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Kevin Meyers

Fort Wayne,IN

Summary

Dynamic Director of Application Development with 20 years of IT experience, specializing in application development and ERP system integrations. Recognized for leading high-performing agile teams while effectively managing financial oversight, project scheduling, and process enhancements. Expertise in harnessing AI and data analytics to drive operational efficiency, supported by strong skills in project management and employee engagement. Committed to aligning technology initiatives with business goals to foster innovation and sustainable growth.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Application Development

FocustApps LLC
08.2021 - Current
  • Serving as fractional CTO for clients, aligning with business objectives by assessing the current state, performing gap analysis, managing budgets and coordinating stakeholders through strategic technology roadmap
  • Develop and refine product vision, strategy, and roadmap based on client requirements, market analysis, and industry trends
  • Define product features, functionalities, and target audience to address specific client needs
  • Enhance client activities by leveraging AI with large language models to increase efficiency throughout their organizations
  • Implemented employee efficiency standards and real time organizational profitability using data analytics with tools like Power BI and Tableau with generative AI
  • Established high caliber agile full stack development team which included development manager, software engineers, quality assurance engineers, and data analysts
  • Under my leadership brought to market two SaaS applications built on the Azure platform.
  • Streamlined project invoicing to clients which increased cash flow within company and reduced internal processing cost
  • Implemented career advancement strategies for company's employees
  • Facilitate negotiation process for sales contracts with customers
  • Established and supervised standards for software development and quality assurance testing processes
  • Collaborate with clients to understand their business needs, goals, and challenges
  • Conduct interviews, workshops, and meetings to gather requirements and align product strategy with client objectives
  • Create project plans, timelines, and deliverables to ensure successful project execution
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including designers, developers, and subject matter experts, to align efforts and ensure timely delivery of high-quality solutions
  • Conduct thorough research and analysis to identify and document client requirements
  • Translate client needs into clear and actionable product requirements, user stories, and specifications to guide development process
  • Engage and manage relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, internal teams, and third-party vendors
  • Communicate project progress, updates, and potential risks effectively to ensure alignment and obtain buy-in from all involved parties
  • Implemented DevOps security across the organization, following best OWASP practices for development, and utilizing OWASP toolsets, Sonar Cloud, and Datadog.
  • Coordinate product launch activities, including marketing, sales enablement, and training
  • Monitor product performance and user feedback post-launch to identify areas for improvement and drive iterative enhancements
  • Stay updated with the latest industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices related to product management, security, and consulting for tools such as ERP systems, AWS, Azure, Salesforce, and AI.

Software Architect

FocustApps LLC
03.2015 - 08.2021
  • Worked with customers to implement staff augmentation and outsourcing of developmental staff
  • Trained and coached internal development team in managerial role, offering insight and expertise
  • Effectively handled communications between in-house software team, clients, and stakeholders
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to address technical issues and develop effective resolutions
  • Reviewed, analyzed, and recommended software solutions that would be an ideal fit for project specifications
  • Oversaw development, testing, and rollout of a complete suite of client web-based software solutions

Manager of Application Development

Franklin Electric
01.2010 - 03.2015
  • Managed all aspects of talent management and performance reviews
  • Participated in yearly budgeting of department business unit
  • Managed application development and integrations during ERP implementations for international acquisitions
  • Implemented agile developmental prioritization and coding process using Microsoft Team Foundation Server
  • Managed and oversaw team of software developers domestically and internationally
  • Implemented department strategic vision and drove key departmental objectives
  • Provided weekly project reports to Director of Application Development
  • Participated in cost benefit analysis for purchase and implementation of SaaS and PaaS solutions such as Salesforce Azure DevOps, Microsoft SharePoint, and Microsoft Dynamics

Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

Franklin Electric
03.2007 - 01.2010
  • Oversaw transmission of engineering specifications, instructions and processes guidelines to enhance administrative efficiency and eliminate unnecessary physical records
  • Developed, assessed, executed, and managed multiple manufacturing projects focused on plant migrations and efficiency improvements
  • Partnered with procurement organizations on projects and other supplier-related investments and programs
  • Maintained current knowledge base of manufacturing industry best practices including lean manufacturing, demand flow technology, and statistical process control
  • Evaluated production capacities to determine capital recommendations

CIM Engineer II

TRW Automotive
11.2003 - 03.2007
  • Collected, analyzed, and reported program metrics, including product technical performance measures and key performance parameters for each facility to present to staff managers.
  • Took on role of point-of-contact for project management staff.
  • Budgeted, managed and maintained numerous machine developmental projects including electrical test equipment.

Systems Engineer

Qualitek Solutions LLC
07.2000 - 11.2003
  • Coordinated installation of software systems and collaborated on design and implementation of new features

Education

Masters Business Administration - Executive Management

Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN
01.2013

Bacherlor of Science - Computer Science

Ohio University
Athens, OH

Skills

  • Change management
  • Innovation management
  • Project management
  • Operations management
  • Cybersecurity best practices
  • Technology roadmapping
  • Software development
  • Data analytics
  • Budget & Vendor Management
  • IT service management

Timeline

Director of Application Development

FocustApps LLC
08.2021 - Current

Software Architect

FocustApps LLC
03.2015 - 08.2021

Manager of Application Development

Franklin Electric
01.2010 - 03.2015

Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

Franklin Electric
03.2007 - 01.2010

CIM Engineer II

TRW Automotive
11.2003 - 03.2007

Systems Engineer

Qualitek Solutions LLC
07.2000 - 11.2003

Masters Business Administration - Executive Management

Indiana Wesleyan University

Bacherlor of Science - Computer Science

Ohio University

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