Chief Software Engineer working with the NGNMAP development team to successfully create a next-generation network management, analysis, and planning system for emerging network topologies. Created the microservices architecture that integrates event-driven microservices in OCI-compliant containers to provide a resilient, hierarchical solution capable of managing dynamic, distributed, DDIL networks for DOD customers. Built the loosely coupled services to support rapid development, integration, and easy deployment of new network and endpoint devices. Utilized AMQP queues to deliver data-agnostic configuration and state messages to devices distributed across both cloud and local environments. Performed trade studies and tested multiple technologies to identify and implement solutions meeting DOD and MOSA requirements. Integrated proven, industry-standard technologies including Go, Node.js, Docker, ApacheMQ, PostgreSQL, SQLite, and MongoDB. Ongoing efforts include hybrid integration of AWS GovCloud and local lab components utilizing OpenShift and Kubernetes and the completion of the comprehensive CI/CD pipeline using Jenkins and Tekton with DOCPF components.IPT Lead and Chief Software Engineer for the F-35 TR3 ICP DC/RCP module. Worked directly with the customer and led this Agile development team as CSWE from CDR through development and initial integration before taking over the multi-discipline team as the IPT lead. Defined the system architecture and helped develop the deliverable software in C++ on VxWorks. Coordinated the integration and test phases in preparation for a successful FQT. Also worked with the manufacturing test team to define, build, and integrate the testing infrastructure.

• Program Director supporting Department of State INL/A WASS contract operations in multiple Florida and OCONUS locations. Responsible for ensuring IT compliance, support, and services across all sites.- Created and managed the AWES 2020 MIS design, processes, and project management plan. Performed requirements analysis and defined the new system architecture along with each component application and all associated internal and external interfaces. Created ETL data migration and deployment plans. Updated and optimized existing processes and systems for improved program data capture, responsive dashboards, and reporting.- Coordinated program transition across five countries within six months migrating over 750 people and on-boarding over 150 new hires.

• Project Engineer with Sentry View Systems supporting two Air Force Remote Visual Assessment contracts. Led the engineering team developing RVA Phase II, Milestone 2 enhancements.- Designed Air Force RVA II program subsystem enhancements including remote video over digital radio, distributed alarm management, improved video storage, and power backup. Successfully completed on-site customer design and integration reviews.- Documented eight internal processes and created four tools with the SVS engineering and project management teams for maintaining and optimizing design, development, integration, and deployment tasks.

• Lead Developer and Cyber Security Specialist with AAR Airlift supporting multiple development, process improvement, and corporate IT projects.- Designed and documented the MIS for the winning WASS proposal. Helped enhance business systems, policies, and processes to ensure government compliance and meet contract requirements.- Examined processes, applications, and systems to identify, implement, integrate, and optimize systems for improved data capture, dashboards, and reporting. Implemented SecDevOps continuous delivery pipelines based on Apache, Ansible, Jenkins, Perl, shell scripts, and other custom tools.- Worked with corporate teams implementing NIST SP 800-171 and 800-53 cyber security controls to obtain DFAR 252.204-7012, 252.239-7010, and 32 CFR 2002 compliance. Developed disaster recovery and business continuity plans, tools, and systems to manage critical system failures.

Consultant for this firm specializing in project / systems engineering, software development and systems administration. Successfully supported over 50 small, medium, and large businesses by developing and delivering focused solutions. Worked with customer teams to implement reliable systems and solutions with dedicated hardware, embedded systems, relational and NoSQL databases, and web-based or distributed applications.Long term assignments with:• AAR Airlift Group, Palm Bay, Florida (Consultant) 2014 - 2017• The Proposal Center, Orlando, Florida (Consultant) 2012 - 2014• Agility Defense & Government Services, Orlando, Florida (Consultant) 2007 - 2010

• Project Manager and Tech Writer leading the development and maintenance of production applications and creating multiple winning proposals. Started as a Systems Administrator with Agility and followed the director to The Proposal Center when Agility exited the US Government business.- Led a systems administration team in creating structured server environments supporting hundreds of users across development efforts. Implemented tools in C/C++, Bash, Perl, Python, and JavaScript.- Built and managed Unix / macOS servers, Cisco routers, multi-home WANs, gigabit LANs / VLANs, WiFi, and VPNs with redundancy to ensure connectivity and continued operation across critical deadlines.- Achieved 100% technical compliance on proposals to DOD, DOS, Navy, Army, Air Force, Marines, NASA, NSF, and foreign governments for logistics, operations, transportation, launch control, networks, etc.

• Internet Applications Manager for Reed Brennan Media Associates, a Hearst Corporation company. Development team member supporting online assets including RBMA.com, DailyINK.com, PackRatter.com, King-Features.com, and BettyBoop.com.- Implemented database-driven, interactive web services to deliver content to users using PHP, Caché, PostgreSQL, MySQL, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.• Hearst Corporation Information Technology Strategy Group member responsible for defining Hearst’s IT strategy across their wide-ranging newspaper, magazine, television, and online business operations.- Planned and developed initiatives including identity management, cyber security, disaster recovery, business continuity, and messaging.

President and Principal Software Engineer responsible for the design, development, deployment, and management of database-driven, web applications for customers including: King Features Syndicate, Reed Brennan Media Associates, Ed McMahon, Silver Carrot, Seminole County Sheriff’s Office, Seminole County Supervisor of Elections, Fluid Markets, LLC, Real Digital Media, and JobWarehouse.- Built the startup business into a $6M / year, 16-person organization delivering development, hosting, and broadband services to over 250 customers before being acquired by Freedom Networks, Inc.- Designed, implemented, deployed, and maintained over 80 high-transaction rate, database-driven, dynamic and interactive web applications and services using Apache, PHP, Ruby, Java, Caché (MUMPS), PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, DB2, and other server-side tools for more than 40 customers.- Created the Sacoiwa application development framework that used structured SQL DDL to generate application-specific, dynamic, RESTful web application components with improved security, reliability, and a consistent UI/UX. Sacoiwa was subsequently used to build over 50 sites.- Created sandboxed web application development environments using Apache, PHP, Perl, shell scripts, and other custom tools that supported continuous integration and testing and enabling concurrent team interaction with real-time customer review.- Designed and optimized multiple responsive user interfaces (UI/UX) for dynamic web applications with Javascript and CSS client-side development frameworks, HTML, and CSS.

Unix / Linux Software Developer and Systems Administrator maintaining servers, applications, and ISP networking for over 1,000 customers prior to being sold to NTT.- Maintained ISP services (LDAP, RADIUS, Kerberos, Sendmail, Postfix, and Apache) achieving >99.993% uptime. Led the team developing Unix-based applications in PHP, CGI, JavaScript, HTML and CSS.

• Project Engineer on the Army STOW / Prairie Warrior program supporting Prairie Warrior 95 & 96 training.- Led the team creating the STOW training system by updating synthetic and virtual simulator software, databases, and networks enabling real-time interaction between aggregate simulations and individual simulators. Added command and control protocols supporting the training of individual air and ground warfighters at Fort Rucker and Fort Knox, live warfighters in Grafenwoehr, Germany and battalion-level commanders at the National Simulation Center in Fort Leavenworth.• Project Engineer on the Force XXI programs presented by the DoD at the AUSA and NGAUS conferences.- Our team integrated synthetic and virtual simulators in Fort Leavenworth, Fort Knox, and Fort Rucker with live warfighters in Grafenwoehr, Germany, and with observers in Washington for concept demos.

• Software Developer for this government contractor developing a Management Information System (MIS)for the Army’s PEO STRI. Performed as the Systems Architect and Database Analyst for the program as well as the Lead Software Developer throughout the implementation.- Led a team of software developers who defined the architecture and created the MIS using Informix, Oracle, and custom applications.

Unix Sales Representative and Sales Engineer for this systems distributor selling HP PA-Risc servers and Mars Microsystems SPARC workstations to business customers across the state of Florida.• Hired following the failure of two prior sales representatives in the first two years of the three-year program. Was able to build and close sales of over $800,000 prior to the cancellation of the program.

Software Developer for this government contractor responsible for implementing the U.S. Air Force Global Positioning System – Digital to Analog Converter (GPS-DAC) software used to capture and convert the GPS signal into analog voltages to drive legacy cockpit applications.• Implemented Harris’ first DoD-STD-2167A compliant ADA software implementation of the GPS-DAC solution. The development team’s initial success led to follow-on orders from every U.S. military branch helping Harris sell nearly ten times the initial order.Lead Unix Administrator for the NASA Core program building the distributed server and client systems infrastructure.• Worked with three administrators the first year to build the network from 30 workstations to nearly 400. Implemented infrastructure to support file and application services along with backups, disaster recovery, and business continuity solutions. Developed Bourne Shell, Perl, and C programs to support client needs.