RiskAdvisor's customer base expanded by nearly 30%, placing RiskAdvisor's technology in over 140 independent insurance agencies across the United States.
WICHITA, KS, October 31, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Larry Mitchell Barker has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected based on current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all considered during the selection process.
Mr. Barker is lauded for his work as an expert web developer, with noted expertise using the PHP framework, Laravel to develop enterprise-grade web applications. As the lead engineer at ion Learning in San Diego since 2021, Mr. Barker has been instrumental in overseeing the development and scaling of ion's e-learning platform, which focuses on small group learning. Under his technical leadership, the platform now supports over 4,500 monthly active learners and generates more than $1 million in annual recurring revenue. Mr. Barker's contributions have been key to enabling large enterprises to deliver impactful cohort-based learning programs. He has also led efforts to integrate AI-driven insights, optimize platform performance, and ensure the platform's infrastructure can scale to meet growing demand while maintaining a seamless user experience.
In addition to his work at ion, Mr. Barker co-founded RiskAdvisor in 2022, where he serves as the chief technology officer (CTO). As CTO, Mr. Barker is responsible for defining the company's technical strategy, overseeing the development of its SaaS platform for personal lines insurance agents, and managing the engineering team. Under his technical leadership, RiskAdvisor has experienced significant growth, with Monthly Recurring Revenue (MRR) increasing by over 150% from $13,000 in October 2023 to $33,000 in October 2024. Additionally, the platform's customer base expanded by nearly 30%, placing RiskAdvisor's technology in over 140 independent insurance agencies across the United States. Mr. Barker's strategic technical guidance has been critical to scaling the platform, enhancing user experience, and driving product innovation as the company continues to grow.
Leveraging his former success, Mr. Barker was hired as a senior full-stack developer at Data Center Inc. (DCI) in Hutchinson, Kansas, from 2020 to 2021, where he played a pivotal role in transitioning the development of a newly acquired software to an in-house team. The software, which allowed consumers to seamlessly open new checking accounts online, was a key addition to DCI's product offerings. Mr. Barker was instrumental in enhancing the software's functionality, ensuring its scalability, and leading its integration with the company's broader suite of financial services. His contributions not only streamlined the user experience but also helped solidify DCI's reputation as a forward-thinking player in the financial technology space.
While working as a backend web developer at BG Products Inc. in Wichita, Kansas, from 2018 to 2020, Mr. Barker quickly became a key contributor to the team. He played an instrumental role in modernizing the company's core web applications by leading the migration of a legacy dashboard to Laravel, a project that had been delayed for several years. Under his guidance, the new system was successfully launched within six months. Mr. Barker's work also included implementing solutions to support international partners and enabling single sign-on integrations across BG Products' web and mobile platforms, enhancing both user experience and global accessibility.
A self-taught developer from an early age, Mr. Barker's passion for technology grew steadily over the years. After spending a decade in the restaurant industry, he returned to formal education, ultimately completing his undergraduate and master's degrees, which paved the way for his successful career in software development.
Mr. Barker holds a Bachelor of Business Administration and Management from Adams State University in 2019 and a Master of Science in computer information systems from Boston University Metropolitan College in 2020. Furthermore, he has held an Open Worldwide Application Security Project (OWASP) 10 certified secure developer certification from the OWASP Foundation Inc. since 2020.
In addition to his professional accomplishments, Mr. Barker is actively involved in civic organizations. He serves on the board of trustees at his church and has previously volunteered as an IT specialist for the Medical Service Bureau and a volunteer programmer with Trees for Life. These experiences reflect his commitment to giving back to the community and supporting impactful initiatives through his technical expertise.
Eager for future philanthropic opportunities, Mr. Barker plans to establish a nonprofit organization that will provide technical skills training to imprisoned individuals, an issue that previously affected him. The organization will focus on education, employment and housing components designed to reduce recidivism and support individuals in securing long term, meaningful careers and affordable housing options upon reentry into society.
Mr. Barker attributes his success to hard work, determination and a solid support system, particularly his family and grandparents, who were integral to his professional journey.
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