Neil Patterson

Software Engineering Leader

neil@neilpatterson.dev

+1 (860) 268-7961

Hartford, CT, USA

Neil Patterson

Summary

I am a Software Engineering Manager with over 20 years of experience, specializing in leading high-impact projects across industries. My expertise covers cloud technologies, DevOps, and full-stack development, with a focus on building solutions that drive operational efficiency and business growth. I excel in team leadership, fostering collaboration, and mentoring engineers. Throughout my career, I’ve managed complex, large-scale projects and worked with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable software solutions.

Experience

  • Finalsite
    Software Engineering Manager
    Mar 2021 - — Glastonbury, CT

    • Actively guide and mentor assigned Software Engineers and UI Developers, seeking to improve each individual’s contribution to the team: code quality, test coverage and organization, reinforcing best practices.

    • Maintain an open line of communication with direct reports, scheduling weekly 1:1’s, bi-annual performance reviews, goal setting, development plans, and approving PTO and expenses.

    • Onboard new Software Engineers and UI Developers, getting them up-to-speed with their development environment, and team tools and processes.

  • Finalsite
    Senior Web Developer
    Jan 2010 - Feb 2021 — Glastonbury, CT

    • Provide guidance for a small team of developers, helping to keep agile team in rhythm and keep maintainable development architecture and design and reviewing code

    • Contributing directly by writing code and building tests.

    • Develop and maintain web-based software components using Ruby, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, ColdFusion, MS SQL, Javascript, Backbone, Marionette, Ruby on Rails, GIT, RSpec

    • Develop and maintain web-based software components using ColdFusion, MS SQL and Javascript.

    • Expanding knowledge of ColdFusion, Javascript, JQuery and AJAX, XML/JSON and Subversion

    • Detail-oriented with ability to learn and apply new technical concepts quickly.

  • ORLive, Inc.
    Senior Web Developer
    Mar 2007 - Dec 2009 — West Hartford, CT

    • Managed a team of developers to accomplish portal strategy initiatives

    • Integrated Omniture Site Catalyst into our main portal site

    • Launched site with a new redesigned template and backend CMS overhaul

    • Coordinated new flash video initiatives using both Flash and Flex technologies

    • Helped oversee upgrades to Coldfusion 8 and MSSQL 2005 as well as an overhaul to the entire portal backend using a Site Content Management System

  • ORLive, Inc.
    Web Developer
    Oct 2005 - Mar 2007 — West Hartford, CT

  • Time Frame
    Graphic Designer/Web Developer
    Mar 2003 - Jul 2005 — Peterborough, NH

  • Retail Brand Alliance
    Assistant Web Designer/Web Marketing
    Aug 2001 - May 2003 — Enfield, CT

Education

  • Keene State College
    BS Graphic Design/Art
    1996 - 2001

    Bachelor’s of Science: Graphic Design, Minor in Art

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Certifications

Projects

  • Website Conceptualization/Branding/Logo Design/Project Management
    Jun 2011 - Jan 2012

    Worked with client to create a new brand strategy and brand image, logo & web site. Rebranding company image was initiated by Brendan Burroughs, who strived to bring much of the company philosophy and characterization into a brilliant new package and design concept. I took the concept design and created Logo, Business Cards & Letterhead. We both built the website design around the new marketing material. I designed the site layout, planned and executed the web development using PHP, MySql, Javascript, JQuery, and Wordpress as a Content Management Solution. The results can be seen at www.kjisystems.com

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Skills

  • Ruby on Rails
  • Ruby
  • Full-Stack Development
  • React.js
  • Next.js
  • Scrum
  • Agile Methodologies
  • Git
  • JavaScript
  • CSS
  • ColdFusion
  • Microsoft SQL Server
  • MySQL
  • Accessible Design