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Michael Ki

San Diego,United States

Summary

Leader in the development and implementation of enterprise level information systems that support centralized and distributed operations. Ability to lead and manage large teams in the areas of infrastructure, software development and client/staff support. Focused on quality and continuous improvement through accountability, staff development and alignment of technology to the overall vision of the organization.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Software Development

Agorus
07.2022 - Current
  • Built and led a high-performing unicorn software development team, attracting top talent and fostering a culture of innovation and excellence
  • Introduced offshore development initiatives to expand team capabilities and leverage global talent pools, resulting in increased productivity and scalability
  • Implemented the latest .NET technology stack and best practices to modernize development processes and drive efficiency and quality in software delivery
  • Established and optimized 2-week Agile sprints and Scrum methodologies to streamline development cycles, improve team collaboration, and deliver high-quality software products on time and within budget
  • Provided strategic leadership and direction for all software-related initiatives, guiding team members in aligning their efforts with company goals and priorities
  • Implemented all software development policies and procedures, ensuring adherence to industry standards and best practices
  • Leveraged Azure DevOps to effectively manage projects, streamline workflows, and facilitate collaboration among team members.

Chief Technology Officer

Healthy Dining
07.2018 - 07.2022
  • Strategic Leadership: Drove vision and direction for the organization's technology stack, resulting in enhanced efficiency and client satisfaction
  • Cloud Architecture & Cost Optimization: Implemented 100% cloud architecture strategy, significantly reducing costs
  • Team Leadership & Mentorship: Led a high-performing technical team, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence
  • Vendor Management: Oversaw relationships with software development and third-party vendors, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives
  • Technical Excellence: Spearheaded software architecture enhancements and development life cycle improvements.
  • Optimized IT infrastructure by streamlining processes and implementing cutting-edge technologies.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional intra-company teams to provide mutually beneficial outcomes.

Director of Engineering

METADATA
03.2020 - 11.2020
  • Team Leadership: Managed developers, QA engineers, and product support engineers, fostering collaboration and innovation
  • Agile Development: Planned and delivered monthly sprints using agile SCRUM methodologies
  • Security Compliance: Oversaw SOC2 security compliance and led migration to GitHub with CI/CD integration
  • Code Quality & Automation: Implemented SonarCloud for static code analysis and reduced manual QA by 60% through Cypress and CI integration
  • Vendor Partnerships: Evaluated partnerships with third-party vendors to align with business goals
  • Talent Management: Responsible for hiring, dismissal, and mentoring of engineering staff.
  • Improved customer satisfaction ratings with proactive communication, addressing concerns promptly, and seeking feedback for improvements.

Director of Web Development

Alta Solutions
01.2015 - 07.2018
  • Web Application Architect: Designed and engineered a web application for real-time vibration data analysis of critical machinery in the energy industry
  • Responsive Design Optimization: Optimized responsive design for cross-platform usage on PCs, tablets, and smartphones
  • Documentation & Guidelines: Developed coding guidelines, technical manuals, and documentation for internal and external use
  • Technical Expertise: Utilized complex data structures and Ethernet protocols to optimize hardware configuration and data transfer
  • NET MVC Framework Development: Built .NET MVC framework from scratch with an SQL database backend using Entity Framework.

Web Applications Manager

University of CA
03.2012 - 11.2014
  • Team Management: Led a team in designing, developing, and maintaining web and Windows applications for core Student Affairs units
  • Strategic Collaboration: Worked closely with Student Affairs management to define and guide software solutions aligning with the university's mission
  • Enterprise Architecture: Developed and defined enterprise application architecture for Student Affairs.

Director of Technology

University of CA
09.2002 - 03.2012
  • Responsible for all technology-related activities cluster-wide and for activity management
  • Oversaw the development of an extensive student database infrastructure
  • Provided connectivity and integration of external databases
  • Responsible for systems analysis, development, testing, debugging, and implementation.

Software Engineer

University of CA
11.1993 - 09.2002
  • Provided infrastructure and network support to departments
  • Administered SQL and Oracle databases
  • Developed online applications and systems
  • Managed user accounts and access rights
  • Implemented security best practices.

Sr. Software Engineer

iMetrikus Inc.
11.1999 - 07.2000
  • Web Development: Developed dynamic and interactive web content using ASP, SML, VB Script, JavaScript, and Active X
  • Collaboration & Testing: Collaborated closely with QA to develop test plans for the site and in-house applications
  • Database Management: Programmed Visual Basic applications to maintain and administer SQL Server databases
  • Project Leadership: Led and managed projects involving groups of programmers
  • Java Development: Created and maintained Java-based applications.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

University of California - San Diego
La Jolla, CA

Skills

  • Microsoft Stack: Visual Studio, Microsoft SQL Server, Entity Framework
  • Cloud Platforms: Azure, AWS, DigitalOcean
  • Azure Cloud Infrastructure: Azure DevOps, Azure Services (Azure App Service, Azure Functions, Azure SQL Database, Azure Blob Storage)
  • Version Control: Git, TFS (Team Foundation Server)
  • Third-Party Software Integrations: APIs (Google API, ERP Software - Acumatica, Custom APIs)
  • Database Technologies: MongoDB, MongoDB Atlas, MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL, NoSQL
  • Compliance: SOC2, GDPR, HIPAA, FERPA
  • Testing Frameworks: TestRail, Cypress
  • Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines: Azure Pipelines, GitHub Actions, Jenkins
  • Front-end Frameworks: Reactjs, Angular
  • Backend Frameworks: NET Core 8, ASPNET MVC, Entity Framework, Dependency Injection
  • Languages: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript, C#
  • Agile Methodologies: Scrum, Kanban
  • Project Management Tools: Jira, Trello
  • DevOps Practices: Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Configuration Management
  • Containerization: Docker, Kubernetes
  • Monitoring & Logging: Azure Monitor, AWS CloudWatch, ELK Stack
  • Security: OWASP Top 10, SSL/TLS, OAuth, JWT
  • Networking: TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S, Load Balancing
  • Mobile Development: Xamarin, React Native
  • Strategic Planning: Proven ability to develop and execute strategic plans that align with organizational goals and drive business success
  • Team Leadership: Experience leading cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products and solutions on time and within budget
  • Mentorship & Coaching: Skilled in mentoring and coaching team members to foster professional growth and development
  • Decision-Making: Strong decision-making skills with the ability to analyze complex situations and make sound judgments
  • Communication: Effective communicator with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and build consensus among team members
  • Collaboration: Proven track record of fostering collaboration and teamwork across departments and stakeholders to achieve common objectives
  • Change Management: Experience leading teams through periods of change and transformation, guiding them to adapt to new technologies and processes
  • Conflict Resolution: Proficient in identifying and addressing conflicts within teams, promoting constructive dialogue, and achieving mutually beneficial resolutions
  • Visionary Leadership: Visionary leader with the ability to inspire and motivate teams to innovate and achieve excellence in their work
  • Aligning with Company Roadmap: Skilled in aligning team goals and initiatives with the company's strategic roadmap to drive long-term success
  • Recruiting, Hiring, and Retaining Top Talent: Expertise in identifying, recruiting, and retaining top talent through effective hiring strategies, talent development programs, and fostering a positive work culture

Timeline

Director of Software Development

Agorus
07.2022 - Current

Director of Engineering

METADATA
03.2020 - 11.2020

Chief Technology Officer

Healthy Dining
07.2018 - 07.2022

Director of Web Development

Alta Solutions
01.2015 - 07.2018

Web Applications Manager

University of CA
03.2012 - 11.2014

Director of Technology

University of CA
09.2002 - 03.2012

Sr. Software Engineer

iMetrikus Inc.
11.1999 - 07.2000

Software Engineer

University of CA
11.1993 - 09.2002

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

University of California - San Diego

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