Isaac Weathers
Executive Director Principle Software Engineer
McKinney,Texas
Summary
Seasoned technology leader driving public cloud innovation and enablement at scale. Spearheading AWS cloud migration and optimization initiatives, I lead global teams in developing robust CI/CD pipelines, enhancing system observability, and implementing SRE best practices. Adept at streamlining multi-stack cloud engineering processes, I leverage cutting-edge technology and collaborative strategies to achieve operational efficiency and organizational growth.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
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
Education
Master of Information Systems - Management Information Systems, General
01.2009 - 01.2010
Bachelor of Science (BS) - Visual Communication and Information Systems Security
01.2007 - 01.2009
Associate of Arts - IT Business Management
01.2005 - 01.2006
Psychology - undefined
01.1995 - 01.1996
High School - Advanced
01.1991 - 01.1995
Skills
Team Management
DevOps Practices
SRE Practices
Solutions Engineering
FinOps
Incident management
System monitoring
Log analysis
Scripting languages
Virtualization technologies
Microservices architecture
Software development
Certification
Google IT Automation with Python, Google on Coursera
Timeline
Executive Director Principle Software Engineer HALT Public Cloud Enablement Team Lead - AWS - JPMorganChase
08.2024 - Current
Executive Director Principle Software Engineer HALT Public Cloud Enablement Team - AWS - JPMorganChase
02.2024 - 08.2024
Vice President Sr. Lead Software Engineer Manager - Home and Auto Lending Technology PCE - AWS - JPMorganChase
02.2023 - 02.2024
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
Vice President Sofware Engineer - Home Lending Servicing - DevOps - JPMorganChase
03.2019 - 08.2020
Vice President, Software Engineer - Mortgage Banking Chief Development Office - DevOps - JPMorganChase
09.2018 - 03.2019
Software Engineer IV - Lead DevOps Engineer - MoneyGram International
10.2016 - 09.2018
Software Engineer IV Front End Developer - MoneyGram International
07.2015 - 10.2016
Lead Senior Front-End Developer/UI Engineer / Garage Lead - Capital One Home Loans
03.2014 - 07.2015
Senior Web Application Developer - Capital One Home Loans
09.2012 - 03.2014
Software QA Engineer and Test Automation Developer/Web Developer/Mobile Application Developer - Quickoffice/Google
03.2011 - 06.2012
Lead Developer/Lead Architect/Lead Designer/SEO expert, Web Technologies Advisor, brand manager - Family Karaoke Dallas
06.2009 - 03.2011
University of Phoenix - Master of Information Systems, Management Information Systems, General
01.2009 - 01.2010
Web Developer - isaacweathers.net
08.2007 - 03.2011
University of Phoenix - Bachelor of Science (BS), Visual Communication and Information Systems Security
01.2007 - 01.2009
Telecom Installation Technician - Guild Technologies
06.2005 - 07.2007
University of Phoenix - Associate of Arts, IT Business Management
01.2005 - 01.2006
Sam Houston State University - Psychology,
01.1995 - 01.1996
Round Rock High School - High School, Advanced
01.1991 - 01.1995