Todd Fortier

Sr. Solutions Architect - Worldwide Customer Segments and Public Sector Solutions @ Amazon Web Services (AWS)

About

With over 20 years of experience in multiple languages, frameworks and cloud platforms I am currently a Sr. Solutions Architect supporting Worldwide Customer Segments and Public Sector Solutions team at AWS. I am responsible for leading technical teams that deliver value and delight customers by engaging in the complete agile lifecycle, from discovery through transition. Previous - Principle owner and developer of TierFour Solutions.Key Responsibilities - Provide technical support for development teams creating custom software - Define requirements for specific implementations - Develop custom utilities in multiple programming languages - Provide technical feedback for solutions - Draft reports and conclusions for information obtained - Deliver in-depth technical reviews on current and emerging technologies and deployment strategies - Develop custom software utilities for feature analysis - Write technical documentation for delivered products - Evaluate system environments and deploy strategic solutions for constrained applicationsSpecialties: - Operating Systems: Windows 7/XP/Server 2003/2008, Linux, Windows Mobile, Android, iOS, Sitecore 6.x+- Programming Languages: Java, C/C++/C#/Objective-C, .NET (MVC), SQL, HTML, Python, Javascript - Databases: Microsoft SQL Server; MySQL 4.x/5.x, SQLite, JDBC, DynamoDB, PostgreSQL, Azure Data Storage, S3 - Network Skills: Apache HTTPD/Tomcat, IIS, Wireless Security, Switch/Router Configuration, LDAP, AWS, Azure, GCP, IoT

Country

United States

City

Greater Pittsburgh Region

Industry

Information Technology & Services

Skill

Android, iOS, Python, SQL Server, Java, HTML, .NET, Linux, Apache, IIS, ORM, Continuous Integration, TDD, DDD, NHibernate, Intermediate Spanish, Microsoft SQL Server, Security, Test Driven Development, ASP.NET MVC

Experience

Sr. Solutions Architect - Worldwide Customer Segments and Public Sector Solutions

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

2022-7 - Present · 4 yrs 3 mos

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is one of the most dynamic and fastest growing businesses of Amazon. Since 2006, AWS has provided companies of all sizes with cloud technology products & solutions and access to a global computing infrastructure that is the backbone of Amazon’s multi-billion dollar retail business. Today, AWS powers hundreds of thousands of businesses in 190 countries around the world. Come build the future of cloud computing with us: https://aws.amazon.com/careers/

Owner

TierFour Solutions, LLC

2015-1 - 2022-7 · 7 yrs 7 mos

Greater Pittsburgh Region

Principal consultant working with multiple modalities including web, mobile and embedded systems. Responsible for the complete delivery of projects from pre-sales to transition. Technical lead on multiple teams helping translate business requirements into shovel-ready work for developers and integrators throughout the agile lifecycle. TierFour partners with a variety of digital agencies to build teams, understand complex requirements, and deliver custom software. TierFour specializes in developing full-stack applications on any system including embedded chipsets, all mobile platforms and responsive web.

Founder

Grand Rapids Mobile Development User Group

2011-11 - 2014-1 · 2 yrs 3 mos

Grand Rapids, MI

The Grand Rapids Mobile Development User Group aims to provide a local community of active mobile developers looking to expand their knowledge of mobile platforms and establish relationships with one another. We meet on a monthly basis to discuss mobile development related topics.

.NET and iOS Software Developer

Rapidparts Inc.

2011-5 - 2012-8 · 1 yr 4 mos

Develop innovative enterprise business solutions for the MCFA dealer networking leveraging the latest .NET frameworks and toolkits. Currently in charge of developing Rapidparts Inc. first iPad application to assist in dealers' preventative maintenance programs.

Biometrics Subject Matter Expert

Defense Forensics and Biometrics Agency

2010-1 - 2011-5 · 1 yr 5 mos

Contract support for Biometrics Identity Management Agency (BIMA), formerly the Biometrics Task Force. Supporting the Concepts and Technology Branch in synchronizing and integrating existing and emerging biometrics technologies throughout the DoD.

Consultant

International Biometric Group

2009-8 - 2011-4 · 1 yr 9 mos

International Biometric Group (IBG) is the biometric industry’s leading independent research, consulting and integration firm. IBG builds biometric systems for identification, access control, surveillance, and identity management applications. IBG works with government and commercial clients to design biometric systems, test emerging technologies, and develop go-to-market strategies. IBG provides industry thought leadership in performance, multimodal systems, and market analysis

Founder & President of Student Organization for the Advancement of Biometrics (SOAB)

Davenport University

2008-10 - 2009-4 · 7 mos

-Wrote SOAB constitution -Registered SOAB with Davenport's Student Services -Recruited students to join SOAB -Organized and conducted initial meetings

Education

Davenport University

Biometric Security

2006 - 2009 · 3 yrs

http://davenport.edu/Default.aspx?TabId=143&sid=0&pid=125 Developed and deployed biometric software for multiple modalities -Course work included implementing SDKs in applications for fingerprint and face recognition Performed feasibility study for biometric solution on campus -Coursework included drafting recommendations for implementing face recognition for both academic and sports facilities.

Davenport University

Information Assurance and Computer Security

2006 - 2009 · 3 yrs

· Designed and implemented MySQL Databases and Apache 2.2 with SSL configurations · Designed and tested wireless security implementations in a lab · MS network implementation and architecture skills