Isaac Weathers

Work History

Executive Director Principle Software Engineer HALT Public Cloud Enablement Team Lead - AWS

JPMorganChase

08.2024 - Current

Leads a team of multi-stack cloud-certified engineers across two global teams - one in the US and the other in India-supporting 259 applications and 143 technology teams
Focuses on architecting, developing, and optimizing AWS cloud solutions, guiding projects from design to production while aligning with organizational goals and governance
AWS Public Cloud Enablement: Leading cloud migration and optimization initiatives on AWS, enhancing security, performance, and compliance through automation and innovation
Observability & Monitoring: Implementing observability, monitoring, and metrics using Dynatrace, CloudWatch, and Splunk, with a focus on telemetry to ensure system health and performance
Architecture & Engineering: Overseeing AWS C4 architecture design, providing guidance as an AWS Solutions Architecting, and ensuring seamless deployment with a focus on automation and CI/CD practices
Testing & FinOps: Championing shift-left testing with tools like Cucumber, Karate, and JUnit, and leading Public Cloud FinOps to optimize AWS costs through best practices in cost management and resource allocation
Adherence to AWS Standards: Ensuring all cloud solutions adhere to AWS Well-Architected Framework standards, focusing on security, reliability, and cost optimization
Governance & Collaboration: Coordinating with multiple governance teams to ensure compliance and security, leading teams through the project lifecycle from initial design to production release
Strategic Initiatives: Active member of product cabinet initiatives, contributing to developer practices, container center of excellence, CI/CD systems, and providing SME guidance on engineering best practices

Executive Director Principle Software Engineer HALT Public Cloud Enablement Team - AWS

JPMorganChase

02.2024 - 08.2024

Leads a team of multi-stack cloud-certified engineers in the US working with another team in India supporting 259 applications and 143 technology teams
Focuses on architecting, developing, and optimizing AWS cloud solutions, guiding projects from design to production while aligning with organizational goals and governance
AWS Public Cloud Enablement: Leading cloud migration and optimization initiatives on AWS, enhancing security, performance, and compliance through automation and innovation
Observability & Monitoring: Implementing observability, monitoring, and metrics using Dynatrace, CloudWatch, and Splunk, with a focus on telemetry to ensure system health and performance
Architecture & Engineering: Overseeing AWS C4 architecture design, providing guidance as an AWS Solutions Architecting, and ensuring seamless deployment with a focus on automation and CI/CD practices
Testing & FinOps: Championing shift-left testing with tools like Cucumber, Karate, and JUnit, and leading Public Cloud FinOps to optimize AWS costs through best practices in cost management and resource allocation
Adherence to AWS Standards: Ensuring all cloud solutions adhere to AWS Well-Architected Framework standards, focusing on security, reliability, and cost optimization
Governance & Collaboration: Coordinating with multiple governance teams to ensure compliance and security, leading teams through the project lifecycle from initial design to production release
Strategic Initiatives: Active member of product cabinet initiatives, contributing to developer practices, container center of excellence, CI/CD systems, and providing SME guidance on engineering best practices

Vice President Sr. Lead Software Engineer Manager - Home and Auto Lending Technology PCE - AWS

JPMorganChase

02.2023 - 02.2024

Same responsibilities as prior year only with a primary focus on AWS
Spearheaded CI/CD Pipeline Implementations: Utilized Jenkins to configure and set up CI/CD pipelines for enterprise applications, which improved development processes and application quality significantly
Modern Agile CI/CD and SDLC Training: Conducted comprehensive training sessions on modern Agile, CI/CD, and SDLC practices, elevating team capabilities and standardizing procedures across the organization
Managerial Role Expansion in 2023: Promoted to manager, leading a team of four highly skilled software developers, efficiently keeping pace with larger teams and focusing on Home and Auto Lending technology enhancements
Team and Project Expansion in 2023: Doubled the team size and supported over 120+ application teams, emphasizing your capability to scale operations and lead extensive team and project management initiatives successfully
Terraform Enterprise: Integrated into the technology stack to further enhance infrastructure as code capabilities, allowing for more dynamic and scalable infrastructure management
Strategic Decision Making: Instrumental in guiding multiple application teams through the adoption of new technologies and practices, significantly reducing lead times and enhancing code quality through effective DevOps strategies
Extensive Training Programs Development: Developed and delivered training programs that standardized Agile, CI/CD, and SDLC practices among teams, greatly boosting operational efficiency and development acumen

Vice President Software Engineer Manager - Consumer Lending Technology and Engineering

JPMorganChase

08.2021 - 02.2023

Vice President Software Engineer - Home Lending and Auto Architecture and Engineering - DevOps

JPMorganChase

08.2020 - 08.2021

Provided DevOps and SRE support daily for application teams, focusing on private cloud and on-premise configurations, which enhanced system reliability and performance
Led acceleration enablement initiatives for application teams to adopt shift-left testing principles and engineering best practices, significantly speeding up development cycles and improving code quality
Active member of several engineering centers of excellence, playing a critical role in decision-making processes regarding best practices and the rollout of product-wide initiatives
Offered technical leadership in code and release management configurations, which enhanced process integrity and deployment practices across multiple teams
Spearheaded CI/CD pipeline configurations and setups for enterprise applications using Jenkins, streamlining development processes and boosting application quality
Conducted training sessions on modern Agile CI/CD and SDLC practices, which elevated team capabilities and standardized development procedures

Vice President Sofware Engineer - Home Lending Servicing - DevOps

JPMorganChase

03.2019 - 08.2020

Provided daily DevOps support to Home Lending Servicing technical teams, facilitating efficient operations and rapid issue resolution
Offered technical leadership in code and release management configurations, enhancing process integrity and deployment practices across teams
Spearheaded CI/CD pipeline configurations and setups for enterprise applications, employing Jenkins to improve development processes and application quality
Conducted training sessions on modern Agile CI/CD and SDLC practices, elevating team capabilities and standardizing development procedures

Vice President, Software Engineer - Mortgage Banking Chief Development Office - DevOps

JPMorganChase

09.2018 - 03.2019

Facilitated the technical migration of version control systems from SVN to GIT, enhancing source code management and team collaboration across the department
Guided multiple teams through the transition from waterfall to agile methodologies, significantly improving development practices and project agility
Configured and optimized CI/CD pipelines for enterprise applications using Jenkins, which streamlined development processes and accelerated product delivery
Educated teams on best practices in modern Agile CI/CD environments and Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) processes, raising the overall quality and efficiency of software development

Software Engineer IV - Lead DevOps Engineer

MoneyGram International

10.2016 - 09.2018

Configured and administered all aspects of multiple teams CI/CD configurations, including onPrem and AWS based deployments
Utilized industry standard tools such as Bitbucket Cloud, AWS, Bamboo, and Jenkins to configure multiple tech stacks and lead production deployments to onPrem VMI's, AWS ECs, AWS Lambda, and AWS S3
Designed and implemented the main domain within AWS to host production workloads and configured security configurations as additional DevSecOps responsibilities
Developed and implemented best practices for CI/CD processes, including testing and deployment automation, to ensure timely delivery of high-quality software
Collaborated with developers and other stakeholders to improve the software delivery process and ensure that software was delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards
Mentored and trained other engineers and developers on best practices for continuous integration and delivery using industry standard DevOps practices from industry leaders
Conducted performance tuning and monitoring of production systems to ensure optimal performance and availability
Documented all DevOps-related activities and shared knowledge across the organization
Ensured that security configurations and processes were implemented to best practices as a DevSecOps lead for our AWS accounts

Software Engineer IV Front End Developer

MoneyGram International

07.2015 - 10.2016

Developed elegant and efficient solutions and web designs to add value to businesses
Communicated effectively with system users and business analysts to identify system enhancements and/or new applications to meet business needs
Created quality design documents that illustrated how the system works and wrote clear and detailed technical specifications for the development of the application
Adhered to a 'big picture view' of how various connected system designs should be consolidated or affected
Produced products on schedule with elegant and efficient designs, high performance, and scalable code that allowed for easy extension to future needs
Produced code of high quality and reliability, ensuring strong quality code metrics
Proactively performed extensive system testing to ensure that the systems worked efficiently and were developed following the applicable development methodology
Identified the largest risk areas and drove the resolution of these issues

Lead Senior Front-End Developer/UI Engineer / Garage Lead

Capital One Home Loans

03.2014 - 07.2015

Pioneered Lean and Agile methodologies to sculpt elegant and delightful customer experiences for national-scale business operations, enhancing service delivery to tens of millions of customers
Steered UX strategy formulation and execution, from prototyping to piloting, effectively translating user and business requirements into sophisticated coded solutions
Orchestrated collaboration among Design, Product, and Engineering teams to refine prototypes into production-quality code, simultaneously mentoring a dynamic team of UI Engineers
Directed and accelerated the UI conversion processes for integrating new and existing products into Angular Single-Page Applications (SPAs), crafting HTML5, JavaScript, CSS3, and ADA-compliant user experiences
Engaged with high-level stakeholders (including product managers, intent leads, VPs, and creative directors) to design and iterate on concepts, delivering polished, code-ready experiences for development implementation
Implemented dynamic HTML into JSPX pages to interface seamlessly with backend systems, enhancing the functional scope of web applications
Provided critical support during staging and production rollouts, addressing emergent issues and collaborating with multiple teams to troubleshoot and resolve production challenges
Revitalized existing applications by transforming them into Responsive Web Design (RWD) compliant formats, aligning with modern design standards and improving user engagement

Senior Web Application Developer

Capital One Home Loans

09.2012 - 03.2014

Engineered and executed mobile applications for various devices, employing advanced technologies such as HTML5, CSS3, jQuery, JavaScript, JSON, XML, and AJAX to ensure responsive and adaptive design principles
Partnered closely with product management to define functional specifications and rapidly developed proof-of-concepts (POCs) that validated requirements and shaped further development strategies
Developed and implemented features for multi-device applications within an Agile framework, adhering to Agile methodologies to enhance project flexibility and deliver high-quality software products
Crafted high-quality, structured code in coordination with a dynamic Agile team, focusing on the streamlined execution and timely delivery of mobile applications
Utilized Java for backend architecture to bolster robust and scalable mobile application performance, ensuring strong backend support for comprehensive mobile functionality
Led comprehensive testing and debugging efforts to ascertain the quality and reliability of mobile applications, guaranteeing their performance and user satisfaction

Software QA Engineer and Test Automation Developer/Web Developer/Mobile Application Developer

Quickoffice/Google

03.2011 - 06.2012

Conducted comprehensive daily server regression tests on the latest builds using custom-developed automation tools, critically evaluating two corporate APIs and 21 cloud partner APIs to ensure optimal quality of client/server interactions for Android and iOS platforms
Ensured the integrity and alignment of new partner API integrations with desired user experiences through meticulous investigations and detailed analysis of third-party services, maintaining high standards of software functionality
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance test coverage and efficiency; proactively identified and resolved potential bottlenecks, significantly boosting the reliability and performance of client/server communications across diverse platforms

Lead Developer/Lead Architect/Lead Designer/SEO expert, Web Technologies Advisor, brand manager

Family Karaoke Dallas

06.2009 - 03.2011

Led the hosting and progressive development of web applications on UNIX servers and cloud platforms, optimizing operational efficiency and performance stability
Engineered and launched comprehensive website solutions from initial concept through to deployment by harnessing expertise in web architecture, graphic design, UX principles, and robust implementation strategies
Administered domain registrations and email configurations, overseeing general web hosting activities to guarantee seamless, uninterrupted online service operations
Spearheaded social media marketing campaigns across platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Yelp to amplify user engagement, significantly boosting customer base and business growth
Crafted and standardized corporate branding across web and print media, fortifying a cohesive and professional brand identity that enhanced company visibility and market presence
Functioned as the principal Web and Cloud-based IT consultant, providing pivotal leadership and technological direction that fostered innovation and markedly enhanced business processes

Web Developer

isaacweathers.net

08.2007 - 03.2011

Spearheaded the creation of a comprehensive online presence, starting from scratch
Designed and developed the company's website, leveraging expertise in web architecture, graphic design, UX, and implementation
Established and maintained web hosting infrastructure, including domain management, email setup and administration, and general hosting duties
Implemented social media marketing strategies on key platforms including Facebook, Twitter, and Yelp, driving engagement and growth
Developed corporate brand images for use in web and print materials, ensuring a consistent and cohesive brand identity across all channels
Served as the primary Web and Cloud-based IT consultant for the company, providing expert guidance and support to drive technology innovation and improve overall efficiency

Telecom Installation Technician

Guild Technologies

06.2005 - 07.2007

Implemented and configured a wide range of telecommunications equipment, including routers, switches, and modems to ensure seamless network operations
Executed cable runs and terminations for network connections, adhering to industry best practices and standards
Conducted comprehensive testing and troubleshooting of network systems to guarantee optimal performance and reliability
Performed routine maintenance and repair of telecommunications equipment, including component replacements and system upgrades to maintain optimal functionality
Collaborated with a team of technicians and engineers to devise and deploy innovative telecommunications systems tailored to client requirements
Diligently documented and maintained records of network configurations, repair history, and system upgrades to ensure accurate tracking and efficient resource allocation
Delivered exceptional technical support to end-users and customers, fostering a positive client experience and ensuring swift issue resolution

Summary

Overview

Work History

Executive Director Principle Software Engineer HALT Public Cloud Enablement Team Lead - AWS

Executive Director Principle Software Engineer HALT Public Cloud Enablement Team - AWS

Vice President Sr. Lead Software Engineer Manager - Home and Auto Lending Technology PCE - AWS

Vice President Software Engineer Manager - Consumer Lending Technology and Engineering

Vice President Software Engineer - Home Lending and Auto Architecture and Engineering - DevOps

Vice President Sofware Engineer - Home Lending Servicing - DevOps

Vice President, Software Engineer - Mortgage Banking Chief Development Office - DevOps

Software Engineer IV - Lead DevOps Engineer

Software Engineer IV Front End Developer

Lead Senior Front-End Developer/UI Engineer / Garage Lead

Senior Web Application Developer

Software QA Engineer and Test Automation Developer/Web Developer/Mobile Application Developer

Lead Developer/Lead Architect/Lead Designer/SEO expert, Web Technologies Advisor, brand manager

Web Developer

Telecom Installation Technician

Education

Master of Information Systems - Management Information Systems, General

Bachelor of Science (BS) - Visual Communication and Information Systems Security

Associate of Arts - IT Business Management

Psychology - undefined

High School - Advanced

Skills

Certification

Timeline

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