05/31/2026 updated
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Director of Software Architecture & Development
Champaign, USA
Only remote
Master of Science, Information SystemsApplications ArchitectureApplication Lifecycle ManagementData ArchitectureEnterprise Architecture FrameworkHigh-Level ArchitectureInformation ArchitectureLegacy System Migration WorkbenchSoftware ArchitectureScaled Agile FrameworkSolution ArchitectureSystems ArchitectureSoftware OrganizationEnterprise Application IntegrationEnterprise Application SoftwareEnterprise Application Platform
Enterprise Application Architecture (.NET Ecosystem)
Deep expertise in designing and implementing enterprise-scale application architectures using C#, .NET Framework, and related technologies. Proven track record of upgrading core applications and migrating legacy systems to modern platforms.
AI-Driven Operational Efficiency
Design and implementation of hybrid AI self-service systems combining structured knowledge automation with generative AI assistance, achieving significant reductions in technical support demand.
Platform Modernization & Technical Debt Reduction
Leadership in retiring legacy systems such as ColdFusion and decommissioning outdated platforms, consolidating infrastructure, and preparing enterprise environments for future-ready architectures.
Architecture Strategy & System Design
Strategic guidance on system architecture decisions, scalability planning, and long-term infrastructure stability across enterprise platforms.
Security & Compliance Risk Mitigation
Security auditing, PCI risk reduction, and infrastructure resilience practices applied to enterprise environments, including elimination of manual credit card handling and reduction of compliance exposure.
Database Architecture & Data Integration
Consolidation of enterprise data infrastructure, API development, and system integration, including reduction of database sprawl from 54 to 11 databases to improve maintainability and security.
CI/CD Pipelines & Engineering Practices
Direction of migrations from TFS Server to GitHub, establishment of modern version control practices, and implementation of automated AWS backup and disaster recovery testing.
Frontend & Web Architecture
Application of JavaScript, modern web application design principles, and Shopify Liquid in architecting B2B and eCommerce platform solutions.
Digital Transformation Strategy
Advisory leadership on digital transformation initiatives including platform modernization, automation, and scalable architecture strategies aligned with business growth objectives.
Cross-Functional Technical Leadership
Advising cross-functional leadership teams, establishing development governance practices including code review standards, documentation frameworks, and change management processes.
Deep expertise in designing and implementing enterprise-scale application architectures using C#, .NET Framework, and related technologies. Proven track record of upgrading core applications and migrating legacy systems to modern platforms.
AI-Driven Operational Efficiency
Design and implementation of hybrid AI self-service systems combining structured knowledge automation with generative AI assistance, achieving significant reductions in technical support demand.
Platform Modernization & Technical Debt Reduction
Leadership in retiring legacy systems such as ColdFusion and decommissioning outdated platforms, consolidating infrastructure, and preparing enterprise environments for future-ready architectures.
Architecture Strategy & System Design
Strategic guidance on system architecture decisions, scalability planning, and long-term infrastructure stability across enterprise platforms.
Security & Compliance Risk Mitigation
Security auditing, PCI risk reduction, and infrastructure resilience practices applied to enterprise environments, including elimination of manual credit card handling and reduction of compliance exposure.
Database Architecture & Data Integration
Consolidation of enterprise data infrastructure, API development, and system integration, including reduction of database sprawl from 54 to 11 databases to improve maintainability and security.
CI/CD Pipelines & Engineering Practices
Direction of migrations from TFS Server to GitHub, establishment of modern version control practices, and implementation of automated AWS backup and disaster recovery testing.
Frontend & Web Architecture
Application of JavaScript, modern web application design principles, and Shopify Liquid in architecting B2B and eCommerce platform solutions.
Digital Transformation Strategy
Advisory leadership on digital transformation initiatives including platform modernization, automation, and scalable architecture strategies aligned with business growth objectives.
Cross-Functional Technical Leadership
Advising cross-functional leadership teams, establishing development governance practices including code review standards, documentation frameworks, and change management processes.
Languages
EnglishNative speaker
Project history
Provide architectural leadership and strategic technical guidance across enterprise platforms supporting eCommerce, digital learning, certification, and B2B systems. Advise cross-functional leadership teams on platform modernization, automation initiatives, and scalable architecture strategies. Key contributions include designing a hybrid AI self-service system reducing technical support requests by 84.5%, architecting Shopify B2B implementation, retiring legacy ColdFusion systems, consolidating enterprise data infrastructure from 54 to 11 databases, implementing predictive and fuzzy search capabilities, directing migration from TFS Server to GitHub, and upgrading core applications from .NET Framework 4.5.2 to 4.8.
Designed enterprise architecture solutions aligned with long-term scalability, infrastructure stability, and business requirements. Advised engineering teams and leadership on architecture decisions, system design approaches, and development best practices. Architected solutions addressing complex business and technical challenges, served as escalation point for high-impact system issues, established development governance practices, and provided mentorship and architectural guidance to development teams.
Delivered enterprise application solutions while contributing to architecture planning and development strategy. Evaluated build vs. buy technology decisions, guided development teams on architecture patterns and system scalability, and coordinated system testing and enterprise application launches.