DENNIS LEEDEKERKEN
Summary
Highly skilled Senior Application Architect with a proven track record in designing and implementing innovative software solutions. Strengths include robust problem-solving skills, mastery of multiple programming languages, and ability to lead cross-functional teams. Previous roles demonstrate success in improving system efficiency, reducing downtime, and enhancing user experience.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr. Application Architect
Ricoh USA
04.2023 - 07.2024
- Supervised the design, development, administration, implementation, management and support of enterprise document applications and cloud solutions
- Pioneered digital transformation for AI/ML workflow solution cloud architecture
- Presented complex ideas to customers, senior leadership, and cross-functional teams
- Led a team in cloud transformation
- Architected a repeatable AI SaaS solution cutting customer onboarding from a month to less than a day
- Designed a multi-tenant SaaS repository for generative analytics
- Created an auto-learning model for AI/ML improving results 15%
Application Architect
Ricoh USA
04.2018 - 04.2023
- Developed and governed Architectural design for onboarding clients for SaaS AI/ML solution
- Pioneered digital transformation for AI/ML workflow solution cloud architecture
- Technology expert in cross-functional team for Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) solutions deciding on technical feasibility of product placement within Ricoh's product matrix
- Led a team in cloud transformation
- Provided Risk Assessments on emerging partnerships to executive leadership
- Created a patent US-20230289389-A1 for innovative Robotic Process Automation solution
- Onboarded new cloud vendors through compliance and governance reducing 6 months of review to 1 month
- Pioneered platform shift to cloud microservice architecture in 3 months, resulting in improved scalability and cost savings
Sr. Solution Engineer
Ricoh USA
05.2008 - 04.2018
- Identified, architected custom solutions, and quoted technical requirements for RFPs
- Advised executive leaders on go-to-market strategy
- Managed projects through the initial requirements by gathering requirements from the client and creating a detailed design of the implementation plan
- Led and mentored cross functional team of engineers, business analysts, and project managers
- Instituted repeatable analytical dashboards for SaaS solutions
- Attained the Gold Ricoh Way Award for Innovative Cloud Solution
- Appointed as Architect lead for new Ricoh initiative for developing a SaaS solution that is a patented Ricoh product
- Implemented documentation requirements and standards for governance increasing profit by 20%
- Instituted metrics for measuring ROI project success increasing profitability and customer confidence
- Implemented custom data solutions for Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 clients
Solution Engineer
IKON Office Solutions
01.2003 - 05.2008
- Initiated novel approaches to solve technological roadblocks
- Oversaw technical anomalies within projects and worked with clients to provide risk mitigation
- Entrusted with taking over failing projects and successfully preserving the contracts increasing revenue by 35%
- Created products that generated over 500K in revenue
- Implemented documentation standards for Project methodologies
Education
Bachelor of Science in Industrial and Systems Engineering -
Georgia Institute of Technology
Atlanta, GA01.2001
Skills
- Enterprise Architecture
- Cloud Computing (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
- Microservices and SOA
- DevOps Practices
- Project Management (Agile, Scrum)
- Business Process Optimization
- IT Strategy and Roadmaps
- Technical Leadership
- Security and Compliance
- Process Automation
- Client Relationships
- Solutions Architecture
- Business Intelligence (Analytics/RPA)
- Problem-Solving
- Innovative Thinking
- Application Development
- Business Analysis
Certification
- Six Sigma Green Belt
- AIIM Master Certified in Business Process Management
- Florida Diversity Counsel Emerging Leader (Management Certification)
Timeline
Sr. Application Architect
Ricoh USA
04.2023 - 07.2024
Application Architect
Ricoh USA
04.2018 - 04.2023
Sr. Solution Engineer
Ricoh USA
05.2008 - 04.2018
Solution Engineer
IKON Office Solutions
01.2003 - 05.2008
Bachelor of Science in Industrial and Systems Engineering -
Georgia Institute of Technology