Darius Alavi
Denver,CO
Summary
Dynamic technology leader with a proven track record at Charter Communications, driving a 130-person team to modernize video services through AWS microservices. Expert in budget management and vendor negotiations, achieving over $1M in annual savings while fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration. Skilled in agile methodologies and strategic planning.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President, Video Software Development
Charter Communications
Greenwood Village, CO
01.2013 - Current
- Led a team of approximately 130 developers, architects, testers, and technical program managers across US and India.
- Executed transformation of video backend services into AWS cloud microservices, facilitating hundreds of annual releases.
- Established agile methodologies for software development, including meticulous release management and defect triaging.
- Engaged with executive leadership to ensure alignment of technology initiatives with business goals.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to drive improvements in operational efficiency across multiple business units.
- Oversaw annual budget of 10 million, ensuring optimized resource allocation for enhanced cost efficiency.
- Achieved over 1 million in annual cost savings by renegotiating vendor contracts effectively.
- Fostered a high-performance culture by implementing organizational values and enhancing employee satisfaction.
Owner
Nexus Web Studio
Denver, CO
01.2012 - 01.2013
Lead Web Developer
Pearson Education
Denver, Colorado
01.2009 - 01.2012
Web Developer
New Media
Denver, Colorado
01.2007 - 01.2008
Education
Master of Business Administration -
University of Colorado Denver
Aurora, CO01.2019
Executive Leadership Development Program -
University of Virginia Darden School of Business
Charlottesville, VA01.2019
Master of Science - Information Systems
University of Colorado Denver
Aurora, CO01.2012
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Colorado Denver
Denver, CO01.2007
Skills
- Agile methodologies
- Technology strategy
- Product management
- Software architecture
- Security compliance
- Budget management
- Team leadership
- Talent development
- Vendor negotiation
- Executive communication
- SDLC
- AWS cloud services
- Microservices architecture
- Vendor management
- Continuous integration
- Technical support management
- Strategic planning
- Cross-functional collaboration
Council Membership
Member, Information Systems Advisory Council, University of Colorado Denver Business School, Denver, CO, 01/01/22, Present
Timeline
Vice President, Video Software Development
Charter Communications
01.2013 - Current
Owner
Nexus Web Studio
01.2012 - 01.2013
Lead Web Developer
Pearson Education
01.2009 - 01.2012
Web Developer
New Media
01.2007 - 01.2008
Master of Business Administration -
University of Colorado Denver
Executive Leadership Development Program -
University of Virginia Darden School of Business
Master of Science - Information Systems
University of Colorado Denver
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Colorado Denver
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