Chris Adam

Dynamic and results-oriented Director of Operations with over 16 years of experience leading a software development consulting company. Demonstrated success in transforming a struggling branch into a highly profitable division with significant revenue growth. Skilled in strategic planning, sales, marketing, recruiting, and staff development. Proven ability to manage large teams, develop client relationships, and deliver complex custom software solutions, integrations, data management, and artificial intelligence solutions.

• Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
• Spearheaded the growth of the branch from 6 employees to over 32 professionals, including Project Managers, Business Analysts, and Developers.
• Increased branch revenue from a negative net income to $3 million annually.
• Secured and maintained multiple multimillion-dollar clients through effective sales and relationship management strategies.
• Directed the development and delivery of custom software solutions, integrations, data management, and artificial intelligence projects.
• Oversaw all aspects of branch operations, including strategic direction, sales, marketing, recruiting, and hiring.
• Implemented staff development programs, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
• Led the branch to consistently exceed performance targets and project delivery milestones.

Experienced AI Service Lead with a strong background in designing and implementing AI-driven solutions for document processing and validation. Successfully led the Epic Record Validation Project, which significantly improved operational efficiency for an online charter school by leveraging advanced AI technologies.

Key Achievements:

• Led the successful implementation of the Epic Record Validation Project, reducing document processing time by over 75%.
• Designed a robust system for intercepting, classifying, and validating various types of registration and transfer documents.
• Utilized OpenAI and Azure Document Intelligence to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of document analysis.

Responsibilities:

• System Design and Framework Development:Developed the architecture and framework for the document validation system.
  Integrated a Web API and Azure service bus to manage document queues efficiently.
  
• AI Implementation:Leveraged OpenAI and Azure Document Intelligence for document classification and validation.
  Ensured accurate identification and validation of various document types, including driver licenses, birth certificates, vaccination records, transcripts, report cards, disciplinary reports, and residency documents.
  
• Team Leadership:Led a team of AI engineers, providing technical guidance and support throughout the project.
  Fostered a collaborative environment, encouraging innovation and excellence in AI implementation.
  
• Project Management:Managed project timelines, ensuring on-time delivery of milestones and project goals.
  Collaborated with stakeholders to define project requirements and deliverables.
  
• Continuous Improvement:Conducted research on the latest AI technologies and methodologies to enhance system capabilities.
  Implemented feedback and iterative improvements to optimize system performance.
  

Innovative and driven CEO with a passion for affiliate marketing and technology. Founded and developed Corner Stop LLC, an affiliate marketing company featuring a highly responsive Blazor website. Successfully built and launched a web crawler engine and a comprehensive database to provide users with detailed product information, pricing, and reviews.

Key Achievements:

• Founded Corner Stop LLC and developed a fully functional affiliate marketing platform.
• Designed and implemented a Blazor website for seamless user experience and high responsiveness.
• Created a web crawler engine to gather product information, pricing, and reviews, storing the data in a SQL Server database.

Responsibilities:

• Company Leadership: Directed all aspects of company operations, including strategic planning, business development, and financial management.
  Led the company from inception to a fully operational affiliate marketing business.
  
• Website Development: Designed and developed a highly responsive Blazor website to display product information and reviews.
  Ensured the website provided an engaging and user-friendly experience for visitors.
  
• Crawling Engine Development:Developed a web crawler engine to collect and update product information, pricing, and reviews from various websites.
  Implemented data storage solutions using SQL Server to maintain a comprehensive and up-to-date database.
  
• Content Management:Curated and created engaging content to attract and retain users searching for various products.
  Implemented SEO strategies to improve website visibility and drive organic traffic.
  
• Marketing and Partnerships: Established affiliate marketing partnerships to generate revenue through product referrals.
  Developed marketing campaigns to promote the website and attract a larger user base.
  
• Performance Optimization: Continuously monitored website performance, making improvements to enhance speed and responsiveness.
  Analyzed user feedback and website metrics to optimize user experience and engagement.
  

Website: Corner Stop Gear

During my tenure from October 2000 to December 2006, I progressed through roles from Software Developer to Technical Project Manager, gaining extensive experience in .NET/C#, SQL Server, and Oracle. I played a pivotal role in developing custom enterprise web applications, creating integrations between disparate systems, and designing web crawling and storage engines.

Key Responsibilities:

Software Development & Engineering:
Designed, developed, and maintained custom enterprise web applications using .NET/C#.
Implemented robust SQL Server and Oracle database solutions to support application functionalities and data integrity.
Developed and optimized web crawling engines for efficient data retrieval and storage.
Integration & Systems Development:
Engineered integrations between diverse systems to streamline operations and data flow.
Created and managed APIs and service-oriented architectures to enhance system interoperability.
Leadership & Project Management:
Promoted to Senior Developer and then Technical Lead, overseeing development teams and mentoring junior developers.
Led project teams as a Technical Project Manager, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality solutions within scope and budget.
Coordinated cross-functional teams to address project requirements, resolve technical issues, and meet stakeholder expectations.