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Who am I - Technology Management Leader
As a Technology Management Leader with over a decade of hands-on software development experience, I have guided cross-functional teams in the creation and delivery of high-impact software solutions across diverse industries. By breaking down complex challenges into manageable components, I empower teams to design, build, and maintain applications that meet both user and business needs. I champion a culture of continuous learning and accountability, enabling employees to grow professionally while taking ownership of critical initiatives. My leadership style focuses on collaboration, strategic thinking, and measurable outcomes, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and driving innovative results in fast-paced environments.
What's a Technology Management Leader?
A Technology Management Leader is a professional who oversees and aligns technological initiatives with broader organizational goals, while simultaneously leading and mentoring teams responsible for building, implementing, or maintaining technology solutions. Their role often involves:
- Strategic Planning: Setting the vision for technology adoption and innovation to support the company’s mission and objectives.
- Team Leadership: Guiding cross-functional or specialized technical teams, ensuring collaboration, growth, and accountability.
- Resource Management: Balancing budgets, timelines, and priorities to efficiently direct human and technical resources.
- Process Optimization: Implementing best practices, frameworks, or methodologies that enhance the software development lifecycle (e.g., Agile, DevOps).
- Stakeholder Engagement: Communicating technical needs, strategies, and outcomes with executives, clients, or other departments to secure buy-in and continuous support.
- Risk Mitigation: Identifying potential challenges (technical, operational, security) and creating proactive plans to address them.
Skills & Expertise
Leadership & Team Management
Team Leadership & Mentorship
Performance Oversight
Strategic Planning
Change Management
Building High-Performance Teams
Employee Development & Retention
Technical Leadership
System Architecture
Cloud Technologies
Node.js, PHP, JavaScript
RESTful APIs | SQL/MySQL
Agile & DevOps Practices
Project & Delivery Management
Agile Methodologies
Risk Assessment & Mitigation
Budget & Resource Allocation
Decision-Making Under Uncertainty
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Communication & Stakeholder Engagement
Stakeholder Alignment
Oral/Written Communication
Translating Technical Concepts for Non-Technical Audiences
Quality & Continuous Improvement
Quality Assurance (QA), Quality Control
Code Reviews & High Standards
Continuous Learning & Improvement
Problem Solving & Critical Thinking
Driving Operational Excellence
Business & Strategy
Business-Oriented Solutions (Consulting, Customer Success)
Budget & Resource Allocation (IT Management)
Aligning Tech Initiatives with Company Goals
Work Experience
2018 - Nov 2024
Compass Group North America
Software Engineering Manager (2021 - 2024)
Compass Digital - Mississauga, Canada
Key Achievements:
- Promoted from Senior Software Engineer to Software Engineering Manager, demonstrating consistent performance and leadership capabilities.
- Led a team of seven engineers in developing and maintaining innovative ordering applications, aligning with strategic engineering frameworks and delivering scalable, high-performance solutions.
- Championed Agile principles and lean practices, reducing development cycle time by 20% and improving team productivity.
- Spearheaded the adoption of AWS CDK and serverless frameworks, enhancing system reliability and scalability while reducing infrastructure costs by 15%.
- Collaborated with leadership to resolve systemic challenges in the development pipeline, resulting in a 30% improvement in deployment efficiency.
- Mentored and coached team members, fostering a culture of ownership and professional growth, leading to a 25% increase in team retention.
Senior Software Engineer (2018 - 2021)
Compass Digital - Mississauga, Canada
- Designed and maintained high-performance web applications, ensuring seamless user experiences for over 1M monthly users.
- Conducted code reviews and mentored junior developers, improving code quality and reducing production bugs by 40%.
- Played a key role in architectural discussions, ensuring scalability and reliability of software solutions.
- Utilized technologies such as Node.js, AWS, Vue.js, and Postgres SQL to deliver innovative, business-aligned solutions.
2015 - 2018
Full Stack Developer
Ariad Communications - Toronto, Canada
- Led the development of client-focused web solutions, including the SCENE middleware connector, integrating Salesforce Marketing Cloud and AWS to streamline operations and improve efficiency by 25%.
- Designed and implemented the Lantern Platform Marketing tool, enhancing digital marketing capabilities and increasing campaign engagement by 30%.
- Mentored junior developers and provided technical leadership, ensuring high-quality, scalable solutions across diverse industries.
- Utilized modern technologies such as PHP, Laravel, Docker, JavaScript, Vue.js, and Angular to deliver innovative, business-aligned solutions.
Skills/Tech stack: Technical Architecture · Client Integration · Technical Leadership · SQL · JavaScript · PHP · Communication · Oral Communication · Web Maintenance · High Quality Standards · .NET C# · Laravel · Critical Thinking
2013 - 2014
Senior Web Developer
RTF Global Inc - Mississauga, Canada
- Led the development of SmartCircle, a retail theft prevention tool for display devices, overseeing software design, code reviews, and deployment.
- Utilized PHP, JavaScript, and WordPress to deliver scalable, high-quality solutions.
Skills/Tech stack: PHP, Git, JavaScript, CSS, JQuery, WordPress, Linux, HTML5.
2012 - 2013
Web Developer
Wall2Wall Media Inc. - Etobicoke, Canada
• Developed web solutions for Rental Sector of Real Estates, enhancing user experience and functionality.
• Implemented custom API-based solution for editorial news consumption on external websites, increasing engagement and reach.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and functionality of web projects.
Skills/Tech stack: .NET · C# · ASPX · PHP · JavaScript · XHTML · Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) · jQuery · DotNetNuke (DNN) · MySQL · Microsoft SQL Server
2011 - 2012
Web Developer
Pelmorex (The Weather Network) - Oakville, Canada
• Developed new features and maintained existing functionality for The Weather Network’s primary website using PHP, XML, JavaScript, CSS, and more.
• Created scripts to support test cases and performance tests for various related applications.
• Ensured site performance, scalability, and enhanced user experience through the utilization of various technologies.
Skills/Tech stack: Tortoise SVN · JavaScript · PHP · Oral Communication · XML · C# · Critical Thinking · XML Schema
2010 - 2011
Senior Web Developer
Gameskore - Mississauga, Canada
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Led a remote team of three developers across multiple countries, delivering a scalable Software API solution for gaming platforms using Agile methodologies.
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Spearheaded the development of an adult social/entertainment web project with potential for re-coding as a dating site, utilizing PHP5, MySQL (cluster), and Yii Framework.
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Guided decision-making processes for software architecture and infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance and scalability.
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Conducted code reviews, implemented testing protocols, and assisted in the selection process for new programmers.
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Researched and integrated innovative techniques and methodologies to align with project goals and improve development efficiency.
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Facilitated regular follow-up meetings to track project progress and ensure alignment with stakeholder expectations.
Skills/Tech stack: PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, CSS, jQuery, .NET C#, ASPX, SVN, Eclipse IDE, AJAX, Yii Framework, Zend Framework, Linux (CentOS).
2009 - 2010
IT Specialist
Ganz - Vaughan, Canada
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Analyzed and optimized the architectural network design for high-traffic web applications, including webkinz.com and webkinzjr.com, to enhance functionality and performance through improved hardware and software solutions.
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Designed and implemented comprehensive load testing scenarios using Neoload to identify system boundaries and potential single points of failure (SPOFs), ensuring scalability and reliability.
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Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver robust, high-performance solutions that supported millions of users.
Skills/Tech stack: PHP, MySQL, Java, JavaScript, CSS, AJAX, Eclipse IDE, Linux (CentOS, Ubuntu), Neoload.
2008 - 2009
Team Leader / Developer
Konverge digital solutions - Toronto
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Led a team of four developers in the Gameskore Multiplayer Gaming Project, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery. Conducted database design reviews, code reviews, and project estimations based on client requirements.
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Developed key components of the Gameskore Project using .NET C# and MySQL, and built Velcro’s web store shopping cart solution using PHP5, Joomla, and MySQL.
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Managed network infrastructure, including SharePoint, Team Foundation Server, MS Exchange, IIS, DNS, and FTP servers, while creating and implementing a Disaster Recovery Plan to ensure business continuity.
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Streamlined operations by maintaining timesheets, preparing network administration documentation, and conducting PC inventory audits.
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Collaborated with stakeholders to align technical solutions with business goals, reporting directly to the Project Manager.
Technologies Used: .NET C#, ASPX, MSSQL, PHP, MySQL, SharePoint, JavaScript, CSS, AJAX, Joomla, Active Directory, IIS, Microsoft Servers.
2004 - 2008
VP of Technology
SEGECOM - Caracas, Venezuela
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Led IT strategy and operations for the organization, overseeing the implementation of SIGESPRO software across three municipalities, streamlining processes and improving efficiency.
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Managed cross-functional teams, including a development department (6 programmers) and a technical support department (6 analysts), fostering collaboration and high performance.
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Delivered executive-level reporting to the CEO, providing quarterly updates on IT initiatives, budgets, and performance metrics to align technology with business objectives.
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Designed and managed enterprise-wide telecommunications infrastructure, including VPN connectivity across 6 branch offices, enterprise firewall policies, and email/DNS/webmail systems.
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Championed security and scalability by implementing robust firewall policies and ensuring reliable, secure communication channels across the organization.
Key Achievements:
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Successfully deployed SIGESPRO software, enhancing operational efficiency for municipal clients.
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Built and maintained a secure, scalable IT infrastructure to support business growth.
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Established a culture of accountability and performance within IT teams.
Education
2005 - 2006
Business & Marketing
Universidad Metropolitana - Caracas, Venezuela
I completed a Business & Marketing course diploma at Universidad Metropolitana in Venezuela. The program focused on fundamental marketing strategies, consumer behavior, and business operations, equipping me with practical skills to navigate today’s competitive marketplace.
1997 - 2004
Bachelors in Computers Science (BCA)
Universidad Nueva Esparta - Caracas, Venezuela
I graduated in 2004 from Universidad Nueva Esparta in Caracas, Venezuela, earning my “Licenciatura en Computación” (equivalent to a Bachelor’s in Computer Science). The program was management-oriented, providing me with a strong foundation in computer science and software development while also equipping me with essential leadership and business skills to effectively manage technology initiatives.
Worked with Julio as the PM on his engineering team. We worked together on planning, managing our stakeholders, engaging the team members in solutioning and refinement. Julio is a great technology partner for product and business personnel. He infuses his teams with a can-do spirit while also helping to control for scope and timelines within the wider product org. He is always willing to coach, actively seeks development opportunities to uplift his reports, and is always happy sit down to unpack a topic or technical solution. Julio is a constant positive presence and I’d recommend him as a dev manager anytime.
As a product manager, I often had questions about how our platform worked and all the interconnected systems; Julio was the one person who would happily and calmly explain any complexities I needed to understand. It was a great benefit to have Julio as a eng manager as there was a relaxed confidence that he knew how it all fit together.
From day 1 until 3 years later, working through intricate systems like our tax engine to partner integrations was always easier when Julio was present.
10/10 Eng manager, would recommend.
I worked with Julio on Compass for 2 1/2 years. During our time together at Compass Digital, he led a team of seven engineers in developing and maintaining multiple microservices, demonstrating exceptional leadership and alignment with the company’s engineering strategies. He helped us build cross-functional solutions to complex business problems while supporting our management team in improving our processes.
Julio’s leadership stands out for his clear, no-nonsense communication style and his willingness to challenge the status quo to drive improvement. He’s not afraid to ask the difficult questions that push for better results. As a manager, he struck the perfect balance between guiding the team and giving us the space to innovate and take ownership of our work.
His strategic mindset, dedication to quality, and approachable nature made it a pleasure to work with him, both as a peer and as a leader. I feel fortunate to have collaborated with someone so driven and results-oriented.
PS: Also, he’s incredibly competitive—no matter what sport you play. So, if there’s a company sports event, be ready to be challenged!
Phone
(647) 403-2578
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada