James Fleming

1. Efficient Technology
2. Implementation
3. IT Policies, Processes & Procedures
4. Budget management
5. Project management
6. Team leadership and development
7. Process improvement
8. Customer satisfaction and experience
9. Microsoft Office Suite
10. Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
11. Decisive Planning with Stakeholder
12. Strategic Goal Oriented

1. Integrated, Secure, Reliable Systems
2. Aligning Technology to Business Goals
3. Developing & Supporting IT Teams
4. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
5. Contract negotiation
6. Data analysis and reporting
7. Experience managing complex software development projects
8. Audit SOC II & iTech & PCI
9. Data Driven Decision Making

1. Prioritizing Multiple Projects Commitment to Customer Service
2. Key Performance Indication Driven (KPI)
3. Self-Auditing for Return on Investment (ROI)
4. Cross-functional collaboration
5. Risk management
6. Customer satisfaction and experience
7. Azure DevOps
8. Personality Aware and Empathetic
9. Security Minded

INTERIM CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER / DIRECTOR OF SOFTWARE ENGINEER

Kansas Public Employees Retirement System
Topeka, KS
Oct 2019 – Present

1. Knowledge in trends in data science and AI to build a data strategy
2. Fail Fast Methodology Implementation
3. Discover and implement new data-driven technologies that yield competitive advantage and new revenue sources
4. Communicate technology strategy to partners and investors
5. Manage a team of 23+ engineers, architects, and data personal
6. Develop and execute product roadmaps, ensuring alignment with business objectives
7. Oversee software development lifecycle (SDLC) and ensure timely delivery of high-quality software products
8. Implement cloud computing solutions and DevOps processes to improve scalability and reliability
9. Drive innovation by identifying emerging technologies and incorporating them into product development
10. Ensure compliance with data protection regulations and implement robust cybersecurity measures
11. Developed and implemented strategic plans to achieve business objectives, resulting in increased revenue and customer satisfaction
12. Worked closely with cross-functional teams, including product management and UX/UI design, to ensure successful product delivery
13. Implemented agile methodologies and best practices to improve efficiency and quality standards, resulting in faster product delivery and fewer defects
14. Mentored and coached software engineers to enhance their skills and performance, resulting in improved team morale and productivity
15. Leading primary agency objectives, including the Member Annual Statement project.
16. Created RFP for State Budget for KETO Requirements and KPERS IT needs
17. Performed or directed revision, redesign, and expansion of existing programs to increase operating efficiency or adapt to new requirements.
18. Pragmatic and keep it simple (KISS)
19. Creating a strategic plan for yearly goals and resources
20. Collaborated with internal project teams and other users to develop new programming requirements.
21. Develop technical aspects of the company’s strategy to ensure alignment with its business goals
22. Assign, coordinate, and review work and activities of application development and business analyst personnel.
23. Provided technical training to KPERS developers to strengthen their ability to self-manage development processes.
24. Use stakeholders’ feedback to inform necessary improvements and adjustments to technology
25. Developed training pathways for new developers.
26. Coordinate infrastructure and security processes with infrastructure and security staff.
27. Review and participate in the development of technical design and testing requirements documentation.
28. Managed processes and set priorities as per KPERS's current direction.
29. Understanding of cyber security principles, concepts, technologies, and frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, ISO 27701, SOC 2, NIST SP 800-53/CSF, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and FedRAMP)
30. Prepare detailed DataSet charts and diagrams that describe input, output, and logical operation, and convert them into a series of instructions coded in a computer language.
31. Empathetic, but not afraid to make tough decisions if someone isn't pulling their weight and refuses to help themself
32. Compile and write documentation of program development and subsequent revisions, inserting comments in the coded instructions so others can understand the program.
33. Setting up processes and policies for KPERS to fast-track better development processes for accountability and reliability with help ticket process

SOFTWARE ENGINEERING MANAGER

Ogden Publication
Topeka, KS
Jun 2007 – Oct 2019

1. Managed a team of 17+ engineers and oversaw the development of software products
2. Implemented Agile methodologies and improved SDLC processes, resulting in faster delivery and higher quality products
3. Worked closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with business objectives
4. Led the development of a new product line that generated $5M in annual revenue
5. Prepared IT for PCI credit card transaction audit and prioritized reports into manageable task items.
6. Intrusion Detection and Prevention for Cyber Attack
7. Supervise the work of programmers, technologists and technicians, and other engineering and scientific personnel.
8. Consult with customers and internal staff for technical needs.
9. Coordinate software system installation and monitor equipment functioning to ensure specifications are met.
10. Obtain and evaluate information on factors such as reporting formats required, costs, and security needs to determine hardware configuration.
11. Recommend purchasing equipment to control dust, temperature, and humidity in system installation.
12. Analyze information to determine, recommend, and plan computer specifications, layouts, and peripheral equipment modifications.
13. Managed High-level projects (e.g., Credit Card processing infrastructure, design, development, and implementation.)
14. Oversee activities directly related to making products or providing services.
15. Review financial statements, sales and activity reports, and other performance data to measure productivity and goal

Lead SOFTWARE ENGINEER

Mize CPAs Inc.
Topeka, KS
Jun 2005 – Oct 2007

1. Developed software solutions for clients in the healthcare and financial industries
2. Implemented Machine Learning algorithms to improve the accuracy of fraud detection systems
3. Designed and developed a data analytics platform that improved decision-making for healthcare providers
4. Created .NET desktop applications for capturing security video feed and snapshots of members for YMCA membership
5. Created and maintained multiple business websites using custom content management system created by our team
6. Led a team of 9 software engineers, overseeing software development projects from inception to completion
7. Established an auto-deployment system (Windows *.BAT file & PowerShell)
8. Documented custom content management system tools and abilities from an end user perspective
9. Resolved troubleshooting emails and general discussion topic to find bugs and add new Features
10. Migrating PHP to .NET
11. Work with other developers in an agile environment
12. Troubleshoot performance issue causing an infinite loop of CPU and .NET memory leaks
13. Used: Profiler, Windows Debugger and Tools, Memory Dumps, Scientific Method
14. Design and develop prototypes for clients to review

KAPLAN UNIVERSITY

UNITED STATE MARINE CORPS

WICHITA TECHNICAL INSTITUTE

CPM: Certified Public Manager

Manager Analytical Skills 1 and 2

PMP: Project Management

Professional Developement Leadership

USMC: Leadership Courses

USMC: Conduct of an Office