I am a PMP-certified, technically-driven leader and Full-Stack Architect with 19+ years of experience delivering scalable, mobile-first web solutions. I hold an MSc in Computer Science with specialized expertise in Web Accessibility (AO DA/ADA compliance) and have a proven track record architecting high‑volume loyalty and media platforms using modern stacks and cloud infrastructure (AWS/GC). I’m passionate about leveraging AI agents and large language models to automate workflows, accelerate prototyping, and manage complex stakeholder relationships in enterprise environments. I bring energy, creativity, and a multi-hat mindset to empower product, engineering, and design teams to ship impactful digital experiences.

Hooman Baradaran

I am a PMP-certified, technically-driven leader and Full-Stack Architect with 19+ years of experience delivering scalable, mobile-first web solutions. I hold an MSc in Computer Science with specialized expertise in Web Accessibility (AO DA/ADA compliance) and have a proven track record architecting high‑volume loyalty and media platforms using modern stacks and cloud infrastructure (AWS/GC). I’m passionate about leveraging AI agents and large language models to automate workflows, accelerate prototyping, and manage complex stakeholder relationships in enterprise environments. I bring energy, creativity, and a multi-hat mindset to empower product, engineering, and design teams to ship impactful digital experiences.

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I am a PMP-certified, technically-driven leader and Full-Stack Architect with 19+ years of experience delivering scalable, mobile-first web solutions. I hold an MSc in Computer Science with specialized expertise in Web Accessibility (AO DA/ADA compliance) and have a proven track record architecting high‑volume loyalty and media platforms using modern stacks and cloud infrastructure (AWS/GC).

I’m passionate about leveraging AI agents and large language models to automate workflows, accelerate prototyping, and manage complex stakeholder relationships in enterprise environments. I bring energy, creativity, and a multi-hat mindset to empower product, engineering, and design teams to ship impactful digital experiences.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Founder at Amytis IT Solutions Inc.
June 1, 2006 - Present
Pioneered the use of AI agents to develop applications and automate project management tasks, significantly increasing delivery efficiency. Conducted WCAG/ADA accessibility audits for 50+ client websites across the US and Canada. Created a multi-purpose mobile map/directory platform; developed ecommerce sites in WordPress & WooCommerce; built real estate portals, Android apps, and mapping apps; created survey management and accounting apps using CakePHP, Node.js and Laravel.
Technical Project Lead / Technical Product Owner at Nestlé Purina
August 1, 2022 - April 1, 2023
Led end-to-end technical development for a new loyalty program, managing a $1M budget across 3 vendors and a cross-functional team. Acted as product owner and launched a loyalty web application; Drove $300,000 in savings via strategic, data-driven decisions; Used AI & ML to scan and process receipts; Managed third-party vendor contracts, business requirements, RFPs, BRs, and stakeholder communications to keep the project on track.
Technical Project Manager at Barrel
June 1, 2021 - May 1, 2022
Managed releases and SCRUM sprint progress; led remote software development teams; oversaw PHP & WordPress, JavaScript, and Vue.js projects; coordinated cross-functional stakeholders to deliver on-time with quality.
Senior Developer Consultant at Techniks (via TopTal)
January 1, 2021 - February 28, 2022
Developed WordPress sites for numerous clients; managed integration and code management; contributed to multiple client projects across the NJ area.
Senior Developer at St. Joseph Media
June 1, 2019 - June 1, 2021
Conducted AO/ADA accessibility audits for 20+ websites; led special WordPress projects from start to finish; delivered design and development work for major clients.
Team Lead, Senior Developer at Postmedia Network Inc.
January 1, 2012 - August 1, 2019
Led and mentored teams of developers to achieve high performance; performed code reviews, release management, scrum ceremonies; consolidated thousands of lines of code into unified codebase; collaborated with product and creative teams to inform platform decisions.
Lead Developer (Web & Mobile) at Postmedia Network Inc.
January 1, 2012 - October 1, 2017
Led development of web and mobile apps using WordPress, PHP, JavaScript, HTML5, React & Node.js; guided architecture and delivery with cross-functional teams.
Front-End Mobile Developer at MacLaren McCann
June 1, 2011 - December 1, 2011
Developed front-end mobile experiences and websites for major clients; collaborated with creative and account teams to deliver engaging digital campaigns.
Lead Web Developer at Invisions Productions Inc.
September 1, 2010 - March 1, 2012
Developed corporate social networking and content sharing applications in PHP & MySQL; created a customizable modular CMS; implemented multimedia features including video/audio, image cropping and accessibility-focused components.
Drupal/Multimedia Portal Developer at University of Toronto / Joint Centre for Bioethics
December 1, 2010 - June 1, 2011
Developed a Drupal-based multimedia portal; created mobile/desk-top interfaces for the CMS; implemented multimedia features including videos, podcasts and videoconferencing.
Lead Web Developer at Invisions Productions Inc.
October 1, 2009 - April 1, 2010
Delivered a corporate social networking and content sharing CMS; implemented e-learning multimedia capabilities and accessibility features.
Technical Project Lead at Nestlé Purina
August 1, 2022 - April 1, 2023
Led end-to-end development for a new loyalty program, managed a $1M budget and 3 vendors, and orchestrated cross-functional teams; launched a loyalty web app, delivering data-driven savings and applying ML for receipts processing.
Senior Developer, Special Projects at Postmedia Network Inc.
June 1, 2019 - June 1, 2021
Led accessibility audits (AO/ADA) for 20+ websites and steered end-to-end WordPress projects; contributed to digital strategy for major Canadian media brands.
Team Lead, Senior Developer at Postmedia Network Inc.
October 1, 2017 - August 1, 2019
Led and mentored development teams; conducted code reviews, release ceremonies, and collaborated with product, creative, and project management to deliver high-quality web platforms.
Lead Developer (Web & Mobile) at National Post & Financial Post
January 1, 2012 - October 1, 2017
Developed Android/iOS apps; worked with PHP, WordPress, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS; conducted user studies and delivered mobile-friendly WordPress themes, plugins, and features for major brands.
Senior Front-End Developer at MacLaren McCann
June 1, 2011 - December 1, 2011
Built responsive front-end interfaces for campaigns; implemented WP/PHP integrations and modern JavaScript frameworks.
Lead Web Developer at Invisions Productions Inc.
January 1, 2007 - May 1, 2007
Early career development delivering corporate sites and client projects; built dashboards and CMS templates.

Education

Master of Science in Computer Science (Human-Computer Interaction / Web Accessibility) at York University
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2009
Bachelor of Science (Specialized Honors) in Computer Science at York University
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2005
Master of Science in Computer Science (Human-Computer Interaction / Web Accessibility) at York University
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2009
Bachelor of Science (Specialized Honours) in Computer Science at York University
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2005

Qualifications

PMP (Project Management Professional)
January 1, 2020 - January 2, 2026
Project Management Professional (PMP)
January 1, 2020 - January 9, 2026
Government of Canada Reliability Security Clearance
January 11, 2030 - January 9, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Government