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Brian Harris

Brian Harris

New Cumberland,PA

Summary

Software engineering leader with extensive experience at Audacious Inquiry, a PointClickCare company, specializing in agile methodologies and innovative solutions. Expertise in diverse technology stacks and team collaboration enhances productivity and promotes continuous learning. Achievements include significant improvements in project delivery timelines and client satisfaction metrics.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director, Software Engineer

Audacious Inquiry, A PointClickCare Company
10.2014 - Current
  • Lead and mentor a cross-functional engineering team of developers, architects, and QA engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous learning.
  • Implement career development programs, 1:1 coaching, and technical upskilling initiatives, improving team retention and productivity.
  • Champion agile best practices (Scrum/Kanban) to enhance team velocity and improve sprint predictability.
  • Partner with stakeholders to define technical roadmaps that align with business objectives and revenue goals.
  • Engage with clients, helping secure new contracts and partnerships.
  • Direct and contribute to the design, development and delivery of high-performance, scalable applications using modern frameworks.
  • Establish engineering standards and best practices to improve efficiency, scalability, and profitability of software solutions.

Sr Software Developer

Networld Technology
Carlisle, PA
08.2012 - 10.2014
  • Design, develop and implement web applications for various activities within NAVSUP / Department of Defense.
  • Promote and mentor team members to follow proven development principles such as S.O.L.I.D. and Test-Driven development.
  • Lead the effort to introduce the Spring Framework, in particular Spring Data, Spring MVC, Spring Security, Java Configuration and Thymeleaf to new and current projects; there were no frameworks prior. This laid the foundation by which all applications now leverage the Spring Framework.
  • Lead the effort to move the team off of VSS and implement Git. Educated team members on using Git and best practices.
  • Lead the effort to move to Maven for better dependency management and build management; all applications now leverage Maven.
  • Implemented Jenkins as a Continuous Integration solution and configured Jenkins and Git to work together.
  • Effectively self-manage time and workload; producing quality deliverables on time.

Director of Software Development

Spry, Inc.
Sparks, MD
09.2011 - 08.2012
  • Produce yearly development road maps and quarterly detailed project plans for all software development engagements.
  • Manage all development efforts and resources; identify cross project issues and work across teams to implement solutions.
  • Lead a team of developers, ensure assignments are clear and executed effectively per the project plan.
  • Lead the effort to define, develop and implement policies and procedures that encompass software engineering efforts: Life cycle Methodology, Configuration Management, Development, Testing, QA and Production.
  • Prepare documentation for both internal use and government clients detailing the software engineering policies and procedures that will be followed for government contracts.
  • Co lead an effort to ensure project deliverables for the DoD meet all Information Assurance (IA) requirements.

Consultant / Java Developer

PHEAA (via DataQuest, Inc.)
Harrisburg, PA
03.2011 - 09.2011
  • Implement the technical design of a highly-complex, custom web client for IBM’s FileNet content management system.
  • Ensure all functional requirements are coded and tested following company standards and best practices.
  • Offer solutions to both UI and code development challenges that arise as the project matures.
  • Strive to exceed the client’s expectations and focus on producing quality work per the design documentation.

Application Developer / Tech Lead

Highmark, Inc.
Camp Hill, PA
02.2006 - 02.2011
  • Design, code and debug enterprise level applications of a complex nature that support United Concordia’s commercial and government business processes.
  • Successfully led a distributed team through the development of the highly visible Tricare Dental Program enrollment web application.
  • Introduced the idea of collaborative design by using prototypes and is recognized as an advocate for User Centered Design; now a division-wide standard practice.
  • Consistently produce high quality deliverables on time, while exceeding manager and customer expectations.
  • Known for taking initiative and leading discussions on process improvements and proposing valuable solutions.
  • Rewarded as a company PACEsetter individuals recognized by coworkers as Passionate, Accountable, Collaborative and Ethical.

Project Technical Lead / Programmer Analyst

Target Systems, Inc.
Mechanicsburg, PA
05.2004 - 02.2006
  • Led 4 team members through the continuing development of a web-based logistics application for the Naval Inventory Control Point (NAVICP) Mechanicsburg, PA.
  • Manage project plan and estimate effort appropriate for development and implementation of solutions.
  • Coordinate and assign tasks to team members, monitor activities to ensure code adheres to company standards and meets project requirements.
  • Improve productivity by implementing action items outlining development requirements and emphasizing time lines.
  • Collaborate with Program Managers and Quality Assurance units to ensure quality deliverables.
  • Code and debug Java classes, servlets/actions, JSP, EJBs (CMP and BMP), stored procedures and JavaScript.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Information Sciences and Technology

The Pennsylvania State University
York, PA
05.2004

Skills

  • Java (Core, EL, JPA, Spring(IOC, Data, MVC, Rest, Security, Thymeleaf), JSF, Struts 1, Servlets)
  • XML
  • JQuery/JavaScript
  • PL/SQL
  • HTML
  • CSS
  • UML
  • React/Nextjs
  • Node
  • Java/Spring
  • Git/GitHub
  • Github Actions
  • Maven
  • AWS
  • Docker/Docker Compose
  • User Centered Design
  • Agile/SCRUM
  • Continuous Integration
  • Agile methodology
  • Team leadership
  • Stakeholder collaboration
  • Performance evaluation
  • Software development
  • Charismatic leader
  • Staff development
  • Team collaboration

Certification

  • Certified Scrum Master

Timeline

Director, Software Engineer

Audacious Inquiry, A PointClickCare Company
10.2014 - Current

Sr Software Developer

Networld Technology
08.2012 - 10.2014

Director of Software Development

Spry, Inc.
09.2011 - 08.2012

Consultant / Java Developer

PHEAA (via DataQuest, Inc.)
03.2011 - 09.2011

Application Developer / Tech Lead

Highmark, Inc.
02.2006 - 02.2011

Project Technical Lead / Programmer Analyst

Target Systems, Inc.
05.2004 - 02.2006

Bachelor of Science - Information Sciences and Technology

The Pennsylvania State University

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