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With a diverse background in software engineering, technology management, and Agile methodologies, I am a results-oriented professional dedicated to driving successful digital transformations and organizational processes. My expertise lies in leading cross-functional teams, delivering large-scale software solutions, and ensuring early and continuous value delivery.
I excel in stakeholder engagement, software architecture, and data analytics, with hands-on experience in API Microservices, web and application development, database management, and Cloud computing. Known for negotiating optimal vendor agreements, implementing robust security standards, and managing 24/7 operations, I am committed to achieving business objectives with operational excellence.
Throughout my career, I have successfully managed technical projects, led digital business transformation initiatives, and collaborated with global teams to drive product innovation and operational efficiency. My track record includes migrating payment processing platforms, overseeing data migration projects, and implementing new technologies to meet business goals.
My educational background includes a Master of Science in Computer Science with a focus on Machine Learning, complemented by certifications in Engineering Leadership, Women in Leadership, Data Science, and Agile methodologies including PMI-ACP, CSM, SAFe POPM, SAFe SSM, and MCP. I bring a strong foundation in project management and Agile practices in the technology space.
As a collaborative leader and problem-solver, I thrive on coaching and mentoring distributed teams to achieve success. I am passionate about leveraging technology to drive business growth and innovation, and I am always eager to take on new challenges and opportunities in the dynamic field of software development and technology management.
I bring in 20 years of experience in leading high-performing teams, managing operations, and driving product delivery, making me a valuable asset in any organization seeking innovation and excellence in software engineering and technology management. 
My career began in contingency and retained search, which led to extensive international corporate recruitment experience in contract recruiting and talent acquisition consulting in the U.S., Europe, and Southeast Asia.
I’ve worked for Software, SaaS, E-commerce, Cloud, Data, and AI firms, hiring technology talent for 30 years, with Data and AI-related roles going back 20.
With a passion for AI, I’ve formed Big Data Scouts as a hands-on Managing Partner and I also continue to support Buchanan Technologies as a Technology Talent Partner.
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phone: +1-857-351-0052
email: slynch@bigdatascouts.com
website: www.bigdatascouts.com
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Open positions at Buchanan Technologies: www.buchanan.com/careers 
Rising Technology Executive; proposing an illustrated career in STLC in various capacities like Senior Software Testing Engineer and Software Quality Analyst Directed the Software Testing Lifecycle (STLC) right from requirement analysis, effort estimation, coding & testing (preparation of test cases along with implementation) for maintaining the quality of proposed applications
Enriched experience in leading various types of testing Strategies Blackbox Testing, Whitebox Testing, Automation Testing, Api Testing, Load Testing, Stress Testing and Manual Testing
Acknowledged for evaluating, selecting/deploying troubleshooting & Requirements Management System for streamlining for 360 degree Automation processes Detail-oriented professional with expertise in managing day-to-day operational aspects of projects and project scope by applying methodologies that enhance project standards and minimizing risks in the projects
Exposure in designing, implementing, integrating and supporting impactful testing strategies for applications developed in diverse, collaborative environments for Native Android/IOS Apps using Java
Strong organizer, motivator, team player and a decisive leader; have constantly motivated teams to excel and win. 
Senior MLOps Engineer | Cloud Automation | Machine Learning | DevOps | GCP Certified
As a seasoned MLOps engineer with extensive experience in automating and streamlining machine learning pipelines, I specialize in building scalable, secure, and highly efficient solutions on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). My passion for bridging the gap between data science and production environments drives me to deliver robust MLOps frameworks that accelerate model deployment, improve CI/CD processes, and enable end-to-end machine learning lifecycle management.
At the core of my work is a deep commitment to automating workflows and infrastructure. From setting up Kubernetes clusters on GKE to automating model versioning and monitoring, I leverage GCP’s powerful suite of tools (Vertex AI, AI Platform, BigQuery, Cloud Functions, etc.) to optimize performance, reduce cost, and ensure seamless integration with other cloud-native services.
With a background in DevOps and expertise in machine learning, I am passionate about staying on top of the latest trends in AI, cloud infrastructure, and containerization. I thrive in environments that encourage innovation and collaboration and am always eager to work on complex challenges that push the boundaries of what’s possible in the MLOps space.
- MLOps frameworks (KubeFlow, MLFlow)
- Google Cloud Platform (GKE, Vertex AI, BigQuery)
- CI/CD for ML pipelines (Cloud Build, Jenkins)
- Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Model monitoring & governance
- Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Cloud Deployment Manager)
- SRE & DevOps practices
- Automation & orchestration tools 
As a payments consulting professional, I specialize in improving your entire payments process resulting in improved cash flow, lower costs and better processes for your company while providing a better checkout experience for your valued customers and clients.
Credit card companies reward consumers with wonderful perks to get free travel, meals and rebates - but who gets stuck with the bill for those perks we all love to receive? Traditionally - businesses do. Many business owners have already realized it doesn't have to be this way and have implemented new programs to make things more fair for everyone so that those benefitting from the perks cover the payment processing cost instead of having non-card customers subsidize programs they don't benefit from in any way.
Think of when you go to the gas station: card or cash are accepted options we all have embraced because it makes sense. Card costs more because of costs the gas station incurs by accepting it so the consumer is given a choice - pay a little more for the rewards and convenience of paying with a card at the pump OR walk inside, pay with cash and get a lower price. Another example - have you gone in to AAA to renew your automotive club membership or registration and saw AAA charges a fee to pay with a credit card now? This is the way of the future for many businesses that realize more customers are paying with credit card to earn those perks or perhaps due to having to put more of their basic living expenses on a credit card. Merchants are deciding they can't or don't want to continue to absorb these high monthly fees and want options.
If this is resonating with you, let's chat (no obligation) and discuss your payments environment. As a part of our conversation we can discuss cost reduction strategies (you can continue to absorb the merchant fees, too if you wish via another variety of option not discussed here), software, hardware and technology integrations for your specific environment, etc. I work with businesses of all types - B2B, B2C and ISVs, of all sizes, in any location. I bring my extensive business consulting background to what I do to each day and will help you roll out the best payments strategy for your business. I am known for my commitment to providing excellent support and service to my customers and would love to be of service to you.
Here's my calendar if you'd like to find a convenient time to talk https://calendly.com/leslie-ocpaymentspro 
