Stephen Loos

Vice President of Software Engineering Profile

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Bohemia, NY 11716

Dynamic and results-driven leader with a proven track record of leadership in steering high-performance teams and delivering innovative software solutions. Skilled at navigating complex technical landscapes and executing transformative solutions to propel organizations forward. Known for implementing and enforcing best practices in software development, quality assurance, and project management. Demonstrated success in introducing and standardizing programming methodologies, optimizing development processes, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation. Expert at driving business growth and efficiency by strategic application of cutting-edge technologies and development methodologies.

Areas of Expertise

●ERP Systems Implementation

●Regulatory & Compliance

●Application Development

●Project Management

●Agile Methodologies

●Team Leadership & Direction

●Financial System Transformation

●Software & Systems Implementation

●Cloud Migration & Management (AWS)

●Continuous Process Improvement

●IT Strategy Alignment

●Technical Innovation

Professional Experience

Broadridge Financial Solutions, Edgewood, NY 11717

VP of Application Development 2020-2023

Partnered with stakeholders to shape technology roadmaps and align IT strategies with overarching business objectives. Championed publication and maintenance of Confluence pages to document Finance and Billing systems. Revolutionized Dynamic Sales Tax by converting mainframe hard-coded sales tax variables into tables, providing Finance department with control over updates for sales tax calculation. Devised API and accompanying standardization software for Modernization of Portal, facilitating seamless user access to invoice information. Steered migration and design from mainframe-based Vertex L Series vendor software to Vertex O Series distributed software, achieving Finance modernization promptly and within budget.

●Played pivotal role in modernizing legacy systems and migrating applications to AWS, yielding significant cost savings and enhancing scalability.

●Guided and empowered Agile Application development team in orchestrating transformation and implementation of Finance systems, both on-premises and in cloud.

●Executed implementation of Consumer Price Index (CPI) on Mainframe and Open Systems front ends by sourcing CPI rates from Oracle EBS and seamlessly integrating with multiple existing Finance platforms.

●Managed migration of Global Billing System to cloud, replacing outdated MS Access billing system with cutting-edge AWS front end, resulting in remarkable reduction in processing time from seven to two days.

●Led overhaul of Billing feed from upstream systems, eliminating extensive hard coding and empowering Finance Department to independently add or modify charges for customers without requiring technology team intervention.

●Deployed regulatory changes, including Mutual Funds Regulatory requirement (30e-3) and Proxy Fee Advisory Committee (PFAC), leading to modernization and enhanced efficiency of Finance, Billing, and associated supported systems.

Broadridge Financial Solutions, Edgewood, NY 11717

Senior Director of Financial Systems Transformation 2018 -2020

Implemented standardized reporting on Oracle eBusiness Suite through iSupport, delivering visibility to all functional teams regarding projects and technical status during maintenance.

●Directed Oracle eBusiness Suite technical support team, spearheading seamless execution of enhancements and maintenance implementations.

●Achieved coursework completion for Project Management Professional certification and Scrum Master certification, showcasing commitment to professional development and mastery of project management methodologies.

●Mentored and cultivated talent to construct high-performing development teams, consistently delivering exceptional results in support of organizational objectives.

Broadridge Financial Solutions, Edgewood, NY 11717

Director of Financial Systems Transformation 2015 — 2018

Engaged with stakeholders to formulate technology roadmaps, strategically aligning IT strategies with overarching business goals. Oversaw IT budgets and resources, ensuring successful and timely delivery of projects within predefined timelines and financial parameters. Cultivated culture of continuous learning and innovation, instilling commitment to ongoing improvement within organization.

●Utilized leadership for multiple development teams by using Agile SDLC, orchestrating technology initiatives to propel business growth and foster innovation.

●Advocated for widespread adoption of Agile methodologies and integration of DevOps practices to elevate development efficiency and product quality.

●Applied and enforced best practices in software development and quality assurance to guarantee optimal performance and security in all endeavors.

Broadridge Financial Solutions, Edgewood, NY 11717

Project Manager 2004 — 2015

Cooperated with stakeholders to assure effective communication and collaboration. Led both mainframe and offshore development teams, driving seamless coordination and optimal performance.

●Introduced and standardized COBOL programming practices within teams, adopted by various development departments.

●Executed development of numerous new and enhanced mainframe batch and online systems, employing CMM waterfall SDLC to enable precision and reliability.

●Steered Oracle eBusiness Suite development team in enhancement and implementation of Oracle Billing and Finance systems, driving improvements in functionality and efficiency.

●Installed Vertex L Series vendor software and automated Sales Tax calculations for all invoices, streamlining operations and eliminating need for manual Sales Tax estimation, resulting in significant efficiency gains.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry & Mathematics

Thiel College, Greenville, PA

Associate of Arts in Computer Science

Thiel College, Greenville, PA

Technical Proficiencies

Agile Software Development Software Architecture (AWS Cloud Solutions) DevOps & CI/CD Application Development & Modernization Cloud, Mainframe & Distributed Systems Project Management Oracle eBusiness Suite for A/R, GL & customized billing solutions Billing & Finance Systems MS Office Suite COBOL/CICS/DB2/VSAM/JCL/Easytrieve

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