Engineering Director Resume Examples and Templates

Acting Engineering Director

• Responsible for the ongoing technology delivery of new capabilities in platforms supporting CRR (Customer Relationship Management).
• Accountable for the end-to-end delivery of the platform strategy.
• Partners closely with product owners to ensure the timely delivery of product roadmaps.
• Maintains continuous transparency on risks to delivery, proactively seeks and implements options to mitigate risks.
• Understands the technology landscape of Global Financial Crimes Compliance in peer financial institutions and the industry. Brings innovative ideas to bear and seeks innovative ways to solve product and business needs, utilizing emerging technology where appropriate.
• Collaborates with peers, Principal Engineers, and Principal Architects to assimilate new technology and delivery methods into scalable software solutions when necessary.
• Takes ownership of all quality aspects and metrics of platforms, including system performance, platform availability, platform scalability, operational efficiency, risk management, information security, data management, and cost effectiveness.
• Attracts, retains, and develops top Engineering talent across the organization, providing guidance, career development, and mentorship to team members.
• Cultivates an environment of Engineering excellence and continuous improvement, leading changes that drive efficiencies into existing Engineering and delivery processes.
• Builds platforms with standard Enterprise Architecture and frameworks in mind.

Software Engineering Director

• Co-created and implemented the technology strategy for AlphaCorp's Language Learning and Teaching and Educational segments, aligning it with the organization's goals.
• Played a key role in developing and expanding the software solution used in 80 countries, ensuring its scalability and effectiveness.
• Planned and executed large-scale, high availability deployments of solutions across multiple teams, ensuring high-quality delivery.
• Managed and led cross-functional teams of 100 talented engineers located in three countries, overseeing their work in backend, mobile, and frontend development. Fostered a DevOps/DevSecOps mindset within the teams to enhance collaboration and efficiency.

Senior Engineering Director

• I focus on ensuring quality by construction through the implementation of automated tests, Test-Driven Development (TDD), continuous integration, and software architecture principles such as the Ports & Adapters pattern and SOLID principles.
• I also contribute to reliable delivery by optimizing git workflows, establishing deployment pipelines, implementing continuous deployment/delivery practices, and utilizing dark launching techniques.
• Continuous improvement is a key aspect of my role, and I facilitate pair and mob programming sessions, conduct workshops, and actively contribute to enhancing team collaboration through techniques like event storming, Tres Amigos, example mapping, user story mapping, and feature slicing.
• In terms of software development, I work with technologies such as TypeScript, React, Node.js, Jest, Firebase, and Google Cloud Provider, including Cloud Run, Functions, Build, and Pub/Sub.

Engineering Director

• I have been responsible for developing key architectural strategies for over-the-top (OTT) services, infrastructure, automation, digital services, and artificial intelligence (AI) for Horizon Communications' core platforms. This includes products like Horizon Stream, Voice Remote, and open-source RDK platforms.
• I have successfully managed cutting-edge mobile wireless development programs and software releases for iOS and Android platforms at Horizon Communications, integrating core IoT technology with custom cloud applications. These programs have involved managing budgets in the tens of millions, specifically in the context of Horizon Mobile and Horizon Home.
• Additionally, I have led development initiatives for consumer AI automation products, such as Horizon AI, which have resulted in market gains nationally by offering increased broadband advances with new WiFi technologies.
• In order to optimize development processes, I have streamlined Agile and SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle) processes and worked closely with top executive leaders to strengthen and build integrated DevOps models. This has included building and managing large-scale development teams comprising more than 190 employees.

Engineering Director

• As the lead engineer for the Horizon Cloud Databases (DBaaS) offering, my responsibilities encompassed a wide range of technical and strategic aspects:
• I worked with various database technologies such as PostgreSQL, Enterprise DB, etcd, Redis, MySQL, MongoDB, Elasticsearch, Datastax, and RabbitMQ to design and deliver the DBaaS offering.
• I defined the quarterly and annual strategy and business priorities for the offering based on the requirements gathered from thousands of internal and external enterprise customers.
• I collaborated closely with high-priority external customers, particularly in the banking industry, to understand their unique business demands and ensure successful adoption of the DBaaS solution.
• Working with product managers and executives, I analyzed business, industry, and client requirements to drive product enhancements and improvements.
• I managed a large-scale, highly available Kubernetes-based infrastructure across multiple regions and zones, ensuring a 99.99% uptime service level agreement (SLA) for tens of thousands of customer database formations.
• I established key performance metrics and provided regular reports to executives, highlighting the performance and progress of the DBaaS offering.
• I effectively communicated blockers, dependencies, and progress to stakeholders, aligning efforts with established roadmaps and projections.
• Compliance and security requirements were a priority, and I ensured that the DBaaS offering adhered to industry and company-specific standards.
• I championed and implemented best-in-class engineering practices, leading a team transformation from ad hoc processes to Agile methodologies. I formed eight squads following an Agile sprint cadence, defined leadership roles, such as team leads, architects, and guild leads, and facilitated the adoption of Agile practices.
• I administered various tools such as Github, PagerDuty (for on-call shifts), and Slack to support effective collaboration and incident management.
• Prioritization of daily activities for multiple engineering squads, including front-end and platform Kubernetes controllers, was a crucial part of my role.
• Talent acquisition was another aspect of my responsibilities, where I recruited, interviewed, and hired developers while defining interview processes and standards tailored to the team's needs.
• I focused on the growth and management of the careers of a globally-distributed team of developers, leads, and architects, providing feedback, performance reviews, and mentorship.

Engineering Director

• Working closely with Product Leaders, I played a key role in analyzing requirements, defining the solution architecture, and leading the engineering efforts. Over a span of 2 years, we successfully delivered over 5500 new feature requests from the business, enhancing the platform's capabilities and meeting user needs.
• One of my significant achievements was overseeing the growth of the organization from 80 to 300 members. I actively participated in hiring and mentoring senior talent, ensuring a strong and capable team to support the platform's development and operations.
• I led the transformation of the organization from a monolithic architecture to a Micro-Services architecture, enabling scalability, flexibility, and improved maintainability. We also migrated from an on-premise data center to the Cloud, leveraging its benefits in terms of scalability, reliability, and cost efficiency.
• Another crucial transformation I led was transitioning from a waterfall development approach to Agile methodologies and implementing DevOps practices. This shift allowed for faster and more efficient software delivery, improved collaboration between teams, and a focus on continuous improvement.

Global Engineering Director

• As the leader of the Global Engineering Function and Sustainability at Horizon Corporation, I am responsible for driving operational excellence and sustainability across our 50+ sites worldwide. With an annual spending exceeding $600 million, my focus is on leveraging engineering capabilities to gain a competitive edge in the market.
• One of my key responsibilities is leading transformational programs, specifically focused on the Digital Plant and Efficient Capital Strategy for Horizon Inc. These programs aim to drive significant value creation, targeting a step change of over $500 million in value across the organization.
• Additionally, I am leading the creation and deployment of a corporate Engineering Operating System. This system is designed to align with the Horizon Operating System, serving as a sustainable backbone that enables efficient and effective engineering processes and practices across the organization.
• Through these initiatives, I am driving innovation, operational efficiency, and sustainability within Horizon Corporation and Horizon Inc. I work closely with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to ensure the successful implementation of these programs, ultimately contributing to the overall success and growth of the company.

Engineering Director

• Led software architecture, infrastructure, and security for in-house e-commerce platform across multiple countries.
• Transitioned organization to SRE and DevOps culture.
• Built and developed cross-functional engineering teams.
• Successfully migrated technology teams to Google Cloud Platform.
• Provided oversight for key software development projects.
• Managed technology teams' budgets and negotiations with third parties.

Healthcare Engineering Director

• Managed daily operations and administration of Horizon General Hospital and 45 Offsite facilities.
• Oversaw facilities maintenance, safety, security, and environmental services departments.
• Served as a member of the Senior Executive Leadership team.

Product Engineering Director

• Supervised Product Development teams to ensure smooth transition to new paradigms and efficient delivery of software products and services.
• Conceptualized and executed product strategy for Horizon 300, a market leader product with a global customer base.
• Formulated and implemented the company's vision.
• Provided effective guidance to teams to ensure project completion and success.

Engineering Director

• Led and developed the Engineering team from the ground up, establishing effective processes and building a strong team.
• Designed and implemented systems similar to Horizon Go for seamless shopping experiences.
• Collaborated with ACME to deploy video analytics solutions for retail stores.
• Oversaw the development of a shelf-monitoring system from inception to the final product.
• Engaged in projects involving Robotic Process Automation (RPA) with tools like UI Path and Workfusion, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning, and Video Analytics.
• Utilized Natural Language Processing (NLP) to create automatic flight ticketing systems.
• Developed chatbots for IT departments and implemented chatbots with image analytics for a plumbing company.