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Director of Engineering

Avant is a online lending platform lowering the costs and barriers of borrowing for consumers. Through the use of big data and machine-learning algorithms, the company offers a unique and highly customized approach to streamlined credit options. At its core, Avant is a tech company that is dedicated to creating innovative and practical financial products for all consumers. Avant operates in 46 U.S. states and under the name AvantCredit in the United Kingdom. Find out more at www.avant.com.

I'm a versatile technology executive and strategist. My strengths are in IT strategy, enterprise architecture, software development, data analytics, and product planning. My professional experience includes roles as a programmer, technical project manager, solutions architect, and manager. I've spent five years in marketing and eleven in financial services, and have led teams ranging in size from five to seventy-five. My specialty is technology transformation efforts. I have the enterprise architecture skill set needed to define the future state, and the managerial acumen required to execute and make the vision into reality. I have successfully led projects to replace outdated technology, adopt new tools and architectures, re-engineer processes, and change methodologies. Specialties: Enterprise Architecture, Technology Strategy, Software Development, Data Analytics, Product Planning, Negotiation & Vendor Management, Leading & Developing Teams, Agile Methods, Web Development, Middleware, SOA, Python, Java, and PHP