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Phoenix, Arizona, United States

As a Senior Software Engineer contracted to Republic Services, I am leading the modernization of their legacy systems into an event-driven architecture built on AWS Lambda. My focus is on replacing outdated 1990s systems with efficient, scalable, and responsive cloud-based solutions that deliver tangible business value.I excel in the AGILE team environment, working alongside talented professionals. The team's commitment to delivering critical applications has earned us the prestigious… Show more As a Senior Software Engineer contracted to Republic Services, I am leading the modernization of their legacy systems into an event-driven architecture built on AWS Lambda. My focus is on replacing outdated 1990s systems with efficient, scalable, and responsive cloud-based solutions that deliver tangible business value.I excel in the AGILE team environment, working alongside talented professionals. The team's commitment to delivering critical applications has earned us the prestigious PIP "Super Team" award for three consecutive quarters.Key Responsibilities:* Developing and delivering a modern, event-driven route creation system that enables Republic Services to own and control its data, unlocking more power and flexibility in its operations.* Implementing AWS Lambda and other cloud technologies to create scalable, efficient, and responsive solutions that meet the company's evolving needs.* Collaborating with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and deploy high-quality software products that drive business success.* Continuously improving the software development process, leveraging best practices and cutting-edge technologies to deliver value faster.* As a full-stack engineer, integrate backend features into the Angular UIAchievements:* Played a key role in delivering a new, data-driven route creation system that optimizes routes, improves efficiency, and enhances customer service.* Successful migration of critical business applications to a modern, event-driven architecture, resulting in increased flexibility, scalability, and performance.* Consistently delivered high-quality software products that meet or exceed business requirements and user expectations.* Contributed to the team's recognition as a "Super Team" for three consecutive periods, demonstrating exceptional collaboration, innovation, and results. Show less

United States

As a consultant, I've worked with clients like 555 Comics, CumberlandCG, and Johnson Controls, among others, to develop tailored software solutions that enhance business efficiency and scalability. This work, featured in my job listings, represents a selection of my engagements and showcases my capability to develop and integrate complex software systems across diverse industries.Key Areas of Expertise: Custom Software Development: Creating specific solutions that meet unique… Show more As a consultant, I've worked with clients like 555 Comics, CumberlandCG, and Johnson Controls, among others, to develop tailored software solutions that enhance business efficiency and scalability. This work, featured in my job listings, represents a selection of my engagements and showcases my capability to develop and integrate complex software systems across diverse industries.Key Areas of Expertise: Custom Software Development: Creating specific solutions that meet unique business challenges, utilizing advanced systems engineering and software design. Technical Proficiency: Highly skilled in technologies such as C++, Node.js, and Amazon Web Services (AWS), delivering impactful and high-quality solutions. System Integration: Developing systems that improve operational efficiency and enhance user engagement, ensuring scalability and security. Project Leadership: Guiding the design and development processes to lay the foundation for project success and future scalability.While the projects listed highlight significant aspects of my consulting work, they do not encompass all my professional engagements. My diverse experience has equipped me with robust adaptability and technical prowess, enabling me to excel in dynamic and varied environments, and continuously drive strategic business improvements. Show less

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

As a Software Engineer contracted to Northwestern Mutual, I played a key role in various technical projects aimed at scaling, modernizing, and enhancing system efficiency and capabilities across multiple platforms. My primary focus was on excelling as a back-end engineer within complex environments while also engaging with front-end development to drive substantial improvements in system performance and user experience.Key Responsibilities:* Engaged in sophisticated back-end… Show more As a Software Engineer contracted to Northwestern Mutual, I played a key role in various technical projects aimed at scaling, modernizing, and enhancing system efficiency and capabilities across multiple platforms. My primary focus was on excelling as a back-end engineer within complex environments while also engaging with front-end development to drive substantial improvements in system performance and user experience.Key Responsibilities:* Engaged in sophisticated back-end development processes, ensuring robust, scalable solutions within a complex, service-driven architecture.* Led front-end development projects, utilizing cutting-edge technologies like React, Redux, and Saga.* Employed a broad spectrum of technologies, including Node.js, Express, JavaScript, React, Redux, GraphQL, Java, SpringBoot, AWS Cloud Technologies, SQL, Ansible, Kubernetes, Kafka, and more.* Oversaw the modernization of SQL databases to enhance system security and reduce technical debt.Achievements:* Implemented Kubernetes Event-Driven Auto-scaling (KEDA) and Node.js back-end refactoring, enhancing the "Factory" system's capacity from processing 1,000 contracts per hour to 1,000 hours per minute.* Increased batch processing from single thread to 10 per pull, addressed global variable and state mutation issues, expanded product types, and reduced error rate from 1% to 0.14%.* Redesigned a project plan, integrating an intelligent web crawler to port legacy EOL system to in-house website, saving ~$20K in development hours.* Developed a complex, event-driven content delivery platform with 150+ services and micro-services.* Modernized and enhanced IT systems, reducing costs and improving scalability and security. Show less

Madison, Wisconsin, United States

During my brief tenure as a Software Developer at Midwest Insurance Company, I specialized in maintaining and enhancing the SQL databases critical to the company's operations. My focus was on ensuring optimal database performance and reliability to support efficient data management and business processes.Key Responsibilities:* Maintained and improved the SQL databases used to manage insurance policies and claims.* Ensured data integrity and system efficiency through regular… Show more During my brief tenure as a Software Developer at Midwest Insurance Company, I specialized in maintaining and enhancing the SQL databases critical to the company's operations. My focus was on ensuring optimal database performance and reliability to support efficient data management and business processes.Key Responsibilities:* Maintained and improved the SQL databases used to manage insurance policies and claims.* Ensured data integrity and system efficiency through regular database monitoring, optimization, and troubleshooting.* Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and address database-related issues and requirements.* Implemented database configuration changes and enhancements to support evolving business needs.Achievements:* Enhanced database performance by optimizing SQL queries, indexes, and stored procedures, resulting in faster data retrieval and processing times.* Improved data integrity and accuracy through the implementation of data validation checks and error handling mechanisms.* Successfully migrated legacy databases to newer versions, ensuring compatibility with modern systems and tools.* Contributed to the development of database documentation and best practices, promoting consistency and knowledge sharing within the team. Show less

Madison, Wisconsin, United States

As the Team Lead and Full Stack Software Engineer at Madison VR, LLC, I led a talented team in developing innovative software solutions for the gaming industry. My responsibilities encompassed both technical leadership and hands-on development, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, user-centric applications that enhanced the gaming experience across multiple platforms.Key Responsibilities:* Engineered robust, scalable applications using Node.js, seamlessly integrating front-end… Show more As the Team Lead and Full Stack Software Engineer at Madison VR, LLC, I led a talented team in developing innovative software solutions for the gaming industry. My responsibilities encompassed both technical leadership and hands-on development, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, user-centric applications that enhanced the gaming experience across multiple platforms.Key Responsibilities:* Engineered robust, scalable applications using Node.js, seamlessly integrating front-end and back-end components to create exceptional user experiences.* Provided technical leadership to a team of software developers, fostering a collaborative and productive environment aligned with business objectives.* Designed and implemented cutting-edge features that enhanced user engagement and interaction, prioritizing performance and reliability.* Leveraged cloud technologies to develop an arcade management system with cloud-saving capabilities, enabling users to access their personal game saves from any location.Achievements:* Developed an interactive Node.js website and comprehensive arcade management software, significantly streamlining arcade operations and improving overall efficiency.* Pioneered the integration of cloud-save functionality, empowering gamers to access their personal saves from any location, resulting in increased user satisfaction and engagement.* Delivered user-centric software solutions that directly addressed customer needs and preferences, leading to improved retention rates and brand loyalty.* Successfully led cross-functional teams throughout the software development lifecycle, consistently delivering high-quality solutions on time and within budget.* Implemented agile development methodologies and best practices, promoting a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the team.* Contributed to the company's technical strategy, providing insights and recommendations to guide the adoption of emerging technologies and industry trends. Show less