Derick Boodram

Los Angeles, CA U.S. Citizen adz6qq@r.postjobfree.com

Driving Productivity, Profitability, and Performance by Leading Teams and Utilizing Emerging Technologies

Highly accomplished IT professional with 20+ years of experience developing and managing IT teams, projects and systems. Experience working with executive teams to determine corporate strategy, and initiatives, and improving processes and programs. Proven record of utilizing technical expertise to help companies innovate, improve performance and lower costs by delivering projects ahead of schedule and under budget. Seamlessly coordinates project management, development, testing, implementation of end-user feedback and support.

Education

California State University Northridge - Computer Science: Northridge, CA

Continuing Education

Google Project Management Professional(PMP) Certification; Supervised Machine Learning (ML)

Technical Skills

Languages: (abbreviated list): PHP, HTML, C#, Python, JavaScript, CSS, SQL, React, Nodejs, Angular

Graphics: 2D and 3D design/animation, print, Photoshop, Illustrator, web-optimized graphics, Streaming media

Other proficiencies: (abbreviated list): Windows, Mac OS, Linux (RH, Ubuntu), AWS, Azure, REST, Trello, MS Project, TFS, Laravel, Symfony, Zend, Selenium, Azure DevOps, Jira, Confluence

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

(Withheld) Jan. 2019 – Present

Sr. Technical Project Manager / Scrum Master

Led projects for a regulatory compliance SaaS organization, of complex scope, involving multiple functional and service areas, managed vendor relationships, communication, budgets, resource allocation, researched technical and procedural approaches (buy vs. build) and present findings to management

Support sales, demonstrating to customers how product meets their needs and plan requests to meet client needs.

Led multiple Scrum squads and perfected Sprint planning & backlog refinement to improve efficiency, resulting in a 30% increase in velocity and reduction of 2 months in overall project schedule

Work with data analytics team using Python and with application team, using C#, integrating and reviewing code

Scrum Master for internal projects managing all Scrum ceremonies such as Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review and Sprint Retrospective, resolving blockers to drive momentum, progress and champion project goals

Managed projects with Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket/git, Asana, Azure DevOps, SmartSheets

Developed and managed local, on- and off-shore tech team of 16 members, monitoring performance KPI's

(Premier Healthcare) Apr. 2016 – Dec. 2018

Software Engineering Manager

Hands-on manager, accustomed to 70% full-stack development for an in-home respite care organization.

Oversaw implementation and management (timeline and budget) of the enterprise architecture and desktop equipment support that aligned with Medi-cal IHSS service company’s strategic road-map, applying Scrum and Waterfall methodologies

Managed cost reduction of $190,000/yr through the optimization of project resources

Managed the technical team(attracting, hiring, retaining, separating) to ensure efficient, needs-based staffing

Established technology processes and procedures that balanced cost, risk and speed, leading agile ceremonies

Hands-on technical leadership (LAMP, AWS, Kubernetes, Drupal, Laravel, HL7, Salesforce, React, Python, Continulink EMR) developing, Q/A-ing and managing sites, phone apps and applications with Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket/git while maintaining SOC II compliance and conforming to HIPAA guidelines

Produced and analyzed RFPs, SOWs and MSAs, leading to contract finalization

(K-Swiss) Feb 2013 – Mar. 2016

IT Director

Initiated the development of the IT strategy and road-map in order to meet business growth objectives and replace an aging infrastructure while focusing on the total cost of ownership and reaching more customers

Hands-on (40% full-stack) technical management for Magento and Shopify stores, Salesforce installation, Drupal, developing and managing e-commerce stores for 3 fashion brands, each encompassing 6 languages, currencies, inventories and design needs with Python/Django import of inventory from SAP and sales data

Assessed and managed vendors and best-practice solutions, presenting plans and alternatives to C-levels, then implementing courses of action, based on their decisions and feedback

Improved IT operations and costs by defining standards, processes, procedures and KPI’s

Managed (vetting, engagement, tasking) of on\offshore resources and coordination with 3rd-party agencies for day-to-day IT operations and specialty advertising campaigns.

Performed creation of AWS instances (EC2/RDS), installation of LAMP infrastructure, frameworks and libraries, insuring 24/7 up-time, monitored server load and increased capacity as needed. Git, Jira

Built, managed, mentored a team of 3 developers, using Agile (Scrum) methodologies

(Comcast Inc.) Feb. 2010 – Feb. 2013

Lead Developer

Technical lead for Comcast, the largest internet provider, in its Comcast Digital Entertainment division, which oversees and ties together the company's internal and extensive, external online teams and properties, including movies.com, fandango.com, fancast.com, eonline.com, g4tv.com

Created AWS instances (EC2/RDS), installation of LAMP infrastructure, frameworks and libraries, insuring 24/7 up-time, monitored server load and increased capacity as needed.

Performed development of advertising and affiliate network, assisted with subsidiary sites, SEO and marketing strategies, Doubleclick DART and Uproxx

Used Twitter and Facebook API for login and content syndication,

Used SEO, Google Adwords and Analytics implementation and analysis

Built, managed, mentored web team of 8. Establish IT policies, strategies, and standards

Environment: C#, php, MySQL, JavaScript, CSS, jQuery, JSON, AJAX, UML, Amazon S3, EC2, MongoDB, Rightscale, Git, PHPUnit, CodeIgniter

(Vivid Entertainment) Oct. 2006 – Feb. 2010

Lead Developer

Technical lead for the world's leading adult film company

LAMP development, e-commerce, SEO, pay-per-click affiliate programs, streaming video, VOD.

Replacement of home-brew affiliate system with new PHP-based system with extensive reporting features

Breaking projects down into sub-tasks, delegating tasks, setting/adjusting timelines, reporting progress, resolving or escalating issues.

Administration and customization of Drupal and Magento

Conducting project meetings and reviews

Mentored and managed 6 less senior developers, gathered and refined requirements, delegating responsibilities, clearing blockers, monitoring progress using Scrum methodologies

(Testamerica Inc.) Feb. 2006 – Oct. 2006

Senior Web Developer/LIMS/SWE

Head web developer for the world's largest environmental testing corporation

Performed enhancement and maintenance of high-availability web portal (C#/AJAX/MS SQL/SEO) to provide clients with test result data and invoices

Monitored Active Directory implementation, insuring up-time of external-facing servers.

Developed company intranet (CMS400.net/SharePoint) to provide communication between the company's divisions and 120 geographically dispersed offices

Implemented modification, EDI and configuration of LIMS client (Element) (VB) to meet lab and customer needs

(Los Angeles County School System) Jan. 2005 – Feb. 2006

Senior Web Developer

Head web developer for the LA County Office of Education, the nation's largest regional education agency

Performed web development in PHP, MySQL, C#, AJAX, MS SQL, ColdFusion, Flash, WAP

Among many sites designed and developed web applications for statewide legislative issues, the Superintendent of Schools, and a pilot project for the Dept. of Homeland Security

Implemented a lawsuit bill through web forms with administrator login access and excel export functionality from SQL databases.

Designed and developed C# windows form desktop client to assist curriculum coordinators and central registration in reviewing, approving, and implementing new courses requested by schools

(Redwood Toxicology Laboratories) Dec. 2001 – Jan. 2005

Senior SWE/Oracle/LIMS Admin

Performed software and Oracle development, DBA. Paradox, Horizon LIMS

Performed migration from Paradox to Oracle-based Enterprise-wide Laboratory Information Management System, managing an average of 13,000 toxicology samples per day

Developed and implemented technical specifications and reports using C#, MS SQL, Brio SQR, PL/SQL, and Python

Established chain of custody and audit trails and validated systems for HIPAA and 21 CFR Part 11 compliance

Ported data from legacy and client systems (ETL/EDI) into the target LIMS system

Mentored and oversaw more junior IT staff

Performed support and development for users and mission-critical laboratory toxicology and accounting systems

Led team of 4 IT staff

(V-Clubs) May 2001 – Nov. 2001

Senior Software Engineer/ Oracle DBA

Website coding, implementation, SEO Vignette Storyserver, TCL, PHP, Perl

Oversaw/mentored other web engineers, code review

Database administration duties in Oracle 8i including schema design and implementation as well as creation of triggers, stored procedures and query optimization, PL/SQL, Oracle Designer

Project management, leading team of 3 developers

Monitored and improved performance of Oracle and Vignette code

DBA duties: logical/physical design, implementation, population, tuning, backup, and recovery

(Ifilm.com) Mar. 2000 – May 2001

Senior Software Engineer/ Asst. Oracle DBA

Website coding and design, implementation, SEO, Tango, Vignette Storyserver

Recode Tango components into Storyserver

Supported site's needs for database resources

Webtrends Enterprise Server administration and reporting

Created Perl scripts to import data from Oracle to XML for content syndication

Led team of 6 developers

(Digital Entertainment Network) May 1999 – March 2000

Senior Software Engineer/ Asst. Oracle DBA

Performed website design, coding, implementation, SEO, Flash, Shockwave, Java, XML, PHP, Vignette, ColdFusion, Oracle

Oversaw other web engineers, liaison between Engineering teams and CTO, institute and enforce coding standards and practices

Oracle duties (design, tuning, and troubleshooting), PL/SQL, development of Oracle Forms/reports

Provided assistance to shows in need of advanced skills

Created bug-tracking/QA system, utilizing ASP/SQL Server

Budgeting of resources across projects and clients/stakeholders, DEN's programming/design budget and individual shows' budgets

Led team of 8-12 developers

Web Site Credits

http://www.kswiss.com (magento/shopify)

http://www.kswiss.com/blog (drupal)

http://palladiumboots.com (magento/shopify)

http://www.palladiumboots.com/blog (wordpress)

http://www.phsrespite.info (drupal, python/react)

http://www.kideos.com (drupal)

http://www.gameclassroom.com (drupal)

http://www.premier-homehealth.com (wordpress)

http://www.NationalLampoon.com (wordpress)

http://www.kr3wdenim.com (shopify)

http://www.vivid.com (adult)

http://www.eonline.com

http://www.movies.com

http://www.g4tv.com

http://www.fandango.com

http://www.den.net

http://www.fakeagent.com (adult)

http://www.kimksuperstar.com (adult)

http://www.jshardcore.com (adult)

http://www.brandnewfaces.com (adult)

http://www.vividcash.com

http://www.testamericainc.com

http://www.lacoe.edu

http://www.shimano.com

http://www.ifilm.com

http://www.ownersmanuals.com

http://www.globalfundraising.com

http://www.ddgirls.com (adult)

http://www.taxtools.com

http://www.tvcops.com

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