Daniel Edwards
Colorado Springs
Summary
Dynamic IT Consultant with extensive experience at PCS Consulting, specializing in cloud solutions design and machine learning techniques. Proven track record in driving software engineering, DevOps automation and enhancing enterprise architecture, resulting in significant cost savings. Adept at API integration development and fostering collaborative team environments to achieve strategic goals. Expert in AI/ML development and architecture integration with leading CRM and ERP systems.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
IT Consultant
PCS (Professional Consulting Services)
CO Springs
01.2006 - Current
- Consultant for Fortune 500 companies on Azure and AWS Cloud architecture
- AI and Machine Learning Architecture and Analytics
- Software Engineering and modernization of legacy systems
- Micro Services design and implementations
- System Network and software security standards
- API integration's and performance analysis
- Vendor evaluation and integration metrics
- Data Warehousing, Data Marts, Analytics, Reporting
- Drive CI/CD automation pipeline design and implementation
- Cost/Benefit analysis for current vs future state architecture and operations
AI/ML Architect
PCS Consulting
Colorado Springs
04.2024 - 03.2025
- Integrated advanced AI agents for efficient data extraction and analytics.
- Scaled predictive models through effective data correlation techniques.
- Developed sophisticated machine learning microservices to enhance system capabilities.
- Engineered API architecture to incorporate AI and ML data metrics seamlessly.
- Created mobile applications integrating AI agents for improved user experience.
- Filed intellectual patents for innovative custom AI and ML agent technologies.
Senior Enterprise Architect
SLK Software
Cincinnati
06.2022 - 03.2024
- Lead engineering teams in the modernization of technology project
- Provided future State architecture and detailed technical road map
- Implemented devops automation tools and processing saving financial institutions thousands of dollars in operating expenses
- Software development life cycle improvements creating efficient time to market results
- Lead architect for master data management snowflake centralization project
- Expert in API integration with FIS systems
- Provided significant reduction of technical debt and elimination of legacy systems
Artificial Intelligence/Cloud Architect Consultant
Global Medical Surgical Technologies
Atlanta
02.2021 - 05.2022
- AI and Machine Learning Architecture for analytic surgical procedures
- Liaison with executive stakeholders and business leaders
- Business objectives refinement and artifact documents
- Technical requirements artifact documents
- Future State Architecture and growth projections
- Designed and implemented AI software real time metrics agent for heart surgeries
- Designed and implemented surgical database architecture
- Created web and mobile dashboard reporting surgical analytics and metrics
- API integration with medical procedure catalog
- Created sensory interface modules
- Designed the architecture for Microsoft Azure cloud deployment of surgical AI system
- Patent pending on Machine Learning surgical agent, surgical AI analytics agents
Senior Azure Cloud Architect
Miraclesoft
Bentonville
02.2019 - 12.2019
- Collaborated with key stakeholders on IT and business strategy for organization
- Design future state Azure Cloud Architecture and integration
- Lead Network security standards and design
- Drive CI/CD automation pipeline design and implementation
- Provide Cost/Benefit analysis for current vs future state architecture and operations
Senior Enterprise Architect
NTT Data Inc.
New York
02.2018 - 05.2018
- Oversee the technology architecture with a focus on consistency, usability, and integration of a substantial product portfolio
- Provide overall direction, guidance and definition of enterprise architecture solutions to effectively support the business strategy
- Provide technical and architectural leadership for Microsoft .NET web applications as well as mobile applications developed in Xamarin
- Provide technical and architectural leadership on various business and enterprise applications
- Develop enterprise level solutions that integrate across applications, systems and platforms
- Manage and mentor multiple Solution and Application Architects; approve application architecture designs, and lead technical design sessions with architects and developers
- Define application technology strategy and architecture to ensure alignment with technology industry standards, application technology road map, and business needs
- Research emerging technologies and solutions to solve complex business problems
- Propose and maintain reference architecture
- Partner with business analysts, systems analysts and engineers to define and review requirements
- Advises and consults senior leadership on costs, benefits, and implementation of technology solutions
- Recommend changes in process, policies, and standards as they relate to the architecture and design principles
- Lead migration of core applications from on premise to Azure Cloud environment
- Create project and application architecture deliverables that are consistent with architecture principles, standards, methodologies, and best practices
- Responsible for defining technical evaluation criteria for product and technology selection and determining technical approaches to ensure all architectural solutions result in a coherent systems design
Cloud Consultant (Azure/AWS)
ASR Consulting
Long Island
12.2016 - 07.2017
- IT director and adviser for executive staff IT projects and strategic direction
- Microsoft Azure and Amazon AWS cloud Architecture consultant
- System Design and Architecture Planning for new cloud migration to SaaS, IaaS, PaaS
- Architect lead for Micro services and REST services design
- Lead analysis of current state architecture for MDM and end to end system interfaces
- Provided strategic IT future state architecture
- Provided critical project plan and critical path migration of existing systems and data
IT Director/Architect
US Cycling
Colorado Springs
10.2015 - 09.2016
- Provided strategic direction and leadership for all network, infrastructure, software application development, and architecture
- Hands on Architect for SOA and Micro services design and build
- Lead developer and mentor for REST and SOAP services library
- Developed and enforced Company IT data and security policies
- Responsible for Annual IT budget and board presentations
- Managed all IT vendors and 3rd party product interfaces
- Directed and Designed company website and mobile app development integration
- Provided strategic IT road map and detailed project deployment plan
- Directed, mentored, and supervised developers, technicians, and infrastructure engineers
- Lead Application and System architecture design
- Quality Assurance and Automation tools design and implementation
- Strategic system analysis and design expertise for company IT overhaul
- Developed micro services library and best practice Amazon cloud message interfaces
- Complete system migration of legacy system to new platform and industry best practice systems and 3rd party Registration, Membership, CRM, DW, ERP components
- Designed and built software deployment process using GIT, GITbucket, Confluence, and key production deployment tools
Director of Application Development/Architect
API
Colorado Springs
07.2014 - 08.2015
- Provided strategic direction and leadership for all software application development and architecture
- Senior architect for Microsoft Azure and micro services design and deployment
- Responsible for Annual IT budget and board presentations
- Managed all IT vendors and 3rd party product interfaces
- Directed and managed 30+ java developers in the U.S
- And International
- Developed future state architecture for enterprise and client applications, business rules engine, work flow management, ESB, and external vendor interfaces
- Implemented best practice SDLC model and collaborated with all levels of management to ensure implementation and training for all IT and business personnel
- Provided technical level analysis, status and direction in collaboration with business analysts, project managers and technology/business leadership
- Technical application and data base analysis for performance, scalability, and re-usability
- Strategic and technical architecture design of ODS, DW, Data Marts, and Analytics
Senior Solutions Architect
Bank of America
Charlotte
10.2012 - 10.2013
- Provided detailed ecommerce architecture design for Bank of America's internal and external payment and transfer processing
- Developed future state architecture for enterprise applications, ecommerce, digital wallet, move money engine, work flow management, ESB, and external vendor interfaces
- Senior architect for Micro services and Microsoft Azure deployment design
- Lead Architect for integration of REST services and business rules engine
- Lead Architecture design for Digital Wallet processing and collaborated with external vendors such as Paydiant, Google, ISIS, etc
- To implement a secure, client driven, symmetric, industry standard product, management services, token card and exchange services, cloud services, payment BPM services, life cycle and event services
- Managed the Digital Wallet UI development and interfaces for all mobile devices including a virtual wallet interface
- Responsible for the design and development of the Digital Wallet system components such as Communication Manager, Wallet controller, Instrument Manager, Protocol Manager, User Profile Manager, User and Client API's, Security Manager, Transaction Manager, Analytics and Metrics Manager
- Ensured delivery and content of architectural deliverables aligned to defined assignment (application, data, technical, and service management)
- UI design and architecture for banking centers and mobile devices
- Legacy system conversions to leading edge robust technology solutions with industry standard interfaces and adaptability
Software Solutions Director
DRA Solutions
Elbert
05.2012 - 01.2013
- Technical solutions provider to fortune 500 companies
- Designed and developed state of the art middleware for use with iOS and Android mobile wireless devices
- Patent pending
- Collaborated with industry leaders on the future manufacture and deployment of devices running multiple operating systems supporting the new middleware product
- Completed architecture specifications and prototype for roll out of new device scheduled for mid-2013
Senior Solutions Web/Integration Architect
UST Global
Newport News
02.2012 - 05.2012
- Lead IT architecture teams for each of the focus areas ensuring the alignment of architectural vision with dependent or related business functionality
- Developed future state architecture for enterprise applications, MDM (Master Data Management), CRM, Financials, Billing, Reporting, Network, Infrastructure, Communications, and Messaging using industry standard tools and methodology
- Ensured delivery and content of architectural deliverables aligned to defined assignment (application, data, technical, and service management)
- Completed road maps, deployment plans, cost/benefit analysis, and ROI documents in accordance with proposed architecture
Senior Technical Architect
Modis Corporation
Colorado Springs
06.2011 - 08.2011
- Directed and designed the architecture for the ICDI system foundation
- Responsible for coordination of the ESB (Enterprise Service Bus) messaging and interface architecture
- Mentored and collaborated with Network and Application development teams in the strategic design of industry standard based XML messaging using Neuron ESB
- Provided Architecture design for the System Work Flow Engine, Business Rules Management Engine, and Network Security Authentication processing
- Direct and design authentication and encryption architecture for large-scale network transaction system
Senior Solution Architect
T-Mobile
Bothell
04.2011 - 06.2011
- Directed and designed the architecture for the Federated Configuration Management System, providing a strategic, scalable, extendable, agile business structure to streamline and automate change management, improve data availability and security, standardize cross platform integration, implement a single view interface, and provide executive dashboard reporting
- Designed and implemented J2EE application interfaces on a multi-tiered mission critical platform
- Collaborated with System Analysts and application monitoring teams to implement industry based standards for monitoring and metrics associated with multi-tier applications
- Consulted with Enterprise Architecture teams to design and deploy SOA (Service Oriented Architecture) across company business services
- Worked to drive standards for a centralized BRE (Business Rules Engine) with automated integration into company systems and applications
Senior Systems Analyst
Qwest Communications
Littleton
02.2011 - 03.2011
- Provided detailed systems analysis for Qwest remedy applications and network components
- Produced QSDP use cases, sequence diagrams, process flows, class diagrams, and activity diagrams associated with network and application projects
- Collaborated with System Engineers, Architects, and development teams to ensure solid best practice solutions for application upgrades and enhancements
- Provided mentoring of full SDLC integration techniques for optimal product deployments and quality control
Enterprise Solutions Architect
Verizon Business
Colorado Springs
03.2009 - 08.2010
- Provided strategic system and network architecture design expertise for sophisticated and complex communications systems
- Created detailed HLA network designs and process flows for order processing, network provisioning, network deployment, and billing systems covering US and international business environments
- Produced detailed Business and System technical project documentation synchronizing business requirements with system requirements and network configurations
- Lead a team of engineers, software developers, and business analysts in the detailed definition and deployment of several large complex telecom applications
- Directed the design, development, and implementation of GOPA (Global Optionless Provisioning Architecture)
- Responsible for critical key points of system integration and compatibility of all network hardware and vendor software upgrades
- Ensured organization compatibility with standards set by the associated Technical Architectural Board (TAB) as well as relevant external regulatory entities
- Mentor for leading edge, scalable, extendable, flexible, application and architecture design of Ethernet based communication systems
- Ensured technology solutions aligned with corporate directives, government regulations requirements, Sarbanes Oxley compliance, and industry based standards
- Collaborated with executive staff, system engineers, project managers, and application development to ensure quality, well designed systems
CIO/Director
Crosspoint Network
Canon City
02.2003 - 06.2009
- Chief Information Officer for a wireless internet company, providing leading edge wireless broadband to commercial and residential customers
- Managed all aspects of business operations including, network infrastructure and monitoring, customer support, marketing strategy, software development, hardware deployment, installation, maintenance, authentication and security, system growth and capacity, cost analysis and budgeting, contract negotiations and bids, web hosting, email server, and tower site engineering and design
- Designed and deployed one of the first Wi-Fi “Hot-Zones” in Colorado
- Provided high-speed wireless broadband, VOIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol), email, video conferencing, wireless security systems, web cam surveillance, LAN/WAN design and deployment, network design and implementation
- Developed custom system monitoring software providing in depth views of network nodes, components and IP traffic
- Prepared and distributed annual operation budget
- Responsible for the acquisition and management of qualified staff personnel
- Implemented aggressive cost-effective business solutions, resulting in net company profit within 6 months of business inception
- Rapidly expanded local market share with strategic plan for wide spread deployments across the US in 23 cities
Systems Engineer/Project Leader
MCI/WorldCom
Colorado Springs
06.1998 - 12.2002
- Lead a team of software engineers in the full life cycle development of complex critical path communication applications
- Provided leadership and direction for program and policies, budget preparation, short and long term system planning, and staffing requirements
- Effectively communicated with technical and non-technical executive staff members concerning project details
- Provided direction and vision for corporate network architecture and software design, supporting company growth and revenue projections
- Created advanced back-end and front-end object-oriented GUI applications used to manage and monitor data and voice communication systems
- Interfaced legacy systems with new object-oriented systems providing seamless data conversion and control
- Implemented and enhanced network operations ability to respond and manage fiber optic system outages
- Integrated large-scale software applications on multiple hardware platforms creating seamless interfaces to critical data
- Introduced new tools and techniques to enhance software development and testing, producing higher quality products with shorter life cycles
- Created sophisticated Network Node Real Time Restoration monitoring software for fiber optic backbone
- Senior architect and developer for cross platform interface integration project
Project Manager/Software Engineer
Alaska USA Credit Union
Anchorage
05.1992 - 08.1996
- Managed a group of programmers on multiple projects maintaining business requirements and communications with upper management
- Responsible for the development and support of banking applications including Loan processing, inventory, electronic transaction management, ATM management and security, system interfacing and automation, and asset investment tracking
- Converted legacy systems to cutting edge technology saving the company system support costs of $600,000/year
- Developed auto loan system interface with auto dealerships increasing company annual revenue by 12%
Senior Systems Analyst
Teamsters
Anchorage
07.1987 - 05.1992
- Developed and maintained pension retirement systems, inventory systems, payroll, general Ledger, accounts payable, and asset management systems
- Automated funds distribution to employees and retirees saving the company $40,000/month
- Converted and upgraded legacy systems to meet regulated standards
- Implemented a complex automated paging and alert system
- Consolidated End of year processing, effectively cutting costs and providing customer reports in a timely manner
Programmer/Analyst
Anchorage Daily News
Anchorage
10.1985 - 07.1987
- Developed Business and communication applications
- Designed and implemented interfaces to multiple operating systems
- Improved daily processing performance by 82%
- Automated nightly batch processing saving company over $150,000.00 annually
- Consolidated company’s technologies, reducing system redundancies and maintenance contracts resulting in $350,000 annual savings
- Created centralized and re-usable source code repository for all developers improving project life cycles by 35%
Education
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
Northwest Nazarene University
Nampa, ID05-1985
Skills
- Cloud solutions design
- State of the art software engineering
- Machine learning techniques
- API development
- Microservices architecture
- Data analysis
- DevOps best practices and automation
- Enterprise architecture
- Security architecture and governance
- Master data management
- It budget and cost management
Timeline
AI/ML Architect
PCS Consulting
04.2024 - 03.2025
Senior Enterprise Architect
SLK Software
06.2022 - 03.2024
Artificial Intelligence/Cloud Architect Consultant
Global Medical Surgical Technologies
02.2021 - 05.2022
Senior Azure Cloud Architect
Miraclesoft
02.2019 - 12.2019
Senior Enterprise Architect
NTT Data Inc.
02.2018 - 05.2018
Cloud Consultant (Azure/AWS)
ASR Consulting
12.2016 - 07.2017
IT Director/Architect
US Cycling
10.2015 - 09.2016
Director of Application Development/Architect
API
07.2014 - 08.2015
Senior Solutions Architect
Bank of America
10.2012 - 10.2013
Software Solutions Director
DRA Solutions
05.2012 - 01.2013
Senior Solutions Web/Integration Architect
UST Global
02.2012 - 05.2012
Senior Technical Architect
Modis Corporation
06.2011 - 08.2011
Senior Solution Architect
T-Mobile
04.2011 - 06.2011
Senior Systems Analyst
Qwest Communications
02.2011 - 03.2011
Enterprise Solutions Architect
Verizon Business
03.2009 - 08.2010
IT Consultant
PCS (Professional Consulting Services)
01.2006 - Current
CIO/Director
Crosspoint Network
02.2003 - 06.2009
Systems Engineer/Project Leader
MCI/WorldCom
06.1998 - 12.2002
Project Manager/Software Engineer
Alaska USA Credit Union
05.1992 - 08.1996
Senior Systems Analyst
Teamsters
07.1987 - 05.1992
Programmer/Analyst
Anchorage Daily News
10.1985 - 07.1987
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
Northwest Nazarene University
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