Data Analytics Software Development

YOUSEF YACOUB

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SUMMARY STATEMENT

Engineering executive with over 20 years of transformational experience leading globally distributed teams, driving large-scale infrastructure projects, and delivering cutting-edge software and cloud-based solutions. Building high-performing teams, optimizing operational efficiency, and spearheading innovative AI/ML and data analytics initiatives daily to drive success. Precise management of multimillion-dollar budgets, reduction of operational costs by up to 40%, and scalability improvement of 35% through strategic cloud migration and technology upgrades. Proficient in implementation of robust security frameworks, streamlining development processes, and achieving significant cost savings while maintaining high standards of quality and reliability.

Proven expertise in:

Cyber Security - Data Analytics - Global Team Management - Transformational Leadership - Strategic Planning - Team Building - Operational Efficiency - Cost Optimization - Scalability Improvement – SaaS Applications - Security Frameworks - AI Integration - Agile Methodologies - Cloud Migration - Risk Management - Product Development

EXPERIENCE

Senior Vice President of Engineering & CISO 2022 – Nov-2023

Zignal Labs, San Francisco, California

•Architect and deliver real-time data analytics platforms, boosting system reliability by 40% and enhancing data processing speed by 30%.

•Led the implementation of a full-stack solution using React, NodeJS, and Python, improving system performance by 35% and reducing development time by 25%

•Expand the engineering team from 21 to 47 members, including establishing an India development center, increasing global development capacity by 50%.

•Streamline software development processes by implementing SAFE 5.3 methodology, reducing project delivery times by 25%.

•Integrate CI/CD pipelines, reducing deployment times by 60% while simultaneously increasing release frequency by over 35%.

•Engage and drive activity relative to infrastructure modernization efforts, leading to a 40% reduction in operational costs and a 35% improvement in system scalability.

•Utilize advanced AI/ML, LLM, and GENAI technologies to enhance product features, driving a 20% increase in overall user engagement.

•Lead the migration to AWS serverless architecture, reducing latency by 50% and cutting cloud infrastructure costs by 15%.

Senior Vice President of SW Engineering & CISO 2019 – 2021

PICARRO, Santa Clara, California

•Unified global software teams under SAFE 5.0 development practices, enhancing team collaboration and improving project completion rates by 30%.

•Increased engineering team size from 19 to 45, significantly enhancing development output and scaling global project capabilities by 70%.

•Formulated an 18-month roadmap for software projects, including development projects in India, aligning product development with strategic business goals, leading to a 20% revenue growth while reducing costs by 25%.

•Strengthened cybersecurity measures, reducing potential data breaches by 40% through proactive risk management and security protocol implementation.

•Directed the deployment of AWS-based solutions, improving data processing efficiency by 35% and reducing latency across applications by 20% to support Energy, Healthcare, Pharma, Manufacturing and Semiconductor industries.

•Spearheaded the adoption of serverless cloud-based solutions, optimizing resource utilization and achieving a 15% reduction in infrastructure expenses.

Vice President of Engineering, Cloud Security Vice President of Engineering, Analytics 2012 – 2019

SYMANTEC INC., Mountain View, California

•Launched a Big Data Analytics Platform by defining data architecture, and implementing scalable storage solutions, supporting 7+ petabytes of data and integrating security telemetry from 400M sensors.

•Migrated 3 large-scale data centers to AWS by developing a phased transition plan, coordinating with key stakeholders, and steering cutover activities, resulting in $7M in annual savings.

•Orchestrated the efforts of a globally distributed team of 200+ engineers by implementing agile methodologies and driving achievement of clear project milestones, accelerating project delivery timelines by 10 days.

•Engineered a common framework for cloud migration by standardizing processes, creating detailed migration playbooks, and training teams on new tools, transitioning over 70 applications to SaaS-based models.

•Pioneered CI/CD pipelines by automating testing, integrating version control systems, and introducing continuous monitoring scripts, increasing deployment frequency by 50%.

•Architected a scalable infrastructure for machine learning and microservices development by adopting containerization technologies and building integrations with existing systems.

•Spearheaded cloud security initiatives by conducting risk assessments and implementing multi-layered security protocols, cutting system vulnerabilities by 45%.

Director of Platform Services

Deutsche Bank Group [2010] – [2011]

Cary, North Carolina

•Supervised a $55 million annual budget for global technology initiatives by conducting financial analysis, prioritizing investments, and allocating resources using lean principles.

•Built the next-generation data platform by leading cross-functional teams to consolidate required data into a centralized Data Vault, streamlining access and improving data governance across the organization.

•Directed 450+ global resources by implementing enhancing workflows and leading regular performance reviews, ensuring integration and continuous operation of Back Office key services.

•Integrated SOA/ESB architecture by harmonizing system architectures, supporting back-office operations for 78 globally distributed financial applications, and enhancing system interoperability.

•Improved operational efficiency across Deutsche Bank's tech infrastructure by managing middleware solutions and automating key processes, securing $100M in savings.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

•Director of Software Engineering, Infrastructure & Systems Management Organization, Dell, INC.

•Sr. Director of Engineering, Head of Global Partner Engineering, Software Engineering Organization, SUN MICROSYSTEMS, INC.

•Engineering Manager APPLE COMPUTER, INC.

EDUCATION

Graduate Studies in Engineering Management, San Jose University

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Louisiana Tech University

TECHNOLOGY COMPETENCIES

AWS Cloud Services (S3, Lambda, API Gateway) - CI/CD Tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI) - Big Data Technologies (Hadoop, Spark) - AI/ML Frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch) - Data Analytics Platforms (Elasticsearch, Kafka) - Serverless Architecture - Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) - Agile Tools (Atlassian, JIRA, Confluence) - Microservices Architecture - Cybersecurity Solutions - API Development - Cloud Security (IAM, VPN, Encryption) - Programming Languages (Python, Java, JavaScript) - Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation) - Version Control Systems (Git, SVN)

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