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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

Leading mobile engineering for iSeatz—a $9B+ loyalty and rewards platform—with embedded teams powering the American Express Travel & Lifestyle Services.


  • Direct and mentor iOS and Android engineers, building a culture of ownership, quality, and sustainable delivery across distributed teams
  • Architect and scale mobile platforms that drive booking, redemption, and personalization for flights, hotels, and lifestyle rewards
  • Shape technical strategy for mobile-first loyalty integrations, including card-linked offers, real-time personalization, and API-driven workflows
  • Partner with product leaders and client stakeholders to balance rapid feature delivery with long-term scalability
  • Represent mobile engineering in strategic planning with American Express teams and senior executives

Jackson Square, New Orleans, Louisiana

Software Development Manager

Dayforce Wallet

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


  • Delivered 90+ production releases, including a complex U.S. bank migration with zero downtime
  • Reduced fraud risk by 82% through ML-powered detection, secure architecture, and improved SDLC controls
  • Directed distributed teams (U.S., Canada, India), building 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 a high-performing team delivering native mobile solutions for Quore, a hospitality operations platform supporting 81K+ daily users across 7,300+ properties in 50 countries.


  • Managed native iOS (Swift) and Android (Kotlin) development, achieving a 99.98% crash-free rate
  • Increased delivery velocity by 28% through architecture refactoring, CI/CD, and QA enhancements
  • Reduced bug backlog by 42% via data-driven prioritization aligned with business goals
  • Mentored and promoted two mid-level engineers into senior roles, strengthening team capacity

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 boost 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, reducing release cycles by 90% and improving delivery reliability
  • Modernized donation platforms for nonprofits, increasing giving by 32% and user engagement by 47%
  • Led 17 product roadmaps from concept to launch in collaboration 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 high-impact Special Forces deployments worldwide.


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

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

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