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Cole Harrison

@coleharrison

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Director of AI and Lead Software Developer with 16 years experience.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that allows me to lead innovative projects, foster team collaboration, and drive technological advancements in a dynamic environment.

As a Director of AI and Lead Software Developer, I bring over 16 years of experience in leading diverse technical teams to create scalable, secure, and innovative software solutions. My expertise lies in aligning technical strategies with business objectives, managing complex integrations, and driving Agile methodologies. I have a proven ability to mentor teams, foster collaboration, and deliver results through strategic problem-solving.

Currently, I direct research and innovation at FileStory, Inc., where I deliver advanced AI solutions utilizing technologies such as Python and AWS. My previous roles have included managing statewide LMS instances and developing comprehensive AI ethics policies at the University of Oklahoma. I am passionate about leveraging technology to improve processes and enhance user experiences.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Director of AI

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FileStory, Inc.

Apr 2024 - Present (1 year 2 months)

Directed research and innovation, delivering multiple proofs of concept for advanced, scalable AI solutions. Defined and executed technical strategy, overseeing development and deployment of AI-driven applications to meet strategic business goals and optimize cloud infrastructure.

Python TypeScript GROQ ChromaDB AWS S3 Postgres

Lead Software Developer

University of Oklahoma

Sep 2023 - Present (1 year 9 months)

Managed statewide Moodle and Totara LMS instances, improving reliability through Docker and Kubernetes containerization. Spearheaded development of immersive VR-based courses using Unity, significantly improving training effectiveness.

Moodle Docker Kubernetes Unity Data Migration GRC

Senior Software Engineer

HotelEngine

May 2022 - Present (3 years 1 month)

Developed scalable Ruby on Rails services for global hotel transactions, utilizing Postgres, Redis, Hotwire/Turbo/Stimulus, and Tailwind. Implemented two-factor authentication (2FA) and role-based access with Pundit, significantly enhancing security.

Ruby on Rails Postgres Redis Hotwire Tailwind Salesforce Heroku Restforce Pundit Sentry

Senior Software Engineer

ClickFunnels

Aug 2021 - Present (3 years 10 months)

Led integration projects for Stripe, Twilio, Qualtrics, and Integry.ai, enhancing platform capabilities. Optimized Ruby on Rails applications using Postgres, Tailwind, and Hotwire, improving scalability and user experience.

Stripe Twilio Qualtrics Integry.Ai Ruby on Rails Postgres Tailwind Hotwire

IT Analyst I - III, Lead Software Developer

University of Oklahoma

Jul 2014 - Present (10 years 11 months)

Developed over 50 web applications ensuring compliance with HIPAA, FERPA, COPPA, and WCAG AA 2.1. Led projects including chatbots, accounting systems for federal grants, and preservation of Native American languages.

HIPAA COPPA Chatbot Web Applications Technical Leadership

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Oklahoma

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Management Information Systems

Grade: Dean's Honor Roll; GPA 3.5/4.0

Completed a Bachelor of Business Administration with a focus on Management Information Systems. Achieved Dean's Honor Roll status, demonstrating strong academic performance with a GPA of 3.5/4.0.

Rose State College

Associate of Applied Science (AAS), Computer Information Technology

Earned an Associate of Applied Science in Computer Information Technology. This program provided foundational knowledge and practical skills in various aspects of computing and information systems.