Victor Santoro
With nearly 30 years of experience in the technology industry, I bring a deep passion for innovation, problem-solving, and building solutions that turn ideas into reality. My background spans software development, cloud architecture, artificial intelligence, machine learning, edge computing, data engineering, and enterprise technology consulting.
Throughout my career, I have led technical teams, designed and developed custom software platforms, created proof-of-concept solutions, and helped organizations modernize and scale their technology environments. I enjoy taking complex technical challenges and transforming them into practical, real-world solutions that deliver measurable results.
As an inventor and technology leader involved in emerging technologies, I thrive at the intersection of creativity and engineering. Whether it's developing AI-powered applications, architecting cloud-based systems, designing edge computing solutions, launching new web platforms, implementing online payment systems, or building entirely new products from the ground up, I am committed to delivering high-quality solutions tailored to each clients unique goals.
Technology is constantly evolving, and I pride myself on staying ahead of the curve while helping businesses navigate digital transformation with confidence, clarity, and strategic direction.
Experience
Senior Manager - Data & Software Engineering
Senior technology leader with nearly 30 years of experience in software engineering, cloud architecture, artificial intelligence, machine learning, edge computing, and enterprise technology consulting.
Leading multiple software and data engineering initiatives focused on innovation, modernization, and digital transformation for both internal and client-facing solutions.
Responsible for managing software development teams, architecting scalable cloud environments, and leading proof-of-concept development efforts that transform ideas into real-world products and platforms.
Extensive experience working with Azure Cloud services including Virtual Machines, SQL Databases, Storage Accounts, networking, automation, and enterprise integrations.
Leading the development of emerging technology products including AI-powered facial recognition systems, edge-based public safety gunshot detection systems, intelligent automation tooling, and machine learning driven applications.
Active inventor involved in patent development and technology innovation initiatives.
Additional responsibilities include enterprise IT assessments, cloud migration strategy, RFP/proposal development, solution architecture, software development lifecycle leadership, SEO strategy, and client technology advisory services.
Software Engineer - Team Lead
Led multiple software engineering teams and agile development initiatives focused on large-scale industrial data and cloud platforms for renewable energy operations across the United States.
Architected and developed a high-availability live-streaming data pipeline responsible for processing telemetry and operational data from more than 35,000 wind turbines nationwide using AWS cloud technologies, Kafka, Kubernetes, Docker, SQL/NoSQL databases, and distributed microservices architectures.
Served as a Scrum Master and technical leader responsible for mentoring developers, managing sprint execution, and driving rapid application development initiatives for proof-of-concept and enterprise software solutions.
Certified GE Predix cloud developer with extensive experience designing scalable cloud-native systems and automation pipelines.
Database Developer / Technical Specialist
Designed and developed enterprise database and application solutions supporting engineering, operations, and internal business systems.
Specialized in Oracle, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, MySQL, ETL development, and backend application integrations.
Led migration and modernization efforts for enterprise applications and document management systems including large-scale data migrations into EMC Documentum environments.
Developed custom software tools, reporting systems, automation scripts, and internal web applications using PHP, Python, JavaScript, and SQL technologies.
Worked extensively with data analysis, application integration, cloud migration initiatives, and enterprise reporting platforms across mission-critical GE business operations.
VOIP Engineer
Developed and implemented VOIP and telecommunications solutions for commercial and government clients across the United States, including federal agencies.
Worked with C#, Visual Basic, interactive voice response systems, and enterprise telephony platforms while supporting nationwide client deployments, installations, and technical integrations.
Earned certification in Interactive Voice Intelligence technologies and provided advanced support for voice communication infrastructure and software solutions.
Technical Specialist
Provided technical leadership and support for paging, voicemail, UNIX-based communication systems, and custom business applications serving more than 4,000 customers.
Developed custom web applications, automated billing systems, shell scripting solutions, and database-driven internal tools utilizing Oracle, MySQL, HTML, CSS, and UNIX technologies.
Played a key role in improving operational efficiency through software automation and system optimization initiatives.
Azure Cloud Developer
Designed and implemented Azure cloud solutions focused on data engineering, automation, and operational efficiency.
Developed and maintained Azure Data Factory pipelines for critical sales, inventory, and business intelligence workflows.
Automated IAM provisioning and onboarding processes, reducing manual administrative effort and improving deployment consistency.
Built real-time monitoring and alerting solutions using Azure Monitor to improve visibility, strengthen operational support, and reduce incident response times.
Web Specialist
Managed and optimized multiple WordPress-based client websites with a focus on security, performance, SEO strategy, and custom functionality development.
Developed custom PHP integrations and optimized MySQL queries to improve application responsiveness and overall user experience.
Assisted with website modernization efforts, plugin integrations, and ongoing platform maintenance.
Built data visualization dashboards and reporting solutions using Looker to help clients better understand operational metrics and support data-driven decision making.
Education
Mildred Elley College
Focused on a broad range of technology disciplines including computer systems, networking, software development, database technologies, web development, system administration, and enterprise technology solutions. Coursework and hands-on experience included programming, infrastructure support, business computing, and emerging technology concepts that established the foundation for a long-term career in software engineering and enterprise IT leadership.
Certifications
- Microsoft - Cybersecurity
- Scrum Alliance - Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
- GE Predix Certified Developer
Skills
- Software Architecture & Solution Design
- Full Stack Software Development
- Proof-of-Concept (POC) Development
- SDLC / Agile / Scrum Methodologies
- ERP & Enterprise Application Integrations
- PHP / Python / JavaScript / NodeJS
- HTML / CSS / REST APIs / OAuth2
- WordPress / Custom CMS Development
- AI / Machine Learning / Edge Computing
- Batch / Shell / VBScript Automation
- Oracle / SQL Server / PostgreSQL / MySQL
- NoSQL - MongoDB / Redis / Cassandra
- Data Warehousing & Data Engineering
- ETL Pipelines & Data Integration
- Data Modeling & Database Architecture
- SQL Optimization & Query Performance
- Reporting, Analytics & Dashboarding
- Kafka / Zookeeper / Streaming Pipelines
- Elasticsearch / Logstash / Kibana (ELK)
- Microsoft Azure Cloud
- Azure OpenAI / Cognitive Services
- AWS (EC2, S3, IAM, RDS, CloudWatch)
- Azure Virtual Machines & Networking
- Azure Data Factory & SQL Databases
- Linux / UNIX / Windows Server
- Docker / Containers / Virtualization
- Apache / NGINX / IIS / WAMP
- System Automation & Infrastructure Support
- Technical Team Leadership
- Agile Leadership / Certified ScrumMaster
- Technology Innovation & Patents
- IT Assessments & Digital Transformation
- RFP / Proposal Development
- Atlassian Jira / Confluence
- ServiceNow / Rally
- SharePoint / ShareFile / Visio
- EMC Documentum
Interests
Outside of my professional career, I enjoy spending time with my family, traveling, and working on creative hands-on projects.
I have a strong passion for inventing, designing, and building new products and ideas from the ground up.
Much of my free time is spent working with 3D printing, electronics, custom hardware projects, and prototype development.
I also enjoy automotive projects, learning new skills, exploring emerging ideas, and finding practical ways to turn concepts into real-world solutions.
Whether its designing a new device, experimenting with new tools, or building something completely from scratch, I enjoy the process of creating and continuously improving.