Stan Spotts

Current

Global Architect at SunGard Higher Education

Past

Lead Systems Architect at SunGard Higher Education
Chief Architect at Computer Aid, Inc.
Developer Evangelist at Microsoft

Managing Consultant at Breakaway Solutions
Consultant at Wolff Data Systems
Administrative Developer at La Salle University
PC Technology Specialist at La Salle University
Student Consultant at SCT

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Education

University of Phoenix
Scrum Alliance
Temple University

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Industry

Computer Software

Stan Spotts’s Summary

Hands-on architect primarily focused on Microsoft technologies. Strong background in .NET, SQL Server, BizTalk, SharePoint. Started in mainframe development (CDC Cyber!), PICK OS's, UNIX, even OS/2 (see "OS/2 Unleashed"), moved to working with Microsoft tools and servers around 1994.

Very interested in new and upcoming products and how they fit into the big picture, but still a geek at heart, so I also want to get my hands dirty figuring it out at the low level.

Background in multiple development frameworks and methodologies, and software project management. Have implemented MSF, TDD, RUP, Scrum, etc., and have advised and given webinars on them.

Stan Spotts’s Specialties:

.NET Design and Architecture; SQL Server; BizTalk Server; SharePoint Server

Stan Spotts’s Experience

Global Architect

SunGard Higher Education

(Privately Held; Computer Software industry)

June 2009 — Present (6 months)

Transitioned to team of architects implementing new agile development, guideance, research, and processes for all facets of the business.
Lead Systems Architect

SunGard Higher Education

(Information Technology and Services industry)

September 2008 — June 2009 (10 months)

Current focus on services architecture with Office SharePoint Server integration. ALM expertise on Microsoft stack.
Chief Architect

Computer Aid, Inc.

(Information Technology and Services industry)

November 2005 — September 2008 (2 years 11 months)

Designed and implemented guidance on internal applications, SOA, SaaS, database and information management, for various business units in Corporate IT.

SME on Microsoft tools and technologies, including GAT, software factories, and Enterprise Library.

Managed Enterprise Tools Group supporting users on various development tools, including IBM/Rational and VSTS, as well as help desk and network management tools. Also managed Microsoft relationship for CAI, a Microsoft Gold Partner.

Consulted with customers as needed by regional development offices. Owned implementation and management of SharePoint Services 3.0, SQL 2005 Reporting Services, and Project Server 2007.

Defined corporate standards and best practices for SharePoint development. Also headed migration from SQL Server 2000 to 2005.

Initiated a remote Scrum based development project with dev teams in Shanghai and Manila, acting as Scrum Master and technical resource.
Developer Evangelist

Microsoft

(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; MSFT; Computer Software industry)

April 2001 — October 2005 (4 years 7 months)

Advised customers on technology decisions related to development and architecture with regards to Microsoft products and how they fit into the customers overall architecture.

Supported overall developer community by sponsoring events, speaking at user groups and trade shows. Expert knowledge in most Microsoft servers and applications, and developer tools, giving many demonstrations and briefings.
Managing Consultant

Breakaway Solutions

(Public Company; 201-500 employees; BWAY; Information Technology and Services industry)

March 2000 — February 2001 (1 year )

Lead group of designers and developers in creating frameworks and defining best practices for our Microsoft practice. Also performed due diligence analysis of companies as requested by our capital funding group to help determine technical value and investment worthiness.
Consultant

Wolff Data Systems

(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)

1987 — 2000 (13 years )

Consultant in group of independent consultants that designed and implemented software and networks for customers ranging from small businesses to fortune 500 companies.

Developed systems on MASM (IBM Assembler), Revelaton and Advanced Revelation (PICK based), VB/ASP/COM, OS/2, SQL Server and more.

MCT specializing in Exchange Server, SQL Server, and Windows Server. I remember when SQL Server came in a white box with Microsoft, Sybase, and Ashton-Tate on it...

Implemented networks in 5-user shops as well as international corporations, and personally designed and implemented networks (including Exchange and SMS) thoughout Europe, Czeck Republic, US; trained staff in US, UK, and Germany to install and support.
Administrative Developer

La Salle University

(Educational Institution; 501-1000 employees; Education Management industry)

1985 — 1987 (2 years )

Worked on custom development of Collegue system running on PR1ME INFORMATION (Pick based) to handle scheduling, billing, and recruiting. Also handled Revelation-G, then Advanced Revelation, student prospect system.
PC Technology Specialist

La Salle University

(Educational Institution; 501-1000 employees; Education Management industry)

1983 — 1985 (2 years )

Designed and installed first administrative PC network in the school, running on IBM PC/XT's, with some PC/AT's, Novell Netware, and Proteon ProNET-10. Managed network, PC troubleshooting and repairs, software installation and support.

Moved to standardize on PROCOMM PLUS as terminal emulation software, and even got involved with managing Compuserve and American People Link support forums for DATASTORM.
Student Consultant

SCT

(Public Company; Information Technology and Services industry)

1980 — 1983 (3 years )

Answered questions on operating system (CDC NOS), and syntax questions for undergrads and grad students on multiple dialects of FORTRAN, COBOL, and Pascal, as well as SPSS, MDBP, and Minitab.

Stan Spotts’s Education

University of Phoenix

BS , MIS , 2008 — 2010 (expected)
Scrum Alliance

Certified Scrum Master , Scrum Project Management , 2008 — 2008
Temple University

CIS & Business Management 1979 — 1983

Activities and Societies:

Alpha Chi Rho Naitional Fraternity, Epsilon Phi Chapter

Additional Information

Stan Spotts’s Interests:

My twins, my wonderful wife, golf, woodworking and home improvement, kettlebell practicing, SDLC and ALM methodologies, .NET 3.5, LINQ, WCF, Silverlight, anything to do with SharePoint and SQL Server.