Dale Schmidt

• Lead full-stack development of custom, client-specific applications used by enterprise customers
• Own feature development end-to-end, from requirements refinement and technical design through implementation, testing, and release
• Architect and integrate third-party APIs to support authentication, analytics, messaging, media processing, and cloud services
• Collaborate closely with designers, product managers, client relations, and fellow engineers to deliver high-quality, user-focused solutions
• Improve application reliability and maintainability through refactoring, performance optimization, and code reviews
• Mentor teammates and contribute to technical decision-making across projects

Key Impact:

• Improved application stability and release reliability by identifying architectural risks early and addressing technical debt as part of ongoing feature development
• Improved delivery timelines by proactively identifying technical risks during design phases

• Sole dedicated developer responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining firm-wide intranet and multiple client extranets
• Modernized legacy SharePoint solutions with custom front-end implementations
• Partnered directly with internal stakeholders and external clients to gather requirements and deliver tailored solutions
• Managed deployments, maintenance, and ongoing enhancements with minimal supervision

Key Impact:

• Improved usability and performance of internal tools used across multiple offices
• Served as the primary technical point of contact for web platform initiatives

• Led research and authored industry reports analyzing economic and technology trends
• Built short-term forecasts using quantitative analysis and market data
• Managed internal research tools and led a team of up to three analysts
• Acted as a subject-matter expert for media inquiries related to the technology sector

Relevance to Engineering:

• Strong analytical foundation and experience translating complex data into actionable insights
• Early leadership experience managing projects, people, and stakeholder expectations