Mitch Viner

address: 2947 Bayberry Ridge Dr, St Louis MO 63129

phone: 314-605-2299

email: Mviner04@gmail.com

website: www.mitchviner.com

linkedin: linkedin.com/in/mitchviner

Summary

Results-driven and seasoned Software Engineering Executive with over 15 years of experience in leading diverse, distributed engineering teams. My expertise includes strategic planning, cross-functional collaboration, and process optimization. I have a proven record of optimizing engineering processes through the implementation of frameworks like SPACE (Satisfaction, Productivity, Activity, Collaboration, and Efficiency) to ensure teams are not only productive but also satisfied and collaborative. Additionally, my experience in navigating corporate acquisitions underscores my adaptability and change management skills.

Experience

  1. Flywheel Digital ( Sept '21 - Current )
    SVP, Enterprise Engineering

    Following acquisition of OneSpace, my role was expanded to include all of Engineering within the Enterprise pillar. This pillar included 5 businesses with the short-term objective to merge their separate platforms together.

    • Successfully built the team that executed the strategic vision of merging several platforms into one cohesive product
    • Maintained high employee satisfaction ratings and low turnover rates through a period of significant change
    • Managed the team expansion from 25 to over 150 in the span of two years
    • Adopted new processes and tools across the newly formed organization
    • Managed overall P&L for the department, working with procurement teams and partners to control costs
    • Maintained a close relationship with the C-Suite and key business stakeholders
  2. OneSpace Inc ( Aug '15 - Sept '21 )
    SVP, Product & Engineering

    Transitioned from Individual Contributor, through the ranks to the top technical executive prior to successfully helping to lead the business through acquisition by Flywheel Digital in 2021.

    • Owned all things related to Product development, roadmapping, design, and engineering
    • Oversaw business contuity, disaster recovery, and risk management planning
    • Key participant in due diligence process during acquisition - providing documentation, demo's, and technical collaboration
    • Mentored Engineers on best practices, formed groups to define standards
    • Determined strategic direction of the Product through collaboration with C-Suite and business leaders
    • Acted as technical liaison with clients for sales enablement or resolving escalations
  3. Big Club Digital ( April '15 - Aug '15 )
    Web developer
    • Hired as the second developer within a newly formed business
    • Worked independently to define ways of working directly with client contacts
    • Focused on providing value through development services as well as forward-thinking concepts
  4. Moosylvania Marketing LLC ( May '14 - April '15 )
    Lead Web Developer

    Lead multiple web projects from concepting through deployment. Used ReactJS, SilverStripe and other popular frameworks daily to complete projects efficiently. Assisted with creating project scopes and estimations.

    • Considered as the go-to person for JavaScript development amongst peers.
    • Operated under tight, strict deadlines.
    • Concepted and developed a lead generation app for visitors to ASSA ABLOY showrooms across the country, aided in deployment of iPads and training for event managers.
    • Interfaced with Project Managers, Account Managers, and Designers to ensure project quality.
  5. GirlsAskGuys LLC ( December '13 - May '14 )
    Front-End Developer

    Recruited by a former supervisor to be the sole Front-End Developer to rebuild an existing community platform. Primary goals of the rebuild included internationalization and user experience. Launch targeted for Q1 2014.

    • Provided input for all things associated to user interface and experience, including choices such as using responsive vs separate theme for mobile and SASS vs CSS.
    • Tasked with managing workloads for a team of 6 contract developers based in LATAM.
    • Operated in an rapidly changing environment where interface requirments were changing daily, all under tight timelines.
  6. Moosylvania Marketing LLC ( March '12 - December '13 )
    Web Developer

    Developed many promotional websites and Facebook apps for national brands such as Purina, Universal Studios, Sapporo, Balance Bar, General Cigar and Enterprise. In addition to development, I continuously participated in brainstorming sessions and concept reviews to help guide projects through the various stages of implementation.

    • Performed as a member of a small team of 5 developers and efficiently coordinated multiple projects at a time, taking advantage of each persons given strengths.
    • Considered as the go-to person for JavaScript development amongst peers.
    • Created HTML5 Canvas mini-games for deployment on Facebook.
    • Utilized the SilverStripe application framework to rapidly develop applications with complex user interfaces.
    • Operated under tight, strict deadlines.
    • Acted as Lead Developer on specific projects - tasked with ensuring quality, delegating tasks, and completion on schedule.
    • Created and provide input on architectural decisions and/or proposals to Senior Developers.
    • Interfaced with Project Managers, Account Managers, and Designers to ensure project quality.
  7. Network Solutions ( October '07 - March '12 )

    Time spent at Network Solutions led to experience in various roles. Initially hired as Web Designer 1 and eventually transitioned to a role within the Engineering organization.

    • Software Engineer III ( April '11 - March '12 )

      Senior member of the Storefront Front-End Engineering team, responsible for contributing forward-thinking, long-term solutions for the NetworkSolutions.com corporate storefront.

      • Lead the implementation of the SASS CSS framework.
      • Acted as Engineering Lead and Point of Contact for the creation of a Mobile version of the customer facing 'Account Manager' application, which was launched in September 2011.
      • Lead Developer for SilverStripe CMS powered properties.
    • Software Engineer II ( November '09 - April '11 )
      • Participated in all phases of Software Development.
      • Developed many JSP tags and pages, including architecting sections of the website.
      • Created networksolutionsreferrals.com, a PHP application which allowed Network Solutions to implement a referral program.
      • Responsible for assessing and providing level of effort estimations for proposed projects.
      • Provided after hours support for software deployments.
      • Telecommuted as a member of an internationally distributed team.
      • Managed multiple projects and development cycles in unison.
      • Interfaced with QA, Marketing, and Analytics teams to ensure projects met business requirements with a high level of quality.
    • Web Designer III ( June '09 - November '09 )
      • Handled customer escalations and acted as backup supervisor, as needed.
      • Developed an interactive JavaScript application that allowed customers to annotate proposed designs with their feedback - DEMO: mitchviner.com/project-example/revisions.
      • Assisted in creating bids for custom development requests.
      • Developed hundreds of 5-10 page brochure-style websites for customers.
    • Web Designer II ( July '08 - June '09 )
      • Sole designer and developer of a confidential, mission critical website that was instrumental in minimizing the effect of a security breach that occured in mid-2009.
      • Developed an automated installer, site structure builder and remote server deployment tool for the Joomla CMS.
      • Managed multiple website projects in unison.
      • Interfaced with Account Managers to ensure customers needs were met satisfactorily.
    • Web Designer I ( October '07 - July '08 )
      • Worked directly with cutomers to create their website, using Network Solutions ImageCafe website builder tool.
      • Mentored new employees.
  8. Establish Web Design, LLC ( April '09 - March '12 )
    Co-Founder & Developer

    Freelance web development, primarily using the SilverStripe and Magento Ecommerce platforms. Worked directly with clients to conceptualize, research and build custom web applications.

    • Built a highly customized Magento Ecommerce website that targets the manufacturer’s distributors and allows them to create custom promotional items and branded sales flyers.
    • Developed multiple custom website templates to allow a local Print Design Studio to begin providing web design as a service to their clients.
  9. Mineral Area Office Supply ( September '05 - October '07)
    Web Designer / Developer

    Oversaw all aspects of the design and development of the company website, including architecting and building a custom ecommerce solution using classic ASP. It included the ability to manage their account, place new orders and request custom quotes. It also featured a product catalog with 30,000+ SKU’s.

  10. For further work history, visit mitchviner.com/resume