Professional Experience

A journey from hands-on development to executive leadership

A senior technology professional with 20+ years of experience spanning hands-on software development to executive leadership, focused on building innovative products and people-first cultures. Proven success in recruiting and scaling teams of up to 60 professionals, achieving industry-leading retention (94% in 2023) and fostering an award-winning workplace culture. Expertise in the full product lifecycle, from leading global development teams to designing and launching new mobile and tvOS applications for major brands.

Career Timeline

Solariant Capital

Director of Information Technology

Pasadena, CA, USA•2017-2025
Part-time (Hybrid): July 2017 - March 2021
Full-time (Hybrid): March 2021 - April 2025

illuminarean | Seoul, South Korea | President and COO

  • Founded and scaled Solariant Capital's IT solutions division in South Korea, building a high-retention, people-first culture
  • Recruited and nurtured a team of approximately 60 skilled professionals in a highly competitive talent market, achieving industry-leading retention rates (94% in 2023)
  • Mentored senior leadership, empowering them to drive key initiatives and achieve strategic objectives
  • Oversaw the development of two crowd investment platforms: one successfully launched in the United States and another pending approval from the Japanese Financial Services Agency
  • Oversaw business closure in accordance with Korean business and labor laws, ensuring all former employees were fully compensated

SmugMug

Sorcerer (Senior iOS Engineer)

Mountain View, CA, USA•2014-2021
Full-time (On-site → Remote)
  • Designed, developed, and launched SmugMugs tvOS app, securing leadership approval and enhancing product innovation
  • Presented a prototype to leadership, securing resources for a full-featured product in collaboration with design and product teams
  • Contributed to iOS app development, implementing new features and enhancing existing ones

ROAM Data, Inc (Ingenico Mobile Solutions)

Lead iOS Developer

Boston, MA, USA•2013-2014
  • Led a global team of developers to create mobile POS apps for clients in the U.S., Europe, and South America
  • Introduced scalable architectural improvements, enhancing app performance and reliability
  • Designed and implemented core business layer and various plug-in components

hibü

Lead iOS Developer

Waltham, MA, USA•2012-2013
  • Designed and developed a prototype social iOS application, showcasing innovative features that addressed emerging user needs
  • Led and mentored a team of iOS developers, fostering a collaborative environment to enhance application performance and resolve critical design flaws
  • Streamlined technical workflows, improving the apps responsiveness and stability while reducing reported issues

infomata LLP

Managing Partner

Singapore•2009-2011
  • Oversaw business development efforts, including sales strategy and client acquisition, driving growth in the emerging mobile application market
  • Collaborated with clients to gather requirements, design application architecture, and develop custom iOS applications tailored to their business needs
  • Designed and built a Flash-based prototype application integrated with Facebook, showcasing innovative functionality for enhanced user engagement

Barclays Investment Bank

Assistant Vice President

Singapore•2008-2009
  • Evaluated and optimized the software development environment, identifying bottlenecks and implementing solutions to improve team productivity and system efficiency

Lavastorm

Senior Implementation Engineer

Boston, MA, USA•2005-2008
  • Collaborated with clients (M1 Singapore, Telstra Australia, and KPN Netherlands) and project managers to gather requirements and deliver tailored data analytics solutions
  • Worked extensively with M1 (Singapore) as senior implementation engineer and technical consultant, delivering data analytics solutions for telecommunications operations
  • Streamlined processes by performing exploratory data analysis, identifying discrepancies, and implementing automation solutions to enhance efficiency and accuracy
  • Advised clients and team members on the effective use of data analytics tools, fostering knowledge-sharing and empowering teams to make informed decisions
  • Ensured timely delivery of projects by coordinating with cross-functional teams and maintaining a focus on quality and client satisfaction

ProfitLogic

Software Engineer

Cambridge, MA, USA•2004-2005
  • As a part of the Core Components team, worked on an installer project (automated J2EE server configuration, redesign, and bug fixes) and User Management project
  • Technologies: Java, Oracle, PL/SQL, Weblogic, Websphere, Oracle Application Server, Perforce

AdvisorTech

Senior Software Engineer

Boston, MA, USA•1999-2004
  • Performed analysis and design for projects focused on application architecture modifications, mutual fund data integration, and order processing
  • Developed and implemented key components using technologies such as Java, PL/SQL, Python, and Oracle, ensuring reliability and efficiency
  • Collaborated with team members to address technical challenges and deliver solutions that aligned with business needs
  • Supported cross-functional efforts, contributing to successful project completion and system improvements

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