Chris Palazzolo
@chrispalazzolo
Development Manager and Software Developer with 18 years of experience.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
With over 18 years of hands-on experience in software and web development, I have successfully led teams to deliver high-quality solutions in complex, fast-paced environments. My expertise lies in architecting, developing, and deploying websites and tools for prominent global organizations. I am passionate about mentoring and coaching teams to adopt agile methodologies and improve project delivery.
Throughout my career, I have managed multiple high-value projects, utilizing both Waterfall and Agile methodologies. My technical skills include proficiency in C#.NET, Python, and JavaScript, which I have applied to develop innovative solutions that enhance user experiences. I take pride in my ability to restructure teams for better alignment and efficiency, significantly reducing pre-launch bugs and improving overall project outcomes.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Development Manager
S&P Global Market Intelligence
Feb 2014 - Apr 2023 (9 years 2 months)
Led the development of multiple high-value accounts and projects, utilizing both Waterfall and Agile methodologies. Mentored teams, promoted agile best practices, and managed three globally distributed agile teams, significantly reducing pre-launch bugs. Collaborated with Risk & Compliance, participated in SOX and SOC 2 audits, and ran large-scale hiring initiatives.
Technology Lead
IHS Markit Ltd.
Dec 2009 - Dec 2014 (5 years)
Mentored and led multiple teams, successfully transitioning them from Waterfall to full Agile methodologies. Created dashboards and production issue reports using internal monitoring tools, reducing troubleshooting time by up to 50%. Led project discovery, architectural solutioning, and performed code reviews for new projects and sites.
Senior Developer
Markit Ltd.
Dec 2007 - Dec 2009 (2 years)
Created and developed a "Knowledge Center" with a web-portal admin-tool for content management, later converting it to C#.NET using a CMS solution. Developed a mobile banking website in C#.NET integrating with a SOAP API, enabling users to manage finances and transactions. Revamped and optimized a major client’s website by migrating it to .NET, increasing request processing speed by 50-100%.
Developer
Wall Street On Demand
Jul 2006 - Dec 2007 (1 year 5 months)
Independently developed discrete features for top-tier financial client projects, including an option quote module using Ajax requests and updates. Wrote all backend and frontend code for assigned features. Provided support for operational issues, defects, and technical debt.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Front Range Community College
Associate of Applied Science, Computer Science
Obtained an Associate of Applied Science degree in Computer Science. Focused on foundational computer science principles and practical applications.
UBUniversity of Colorado Boulder
Completed Courses, Computer Science
Completed 3rd and 4th year core Computer Science courses. Focused on advanced topics within the computer science curriculum.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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