Nicholas Sanzone

About Nicholas Sanzone

I am an Engineering Manager and technology leader with a passion for building high-performing platforms and high-performing teams. Over nearly two decades, I\'ve progressed from a front-line developer to leading cross-functional teams responsible for $100M+ revenue-generating e-commerce applications on platforms like Salesforce Commerce Cloud (SFCC) and SAP Hybris.As a hands-on leader who tackles tough technical challenges, I am focused on setting the technical direction and investing in my people. This strategy includes architectural modernization (leading API-driven migrations like JSP to modern frontend JavaScript frameworks), championing Agile/DevOps transformation, and engineering complex omnichannel features (BOPIS). I believe strategic technical decisions and effective mentorship are the best ways to move the business forward.

Experience

1. Manager of Software Engineering, E-commerce

   iRobot

   Jan 2022 — Present

   Provided engineering and management leadership for the iRobot e-commerce application, which generates over $100 million in annual revenue across the US, Canada, and multiple European markets. Responsible for strategic development, delivery pipeline, and operational stability:Engineering & Resource Management: Managed a cross-functional engineering team encompassing full-time employees and contractors in key disciplines: QA automation, frontend development, Salesforce Commerce Cloud (SFCC) specialization, and DevOps practices.Platform Ownership & Strategy: Held technical and business ownership of the global SFCC platform. Directed the product and technology roadmap, ensuring availability, performance, and adherence to international regulatory requirements (GDPR, CPRA):Architectural Modernization: Initiated and led the migration of the SFCC platform to a modern, decoupled architecture utilizing PWAKit / React. This enabled the mobile-app team to embed full e-commerce functionality via webviews, eliminating the need for dedicated native app development for commerce features, while preserving merchandising flexibility.Revenue Generation & Cost Optimization: Successfully delivered revenue-generating and cost-saving platform enhancements, including: • The launch of an online Trade-In Program • Implementation of e-Gift Card and Back-in-Stock Notification functionality • Introduction of fully self-service online return initiation • Expanded regional payment methodsInternal Capability & Cost Optimization: Built out and staffed internal SFCC development and DevOps teams (including internal and contractor resources) to successfully in-source all development and deployment operations from a third-party agency, resulting in cost savings and increased control over the platform\'s development lifecycle.

Education

• University of Pittsburgh

  Bachelor of Arts, English

  2002 — 2006

Skills

• Html
• Javascript
• Usability
• Mysql
• Google Analytics
• Ajax
• Web Development
• SEO
• Web Analytics
• Graphic Design
• Xhtml
• Web Design
• User Experience
• Online Marketing
• Email Marketing
• Html5
• Cms
• E-Commerce
• Json
• Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
• Css
• Php
• Dreamweaver
• Jquery
• Web Applications
• Wordpress