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TahubuCo-Founder & CTO
May. 2025Define and implement the company's technology roadmap to align with business goals.
Stay ahead of emerging technologies, ensuring the company remains competitive in AI, data, cloud, and software development.
Work closely with clients to design and deliver cutting-edge solutions tailored to their needs.
Oversee technical teams, mentor engineers, and foster a culture of innovation and continuous learning.
Ensure scalable, secure, and efficient cloud architectures for clients and internal operations.
Establish best practices for data security, compliance, and responsible AI usage.
Develop training programs to upskill clients in emerging technologies.
Optimize technology investments and manage relationships with cloud providers and software vendors.
BaselineVP of Engineering
Jun. 2020Baseline is a real-time information analytics platform. Powered by AI, we track the evolution of information over time across thousands of global data sources. Baseline enables solutions across a range of sectors and empowers customers to build strategy from an entirely new information foundation.
SollianceSenior Cloud Solutions Architect - General Manager Training Practice
Jul. 2016 - Jun. 2025 Led the Training practice at Solliance, providing expert-level training to organizations through on-demand labs and instructor-led engagements. All ~45 trainers are recognized leaders in their respective fields and actively work as consultants, bringing their current, real-world experience to the classroom. A leader within the Data & AI practice, focusing on cloud development, data engineering, AI, and analytics.
Worked with Microsoft engineering and marketing teams to develop and deliver deep Azure training content to over 4000 global employees and architects across the US, Canada, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia.
Participated in Job Task Analysis (JTA) sessions alongside other industry subject matter experts and Microsoft stakeholders to define roles and responsibilities for Azure Data Engineers and Azure Cosmos DB developers. These working sessions led to defining the requirements for developing the DP-203 and DP-420 exams and their related Microsoft certifications. I also led the development of the Microsoft Official Courseware (MOC) for the DP-203 exam.
Co-authored the HDInsight Developer Guide, Azure Databricks Developer Guide, SQL Server Developer Guide, Azure Machine Learning Developer Guide, Azure Database for SQL Developer Guide for Microsoft. My work on these guides helps data engineers, data scientists, and developers to understand high-level architectural concepts for each of the respective products and related services and then gain a deep understanding of product features, patterns, and practices.
Authored and maintained several Microsoft Cloud Workshops that focus on data engineering, Big Data, AI, stream processing, real-time analytics, and cloud development.
Created and delivered training materials covering topics ranging from modern cloud application development to Big Data and analytics. Training materials include recorded video sessions, workshop packages, and in-person presentations of content. For example, I create and maintain Microsoft Learn content, such as the "Data engineering with Azure Databricks" learning path (https://learn.microsoft.com/learn/paths/data-engineer-azure-databricks/) and most recently, the “Build generative AI applications with Azure Cosmos DB” collection (https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/collections/kkowh2t26d8ejd).
Lead data engineer, cloud architect, and developer on multiple customer projects, ranging from Fortune 100 to small businesses.
Create reference architecture guides and solution accelerators, such as the Azure Data Architecture Guide, projects linked in the Azure Build Modern AI Apps repo (https://github.com/Azure/Build-Modern-AI-Apps), the Microsoft serverless microservices reference architecture (https://github.com/Azure-Samples/Serverless-microservices-reference-architecture) and the Azure Cosmos DB IoT solution accelerator (https://github.com/AzureCosmosDB/solution-accelerator).
Co-authored a series of Microsoft Partner Playbooks, which are 150-200 page guides that help Microsoft partners to start, grow, and expand their business. The playbooks I worked on were Data Platform & Analytics, Cloud Application Development, and Artificial Intelligence.
App vNextSenior Consultant
Aug. 2014Greater Los Angeles AreaApp vNext is a team of intelligent and creative software developers who come together to deliver high-quality software for all platforms. Although their focus is on IoT (Internet of Things) and connected systems, the App vNext team is deeply entrenched in all aspects of modern software from web to devices to NUI (New User Interface) projects. Led by industry veteran Carl Franklin, App vNext is a relative newcomer as a company, but collectively (as developers) represents hundreds of years of experience.
JPL (NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory) / Columbus TechnologiesSenior Application Developer
May. 2014 - Jul. 2016Greater Los Angeles Area Develop custom web, server, and desktop applications per customer's specifications.
Designed and built an enterprise-level SharePoint 2013 environment using best practices.
Developed SharePoint branding via a custom theme, based off of Twitter Bootstrap for responsive rendering.
Planned, tested, and executed a successful migration from an existing SharePoint 2010 environment to the newly created 2013 environment.
Arma Global CorporationLead Software Engineer / Deputy Site Lead
Oct. 2004 - May. 2014 Lead software engineer, overseeing several in-house developers on all custom software development projects. Other duties include web application development and software architecture for Command-level web and client/server requirements. Primary engineer for Command Group and OPS requests.
Perform custom web and software application development using Visual Studio, SQL Server, Oracle, C#, AJAX/JavaScript (+ jQuery, knockout.js, SignalR, etc.), and Microsoft Dynamics CRM. I am working as part of a team developing Web Services, Web Parts, ASP.Net (forms and MVC)-based web applications (1.1, 2.0, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0), and portal sites for the primary purpose of Knowledge Management, Records Management, and Document Management. Build desktop applications using Windows Forms, and WPF with Prism. Develop Windows Services and other service-related apps as needed.
Transitioned NSWDG from having no SharePoint site, to running SharePoint 2003, and then migrating to SharePoint (MOSS) 2007. Oversaw migration to SharePoint 2013. I was the primary person responsible for the 2003-2007 migration. This project was completed under the time budget requested by the client without additional resources. I also created custom site templates and other features for 2007 as well as 2013.
Regularly build tools, libraries, and set development standards for the team. This helps ensure that our products are built in a consistent and high standard of quality.
Collateral duty as a Deputy Site Lead, working as a back-up to the site lead who oversees all of the IT contractors at this site for ARMA Global.
NavstarOracle DBA / Web Developer
Jan. 2003 - Oct. 2004 On-site liaison for CACI in support of their Government Off-the-Shelf (GOTS) resource management software (RMOnline) on location at TRADOC, Ft. Monroe. Duties included server-level support.
Responsible for two production servers and a training/development server. Perform system administration and maintenance as well as Oracle DBA functions and Cold Fusion and IIS web server administration and maintenance procedures.
Perform web application development and design duties for RMOnline using Cold Fusion 5.5 and creating and modifying Oracle database objects such as stored procedures, tables and views.
Jacobs SverdrupEITC Application Development Coordinator / Senior Software Engineer
Mar. 2002 - Jan. 2003 Team EITC Application Development Coordinator for NSW, Navy East.
Developmental lead for client-side and Web-enabled database applications, based on SQL Server RDBMS back-end with ASP/JavaScript front-end, and Microsoft Transaction Server with COM+ components as the middle-tier.
Administer and maintain IIS 4/5 Server and SQL 7/2000 Server.
Develop high-end SQL database/web applications, utilizing ADO, ODBC, parameterized Stored Procedures, Triggers, Views, etc. Applications include web-based Inventory (Configuration Management) system, Help Desk, Personnel Management, and many others.
Webmaster/Web Developer for Naval Special Warfare Group Two, SIPRNet.
Signal/Apex (Langley AFB)Software Engineer / Database Developer
Feb. 2001 - Mar. 2002United States, Hampton Responsible for developing stand-alone front-end applications for filtering and displaying reports based on data stored on a remote ORACLE database. Programmed the user interface with Visual Basic 6, developed the reports in Crystal Reports v.8, and created a local Access database that programmatically imports and parses ORACLE data into local tables via pass-through queries and linked tables.
Utilized numerous data summarizing techniques for use in developing roll-up reports and statistical datasheets.
Honeywell (CINCLANTFLT)Web Developer / Database Developer
Sep. 1998 - Feb. 2001United States, Norfolk Responsible for developing web-based solutions for site-wide/internet and enterprise-wide program requirements. Developed in Microsoft Interdev (ASP), Macromedia Ultradev, Lotus Domino, Macromedia Flash, FrontPage 2000, Office 2000, Visual Basic 6.0, and SQL Server 7/2000, VBScript, JavaScript, XML, DHTML.
Previously managed and provided computer-based and network-based support for four groups of directorates at Commander in Chief US Atlantic Fleet, Norfolk, VA.
Responsible for developing an automated installation solution for deploying NT 4.0 and all Win32 programs for a massive rollout in March 1999.
Led in the development of an ASP and SQL-based Utilities and Cost Analysis Reporting website, along with other major ASP-based projects.
GatewayTechnical Support Professional / Training Specialist
Aug. 1997 - Sep. 1998United States, Hampton Provided technical support by phone to computer customers.
Promoted to Training Specialist position with the responsibility of training all Gateway technicians in the Hampton facility on new technologies. This required many hours of research and testing on new and beta products.
Canon USATechnical Support Professional
Jun. 1996 - Aug. 1997United States, Chesapeake Provided technical support by phone for printer customers.
Helped write technical support documents for new issues, such as users having driver difficulties when upgrading from Windows 3.1x to Windows 95, as well as how to handle issues with bidirectional printer cables.
Cutting Edge TechnologiesCofounder
Feb. 1996 - Aug. 1998United States, Chesapeake Started local computer business, which repaired systems and provided custom services such as programming, custom graphics and logos, and web page development.
Built computer systems for a variety of clients.
Set up networks for personal and business computers.
Hiro Development Group, LLCCEO
Jan. 1996Norfolk, Virginia Area Architect and develop cloud-based solutions to maximize scalability, redundancy, and cost-effectiveness of customer infrastructure and software solutions.
Develop web applications and desktop applications for enterprise and small-to-medium businesses (SMBs).
Provide Internet of Things (IoT) development, from data ingestion to real-time reporting and batch processing.
Create and deliver training materials covering topics ranging from modern cloud application development to Big Data and analytics. Training materials include recorded video sessions, workshop packages, and in-person presentation of content.
Contribute to Open Source Software (OSS) projects.
Manage software projects with several multi-national developers.
Mobile application development (iPhone and Android)
E21, Inc.Computer Graphics / Software Developer
Feb. 1994 - Nov. 1995United States, Virginia Beach Co-developed career software programs using VB and MS Help Engine.
Produced graphics and digital photographs for software programs.
Digitized thousands of lines of text for use of software content.
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