Kevin Matheny

I'm part of the Gartner for Technical Professionals team - where Gartner keeps the nerds. I found my people. I cover two main areas: distributed systems and the practice of architecture. Distributed systems is about building and operating applications and solutions. Topics include microservices, resilient architectures, data in distributed systems, API design and API management. Architecture topics include making better decisions faster, creating actually useful documentation and establishing review and approval processes that don't suck the life out of engineers.

Those Who Can Code provides top-tier development talent in the Twin Cities, focusing on agile software development. To our clients, we offer access to some of the best developers in the Twin Cities, people we know and trust. For consultants, we offer gigs with the potential to develop their skills and make significant contributions.

I started Binary Star Consulting to provide strategic consulting services. I focus on three key areas: ecommerce, product content management and agile methodologies. Key initiatives and projects: - Strategic analysis and development of a three-year roadmap for expansion of an online retailer's assortment from 75,000 to 2,500,000 products - Assembling and coaching a cross-functional team to develop multiple content management applications - Leading a development team implementing a microservices architecture in the ecommerce space - Developing and delivering a one-day digital strategy workshop

I joined Digital River to define and lead change in the organization, as we modernized both our software and our development processes. I led multiple cross-functional teams in Minnesota, California and Taiwan, covering the areas of: - Product Data - Pricing - Merchandising - Fulfillment - Open APIs - API infrastructure - Client Delivery - Private Stores - Content Induction & Catalog Synchronization I collaborated closely with Product Management on roadmapping and strategy, with IT on monitoring and holiday readiness, and with the Client Delivery team in managing key accounts and ensuring client satisfaction.

Responsible for strategy, design and implementation of web-scale systems for e-commerce. Principal areas of focus: API design, Content Management, Web Site Control Systems. My supporting focus was on creating a sustainable culture for our development teams. Highlights of that work included creating an introductory training course for new hires (Platform Bootcamp) and developing a board game to teach concepts in both Agile Development and Web Architecture to non-technical audiences.

Co-founded Platform Architecture team to bring BestBuy.com to the cloud. My principal area of focus was product and web content for both physical and digital goods. Responsible for the creation of the Magellan product API and the EPIC content processing system.

Pitched, got funding for and launched an open API for the Best Buy product catalog. Introduced agile development methodologies to BestBuy.com. Responsible for architectural vision, business strategy and capability delivery.

I led a team of analysts responsible for supporting hundreds of users of a broad portfolio of custom tools. In addition to managing results, I was Best Buy's principal subject matter expert for e-commerce content management.

Responsible for Content Management design and development for the BestBuy.com 3.0 project. Responsibilities included integrating multiple content sources and reconciling business needs with technical and budget limitations.

As a Content Manager, I recruited and managed a team of writers and editors responsible for creating both product and non-product information for the Entertainment categories of BestBuy.com. As an Information Architect, I developed the UI for Search and for new categories, including Video Games.

Managed existing web property (www.repolot.com). Evaluated auction software and negotiated contract for services. Developed business plan for 5-year growth and IPO of RepoLot.

Projects included CD-ROM, Web and game development.

Principal writer for high-tech projects for key clients (3M, Imation, Lanier). Information architect and user experience lead. Pioneered use of CD-ROM and Web delivery methods for marketing communications work. Launched Interactive Services Department in 1995. Responsible for delivery of $2MM in total billings in a single year.