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Dave Minogue

Dave Minogue

Software Developer, Engineering Manager
Toronto,ON

Summary

Results-oriented and innovative Senior Software Engineer with 20 years of experience. Easily communicates complex technical requirements to non-technical stakeholders. Excellent leadership record of leading development teams in enterprise-wide development projects.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages

Work History

Senior Technology Consultant

Self Employed
01.2018 - Current
  • Developed on-demand streaming video application
  • Built IOS Mobile application with supporting NodeJS GraphQL API
  • Created a service portal for users to record and annotate their existing websites.
  • Developed multiple WordPress sites and custom plugins
  • Created Shopify, Woocommerce store fronts
  • Served as a trusted advisor for senior leadership on technological advancements and trends, contributing to the organization''s long-term success through informed decision making.
  • Championed integration of cloud-based solutions into existing technology infrastructure for improved cost-efficiency and scalability.
  • Analyzed existing systems and databases and recommended enhancements to solve business needs
  • Managed vendor relationships, negotiating contracts to secure favorable terms and conditions for the organization.
  • Implemented best practices for data management, enhancing security measures and reducing risk of data breaches.
  • Led cross-functional teams for large-scale technology projects, ensuring timely completion and optimal results.

VP Of Technology & Individual Contributor

Filemobile, Newzulu, CrowdSpark
01.2009 - 01.2018
  • Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • .Facilitated seamless system integrations by working closely with third-party vendors to ensure compatibility between applications.
  • .Reduced project costs through efficient resource allocation and budget management practices during the development process.
  • Improved software efficiency by troubleshooting and resolving coding issues.
  • Updated old code bases to modern development standards, improving functionality.
  • Implemented caching strategies, significantly reducing server load and improving overall system performance.
  • Developed RESTful APIs that facilitated seamless data exchange between clients and servers in a distributed environment.

E-Commerce Developer - Senior Developer

Yahoo! Inc
04.2000 - 08.2009
  • Worked with user experience designers, product managers, and other engineers to deliver new features, enhancements, platform improvements and bug fixes
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining strict deadlines and delivering high-quality work consistently under pressure.
  • Delivered well-documented code for easy maintenance, adhering to industry-standard coding guidelines consistently.
  • Developed user-friendly web applications using PHP frameworks for enhanced user experiences.
  • Implemented API integrations to connect web applications with third-party services seamlessly.
  • Planned website development, converting mockups into usable web presence with HTML, JavaScript, AJAX, and JSON coding.
  • Ran debugging tools to eliminate flaws and glitches prior to publishing.
  • Optimized web applications for speed, scalability and security.
  • Collaborated with engineers to write testable, reliable code, deploying to production systems
  • Deployed, monitored and operated large scale production global systems
  • Developed robust APIs for seamless integration of third-party services, facilitating a more comprehensive shopping experience.
  • Collaborated with UX/UI designers to create intuitive user interfaces, resulting in improved customer engagement and increased sales.

Education

B.Sc. Computer Science - Computer Science

Laurentian University, Greater Sudbury, ON
09.1993 - 06.1997

Skills

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Timeline

Senior Technology Consultant - Self Employed
01.2018 - Current
VP Of Technology & Individual Contributor - Filemobile, Newzulu, CrowdSpark
01.2009 - 01.2018
E-Commerce Developer - Senior Developer - Yahoo! Inc
04.2000 - 08.2009
Laurentian University - B.Sc. Computer Science, Computer Science
09.1993 - 06.1997
Dave MinogueSoftware Developer, Engineering Manager