Steven D.

About Steven D.

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY: A results-driven Engineering Director with over 20 years of expertise in full-stack development, strategic project management, and cross-functional team leadership. Proven success in driving innovation, architecting critical applications, and consistently delivering high-impact solutions in both management and senior technical capacities.SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:• Executive Leadership: 20+ years of experience leading cross-functional engineering teams in fast-paced environments, holding a Top Secret Clearance.• Technical & Creative Integration: Extensive background in web application design and project management, seamlessly integrating technical and creative elements.• Strategic Problem Solver: Consistently deliver high-impact solutions through innovative approaches to complex technical and business challenges.• Full-Stack Expertise: Highly proficient in front-end and back-end development, with a strong foundation in SEO, UI/UX, and accessibility standards.• Software & Tool Mastery: Advanced command of commercial and specialized development tools, ensuring optimal performance across all project stages.TECHNICAL & LEADERSHIP SKILLS:Project Management & Collaboration: • Agile Methodologies (PMI-ACP, DASM)• Tools: Jira, Lattice, Expensify, Rippling• Version Control & Deployment: GitHub, Jenkins, BambooProgramming & Technologies:• Front-End: React, Vue.js, NextJS, JavaScript• Back-End: Java, Python, PHP, MySQL• Web Development: HTML, CSS, XML, JSON• Advanced Scripting: RegExLeadership & Team Management:• Cross-functional Team Leadership• Strategic Project Planning & Execution• Employee Development & Performance Reviews• Effective 1:1 Communication & Conflict Resolution

Experience

1. Ai Engineer

   Shift Engineering

   Feb 2026 — Present · Charlottesville, VA, US

Education

• National University

  Bachelor's degree, Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design

  2004 — 2007

• Palomar College

  Associate of Arts - AA

  1999