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Daniel C. Hayes

Summary

Independent senior software architect, specializing in constructing enterprise-grade single page web applications (SPA) using Angular.js in conjunction with server side JAVA as well as other MEAN technologies (Mongo DB, Node.js, and Express.js). Certified Enterprise JAVA Architect for more than 12 years, experienced in a wide range of server-side JAVA technologies including Spring, Hibernate, EJB, JMS, Integration, ESB, SOA, SOLR Search, Portlets, Business Rules Engines, and BPM, primarily within Fortune 100 environments in insurance, banking, e-commerce, supply chain and media/cable. Equally adept in both hands on as well as technical or strategic leadership roles. Formerly a CIO/CTO for start ups, emerging and turnaround small to medium businesses including JG Wentworth, and Storeroom Solutions.

Experience

####Independent Consultant and Senior Architect May 2012 – Present

Independent consultant and software architect, based out of greater Philadelphia area. Current or former clients include Comcast, Wells Fargo, GSI Commerce/eBay, Storeroom Solutions, 21st Century Insurance, and PJM. Certified JAVA Enterprise Architect.

Recent Projects
Client Dates Description
Comcast Jun-2014 - Present Consultant responsible for developing the framework that will serve as the basis for all applications utilized by Comcast personnel to manage menus, content, authorizations and entitlements for video on demand (VOD) infrastructure. Technologies include Angular.js and Twitter Bootstrap on the client side along with server side Java, specifically leveraging Spring projects such as Spring Boot, Spring Security, and Spring Integration.
Wells Fargo Dec-2013 - Jun-2014 Consultant to architecture team and Angular.js specialist assisting in massive effort to re-architect critical business application to single page web design based upon Angular.js framework communicating with Java/Spring server side. Responsibilities include design of client side patterns, directive development, training, and code reviews.
Comcast May-2012 - Dec 2013 Personally designed and developed web applications used in the management and administration of menus and content for the legacy as well as new Xfinity X1/X2 platform. Technologies included MEAN stack components such as Angular.js, Node.js, Express, and MongoDB as well as Java-based technologies such as Spring, Hibernate, and SOLR full text search.

Senior Vice President, Chief Technology Officer

JGWPT Holdings, LLC

February 2010 – May 2012

Responsible for technology strategy, planning and operations at JGWPT, the leading purchaser of future payments offering a lump sum of cash to individuals who hold assets in the form of structured settlements and annuities. As CTO, I prioritized and led projects that allowed JGWPT to leverage technology to maintain its market leading position. JGWPT Holdings, LLC, based in Radnor, PA, is the parent company of JG Wentworth and Peachtree Financial. Managed staff of 20+ technicians, developers, and support personnel.

Vice President, Chief Information Officer

Storeroom Solutions

January 2007 – February 2010

Storeroom Solutions is a leading integrated supplier of indirect materials (i.e. spare/MRO parts) to more than 100 industrial, pharmaceutical, and food processing clients across the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. As V.P. and CIO, I was responsible for technology strategy, execution and interfacing with clients on complex data integration challenges. Managed small team of developers, support personnel and client technology liaisons.

Director of Consulting

Chariot Solutions

September 2004 – January 2007

Chariot Solutions is a leading boutique technology consulting firm based in Ft. Washington, PA, focusing on high end Java architecture, and open source technology leadership. As Director of Consulting, I led numerous consulting projects for major clients requiring expert knowledge in the area of Java Enterprise Architecture, Spring, SOA, and Integration. Practice leader for SOA and Spring specialties. Guest speaker at numerous conferences including the inaugural Philadelphia Area Spring Users Group (PSUG).

Rules Engine Consultant

December 2001 – September 2004

Independent technology consultant specializing in Java technologies and Business Rules Engines. Clients included leading direct marketing auto insurance company 21st Century Insurance. Former integration partner with iLog for the JRules product. Also a full-time student during this period, earning a Master's in Software Engineering from Penn State University.

COO, Co-founder

Kemper Auto and Home Insurance

November 1997 – December 2001

Co-founder of Direct Marketing Subsidiary of Kemper Insurance. Now part of Unitrin Direct, Kemper Auto & Home was one of the pioneers in direct marketing of auto insurance via the internet during the late 1990's. After originally leading the Product Management area, I evolved into an eCommerce role, capitalizing on the opportunities created during this period of tremendous technological advancement.

Senior Product Manager

Viking Insurance Company of Wisconsin

1994 – 1995

Managed non-standard auto products in California.

Product Manager

Progressive Insurance

1986 – 1993

Various roles as product manager in both personal lines and commercial auto divisions. Instrumental in early efforts to link independent agents via technology called ProRater Plus.

Education

Pennsylvania State University

MS, Software Engineering (2002 – 2003)

Columbia University - Columbia Business School

MBA, Finance (1987 – 1988)

Florida State University

BS, Finance (1983 – 1985)