Komi A.

About Komi A.

With more than 15 years in the tech industry, I\'ve honed my craft in numerous roles, including as V.P. Engineering, where I\'ve managed cross-functional teams while balancing the technical and business needs of an organization. Proactive, diligent, and skilled in driving innovation, I specialize in spearheading advancement through modern software engineering and best practices. Achievements and experiences that I hold dear include leading the successful migration of legacy systems to cloud technology, introducing groundbreaking SaaS products, and striving towards continuous improvement and adaptation within the technology organization. With proficiency in AWS, NodeJS, Docker, Kubernetes, AI, and Blockchain, I can effectively leverage modern technology to solve complex business problems.My active collaboration with external partners like AWS, Datadog, Jira, and others has further broadened my knowledge and experience in crafting strategically aligned tech solutions. Agile methodologies and DevOps practices are second nature to me, and I\'m comfortable juggling priorities while keeping stakeholder needs in perspective.My ultimate goal is to occupy spaces where I can combine my technical acumen with my leadership capabilities to drive organizational growth and impact. I am excited at the prospect of aligning and accelerating the technological vision of innovative, forward-thinking companies.Throughout my career, my motivation has always been to leverage technology to drive growth, nurture innovation, and make a substantial impact. This drive has not only led to significant cost savings and improved performance within the organizations I\'ve worked with, but it has also positioned me as a leader who thrives in the intersection of technology and business strategy.Fully committed to continuous learning and adaptation, I believe that every challenge or disruption presents an opportunity to learn, grow and become better prepared for the future. By encouraging and fostering this mindset within my teams and the overall organization, I have been instrumental in the development of versatile and highly capable technology professionals ready to take on the most demanding industry challenges.My career demonstrates a track record of thoughtful, innovative decision-making in line with business growth and technological advancement strategies. I truly enjoy employing these attributes in a high-growth organization that values partnership, innovation, and a consistent culture of learning and adaptation.

Experience

1. VP of Engineering

   Scoop News Group

   Oct 2021 — Present · Washington, DC, US

   As Vice President of Engineering, I served as a vital link between the technology team and the executive level, consistently advocating for our strategic technological vision. I excelled in fostering strong relationships with executive stakeholders and communicating effectively our growth plans. My leadership was instrumental in adopting cloud technology, significantly upgrading our legacy systems to scalable, efficient cloud-native architectures. This strategic move resulted in substantial cost savings and performance enhancement. I drove efficiency through the implementation of automation and CI/CD processes, vastly improving software release cycles and reducing deployment errors. I also pioneered the introduction of innovative SaaS products, effectively catering to emerging market demands and establishing our company as an industry front-runner. Under my supervision, our cross-functional team thrived in a competitive market, delivering impressive year-on-year revenue growth. With a knack for strategic partnerships, I liaised with external partners to integrate advanced tech solutions, thereby tackling business challenges and boosting overall efficiency. Navigating through crises or remarkable industry shifts, I developed and executed a successful business continuity strategy, ensuring minimal disruption. I also instilled a culture of continuous learning within the organization, promoting skill development to improve team capability and versatility.

Education

• University of Maryland

  Bachelor's degree, Computer Science

Skills

• Front-End Development
• Web Design
• Php
• Amazon Web Services (Aws)
• Web Development
• C++
• SEO
• Ajax
• Data Analysis
• Sass
• Html
• Jquery
• Web Applications
• Html5
• Java
• Xml
• Database Design
• Parsing
• Software Development
• Nosql
• Bootstrap
• Data Entry
• Github
• Microsoft Sql Server
• Angularjs
• Javascript
• Databases
• Back-End Development
• React.js
• Css
• Programming
• Joomla
• Wordpress
• Phpmyadmin
• Drupal
• Strategy
• Sql
• Linux
• Asp.net
• Node.js