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Kevin Ketteringham
San Diego
Summary
Dynamic Application Development Manager with a proven 40 year track record. Skilled in team management and application architecture. Successfully reduced production downtime through proactive risk assessment and developed comprehensive project plans, consistently exceeding milestones. Adept at fostering collaboration and enhancing software development processes to align with business objectives.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Application Development Manager
Nant Media
08.2018 - 03.2025
- Designed best practice documentation for development.
- Guided team in layout modifications to improve functionality.
- Identified staff knowledge deficiencies, scheduling educational activities to correct gaps in previous training.
- Reduced production downtime by proactively identifying potential risks and developing comprehensive contingency plans.
- Consistently met or exceeded project milestones by maintaining clear communication channels, setting realistic expectations, and providing consistent updates on progress.
- Identified and acquired appropriate third-party solutions to integrate into development processes.
- Allied with Business impacted departments to better meet overall business goals. Business stakeholders included CFO, VP, Director, Manager, Supervisor levels
- Developed detailed project plans including scope definition, timelines, resources requirements, risk assessment, and communication strategies.
- Led technical discussions to align stakeholders on technology choices for optimal solution architecture.
- Spearheaded technical discussion roundtables to track progress and optimize future resource distribution.
- Communicated directly with project stakeholders, providing timely updates on project advancement.
- Guided technical teams through system migrations ensuring minimal disruption while maintaining data integrity and system performance.
- Wrote strategic business plans outlining need for departmental information technology resources.
- Liaised with other departments to minimize network interruptions and possible downtimes.
Application Development Manager
The Tribune Company
05.2015 - 07.2018
- Designed best practice documentation for development.
- Guided team in layout modifications to improve functionality.
- Identified staff knowledge deficiencies, scheduling educational activities to correct gaps in previous training.
- Reduced production downtime by proactively identifying potential risks and developing comprehensive contingency plans.
- Consistently met or exceeded project milestones by maintaining clear communication channels, setting realistic expectations, and providing consistent updates on progress.
- Fostered an inclusive work environment that encouraged diversity in perspectives leading to better decision-making in application development activities.
- Defined project-wide performance metrics such as developmental milestones, timeline goals and required completion dates.
- Collaborated with QA teams to establish effective testing strategies, resulting in improved application reliability and reduced bug rates.
- Developed detailed project plans including scope definition, timelines, resources requirements, risk assessment, and communication strategies.
- Led technical discussions to align stakeholders on technology choices for optimal solution architecture.
- Managed vendor relationships for seamless integration of third-party tools into existing systems for enhanced functionality.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with sales, marketing, and customer support teams to ensure alignment of product features with business objectives.
- Communicated directly with project stakeholders, providing timely updates on project advancement.
- Guided technical teams through system migrations ensuring minimal disruption while maintaining data integrity and system performance.
- Liaised with other departments to minimize network interruptions and possible downtimes.
- Wrote strategic business plans outlining need for departmental information technology resources.
System Development and Operations Manager
San Diego Union-Tribune LLC
04.1989 - 05.2015
- Improved operational efficiency by streamlining workflow processes and enhancing team collaboration.
- Developed strategic plans for optimizing resource allocation and boosting productivity.
- Implemented cost-saving measures to reduce overhead expenses and improve profitability.
- Enhanced team performance with targeted training and development programs.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to achieve organizational goals and drive business growth.
- Led initiatives to enhance customer satisfaction by improving service delivery and responsiveness.
- Improved communication and collaboration among departments for seamless operations.
- Directed project management activities for successful completion of complex initiatives.
- Implemented quality control measures to maintain high standards of service and product delivery.
- Conducted performance reviews to identify strengths and areas for improvement in team members.
- Analyzed business processes to identify opportunities for improvement and innovation.
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
- Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
- Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
- Analyzed data trends to identify potential bottlenecks in operations workflow, implementing strategies to mitigate risks accordingly.
- Led successful change initiatives, ensuring seamless transitions during organizational restructuring efforts.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
Systems Analyst
Institute Of Modern Procedures
10.1985 - 04.1989
- Developed code solutions to complex workflow needs
- Enhanced system efficiency by identifying and resolving complex technical issues.
- Conducted comprehensive data analysis to identify patterns and trends, informing decision-making processes.
- Assisted in the development of long-term IT strategies aligned with overarching organizational goals.
- Gathered requirements and performed gap analysis through design workshops with users.
- Led a team of developers in the successful completion of large-scale projects, fostering a positive work environment.
- Designed user-friendly interfaces for various software applications, increasing ease of use and functionality.
- Documented all system changes meticulously, ensuring knowledge was preserved for future reference.
- Conducted thorough requirements analysis to ensure software solutions met business needs.
- Developed custom scripts to automate routine tasks, saving valuable team hours.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
- Collaborated with upper management to drive strategy and implement new processes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA06-1985
Skills
- Team management
- Application architecture
- Scrum master
- Business analysis
- Applications development
- Requirements analysis
- Software development
- Software design
Interests
Timeline
Application Development Manager
Nant Media
08.2018 - 03.2025
Application Development Manager
The Tribune Company
05.2015 - 07.2018
System Development and Operations Manager
San Diego Union-Tribune LLC
04.1989 - 05.2015
Systems Analyst
Institute Of Modern Procedures
10.1985 - 04.1989
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
San Diego State University
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