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Paul Adams takes a seat against a brick wall, poised to drive fintech innovation.
Where I’ve Made an Impact

Systems. Teams. Outcomes.

My engineering career has spanned secure Special Forces operations, mobile platform launches, and fintech systems scaled for global markets. Through it all, my focus stays the same: systems that work, teams that thrive, and outcomes that deliver lasting value.

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Senior Engineering Manager, Mobile

iSeatz

Leads mobile engineering for a $9B+ loyalty and rewards platform powering American Express Card Member experiences worldwide.


  • Drove engineering integration and launch readiness for the Amex Travel App™—an all-in-one platform that simplifies booking, discovery, and Card Member benefits
     
  • Scale mobile systems supporting global travel and lifestyle rewards across flights, hotels, and experiences
     
  • Direct distributed iOS, Android, Backend-for-Frontend, and QA teams to deliver cohesive outcomes
     
  • Partner with American Express stakeholders to align engineering execution with long-term product strategy

Jackson Square, New Orleans, Louisiana

Software Development Manager

Dayforce

Led engineering for Dayforce Wallet, a real-time earned wage access platform that processed over $7B in transactions for more than 860K users.


  • Delivered 90+ production releases, including a U.S. bank migration executed with zero downtime
     
  • Reduced fraud risk by 82% through ML-powered detection, secure architecture, and strengthened SDLC controls
     
  • Led global teams across the U.S., Canada, and India, delivering native mobile apps (Swift/Kotlin) and backend services (.NET Core, React, SQL)
     
  • Twice nominated for the President’s Circle Award for cross-functional leadership and execution

Screenshot of Dayforce Wallet mobile application

Software Development Manager, Mobile

Quore

Led mobile engineering for Quore, a hospitality operations platform supporting 81K+ daily users across 7,300+ properties in 50 countries.


  • Managed iOS (Swift) and Android (Kotlin) development, achieving a 99.98% crash-free rate
     
  • Accelerated feature delivery by 28% through architecture refactoring, CI/CD, and QA improvements
     
  • Reduced bug backlog by 42% through data-driven prioritization tied to business outcomes
     
  • Mentored and promoted two engineers into senior roles, expanding team capability

Mockups of Quore mobile application

Mobile Architect & Platform Strategist

Independent Consultant

Built and modernized mobile platforms for enterprise and nonprofit clients, pairing custom builds with reusable architecture to accelerate delivery and engagement.


  • Delivered 215 mobile apps, including 36 white-labeled deployments from six reusable platforms—achieving 67% faster delivery across fintech, nonprofit, and education sectors
     
  • Automated CI/CD pipelines, cutting release cycles by 90% and improving reliability
     
  • Modernized donation platforms for nonprofits, increasing giving by 32% and user engagement by 47%
     
  • Guided 17 product roadmaps from concept to launch in partnership with C-suite stakeholders

Abstract digital data flow and analytics dashboard symbolizing scalable technology platforms.

IT & Operations Leader

U.S. Army

Directed secure IT operations and mission-critical networks supporting Special Forces deployments worldwide.


  • Commanded up to 39 team members across overseas and combat assignments, including the Gulf War
     
  • Achieved zero security breaches managing Top Secret/SCI systems; recognized with multiple Meritorious Service Medals
     
  • Delivered 99.999% uptime for essential networks while overseeing multi-million-dollar equipment and assets
     
  • Earned elite Army distinctions (Ranger, Master Parachutist, Air Assault), demonstrating leadership under extreme pressure

Military IT leader managing secure global communications on a rugged laptop during field deployment.

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