Summary
Scott Friel is a senior software engineer and architect specializing in scalable e-commerce platforms with over a decade of hands-on delivery. Based in Hudson, Ohio, he currently leads architectural and development efforts at Proppa Technology, steering complex Magento and IBM WebSphere Commerce projects through full lifecycle delivery on tight timelines and budgets. His technical breadth covers Magento Commerce, IBM WebSphere Commerce, WebSphere Application Server and Content Management, Django CMS, SEO, and analytics integration to drive business decisions. Throughout his career, he has led teams and engagements across firms including Envalo, MTD Products, Ascendant Technology, CrossView, and Brulant, delivering end-to-end e-commerce solutions and pre-sales guidance. Scott’s background with a BA in International Relations and an MA in TESOL, plus Peace Corps teaching experience, informs a user-centric, cross-cultural approach to technology and a talent for translating complex requirements into practical solutions.
11 years of coding experience
6 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Arts (BA), International Relations and Affairs, Bachelor of Arts (BA), International Relations and Affairs at The George Washington University
MA, TESOL, MA, TESOL at Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey
Mongolian