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Friday, 13 September 2024
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I'm a versatile and accomplished developer and lead with an over 25 year track record building teams and platforms and revitalising startups. Proficient in C#, ASP.NET, and modern web frameworks, with extensive experience in cloud computing, DevOps, database management and search technologies. Proven track record of leading successful development projects across diverse industries, from technology giants to innovative startups.
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Jan 2012 – Present
Directed multiple client projects as Lead Developer, Architect, and interim CTO, ensuring successful product launches and project completions. Developed a comprehensive training program for over 200 novice developers, achieving a 90% employment success rate. Modernized legacy systems, enhancing operational efficiency and user experience through advanced technological solutions. Overhauled an e-commerce platform, improving performance, scalability, and maintainability.
Apr 2024 – Aug 2024
Architected backend systems for a large e-commerce application, integrating payment systems like Stripe Connect and Hyperwallet. Implemented ASP.NET 8 solutions to streamline product loading, payments, and promotions.
Dec 2022 – Apr 2024
Led a team of 6 developers in building and rearchitecting an ASP.NET Core system, integrating Docker Compose and OpenSearch for enhanced data access and reporting. Ensured seamless transition and scalability of systems to meet evolving customer needs.
Aug 2022 – Nov 2022
Spearheaded the development of a global search product using .NET 6 microservices and Kubernetes, optimizing for high throughput and large data sets. Set the technical direction for CI/CD, testing, and global-scale system operations.
Oct 2021 – May 2022
Executed various projects using Azure DevOps, Azure Functions, and Blazor Server for comprehensive reporting and microservices architecture. Developed SignalR-based IPC and screen mirroring applications for enhanced user interaction.
Jun 2021 – Sep 2021
Built a development team and defined platform architecture for a scalable online community supporting a Unity 3D Desktop tool. Delivered full-stack solutions using React JS, GraphQL, and Azure services.
Jun 2018 – Mar 2020
Provided technical leadership and team formation for a startup, returning to resolve development and release challenges.
Dec 2015 – Jun 2021
Developed a web-based reporting platform using ASP.NET MVC, WPF, and WinForms, supporting multiple database backends.
Jan 2007 – Oct 2009
Drove the ASP.NET release lifecycle, managing bug triage and integration with the broader .NET community. Delivered core features and new security infrastructure for Project Server.
University of Stirling | BSc (Hons) Psychology Start Date: Sep 1992 - End Date: Jun 1996 Location: Stirling, Scotland, UK
Languages & Frameworks: C# (25 years), JavaScript (20 years), ASP.NET to .NET 8 (25 years), Node.js, React, Vue Databases: SQL (SQL Server, Postgres, MySQL, SQLite), NoSQL (MongoDB, RavenDb) Cloud Computing & DevOps: Azure, Docker, Kubernetes Software Development & Leadership: Development Lead, Head of Engineering, CTO Professional Highlights Versatile Development Expertise: Over 25 years in software application development and strategy from coding to executive leadership. Diverse Industry Impact: Contributions to technology giants like Microsoft and Dell, and startups in various sectors. Remote Leadership & Education: Successfully led remote teams and created a developer training program with a 90% employment success rate. Recent Technological Focus: Proficient in modern development stacks and adapted to remote work during the global pandemic. Links LinkedIn: Scott Galloway Hobbies Hiking Reading tech blogs Traveling Mentoring aspiring developers
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Hello. Are you going to make the length of your pages on this blog more than 5 posts long? also, this comment box is behaving oddly on my iphone. None of the writing features like spelling corrections, double tap for period, etc are working.