David Cipriano

I am currently working on a new cloud and API integration project between Thesis and Elements451, which is an AI-first CRM and student engagement platform.

Successfully delivered a LIS 2.0 compliant integration between Thesis Student Management and several well-established Learning Management Systems (LMS) in the US, UK, and Canada. This integration utilizes Azure Service Bus, along with Topics and Subscriptions architecture, to enable a one-to-many communication model in a publish-and-subscribe pattern.

As a member of the Innovation team, I search and implement new technologies and features that enhance our product and help sales.

Achievements:

• Inbound and Outbound integrations done in less than 6 months.
• All functions changed to Isolated work model to ensure MS support and update.
• Exponential Retry logic implemented for transient errors.
• Generic coding to easily plug-in new LMS Systems.

Technologies used:

• DevOps
• Azure
• C#
• API
• JSON
• XML

I worked as a solutions provider, business analyst, architect, senior developer, and technical lead for the Python team, I focused on reducing support hours and migrating Hadoop data to the cloud. I also acted as an Agile SME responsible for sprint management, business reporting, and dashboards. As a people manager, I conduct 121's, set objectives, manage performance, coordinate coverage, and oversee recruitment and onboarding processes.

Achievements

• Successfully implementing a new firm-wide process across all teams to establish a standardized approach for triaging tasks and creating JIRA tickets. This involves refining and enhancing the tickets, planning sprints, and generating reports while building strong partnerships between business and technical teams.
• Participating in the Software Engineer Program (SEP) and the Graduate Apprenticeship Program.

Technologies used:

• JIRA
• AWS
• Python
• Hadoop
• Hydra
• Pandas
• Bitbucket
• Code review

Led the Development Team by example, providing mentorship and coaching to ensure the delivery of robust, maintainable, and well-documented code. Supported the team in adopting high standards to deliver projects on time and within budget.

Achievements

• Acquired proficiency in new technologies, including Xcode, React Native with Redux-Saga, and a microservices infrastructure for Java APIs using Docker containers on Linux systems.
• Successfully managed a team of 8 developers and 2 testers, ensuring a smooth transition to remote work in March 2020.
• Played a key role in a pivotal project to expand brand visibility and enable M&Co product sales across 11 European countries, delivering the project two weeks ahead of schedule.

Technologies used:

• DevOps
• C#
• Xcode
• React Native
• Redux-Saga
• MongoDB
• Microservices

Collaborated with Senior Developers to accelerate the development process, enabling the team to deliver the project four weeks ahead of schedule.

Achievements

• Led the IT integration across 280+ stores and 1,500+ tills, seamlessly connecting CRM and back-office systems to process sales, orders, transfers, gift card payments, promotions, and loyalty vouchers.
• Transitioned hourly batch processes to real-time, handling over 100,000 files daily using queue-based architecture.
• Designed and implemented daily and on-demand services using C# and a newly developed in-house framework, significantly improving development speed and efficiency for the team.

Technologies used:

• DevOps
• C#
• SQL Server
• IBM MqSeries/ACE