Directed the migration of the company's e-commerce platform from Bubble (No-Code) to Magento, integrating the CloudLab Design Tool to improve scalability and functionality.
Led a distributed software development team, managing project delivery, technical architecture, and AWS EC2 cloud infrastructure.
Designed and implemented ETL pipelines, data integration solutions, and executive Tableau dashboards that improved business intelligence and executive reporting.
Defined technology strategy, modernized software architecture, and collaborated with business stakeholders to deliver scalable technology solutions.
Senior Developer
Pelican Parts, LLCAug 2013 – Mar 2023
Designed and developed Microsoft SQL Server database solutions, ETL processes, and large-scale data migration initiatives supporting enterprise e-commerce operations.
Optimized complex SQL queries, stored procedures, and database performance for high-volume catalog and web applications.
Developed Perl automation tools and ETL workflows that integrated vendor data into enterprise SQL Server databases.
Maintained Point of Sale (POS) systems, configured IIS web environments, and supported internal business applications and reporting solutions.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance software performance, streamline deployment processes, and improve system reliability.
Senior Software Engineer / Subject Matter Expert
CarParts.com (US Auto Parts)Oct 2007 – Jun 2013
Architected, normalized, and integrated enterprise MySQL databases during the Partsbin acquisition using the Aftermarket Catalog Enhanced Standard (ACES), improving catalog accuracy and vehicle compatibility.
Designed and developed the proprietary LongBow Catalog Management System for managing product catalogs, applications, pricing, inventory, vendor data, and image assets.
Developed high-performance ETL pipelines, XML parsers, and SKU translation utilities using Perl, PHP, and Shell scripting to automate vendor catalog, pricing, and inventory integration.
Built automated feed generation processes for affiliate partners and eBay while optimizing MySQL database performance for high-volume e-commerce platforms.
Enhanced third-party address verification software by modifying the QAS PHP integration, reducing annual licensing costs through source code customization.
Served as Subject Matter Expert, leading development initiatives for the e-commerce platform, Point of Sale (POS), and Warehouse Management System while mentoring development teams.
Software Engineer / Systems Administrator
Digitalroom Inc.May 2002 – Oct 2007
Developed and maintained multiple high-traffic automotive eCommerce platforms.
Administered Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and UNIX systems in production environments.
Built monitoring, backup, and automation systems using Perl, PHP, and Shell scripting.
Supported deployment, troubleshooting, and performance tuning for production systems.
Contributed to early backend architecture for scalable automotive eCommerce platforms.