Raul Zendejas
IT & Software Consultant
Johnstown,OH
Summary
Influential and effective leader with hands-on experience in technology and software engineering. Possessing over 15 years of experience designing technology Solutions and visions for the next generation of architecture and software. Built, Trained, and led a high-performing engineering Solutions team, ensuring alignment with business objectives, organizational priorities, and capital availability, enabling unparalleled innovation and a culture of continuous improvement. Creating Solutions that are secure, high-performing, resilient, and efficient using knowledge of contemporary programming languages and architecture.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
7
7
Certificates
2
2
Languages
Work History
Technology and Software Architecture Consultant
Zen Day Tech
Columbus , OH
2005.01 - Current
- Wrote code and developed tools and integrations to meet cross-platform user needs
- Managed AWS assets and integrated multiple AWS resources into solutions appropriate for company projects
- Translated technical concepts and information into terms parties could easily comprehend
- Developed clear specifications for project plans using customer requirements
- Interfaced directly with customers, stakeholders and end-users regarding capability architectures, requirements use cases and stories to derive, develop and decompose next-cycle updates and specifications.
Chief Technology Officer/Chief Information Officer
Discount Fashion Warehouse
Plain City , OH
2009.01 - 2022.07
- Thrived in an entrepreneurial environment and had a lasting impact on operational efficiency and effectiveness.
- Increased revenue 800% by growing business from one store to 12.
- Managed performance of up to 20 direct reports.
- Designed, developed, and programmed mobile applications to support retail operations and enhance inventory management.
- Collaborated with vendors and technology partners on integrations, infrastructure, and enterprise solutions.
- Tracked departmental expenditures, project schedules and team performance and progress.
- Led agile teams to deliver products quickly and meet user needs.
- Analyzed new technologies and selected the best options based on business priorities and cost-effectiveness.
- Managed company-wide architecture, platform, and data configuration and implementation.
Ecommerce Director
Discount Fashion Warehouse
Plain City , OH
2007.01 - 2009.01
- Identified trends, areas of opportunity, scale and potential improvements to drive ongoing business vision and optimization
- Managed corporate social media, e-commerce, and CRM platforms
- Launched new online marketing strategies, increasing sales 250%.
- Managed revenue models, process flows, operations support and customer engagement strategies.
- Spearheaded innovative approaches to resource allocation and strategic planning.
- Evaluated company documentation to verify alignment with regulatory requirements.
Skills
Business & Technology Strategy
Certification
AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
Quote
There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins
Timeline
AWS Cloud Quest: Serverless Developer
2023-11
AWS Certified Developer – Associate
2023-02
IBM Full Stack Software Developer Professional
2022-12
AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
2022-11
AWS Cloud Quest: Cloud Practitioner
2022-11
TOGAF® Training Certification Program
2022-11
Google Project Management
2022-10
Chief Technology Officer/Chief Information Officer
Discount Fashion Warehouse
2009.01 - 2022.07
Ecommerce Director
Discount Fashion Warehouse
2007.01 - 2009.01
Technology and Software Architecture Consultant
Zen Day Tech
2005.01 - Current
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