Turner Blanchard Project Management / Solutions Architect

Summary	With twenty years of experience, I was a productive solutions architect who managed projects by utilizing my understanding of technical architecture and stakeholder management. My ability to establish rapport with clients and provide essential technical guidance was evidence of my results-driven approach. competent in developing innovative, tailored solutions that raise efficiency in operation and satisfy customers. capable of overseeing multidisciplinary teams to improve internal processes and optimize system architecture, ensuring dependable, secure, and scalable solutions. Committed to driving additional advancements in solution architecture through the use of a wide variety of technological know-how and a creative approach.
Experience	Scientific Games, Alpharetta, GA                         May 2004-June 2024 Helped integrate third-party components with the use of both open and proprietary protocols. Developed tailored solutions to meet clients’ unique needs and requirements. Documented project progress and communicated updates to relevant stakeholders. Worked closely with development teams to ensure successful implementation of solutions. Identified areas of improvement within internal processes and tools used by Solutions Architecture team. Collaborated with sales teams to identify potential business opportunities. Conducted training sessions for client staff on new systems and processes. Optimized system architecture based on identified issues with stability, security, or scalability. Guided smooth implementations through effective deployment guidelines.
Key Skills	Project Management Deployment support Client Relations / Management Client Engagement Continuous Improvement Technical Project Support and Assistance Database Administration Change Management Technical Documentation Stakeholder Management Software Development User Support Purchasing