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Fort Collins, Co, Us

Milwaukee, Wi, Us

Cloud Modernization & System Architecture- Led the transition of compensation systems to cloud-based APIs using Java Spring and Kotlin, improving scalability and performance in line with modern ticketing systems.- Develop and maintain Dockerized Java Spring, Python, and Node applications that are integral to the organization’s nightly critical batch cycle, ensuring accurate and timely compensation processing.- Orchestrate cloud migration efforts, transitioning key components to microservices architecture deployed on AWS Kubernetes clusters, and managing RDS Aurora database clusters.- Implement and optimize data processing pipelines and ETL workflows using Python, improving data handling efficiency and automating core processes.DevOps and Infrastructure Management- Serve as the team’s DevOps practitioner, enforcing best practices, conducting code reviews, and leading the adoption of CI/CD pipelines (GitLab), which streamline development and deployment processes.- Administer on-premises Linux servers and cloud-based ELK stacks, ensuring high system availability and optimal performance.- Design and deploy infrastructure as code (IaC) solutions, including comprehensive management of cloud environments, which enhance reproducibility and maintainability of infrastructure setups.- Participate in on-call shifts, providing critical support and rapid responses to ensure system stability and operational continuity during off-hours.Team Collaboration & Leadership- Collaborate closely with an offshore contracting team, fostering strong relationships and providing guidance to enhance team capabilities and project outcomes.- Contribute to architectural decisions, designing new cloud patterns and advocating for their adoption to the architectural committee, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.- Engage in proactive development practices, participating in POCs, hackathons, and leading initiatives to meet quarterly and yearly KPIs through agile methodologies.

Fort Worth, Tx, Us

- Developed and managed full stack applications for document retrieval using JavaScript, React, and Node.js, significantly improving client service capabilities and data access.- Administered Apache Tomcat servers, enhancing performance and uptime with optimizations and robust security practices to support enterprise-level application hosting.- Designed RESTful APIs for seamless ACORD integrations, facilitating standardized data exchanges that improved efficiency and interoperability of insurance services.- Led agile projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive developments, troubleshoot issues, and deliver solutions that consistently met project deadlines and requirements.- Continuously updated application features and server configurations, adapting to user needs and integrating new technologies to enhance system scalability and performance

- Built 6 and 12 week lesson plans- Marketed personal brand over internet, bulletin boards, telephone and networking- Conducted weekly personal lessons with 5-8 customers- Accounted for all finances

Master Of Science - Ms, Data Science

Bachelor Of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Computer Science

Accounting And Business/Management

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