Architect and deploy completed projects via AWS services including EC2, Lambda, RDS, S3, SQS and VPC, ensuring cost efficiency, security, and flexibility tailored to client needs.Conducting comprehensive AWS Infrastructure Security Audits, reviewing and enhancing IAM policies and infrastructure security across multiple organizations, and implementing remediations based on findings.Collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that meet the unique needs of each client, ensuring seamless integration and optimal performance of their technological systems.Providing DevOps and security consulting services for various clients in the biotechnology sector, specializing in genomic data search engines and infrastructure security.Designing and building scalable GitHub Actions, workflows, integrations, and custom solutions to automate CI/CD pipelines, testing, and security best practices.Lead projects to upgrade and modernize older web applications for genomic reporting, including migrations for Nuxt.js and Vue.js to their latest versions, and state management migration from Vuex to Pinia to improve performance and maintainability.

Supported the client pre-sales pipeline by owning vendor approval and assessment processes for prospective clients, involving the completion of extensive surveys covering business continuity, compliance, and security practices. Facilitated virtual "reading rooms" with client compliance and security teams to transparently present and discuss our corporate policies and SOPs, playing a key role in building trust and facilitating successful onboarding.Spearheaded the creation and management of the Compliance Department, focusing on authoring internal policies and overseeing controls for crucial certifications like SOC 2, Title 21 CFR Part 11 (ERES), and ISO 27001.Led the curation and management of comprehensive compliance and cybersecurity training programs for all employees, enhancing organizational security posture.Served as the company's Security Officer, vigilantly monitored security threats, effectively coordinated communication of alerts, and established a robust bug bounty program, significantly mitigating cyber risks.Managed DevOps team; developed and supported CI/CD pipelines, automated infrastructure setup via Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and provided vital operational support to the development team using Terraform, Azure, and Github Actions.Administered corporate IT workstation policies and security, implementing MDM solutions with tools like Kandji and Crowdstrike to bolster IT infrastructure integrity.Key Achievements:Successfully led the company to attain SOC 2 Type II certification, demonstrating a high level of trust and compliance in service delivery.Negotiated multiple vendor contracts, achieving a notable reduction in contract spend by up to 20%, significantly lowering operational costs.Initiated and established the company's first bug bounty program, reinforcing the security framework and engaging the wider cybersecurity community.

Demonstrated strong skills in FinOps principles, cloud resource management (Cloud Custodian), effective communication, and financial analysis, contributing to more efficient and cost-effective cloud operations. Actively monitored and managed cloud spend budgets, promptly addressing overages by collaborating with relevant teams and users to analyze and forecast cloud expenditure.Played a pivotal role in bridging the gap between technical and financial aspects of cloud spend, partnering with the finance team to clarify details and construct effective communications for upper management regarding budget variances.Developed and implemented cost-optimization policies using Cloud Custodian, effectively enforcing resource management and garbage collection in line with FinOps team's cost management strategies.

Managed key vendor relationships, serving as the primary point of contact for AWS and technical consultants, ensuring effective collaboration and strategic partnerships.Architected and developed innovative tooling utilizing AWS Lambda and S3 to manage data ingress and egress supporting Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) ETL pipelines.Actively participated in AWS Well-Architected Reviews, implementing identified remediations to maintain optimal architecture standards.Led the DevOps team, playing a pivotal role in supporting both developers and Ops teams with CI/CD processes, IAM policies, and escalated infrastructure issues, demonstrating strong leadership and technical expertise.Took charge of FinOps Management, continuously reviewing and optimizing enterprise-level cloud spend in alignment with FinOps best practices to enhance financial efficiency and resource utilization.Developed and deployed advanced CI/CD pipelines using a suite of technologies including GitHub Enterprise, Terraform, Consul, Vault, TeamCity, Gulp, and Chef, showcasing a broad technical acumen in DevOps tooling.Spearheaded the DevSecOps Pipeline Architecture and Implementation, integrating static code analysis and licensing compliance tools such as Sonarqube to ensure robust and secure codebases.

Led the rearchitecture and implementation of inherited AWS infrastructure for a new platform. Transitioned from a custom Swarm-orchestrated Docker setup to a fully automated solution using Elastic Container Service, CodePipeline, and CodeDeploy. Increased operational efficiency and scalability.Championed the DevOps team in a pivotal initiative that reduced AWS infrastructure expenses by 57%, significantly contributing to the division's profitability.Maintained and managed legacy infrastructure on AWS, overseeing systems running diverse codebases including Perl, PHP, Python, Ruby/Rails, and in-house Android and iOS build platforms.Served as a mentor for DevOps team members, including international travel to India and Mexico to collaborate and work directly with development teams.Successfully revitalized stalled mobile (React Native) and platform (Drupal) development projects. Assumed management of the development teams, overhauled the Scrum process, and streamlined feature sets, culminating in the successful release of MVP.Honored with the Demco Pinnacle Award, recognizing exceptional contribution and excellence in technological innovation and team leadership.

Served as a consultant for one of San Diego's premier privately held biotech companies, leading the development of internal tools focused on interpreting pharmacogenetic test results. Met regularly with client stakeholders to communicate and clarify requirements.Actively assisted company management in optimizing the Agile development process, particularly Scrum, thereby streamlining project workflows and enhancing team productivity.Played a key mentorship role, guiding and nurturing the professional growth of junior developers, fostering a collaborative and knowledge-rich environment.Utilized Vagrant for creating consistent and scalable development environments, and leveraged Zend Framework for robust backend development.Designed and implemented front-end visualizations using JavaScript, enhancing data interpretation and user experience.

Led the technology department with a hands-on approach; evaluating, selecting, and implementing technology platforms, with a strong preference for open-source solutions on AWS cloud infrastructure.Established and enforced development best practices, setting high standards for software development processes and department protocols.Successfully recruited, mentored, and led a talented development team, fostering a culture of comradery, innovation and continuous learning.Directed project management methodologies, ensuring timely delivery of projects and alignment with business objectives.Implemented, integrated, and maintained e-commerce and content management systems including Magento and WordPress.Honored with the Red Herring 2015 Top 100 North America award for the innovative development of TableTech, a cutting-edge recipe matching platform. This platform utilized natural language processing and machine learning (Python TextBlob) to model flavor profiles, demonstrating a unique blend of culinary arts and technology.

Led the architecture, implementation, deployment, and support of complex systems on AWS, taking full responsibility for the operational support and rapid response management of the infrastructure.Communicated UEX enhancements to upper management with clear, business-oriented documentation, demonstrating a strong grasp of both technical and business perspectives.Managed, recruited, and mentored a development team in a high-growth startup environment, working closely with executive teams, department heads, and third-party vendors to achieve technical objectives.Conducted business process analysis and developed tools to enhance efficiency and self-service capabilities across various departments: - Empowered Customer Service teams with tools for self-service to reduce dependency on engineering resources. - Innovated in Shipping/Receiving with function-specific interfaces integrated with optical scanners and thermal label printing, increasing capacity and reducing errors. - Automated and streamlined Accounting/Finance workflows for order processing and fulfillment, and developed Netsuite ERP customizations for enhanced financial reporting.Key Projects: - Successfully led the launch of a RESTful Ruby-on-Rails backed photo gallery application, involving extensive JavaScript/JQuery debugging and re-factoring of a legacy codebase. - Developed a highly customized e-commerce (Magento) system, tailored for high-volume Daily Deal contracts and an innovative upsell checkout workflow. - Created an in-house Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) using Django, Celery, and RabbitMQ to facilitate seamless internal and external integrations, including e-commerce, ERP (Netsuite), logistics, and vendor coordination. - Implemented scalable, asynchronous image processing and rendering operations, supporting the demands of the gallery and print business units.

Recruited and led a dedicated team responsible for the integral task of integrating and supporting high-volume lead flow to client accounts, a key component of the company's core product delivery.Directed the development, testing, and deployment of sophisticated systems crucial for matching, translating, and distributing leads, directly enabling the business operations by providing the primary service offering to customers.Developed internal tooling for the Production Team to visualize real-time campaign performance and distribution of leads.Utilized Python/Django and PHP for developing robust backend systems, essential for efficient lead processing and distribution.Managed data storage and processing using MySQL and MongoDB, ensuring optimal performance in handling large-scale lead data.

Co-founded and developed a pioneering web-based application aimed at helping tenants avoid renting from landlords in foreclosure, thereby addressing a significant market need and creating a unique value proposition in the real estate sector.Integrated a custom-built Django application with a Satchmo webshop, enhancing user experience and e-commerce functionality.Utilized Git for effective source code management and South for database migrations, ensuring smooth transitions and maintaining database integrity throughout the development process.

Founded and led a full-service technology consulting and development agency, specializing in supporting small businesses with e-commerce and custom application development using open-source technologies.Consulted with clients to recommend and implement measures for improving business workflows and logistics processes, thereby enhancing operational efficiency.Deployed and administered Linux systems on both desktop and AWS cloud platforms, providing robust and reliable technology solutions tailored to client needs.Oversaw all facets of the business, including client acquisition, project management, systems analysis, design, implementation, and support, demonstrating a comprehensive skill set in technology and business leadership.Engineered 'Shipmaster', a bespoke warehouse order fulfillment application, featuring: - Seamless integration with e-commerce platforms to automate high-volume packing slip printing, shipping status updates, and warehouse inventory control. - Innovated order packing workflow management systems to increase efficiency and accountability in fulfillment processes. - Integrated with shipping carriers to enable high-speed, accurate generation and printing of UCC-128 labels, streamlining the shipping process.

Responsible for setting up and supporting customer accounts on DirectEDI's hosted platform. Provided coordination between multiple parties and vendors, technical support, and end-user training. Enabled B2B integrations utilizing a variety of communication methods (AS2, FTP/SFTP) and standards/formats (CSV, EDI X12, UCS, VICS, EDIFACT, XML). Managed up to 50 simultaneous account activations by learning and implementing the GTD methodology.

Produced original analysis for prospective deals under the mentorship of one of the firm's founding partners. Performed in-depth research and presented fundamental valuations and reports to upper management.

Shadowed branch manager - attended branch meetings, assisted clients and investment consultants, and studied for the NASD Series 7 exam.

Maintained network security, secured Windows network, deployed SBS2003, and developed website and database applications for HIPAA compliant private practice.

Co-founded website development company with marketing classmates while in high-school. Responsible for sales, worked directly with clients, and developed custom PHP-backed websites.