Lead technical consultant providing software engineering expertise, Agile coaching, and team development services. Focused on embedded systems, algorithms, performance, and quality-driven delivery.

• Architect and implement embedded software solutions using C/C++ for diverse client applications.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring on embedded best practices, debugging, and design patterns.
• Conduct technical assessments and code reviews for complex software architectures.
• Design and implement algorithms with performance and reliability as first-class concerns.
• Teach/coach TDD, ATDD, code quality practices, and effective Scrum/Agile execution.
• Collaborate cross-functionally (including hardware teams) on component evaluation and design reviews.

Delivered advanced training and consulting focused on modern software development practices and embedded systems engineering.

• Taught software development, TDD, and software design patterns to engineering teams.
• Introduced Scrum/Agile approaches tailored to embedded software development constraints.
• Performed architecture/process assessments and guided pragmatic improvements.
• Mentored engineers on algorithm development, code quality, and maintainable design.

Advanced from Technical Support Specialist to Director of Core Development, leading engineering practices and embedded printing/signage system initiatives.

• Technical lead for embedded C/C++ development supporting retail signage/printing systems.
• Architected and reviewed modules enabling new technology and performance improvements.
• Led projects from concept to implementation; decomposed requirements into actionable work.
• Researched and implemented algorithm solutions for embedded printing applications.
• Established and led a consulting services department to support customers and delivery teams.
• Implemented Scrum practices within the Core Development organization.
• Collaborated with hardware engineering on component selection and design reviews.