Kim Ford
Experienced IT Professional
20+ years applying IT solutions in a wide variety of industries, managing small and large teams in local, remote, and multi-cultural environments
Experienced technical lead focused on modern web applications with hands-on proficiency in full-stack JavaScript software development. Proven track record interfacing with customers, providing technical solutions and software products to achieve business goals. Highly adaptable with both management and technical experience. Able to identify challenges as opportunities in complex and diverse environments, delivering value where and when needed. Dedicated leader, mentor, and coach; focused on continuous team improvement and employee personal/professional growth aligned with company and customer objectives. Innovative, strategic manager and technical expert, always learning and constantly looking for the next best way to accomplish the current and future tasks at hand.
Professional
- Business minded, customer-centric attitude
- Creative and passionate innovator/problem solver
- Exceptional communicator
- Experienced project manager
- Highly functional and reliable with minimal supervision
- Keen attention to detail
- Stakeholder relationship management
- Team leader and mentor
Infrastructure
- Cloud architecture: AWS, Azure, Google, Serverless
- Core networking skills: DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, etc.
- Data Center Operations
- DevOps Tools: Chef, Docker, Kubernetes, Microsoft SCCM
- Linux servers: Apache, Nginx, mySQL, noSQL, etc.
- Microsoft servers: Active Directory, Exchange, MSSQL, etc.
- Virtualization: Hyper-V, VMware
Software Development
- Agile software development methodologies
- CSS, HTML, JavaScript, TypeScript
- Continuous Deployment/Integration
- React, React Native & Next.js with Redux
- Requirements discovery & refinement
- Mockups, prototyping, & wire-framing
- Software development lifecycle
- UI/UX design
- User story mapping
Professional History
ABTS Limited
IT Business Consultant
Germany, Switzerland, Thailand
2013 - present
Apple via Infosys
Technical Lead
Santa Clara, CA (remote)
2020 - 2021
Aware Corporation Limited
Director of IT Operations and Services
Chiang Mai, Thailand
2007 - 2013
Alliance One International
Regional Director of Information Services (Asia)
Chiang Mai, Thailand
2003 - 2007