Brian Pavey

RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA · brian@vizualdata.com

A talented full-stack software developer with a strong passion for software development & engineering. Experienced in designing, developing, and troubleshooting complex solutions throughout the entire software development lifecycle. A motivated self-learner who enjoys exploring and implementing new and emerging technologies. Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.


Experience

Director of System Engineering

Hospitality Furnishings & Design

Responsible for the planning, engineering and integration of system applications & infrastructure. Work closely with other management personnel to move new technologies and features from conceptual stages to implementation. Identify problems based on organizations needs and develop solutions that is constantly re-evaluated throughout its execution.

August 2018 - Present

North American IT Manager / Software Engineering Lead

Foster Moore

Develop, troubleshoot and support multiple complex SaaS solutions for various government electronic registry systems. Often served as lead on both application and infrastructure initiatives. Highly focused on system up-time, performance, usability and maintainability.

June 2017 - August 2018

Principal Software Engineer

Broadvine

Develop and support complex SaaS solution targeting the Hospitality industry. Serve as DevOps Engineer/Lead Developer on multiple application development projects. Lead in research, design, development and rollout of various application initiatives. Highly focused on application performance, usability, maintainability and scalability.

May 2014 - June 2017

Software Engineer (Consultant)

Newell Rubbermaid - Research & Development

Developed and supported various R&D initiatives by assessing requirements, conferring with both electrical and software team leads, studying system flow, and following the software development lifecycle.

October 2013 - May 2014

Software Engineer

Freedom RFID

Architect, developed and supported cutting edge RFID Hybrid SaaS solutions for Retail and Industrial based customers. Defined standards and architecture for cloud application development. Interfaced directly with several RFID hardware systems including readers, printers and handhelds to ensure solutions met specifications.

July 2011 - October 2013

Software Engineer (Consultant)

The Software Builders

Performed code changes and provided support for existing mid-scale SaaS manufacturing solution.

October 2009 - July 2011

IT Manager/Software Engineer

Imperial Printing Products

Provided technical consulting, applications development and integration for a variety of businesses. Worked directly with partners and internal teams to anticipate, identify and resolve issues that arose through implementation and post-launch. Defined and managed the infrastructure roadmap from strategic planning to tactical activities.

September 2003 - June 2011

VP Development / Head Programmer

Computer Dynamics

Developed and supported commercial SaaP solution for small to medium-sized printing companies. Actively participated in the full life cycle of software development including transfers from requirements to architecture and implementation. Provided technical leadership, code reviews and mentoring to staff.

January 1996 - September 2003

Skills

Languages, Tools & Technology
  • C#
Technical Expertise
  • Software Architecture
  • System Integration
  • Software Deployment
  • Database Design
  • Business Analysis
  • Object Oriented Design

Certifications

  • Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) - 2017
  • Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD) - 2017
  • Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) - 2017
  • AWS Certified Cloud Practioner - 2018
  • Microsoft Certified Azure Fundamentals - 2019
  • AWS Certified Developer - Associate - 2020
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate - 2020
  • Microsoft Certified Azure Data Fundamentals - 2020
  • Microsoft Certified Azure AI Fundamentals - 2020
  • Microsoft Certified Azure Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals - 2021
  • CompTIA Information Technology Fundamentals - 2022
  • Certified Prompt Engineering - 2023