactored Django/Python code—reducing bugs, making it reusable, and altering it to provide new data utilized by the new data-visualization interfaces.
Led the enterprise team in the architecture and development of an SDK for their primary data source, focusing on enforcing best practices while making developers' jobs easier.
Refactored a single-database software platform into a multitenant one to enable lucrative new clients to come on board while respecting their data-center requirements.
Consulted on and developed a new RESTful versioned API to be used as a single source of truth for a host of enterprise applications used by some of the most distinguished automotive manufacturers.
Played a leadership role for the enterprise team, using my experience and expertise to inform and guide less senior members.
Designed and developed a dynamic, real-time D3.js/C3.js interface that enables engineers to visualize engineering trials and results. This application and interface were featured at Twilio Engage Sydney 2018, garnering investor interest.
Architected and developed an enterprise SaaS platform for the emerging CPaaS/UCaaS sector. Featured enterprise-grade controls for customers and their users, along with intuitive user interfaces.
Collaborated closely with founders in the technology and business spheres within an environment of mutual respect and on a level playing field, resulting in an extraordinarily gratifying and productive relationship.
Email has been around for over 40 years, exhibiting signs of being outdated due to technological and cultural shifts.
Despite advancements in communication channels, email remains the preferred method for inter-business communication.
The email platform features a modern, messaging-style interface with improved readability, filtering, and search capabilities for both individuals and organizations.
