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Michael Cullymore

Lower Sackville,NS

Summary

Accomplished Technical Architect offering many years' experience in comprehensive design and development of infrastructure and architecture for software projects. Attentive collaborator and communicator from project conception to completion. Creative in devising solutions to improve business operations and meet clients' technical needs. Seasoned team leader possessing the technical and interpersonal skills to provide exceptional project deliverables.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Technical Architect

Climative Inc.
07.2020 - 11.2023
  • Manage and lead development team for the delivery of platform capabilities
  • Assisting new and existing customers with requirements, solutions architecture, system design, and technical project management.
  • Performed quality code review and removed technical debt and security vulnerabilities.
  • Provided technical leadership to team members during system design.
  • Contributed innovative ideas during brainstorming sessions that led to the successful execution of key initiatives.
  • Provided current best practices and third-party solution alternatives when necessary for functional design documentation.
  • Collaborated with clients to determine project specifications and scope.
  • Developed network and system architecture according to business needs.
  • Engineered architecture and infrastructure for [Number] users.
  • Developed secure coding practices to minimize vulnerabilities in application development efforts.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design and implement effective software solutions, resulting in increased customer satisfaction.
  • Reduced software development time for critical projects by streamlining processes and utilizing agile methodologies.
  • Enhanced user experiences by incorporating responsive design elements into web applications.
  • Participated in strategic planning sessions to align technology investments with organizational goals and objectives.
  • Resolved complex technical issues by troubleshooting systems, analyzing root causes, and implementing effective fixes.
  • Evaluated emerging technologies to identify potential areas for growth and innovation within the organization''s technical architecture.
  • Conducted thorough code reviews to ensure optimal functionality, stability, and maintainability of software products.
  • Created comprehensive documentation for system designs, ensuring clarity of purpose and facilitating seamless maintenance activities.
  • Delivered high-quality solutions within tight deadlines while adhering to budget constraints.
  • Mentored junior team members on best practices and technical skills, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
  • Participated in system development life cycle from requirements analysis through system implementation.
  • Wrote and maintained custom scripts to increase system efficiency and performance time.

Senior Manager, Projects

Waterford Energy Services Inc.
11.2017 - 04.2020
  • Create, Manage and Lead a team for the development and Artificial Intelligence research
  • Assisting new and existing customers with requirements recruitment, project management, team lead.
  • Implemented agile methodologies, adapting quickly to shifting priorities while maintaining project milestones.
  • Facilitated knowledge sharing across the organization through centralized documentation repositories and regular presentations.
  • Improved team collaboration with cross-functional communication strategies.
  • Expanded business opportunities through strategic partnerships and key client relationship building.
  • Enhanced stakeholder satisfaction, ensuring timely updates and addressing concerns proactively.
  • Developed high-performing teams by employing targeted recruitment and training initiatives.
  • Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open feedback channels and embracing change.
  • Mentored junior staff members, providing guidance on career development opportunities within the organization.
  • Optimized financial performance with diligent cost management, resulting in increased profitability.
  • Contributed to organizational growth by identifying gaps in existing services and proposing new solutions that met customer needs.
  • Elevated team morale by recognizing individual contributions and promoting a positive work environment based on mutual respect.
  • Delivered projects on time and within budget through effective resource allocation and prioritization.
  • Managed change effectively during major transitions, minimizing disruptions to ongoing operations while delivering desired outcomes.
  • Championed technology adoption, integrating cutting-edge tools to enhance productivity throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Innovated process improvements, leading to reduced turnaround times for project deliverables.
  • Achieved project efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing best practices.
  • Maintained schedules to meet key milestones at every project phase.
  • Directed changes to project scope and cost and implemented appropriate change management processes to keep project on track.
  • Developed and maintained project budgets to control costs and meet organizational and project goals.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams to determine timely delivery and compliance of project requirements.
  • Crafted and maintained project plans and schedules to meet organizational objectives.
  • Updated customers and senior leaders on progress and roadblocks.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with key stakeholders to meet objectives and boost rapport.
  • Developed and led multi-disciplinary team to redefine problems and reach solutions based on different perspectives.
  • Monitored contracts and service level agreements to identify potential risks and implement mitigation actions to protect development process from unforeseen delays and costs.
  • Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
  • Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
  • Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
  • Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.

Senior Consultant

Nicom IT Solutions
10.2006 - 05.2017
  • Lead a team for the development and delivery of software
  • Team lead, requirements gathering, mentoring, design, documentation, estimation, development and user acceptance testing.
  • Mentored junior consultants, helping them enhance their skills and contribute more effectively to projects.
  • Delivered high-quality solutions for clients through comprehensive research and analysis of industry trends.
  • Developed innovative strategies to address complex business challenges, resulting in increased profitability for clients.
  • Presented findings and recommendations to executive-level stakeholders, effectively communicating key insights and action plans.
  • Evaluated clients' needs and created plan of action to provide solutions.
  • Increased client satisfaction by providing tailored consulting services and effective problem-solving strategies.
  • Exceeded customer requirements with accurate and deliverable solutions.
  • Developed custom solutions based upon clients' strict requirements.
  • Troubleshot issues by understanding issue, diagnosing root cause and coming up with effective solutions.
  • Facilitated workshops with clients to identify pain points, establish goals, and define actionable steps towards achieving desired outcomes.
  • Built strong relationships with clients through consistent communication and proactive problem-solving efforts.
  • Evaluated existing business processes, recommending improvements that led to increased operational efficiency.
  • Prioritized projects and project tasks depending upon key milestones and deadline dates.
  • Collaborated with internal teams to develop customized solutions that addressed unique client needs.
  • Leveraged extensive industry knowledge to provide valuable insights into emerging trends impacting client businesses.
  • Streamlined key process for entire department by implementing method to improve efficiency.
  • Assessed needs for projects and made proposals to senior executives.
  • Identified key areas in need of improvement and implemented plans to rectify issues.
  • Monitored technology use and program functionality, updating programs and making changes to enhance output.
  • Presented project scopes to employees and executives, proposing timelines, budgets and specifications.
  • Supported clients with business analysis, documentation, and data modeling.
  • Managed multiple deadlines across several businesses to meet dynamic needs of multiple clients.
  • Liaised with customers, management, and sales team to better understand customer needs and recommend appropriate solutions.
  • Prepared presentations to explain revisions, enhancements and process improvements of organization's systems and programs.
  • Onboarded and managed new client accounts to boost retention rates.
  • Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.
  • Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.
  • Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
  • Cultivated positive relationships with vendors to deliver timely and cost-effective supply of services and materials.
  • Observed packing operations to verify conformance to specifications.
  • Maintained database systems to track and analyze operational data.
  • Frequently inspected production area to verify proper equipment operation.
  • Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.

Education

Microsoft Certified Professional Certificate (C#) -

01.2007

Keyin Technical College (Year 2000 Mainframe Programming Certificate) -

01.1998

Munin Multimedia Solutions (Multimedia Certificate) -

01.1996

Information Technology Institute (Applied Computer Technology Diploma) -

01.1995

Skills

  • Enterprise Architecture Design
  • Infrastructure Automation
  • Communicating with clients
  • Client Engagement
  • Client communications
  • Business solutions
  • Cloud Computing Expertise
  • Business Analysis
  • Technical Architecture Design
  • Proficient in [Programming language]
  • Application security
  • Solution Implementation
  • Software Development Lifecycle
  • Microservices Architecture
  • Database Administration
  • Cloud Computing
  • Data Modeling
  • Performance Optimization
  • Big Data Analytics
  • Conceptualizing development projects
  • Machine Learning Integration
  • Presentation Development
  • Redesigning system architecture
  • UI Development
  • Cybersecurity best practices
  • DevOps principles
  • Technical Design Documentation
  • UX Development
  • Attention to Detail
  • Critical Thinking
  • Relationship Building
  • Communication and Team Collaboration
  • Technical Support and Assistance
  • System Testing
  • Team Training
  • Cloud services
  • Technical Guidance
  • Requirements Analysis
  • Code Development
  • Design Specifications
  • User Research
  • Application Administration
  • Project Costing
  • Upgrade Path Design
  • Bandwidth Evaluations

Technical Experience

MS Office 365, MS Azure DevOps, JIRA, Confluence, MS Project, UML Design, MS Visio, Lucidcharts, Figma, Adobe Photoshop, InkScape, Paint.net, WCAG 2.2 Standards, Microsoft Windows, MS Server, LynxOS, Azure Cloud, AWS Cloud, VS Code, Node.js, React.js, RESTFul API, Azure APIM, JSON, GraphQL (Apollo), Java Script, JQuery, AJAX, Angular.js v1.0, Visual Studio, Team Foundation Server (TFS), C#, VB.net, ASP.net, XML, MVC4, LINQ TO SQL, LINQ TO TWITTER, TWITTER API, SubVersion (SVN), Developer Express tools, HTML/CSS/DHTML, Telerik Tools Suit, NetTiers Code Generator, GIT, Github, JSON, GEOJSON, Mapbox, Power BI, D3.js, SQL Reporting Services (SSRS), Crystal Reports, Active Reports, MS Data Lake Gen2, MS SQL Server, Mongo DB, MySQL, MS Access, Substrate, Rust, Polkatot, Ethereum, Solidity, Smart Contract

Continuing Education

Online Training at CGI (Java, Eclipse, Apache), 2016

References

References available upon request

Languages

English
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Timeline

Technical Architect

Climative Inc.
07.2020 - 11.2023

Senior Manager, Projects

Waterford Energy Services Inc.
11.2017 - 04.2020

Senior Consultant

Nicom IT Solutions
10.2006 - 05.2017

Microsoft Certified Professional Certificate (C#) -

Keyin Technical College (Year 2000 Mainframe Programming Certificate) -

Munin Multimedia Solutions (Multimedia Certificate) -

Information Technology Institute (Applied Computer Technology Diploma) -

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