Director of Software Engineering

About

Dynamic Leader with 25+ Years’ Expertise in Full Stack Software Engineering, Operations, & Strategy
I am a data-driven director committed to enhancing software systems and operational efficiency. My focus is on driving successful organizational outcomes through cost reduction, client engagement and satisfaction.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS:

• Led a global team to maintain and enhance a complex MES/ERP ecosystem with over 100 applications and microservices, contributing to mills annual revenue exceeding $10 billion.
• Implemented a code review process that drastically reduced release rollbacks, saving over $20 million in material costs.
• Boosted new programmer KPI performance by 33% through the enforcement of coding standards and improved retention rates to 98%.

LEADERSHIP STYLE:

I am a results-driven, collaborative leader who prioritizes building strong relationships to create effective teams and improve productivity. My approach is solutions-focused, innovative, and strategic, with a strong emphasis on communication and problem-solving.

LET'S CONNECT:

I am open to discussions about software development, technical leadership, and strategic partnerships. Feel free to reach out if you're interested in exploring these topics or even chatting about high school football.
Frank.Kanu7@gmail.com

Specialties:

#9734; Technical Leadership ☆ Cost Optimization ☆ KPI Tracking ☆ Stakeholder Management ☆ Data & Analytics ☆ Strategic Partnerships ☆ Operational Processes ☆ Cross-functional Leadership ☆ Risk Mitigation

PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES:

☆ Solutions-focused ☆ Organized ☆ Innovative Proactive ☆ Versatile ☆ Resourceful ☆ Detail-oriented ☆ Dynamic ☆ Analytical ☆ Strategic ☆ Collaborative ☆ Motivated ☆ Excellent Communication Skills ☆ Self-Starter ☆ Leader ☆ Problem-Solver

TOP SKILLS:

☆ Leadership ☆ Management ☆ Business Development ☆ Communication

SERVICES:

• Executive Coaching
• Team Building
• IT Consulting
• Custom Software Development
• Database Development
• Information Management
• Management Consulting
• Application Development
• Business Analytics

Experience

Genius One, Inc.

Director of Software Engineering (2018 - Present)

• Led a global team in maintaining and improving a manufacturing MES/ERP ecosystem of 100+ Delphi, C#, Python, and Power BI applications and microservices for mills producing >$10B in revenue per year.
• Established a code review process, reducing the number of release rollbacks from 4-5 per year to less than one every 5 years, saving more than $20MM in wasted material costs.
• Increased new programmer KPI performance by enforcing coding standards, documentation, and debugging abilities, improving employee improvement progress by 33% and improving retention to 98%.
• Created a robust shipping cost estimation project that minimized discrepancies in invoicing and led to a 25% boost in revenue; streamlined operations across logistics and finance departments for enhanced workflow.

Senior Technical Lead, Software Engineering (2013 - 2018)

• Supervised new background applications development, eliminating the need for hourly support calls, reducing support costs by $100,000 per year and decreased background tickets by 95%.
• Implemented word automation to correct poor PDF quality for internal (test reports) and external documentation (customer invoicing, regulatory compliance), improving readability and end-user satisfaction by 50% while reducing labor costs.
• Developed an efficient set of Oracle packages, leading to time savings > 100 hours monthly; this improvement enabled executive leadership to focus on high-impact strategic initiatives rather than operational bottlenecks.
• Avoided the temporary shutdown of a 1,000+ employee mill by fixing a slow view (product line error) within an hour, avoiding a loss of $1MM in costs and 23+ hours of production.

Airborne Consultants

Lead Software Consultant (2000 - 2013)

• Managed three teams of ten staff members in a successful initiative to convert applications to UTF-8, enhancing overall user satisfaction by 20% and streamlining data access for international clients.
• Developed a calculations engine for European banks to create reports for regulatory agencies, reducing manual calculation times by 25%, saving $50,000 in labor costs, and ensuring 100% compliance to multinational laws.
• Directed a comprehensive project focused on migrating 10+ legacy systems to the latest Delphi compiler, resulting in a seamless integration that increased user efficiency and enhanced overall application responsiveness by over 35%.
• Created a Java servlet eFax interface to retrieve and store faxes for an AOL Time Warner organization, creating a custom solution that allowed to process 100+ faxes per day completely via user’s desktop computers.

QuickHire

Senior Technical Lead (2000 - 2003)

• Orchestrated the redevelopment of a hiring platform for federal and city government use, facilitating the tracking of over 100,000 applicants and securing a 98% client satisfaction rate alongside a 95% YoY retention.
• Engineered an enhanced tree-view that outperformed the VCL component by 700%, eliminated existing memory leaks, and implemented style sheet changes to retain the software’s three largest clients.

AI Solutions

Senior Technical Lead (1998 - 2000)

• Spearheaded a comprehensive redesign of the satellite flight simulation GUI, enhancing user experience by implementing eliminated a 4k limitation, resulting in a loading speed improvement exceeding 600%.

Marotz

Technical Lead (1997 - 1998)

• Executed a strategic initiative to enhance a Navy logistics system, driving a 400% increase in productivity through effective project management and resource allocation; fostered a culture of continuous improvement within the team.

Education

Fernuniversität Hagen

• Bachelor of Science – Business Administration
• Master of Science – Computer Science

Volunteer Experience

Assistant Football Coach High School

Languages

• English (Fluent)
• German (Fluent)