Steven D. Nicoll

** ******* ******* - ******, ** 01056

Phone: 413-***-**** Email: adwbxp@r.postjobfree.com

Linked In: linkedin.com/in/steven-nicoll-a5a587117 Experience Overview:

I have over 25+ years of experience in information systems and technology management which includes design, development and setting the architectural direction for development teams and companies. I have managed medium to enterprise level software projects, IT teams and implementations. I have worked with many executives, management teams and IT professionals to solve business needs across multiple industries. Technologies:

Azure Cloud Services AWS Cloud Services DevOps / Agile Procedures JIRA – Agile Procedures SaaS, PaaS, IaaS Methodologies GIT Hub / Confluence SaaS, PaaS, IaaS Methodologies Micro-Service API REACT (Java) – Front End ITIL Practices / Deployment MS Web Services RESTful Services Internet Information Systems Windows / Windows Server Apache / Linux Security Methodologies Security Protocols Encryption Independent Cloud VM’s Document Storage Systems Windows Hardware/OS Windows Authentication Penetration Testing Vault / Source Safe DEV/QA/Model Office/Prod SDLC Agile / Waterfall MVC (Model View Controller) Linux / Node.JS / Java Visual Basic .Net Medical Device Interfaces ASP.Net Development Visual Studio (many versions) COM / DCOM HTML / JSON / XML

BankUnited – Miami, FL – Miami Lakes (Remote) - 6 month Contract Enterprise Solutions Architect (Jan. 2023 – Present)

• Work with the Architectural Review Board on Solutions and Design

• Work with AWS and Azure for SaaS, PaaS implementation and convertions

• Work with Sparx, LeanIX and BizzDesign tool decisions

• Diagram system architecture in Archi-Mate

DAI Global (DAI.com – DAI ESOP) – Bethesda, MD

Lead Enterprise Architect (Feb. 2022 – Dec. 2023)

• Work with team to architect cloud solutions in Azure and AWS Services

• Determine use of Kubernetes and/or Docker, Blob, Data Lake and SQL Server / Oracle

• Develop full-stack development standards for front-end tools, API’s, micro-services, backend data

• Assist in converting older VM monolithic systems into the Azure cloud platform and services

• Worked with team to implement DevOps and Agile development techniques

• Implement into Azure, Kubernetes, SQL database - cloud architecture using PaaS, SaaS

• Review vendor software implementations, standards and build verse purchase decisions

• Develop ITIL process and recommend internal software and hardware lifecycle

• Participate in a large amount of the RACI processes and functions

• Responsible for overseeing all company systems and interactions between internal and vendor software Zurich Software

Enterprise/Solution Architect (2020 – Jan. 2022)

• Work with team to modify GetSetText to the cloud and convert to short codes

• Work with team to convert to C# and use best object-oriented practices

• Work with Thorn Industries on moving servers, API’s and security to the cloud

• Implementation into Azure, Kubernetes, SQL database - cloud architecture using PaaS SMRTR (an s4isystems company) – San Clemente, CA

Project Engineer / Consultant under Zurich for period of time) (2020 – 2021)

• Azure Cloud Development / Kubernetes / Docker – Micro Services, SaaS, PaaS

• Development and Implementation of PlanetPress Proof of Delivery application

• Development using PlanetPress OL Connect, Connect Designer for web and data mapping

• Development tools - Java Script, JSON, Plug-In components, Node.JS

• Developed for Azure utilizing Kubernetes, VM’s and Docker in the cloud

• Project Management tools – Jira, Confluence, RingCentral, Microsoft Teams, Google Calendar

• Understanding of Google GEO tracking and Google Maps API Disability Management Services, Inc. (DMS) – Springfield, MA Enterprise Architect (June 2002 – May 2020)

• Started as Developer 2002, Senior Developer 2005, Enterprise Architect 2010 - 2020

• Responsible for the entire companies’ applications, software, and systems

• Moved company towards Azure, Cloud, SaaS, PaaS and Software Upgrades

• Designed and built the first web based automated disability application and underwriting system

• Set the technical direction for all developed and interfacing applications within the company

• Lead a team of developers and business analysts and assisted in all technical decisions

• Continuously worked with upper management on technical direction and decisions

• Understood the business well and recommend cost effective solutions to fulfil our needs

• Oversaw source control, multiple environments & build and release procedures for all applications

• Responsible for assisting the company with remaining compliant with PCI, SOC & SAS70 audits

• Controlled development and support over 30 internally developed software applications

• Support 26 blocks of external client businesses in our policy, claim & new business underwriting system

• Manage over 300 interfaces with external clients, vendors and vendor solutions using various methods

• Work closely with the network team to ensure the hardware and software work in unison

• Continuously provide overviews to the developers and analysts on new technologies

• Developed and implemented the team plan to move the company to 64-Bit Windows 10 Robinson Consulting, Inc. – Agawam, MA

Consultant / System Architect (1996 – June2002)

• Started the company with a partner and expanded to 21 employee / consultants

• Managed external clients, consultants, and internal development of the business

• Consulted with many client companies and teams to design & develop software solutions

• Baystate Health – consulted as the system architect for 3 years and managed a team of developers that built and designed many systems at the hospital. I also handled hiring and expansion of the Baystate IT department during their growth period. Worked closely with the client users, development team and other development teams to build PC based systems that often interfaced with other platforms.

• Dow Jones – took over a failing customer retention system project and managed the internal development team and analysts into successful project implementation in the NJ headquarters.

• The Entrepreneurial Source – designed, developed and worked with a team to implement a PC based customer sales tool using FTP transfers from sales rep PCs to the company’s main home office servers. Designed the applications used by management for analysis and reporting based on the gathered sales results sent by the sales reps.

• Note: Projects and software application details exist in the attached application overview Merrill Lynch – Springfield, MA

Programmer Analyst (1994 -1996)

• Designed and developed C++ calculation engines and illustration systems to support hedge funds,

• Trained and developed in PowerBuilder and object oriented applications to support internal applications and develop helpdesk system.

• Worked on the quick hit team using Clipper to provide software fixes and enhancements to software used by clients and managers supporting a variable life service center.

• Note: Projects and software application details exist in the attached application overview Daly & Wolcott – Providence, RI

Development Team Member / Programmer Consultant (1992 - 1994)

• Promoted to the core development team after first year in the field as a programmer

• Designed and developed the companies first PC software package that interfaced with the AS/400

• Presented product design at user conferences and classes to our 200+ business customer companies

• Consulted to distribution companies in RPG/400 on the IBM AS/400. Supported and customized our core distribution software and all modules for client throughout the United States.

• Note: Projects and software application details exist in the attached application overview Educational Summary:

Bachelor of Science majoring in Computer Information Systems - Western New England University Graduated: - Magna cum laude Springfield, Massachusetts Associates of Science in Business Administration - Holyoke Community College Graduated: - Honors Holyoke, Massachusetts

Ludlow High School - Ludlow, Massachusetts

Certified in IBM AS/400 Programming on OS/400 platform - IBM Direct Training Certificate in Programming Clipper 5.0 - New York City - Aptitude Training Certificate in Object Oriented Programming Using C++ - Boston University Microsoft Training in ASP.Net, Website & WCF Development - Microsoft Training Associate HIPPA Certified - Online Certification

Professional Teaching:

Western New England University, School of Engineering - Adjunct Professor

• CPE305 – Object Oriented Analysis & Design using C++ for Computer Engineering

• CPE205 – C++ Programming and Engineering Problem Solving Additional Consulting Projects:

• NUVO Bank & Trust - Springfield, MA (2006 – 2008) o Provided technology consulting to the banks CEO and President before they opened o Developed the technology section of the charter to be filed with Massachusetts o Assisted in providing due diligence in choosing the banks software platform - COCC Project & Application Overview:

The following is a summary of the applications that I have designed, developed and worked with a team to build and implement at the above companies. (The date next to each project indicates the implementation date.)

• Di-OnDemand – Cloud based web application for online sales of Disability Insurance and Self Service Portal

• Disability Policy - Application & Underwriting Website – Disability Management Services, Inc. - (2016) o This is a fully automated application and underwriting system to allow people to purchase DI insurance on the web using a PC, phone or tablet. I was the design lead on this team and then worked with an internal team, external partners & vendors to build. I worked with Munich RE in Atlanta on the business and technical design and interface with their automated underwriting system.

o Hardware: PC computer, Droid & iPhones, iPads, Windows 2012 server, o Software: ASP.Net, VB.Net, C#, WCF Windows Services, Internet Information Server 8.5 (IIS), RESTful services, HTML, XML, Multiple Interfaces with hand-off websites and web service calls, iPipeline, Payeezy payment system at Bank of America for credit card processing.

• AdvanTRAX Patient Surgical Tracking for Chestnut Surgery Center - Baystate Medical Center – (1999) o Transmit patient information to nurse and check-in stations on all phases of patient preop, periop and postop. Interfaced using HL7 with ORSOS the surgery scheduling system. Displayed a floor plan view of available beds, rooms and next availability. o Hardware: PC computer, NT Servers, RF Access Points and Symbol scan guns o Software: VB.Net, C++, TCPIP Socket technology, ORACLE & SQL Server

• Circulation Retention System – Dow Jones (2000)

o Was brought in as a consultant to manage the development team at Dow Jones when the original architect left the company 3/4 of the way through the development stage. Delivered this system to the NJ headquarters in production by the deadline. o Hardware: PC computer

o Software: Visual Basic 6.0, SQL Server

• Outbound Call Manager – Baystate Medical Center (1997) o A PC based system that managed patient appointment scheduling and interfaced with the 3270- mainframe patient insurance information system.

o Hardware: PC computer, 3270 Mainframe emulator

o Software: Visual Basic 6.0, SQL Server, EHLLAPI, HL7 transactions

• Sonic Hedge Fund Sales Illustration System – Merrill Lynch (1995) o Sales illustration tool used by hedge fund sales associates to illustrate fund returns and provide investment models to potential investors.

o Hardware: Laptop PC’s

o Software: Power Builder, C++

• Safe-Trak tracking system – Visual Perception Software, LLC (1996) o PC application allowing homeowners to track information about items in the home, photos and cost by category for insurance purposes. It allowed all information to be moved to a claim disk with a print utility and could be stored off-site in the event of a disaster. o Hardware: PC computer

o Software: PowerBuilder, C++, MSSQL

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• ASP.Net Cloud based websites managed, developed and owned o KenoAdvantage – Cloud based SaaS website designed to send lottery number to text o GetSetText – Cloud based website muti-tenant SaaS application to text recipients

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