Dale Applegate

About Dale Applegate

With over 25 years in the technology industry, I have learned that the most elegant solutions aren\'t just technical—they are human-centric and strategically sound. My career is defined by a unique intersection of deep technical rigor and executive leadership. Currently finalizing my MBA, I am bridging the gap between high-level business strategy and the complex systems that power it.My background spans the entire software development lifecycle, from \"napkin sketch\" ideation to architecting enterprise-scale integrations. I have navigated the unique challenges of diverse sectors—including medical, tourism, telecommunications, and transportation—applying a \"wearer of many hats\" mentality to every project.Parallel to my tech career, I have dedicated years to leadership in the non-profit space. I apply the same agile principles, data-driven decision-making, and organizational stewardship to drive social good as I do to drive corporate ROI.What I Bring to the Table:Strategic Technical Leadership: Expertise in software engineering, data analysis, and enterprise architecture, with a focus on scalable, resilient systems.Business Acumen: Nearing completion of an MBA, sharpening my expertise in organizational behavior, financial strategy, and operational excellence.Mission-Driven Stewardship: A proven track record of leading non-profit initiatives, fostering community impact, and managing diverse stakeholder interests.Versatile Execution: Adept at transitioning between roles—Developer, Architect, Manager, or Board Member—to ensure project and organizational success.Whether leading a development team through a high-stakes deployment or advising a non-profit board on long-term growth, my focus remains the same: solving the right problems with the right tools.

Experience

1. Architect Consultant

   Winsome Software

   Feb 2026 — Present · ID, US

   Brindé consultoría de arquitectura para diversos contratos de software con organizaciones sin fines de lucro.Me enfoqué en prácticas de diseño y código para potenciar la adopción e integración de Inteligencia Artificial.Colaboré con los stakeholders para asegurar la alineación entre los objetivos de la organización y sus necesidades tecnológicas.

Education

• The University of Texas Permian Basin

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, International Business

• Arizona State University

  MA, Philosophy

  1995 — 1998

• Boise State University

  BA, Philosophy

  1990 — 1995

Skills

• Css
• Jsp
• Windows
• Web Applications
• C
• Representational State Transfer (Rest)
• Software Engineering
• Agile Methodologies
• .net
• Subversion
• Mysql
• C++
• E-Commerce
• Software Development
• Scrum
• Project Management
• Web Services
• Ajax
• Xml
• Rest
• Spring
• Sql
• Linux
• Hibernate
• Service-Oriented Architecture (Soa)
• Java
• Test Driven Development
• Ant
• Html
• Javascript
• Uml
• Microsoft Sql Server
• Apache
• Soa
• Spring Framework
• Java Enterprise Edition
• Flex
• Application Architecture
• Enterprise Architecture