Lee Brantley

About Lee Brantley

At Lifeplus, my role as a Senior Solutions Architect encompasses driving technological strategy and championing the modernization of legacy systems. We\'ve achieved significant milestones in API development and cloud services adoption, which have streamlined business processes and fostered system interoperability. The collaborative efforts with our CIO and a cross-functional team have been pivotal in this transformative journey. Previously, as a Senior Technical Architect at Elavon, Inc, I melded business strategy with technology, consulting on enterprise-wide architectures. My hands-on approach in utilizing tools like HTML, CSS, React, and Angular on the front end, coupled with.NET, JAVA, SQL SERVER, and Oracle on the back end, has enabled the delivery of cohesive and robust business applications. The dedication to aligning IT frameworks with business objectives underscores my mission to provide strategic leadership in the tech landscape.

Experience

1. Senior Solutions Architect

   Lifeplus

   Nov 2023 — Present · Batesville, AR, US

   Play a pivotal role in shaping the company’s technology strategy and driving modernization initiatives. Collaborating closely with the CIO, I lead a multidisciplinary team of developers, data engineers, and support staff through a critical transformation phase focused on API development and legacy system modernization. My responsibilities include providing strategic leadership, mentoring team members, and actively contributing to hands-on solutions that leverage cloud services to enhance our technology landscape.Key Achievements and Responsibilities:Spearhead the development and integration of APIs to streamline business processes and enable seamless system interoperability.Drive the adoption of cloud technologies, including AWS and Microsoft Azure, to modernize our infrastructure and improve scalability and efficiency.Oversee the end-to-end lifecycle of modernization projects, from planning and architecture design to implementation and quality assurance, while adhering to Agile and Kanban methodologies.Ensure security best practices, with a focus on AWS Cognito, to safeguard sensitive data and maintain compliance with industry standards.Lead efforts to modernize the company\'s ERP systems, optimizing workflows and enhancing operational efficiency.Mentor and guide cross-functional teams, fostering a collaborative environment that promotes innovation and continuous improvement.Skills and Technologies:Leadership and team managementAPI development and integrationAmazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft AzureAgile and Kanban project managementAWS Cognito and security best practicesERP system modernizationTest script development and quality assurance

Education

• University of Phoenix

  Bachelor of Science - BS