Company Info for verticalscope.com | Icebreaker

Company Info for verticalscope.com | Icebreaker

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Michael Carpentier - CIO Certified Blockchain Professional

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With over 25 years of experience in leading and transforming businesses across various sectors, I am a product and company builder, a creative problem solver, a dealmaker, and a leader and collaborator who fosters a culture of learning, teamwork, and customer-centricity. I hold a MIT Sloan Certificate in Blockchain Technologies, Business Innovation and Application, and a CIO Certified Blockchain Professional (CCBP) credential. As the CEO and Co-Founder of Vesta Equity, I am on a mission to create wealth for all in the new Web 3.0 economy. I conceived, developed, and launched a pioneering solution that operates at the intersection of real estate, financial services, and blockchain. I built a fully automated, scalable, and regulatory-compliant backend infrastructure for a real estate digital security offering that enables fractional ownership, asset verification, titling, tokenization, user onboarding, payment and cash out rails, and more. I also positioned the company as a leader in the home equity ecosystem for tomorrow's economy, attracting top investors, partners, and customers.

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Engineering Manager

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An accomplished Quality Assurance Engineer with experience in manual and automation testing, as well as a proven track record of leadership. Throughout my career, I have successfully implemented cutting-edge tools and technologies to drive efficient and effective testing processes. With a strong command of Postman and Rest Assured, I have designed and executed comprehensive API test suites, ensuring seamless integration and functionality of web services. My proficiency in Java and Python has empowered me to develop robust and scalable automation frameworks, significantly reducing test cycle times and enhancing overall productivity. Leveraging tools like Selenium and Selenium GRID, I have expertly crafted automated test scripts, covering a wide range of scenarios and platforms. One of my strengths lies in my ability to optimize testing environments using Docker. By containerizing applications and dependencies, I have established consistent and reproducible environments, enabling streamlined testing workflows and efficient collaboration between teams. In my leadership role as a Lead QA Engineer, I have successfully managed cross-functional teams and orchestrated testing efforts to deliver high-quality software solutions. By fostering a collaborative and quality-driven culture, I have facilitated effective communication and alignment among stakeholders, developers, and testing resources. I am a passionate advocate for continuous improvement, constantly seeking new industry trends, methodologies, and best practices to stay ahead of the curve. My commitment to personal growth and adaptability allows me to excel in dynamic and fast-paced environments. Beyond technical expertise, I possess strong analytical thinking, problem-solving capabilities, and exceptional communication skills. I thrive on collaborating with stakeholders and team members to ensure clear understanding and successful execution of project objectives.

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As an experienced Quality Engineer and software tester, I can be responsible for undertaking functional software testing to ensure that the level of quality delivered aligns with the organizational objectives through test analysis, design, implementation, and execution, in line with agreed plans and strategies. With my experience, I can create, prepare, and implement quality assurance testing and reviews for applications under my purview. I can develop testing strategies and use independent judgement to perform complex analysis of business requirements and technical system specifications. I can code and execute test plans and scripts to facilitate complex testing activities. I’ve worked with stakeholders across different business areas with software architects and developers to ensure software testing is delivered within project timelines. Excellent communication skills demonstrated by ability to provide training to new and experienced testing team members.

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As a senior software developer, I am passionate about building scalable and secure solutions that enhance the user experience and the performance of the system. I have over a decade of experience in software engineering, specializing in database and web development using PHP Laravel, Java Spring Boot, RoR, MySQL, HTML5, and many other technologies. My experiences in multiple industries have enabled me to develop and implement various projects, ranging from web applications and APIs to blockchain and cloud platforms. I have also led and mentored teams of developers, increasing their confidence and productivity, and saving the company's costs by taking over outsourced systems. I am always eager to learn from others and improve my skills, as well as to share my knowledge and expertise with the community.