Kevin Peno Principal Engineer / Enterprise Architect
About me

Seasoned engineering leader adept at strategic planning and driving technical innovation. Demonstrated success in leading global teams of 5 to 50 engineers and managers across diverse environments, from small startups to late-stage enterprises. Proven track record in developing and maintaining high-performing software development lifecycles for mission-critical and enterprise systems.

Notable Experience
Director, Enterprise Architecture (Chief Architect), Dollar Shave Club⁠
2023 – 2024
  • •Responsible for the architecture, governance, and operations of systems supporting B2C/​B2B business functions, including Shopify, Amazon, ERP, WMS, data warehouse, AWS, and third-party systems integrations.
  • •Established a team of domain and subject matter experts to guide executive leadership on technology initiatives, boosting strategic planning and collaboration.
  • •Partnered with stakeholders to plan a technology roadmap aligning with strategic goals and budgets.
  • •Developed frameworks to enhance the application of technology, streamlining the implementation and integration processes for internal and third-party vendor solutions.
  • •Implemented KPIs emphasizing communication and mentorship, enhancing trust and collaboration across business units.
    • Principal Software Engineer, Dollar Shave Club⁠
    2018 – 2023
  • •Accountable for the maintenance and operation of a proprietary e-commerce platform using TypeScript, React, React Native, Node, Ruby on Rails (legacy), Kafka, Redis, and Postgres.
  • •Responsible for the data warehouse and ETL systems during a company restructuring, utilizing Python, Fivetran, Snowflake, Databricks, BigQuery, and Postgres.
  • •Resolved a critical Shopify migration issue affecting PayPal subscribers in the legacy Ruby-on-Rails monolith, averting an annual revenue loss of $20M.
  • •Led the cross-functional team of engineers, product managers, third-party vendors, and other stakeholders to successfully implement a Shopify migration for 3M subscribers across four regions, saving over $1M in OPEX annually.
  • •Worked with data engineers to streamline the ETL tools and pipeline, resulting in $800K yearly savings in OPEX.
  • •Led a team of 20 engineers to address ADA compliance for the online store, reducing legal exposure and establishing processes for future compliance.
  • •Collaborated with the legal team to develop processes aligned with privacy regulations like GDPR and CCPA, minimizing privacy breaches and legal risks.
  • •Led training workshops and held regular 1:1s mentoring junior engineers, accelerating their development and career growth within the organization.
  • •Fostered a culture of open communication and collaboration by establishing committees to discuss best practices, operational standards, and architecture improvements.
    • Staff Software Engineer, Deloitte Digital
    2013 – 2018
  • •Crafted technical strategies that resolved client challenges and delivered market-leading solutions using Javascript, Node.js, Ruby-on-Rails, Java, Datalake tooling, IBM Watson, and cutting edge web technologies like BluetoothLE
  • •Acted as a Solutions Architect in client meetings, improving bilateral communication between Client, Sales, and Engineering teams.
  • •Collaborated with global cross-functional teams to deliver complex projects on time and within budget, consistently exceeding expectations.
  • •Established web standards, conducted code reviews, and supervised release management.
    • Senior Software Engineer, MSNBC (contractor)
    2012 – 2013
  • •Led the comprehensive overhaul of "Election Night" systems using HTML, CSS, C#, ASP.NET, and MSSQL, which achieved a record 1M views per hour on election night 2012, marking a substantial improvement over past performances.
  • •Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and align site specifications.
  • •Implemented a comprehensive testing and quality assurance scheme to ensure site reliability, reduce regressions, and lay the groundwork for future projects.
    • UX Engineer, ADP; The Cobalt Group
    2009 – 2011
  • •Specialized in front-end development and user-centered design, using using HTML, CSS, Javascript, jQuery, Flash, and ADA to enhance accessibility and user-experience expertise.
  • •Created a dedicated team with the goal of prioritizing accessibility in web development and embedding it seamlessly into contemporary technological architectures.
  • •Conducted workshops and training to educate team members on UX design principles and accessibility standards.
  • •Developed user interfaces that improved cross-platform consistency and accessibility, enhancing user satisfaction.
  • •Collaborated with designers and product managers to integrate user-centered design practices into the software development cycle.
    • Senior Software Engineer, Microsoft (contractor)
    2008 – 2008
  • •Contributed to open-source projects, like Drupal and Joomla, adding support for MSSQL and facilitating Windows support adoption in PHP core.
  • •Designed and implemented new features that optimized database interactions and boosted efficiency on open-source platforms.
  • •Collaborated with cross-functional teams to successfully roll out software upgrades enhancing Windows compatibility.
  • •Developed and reviewed code documentation for software deployment protocols, ensuring best practices.
    • Organisations
    United States Coast Guard Auxiliary⁠, Flotilla Staff Officer (FSO)
    2024 – Present

    Joined the CGAUX to gain essential training and access a support system for delivering prompt and effective humanitarian aid during natural disasters or similar emergencies

    United States Navy, Aviation Electrician's Mate 3rd class (E4)
    1999 – 2005