James Moratti
New York,USA
Summary
Software engineering professional with deep expertise in developing robust, scalable applications. Strong focus on team collaboration, driving projects to successful completion, and adapting to evolving requirements. Proficient in multiple programming languages, frameworks, and tools. Values delivering high-quality results and fostering productive work environment.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Software Engineer I
Photon Infotech Inc
07.2017 - Current
- Built custom Drupal implementation based on IBM Cloud Based API Management Solution
- Produced robust solution to manage private APIs than provided by APIM
- Spearheaded introduction of more secure managing of users and credentials to follow Citi Bank's security requirements
- Headed security testing and deployment process to streamline fixing of security related issues
- Introduced measures and tools to ensure site is built to follow ADA guidelines
- Headed creation of project dashboard that enabled partners to follow steps for successfully publishing their applications
- Engineered and implemented ServiceNow integration and Jira integration where tickets can be created and updated with portal
- Created integration with McAfee virus scan and file service API to provide secure file transfer between clients and Citi Bank
- Built out solution to provide reporting dashboard for business users
- Lead effort to migrate from IBM APIM to use APIGEE including migrating users, APIs, apps, and developers
- Headed migration efforts to move data from Drupal based CMS portal to angular/openshift new portal
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining strict deadlines and high-quality standards.
- Streamlined development workflows to increase team efficiency and reduce time spent on repetitive tasks.
- Developed scalable applications using agile methodologies for timely project delivery.
- Mentored junior developers, fostering professional growth and enhancing team productivity.
- Developed robust, scalable, modular and API-centric infrastructures.
Principal
Moratti Group
05.2001 - Current
- Designed and themed out sites in Drupal 6, 7, and 8 including responsive and mobile themes
- Led the implementation team to create e-commerce websites for businesses using off-the-shelf and custom software including the Drupal 6 and 7 platforms
- Migrated non-Drupal sites to Drupal and migrated Drupal 6 sites to Drupal 7
- Created entire e-commerce strategy for various clients from marketing campaigns (PPC, SEM) to online sales and customer management
- Managed requirement gathering process from client interview to functional specifications and helped create design documents and test cases
- Created screen mock-ups and guided the creative process from concept to design
- Responded to RFPs and managed the pre-sales cycle
- Created Custom Modules and Themes using Drupal Best Practices
- Integrated Drupal with Oracle, MySql, MariaDB, MangoDB and Microsoft SQL Databases
- Integrated Drupal with REST and SOAP based services
- Lead discussions on technology choices and helped clients make the best decision for them when it came to using new or existing technologies
- Utilized JS, Ajax and CSS to create dynamic user experiences
- Integrated Drupal with the ExactTarget API
- Built sites to meet the WCAG 2.0 Web Accessible HTML specifications
Drupal Tech Lead/ Solutions Architect
CI and T
10.2015 - 03.2017
- Engineered Drupal Based Solutions
- Lead pre-sales teams for multiple project quotations including Technical Backlog and Project Estimation
- Created Behat Scripts and worked with QA team to improve quality assurance
- Worked with off-shore developers to create and enforce coding standards for organization
- Set up continuous integration with Jenkins and development plans for major project
Senior Drupal Specialist
SDG Corporation
04.2014 - 09.2014
- Engineered Drupal Based Solutions
- Improved code and fixed issues with current code
- Worked with off shore developers to create and enforce coding standards for organization
- Planned Drupal 6 to 7 migrations and migrated several Drupal 6 modules to Drupal 7
Lead Web Engineer
Association Headquarters
09.2013 - 04.2014
- Engineered Drupal Distributions to ease development time frame and cut costs for customers
- Integrated Drupal with an Oracle Backend database for get customer data for associations
- Worked with design team to implement better UX design
- Created wireframes with Balsamiq
- Created mobile friendly themes with Bootstrap
- Integrated custom search with Apache SOLR
- Brought the current custom modules used to be within the Drupal coding standards
- Created new custom modules to integrate with LinkedIn, Elsevier journal, and many others
- Setup Vagrant environments using Chief and Puppet
- Setup caching on clients servers using Varnish and Memcached
- Migrated multiple sites from Drupal 6 to Drupal 7
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines while maintaining high levels of quality assurance in deliverables.
- Conducted thorough testing of all web components, identifying and resolving any bugs or issues prior to launch.
Senior Drupal Developer
Nesco Resources (Highlights for Children)
04.2013 - 09.2013
- Worked on multiple sites for Highlights for Children including but not limited to building modules, building custom themes and mentoring junior developers
- Trained PHP developers and WordPress developers to understand coding standards of Drupal and to help them familiarize themselves with Drupal CMS
Senior Drupal Developer
Progressive IT (Savvis Direct)
09.2012 - 04.2013
- Headed Savvis Direst / Savvis Cloud development Team in implementing complicated end-to-end Drupal solution using Drupal 7 and Drupal Commerce
- Conducted thorough code reviews, identifying and resolving issues to maintain high-quality standards
- Used web services to create user-friendly interface to Parallels Automation suite
- Designed, coded, architected and tested various themes, modules and processes to extend Drupal to meet client's needs
- Created custom Drupal modules using PHP
- Worked with large varied team including Java Developers, Marketing, QA Team, and management
- Managed source code effectively using Git version control system, ensuring code integrity and minimizing conflicts during development cycles.
- Contributed to project documentation, outlining development processes and guidelines for future reference.
Team Lead/Senior Drupal Developer
Drupal Construction
11.2011 - 06.2012
- Lead and managed team of 20 Drupal developers and site builders
- Lead business development efforts including responding to RFPs and Creating Quotations
- Successfully allocated resources and delegated tasks to deliver projects on time and on budget
- Implemented agile project management structure within organization
- Provided Drupal Training and Drupal support to interns and staff
- Worked with development team to come up with solutions to complicated issues
- Set Up Apache Solr Instances in multiple server environments
- Designed and implemented custom themes using CSS, AJAX and JS
- Designed and implemented Custom Drupal modules using PHP
- Monitored site performance with Google Analytics
- Moved organization into using GIT
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
Project Manager/Tech Manager
Project Light Inc
10.2008 - 09.2011
- Managed high-profile lighting projects in the United States and Latin America for Hotel Chains
- Created and implemented a Project Management process that increased on-time rate by 50%
- Designed and built the companies web strategy including the creation of an E-commerce Site using Drupal, PHP and MySQL
- Implemented a bar code system, which provided superior inventory tracking
- Supervised quoting, design and pricing of all catalog items including customization of items
- Created and supervised the claim process with vendors
- Provided Technical Support and created standardization of instructions
- Provided lighting training to all employees including the creation of a training manual
- Worked with clients to design products to their needs and within their budget
Education
Master’s of Business Administration (MBA) -
Baldwin-Wallace University
Berea, Ohio01.2007
Graduate Certificate - Health Systems Management
Weatherhead School of Management Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, Ohio05.2004
Bachelors of Arts - Economics and German Studies
Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, Ohio05.2002
Skills
- Drupal 6-10
- Scrum and Agile Development
- Project management experience
- Solutions deployment
- GIT, SVN, Drush, Linux, Apache, MySQL, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, PHP, HTML, Python, Java, Angular
- Figma, Sketch
- APIGEE
- JENKINS
- Review of designs
- Design and development
Timeline
Senior Software Engineer I
Photon Infotech Inc
07.2017 - Current
Drupal Tech Lead/ Solutions Architect
CI and T
10.2015 - 03.2017
Senior Drupal Specialist
SDG Corporation
04.2014 - 09.2014
Lead Web Engineer
Association Headquarters
09.2013 - 04.2014
Senior Drupal Developer
Nesco Resources (Highlights for Children)
04.2013 - 09.2013
Senior Drupal Developer
Progressive IT (Savvis Direct)
09.2012 - 04.2013
Team Lead/Senior Drupal Developer
Drupal Construction
11.2011 - 06.2012
Project Manager/Tech Manager
Project Light Inc
10.2008 - 09.2011
Principal
Moratti Group
05.2001 - Current
Graduate Certificate - Health Systems Management
Weatherhead School of Management Case Western Reserve University
Bachelors of Arts - Economics and German Studies
Case Western Reserve University
Master’s of Business Administration (MBA) -
Baldwin-Wallace University
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