Solutions architect in the machine learning and security space.

Develop, improve, integrate and troubleshoot Salt Security products across a variety of technologies including K8s/K3s/AKS/EKS, AWS, Azure, GCP, helm, terraform, python, nodeJS, Nginx, Lambda functions, Azure functions, Azure APIM.

Solutions Architect and machine learning engineer for Oracle OCI Health and AI services.

The A-Team provides assistance to Oracle product development, Consulting, Support and Sales – engaging in the toughest of situations, solving the hardest problems and the greatest of challenges.• Core functions of the ATeam:- Solving complex customer needs across the entire Oracle ecosystem with Oracle and non-Oracle products.- Work with product groups within Oracle to improve products and develop new features.- Partner with other company and technology groups to bring new features into Oracle.- Publish architectural references, white papers, research and code samples.- Frequently used languages - python, java, perl, shell scripting• Lead virtual machine learning and AI group. - Prototype and develop solutions with technologies such as NLP, Spark, Hadoop, Reinforcement learning, Graph and RDF.• Lead blockchain virtual group.• SME for product and cloud security related issues.- Conduct security reviews, code reviews, security architecture for internal code, open source projects, and customers.- Frequent tools used – Fortify, SonarQube, Jenkins, Web Inspect, Snyk, OWASP ZAP• Solution Architecture SME.- End to end solutions that include design, implementation, risk assessment, project management, oversight.- Design CI/CD pipelines for projects- Risk matrix mapping to NIST and CIS standards.- Establish best practices across the SDLC.- Lead customer development team.- Understand and adhere to various regulations and compliance initiatives such as HIPAA, SOX, PCI, GDPR, SOC reports, FedRamp• Lead and mentor both Oracle and customer teams.• Cross cloud solutions and migrations with Oracle cloud, AWS, Azure and Google Cloud.• SaaS, PaaS, IaaS and hybrid custom solutions.

Provide architecture, leadership and security consulting on a variety of platforms.Examples of client projects: CVS, Walgreens, Eastman Kodak, Department of Defense, US Postal Service, OC Tanner, US Navy, UPromise, DSW Shoe Warehouse and El Corte Ingles.- Architecture and Enterprise Architecture- Development with technologies including python, java, perl, shell, REST, containers, microservices- Integration design across the enterprise- Manage development and project teams- Project management- Program management- Security audits and code reviews- Compliance audits (NIST, Fedramp, PCI, SOX, HIPAA)- Create devops/devsecops processes- Static code analysis- Performance tuning across operating systems, network, and applications- Disaster recovery- Implement SDLC best practices- Build and test automation

• Development manager for bankofamerica.com. Responsible for supporting the following lines of business: Consumer real estate, insurance, global applications, marketing, wealth management and affluent customer base, small business, credit cards, deposits, and security.• Responsible for technical delivery, staffing, team performance, project oversight, budget oversight, and vendor management.• Manage offshore resources and vendor.• Manage dozens of simultaneous projects across all lines of business, utilizing onshore, offshore, associate, and contractor staff to deliver on time and in budget.• Work with lines of business to prioritize, budget, design, staff and execute projects.• Hands on in this position as well. Participate in design reviews and code reviews, assist development staff with complex problems, assist with development, guide site architecture and conduct security audits.• Perform general management administrative tasks – time sheet approvals, performance reviews, promotions, raises, hiring, training and career planning, counseling and dispute resolution.• Utilize six sigma and agile methodologies.• Technologies include, Redhat, Solaris, AIX, Oracle, MS SQL, Tomcat, Java, Coldfusion, siteminder, perforce, clearcase, JIRA, JADE, AJAX, Struts, Spring, Hibernate, Websphere, RAD, Inquira, FAST ESP. Liveperson, epiphany, coremetrics, drools engine.

ATG Technical Lead/Architect• Responsible for the overall architect, performance and application security of the US Navy’s Knowledge Portal, Navy Knowledge Online (NKO). • Upgrade Portal from ATG 6 to ATG 7• Migrate ATG Portal application from Weblogic to JBoss• Redesign ship and submarine version of software to run on Windows with SQL server using JBoss and ATG Portal. Designed application so the same code base runs in all environments (NIPR, SIPR and Afloat)• Use .NET to integrate various systems running on different technologies.• Member of senior leadership team for NKO.• Lead and mentor NKO development team. Conduct peer reviews, assign and schedule tasks, monitor ongoing schedule and conduct training.• Responsible for unclassified and classified NKO Portals (NIPR and SIPR)• Custom document management system for Portal users.• Custom integration with Autonomy.• Architect solutions compliant with DoD standards.• Participate in SSAA and DITSCAP certification.• Conduct JVM tuning, cache tuning, repository tuning, OS tuning, and general application tuning.• Work with military and government employees to expand Portal functionality to meet the Navy’s needs, including requirements gathering, design and implementation compliant with CMMi Level 3.• Redesign and upgrade ship board version of NKO (Afloat) utilizing JBoss and ATG 7• Optimize portal performance through JVM tuning, Unix (Solaris settings), cluster settings and code refactoring.• Integrate NKO with numerous other military systems, to include DEERS, ILE, LMS and LCMS• Lead and mentor development team on the use of design patterns, software development life cycles, configuration management, application security and architecture.• Prototype migration from ATG Verity Search to ATG Primus Search• Prototype migration from custom content management solution to ATG Content Administration

• Respond to RFP and RFQ.• Work with clients to help them establish business and functional requirements.• Create software and hardware architecture solutions based on a client’s requirements and budget.• Work with CIBER teams to identify and develop new business.• Create and teach several training seminars including Configuration Management, Software Development Life Cycles and OSI/TCP Model• Lead CIBER’s security focus group. This group involves mentoring other CIBER employees and various aspects of security. Some examples are UNIX security, Firewalls, virus/Trojans, TCP/IP security, Internet security• Member of CIBER’s solutions architect team.• Participate in CIBER’s program management group.• Mentor other CIBER employees• Lead CIBER client engagement. Responsible for client relations, project management, project budget and resources. CIBER processes are CMM level 2.o Wireless hotspot implementation in malls for a Rochester, NY area.o Java based enterprise architecture for a Rochester, NY college.o Single sign-on design for 2 fortune 500 companies.o ATG Dynamo to WebSphere suite design and conversion.o Custom search implementation using open source products for Rochester Area Colleges.o Peoplesoft security and risk assessment for a multi-billion dollar billing system at a fortune 500 company.o Peoplesoft upgrade for a multi-billion dollar billing system at a fortune 500 company.o Performance tuning of ATG Dynamo, WebSphere, Verity, and Documentum in a custom integration with over 300,000 lines of custom code and over 100,000 custom JHTML/JSP pages.o Multiple ATG Dynamo upgrades for a fortune 500 company website.o Wireless web application design for WebSphere.o ATG Dynamo, WebSphere, Verity, Documentum, MQSeries and SAP integration for a fortune 500 company.o Penetration testing and application auditing for a fortune 500 company website and applications.o Custom open source solution using JBoss, Tomcat, and Struts.

Startup creating a solution utilizing hardware to measure facial features from an image, and allow superimposing digitized eyewear on the user.- Oversee development operations and software design- Budget- Interview and hiring- Code reviews- Customer deployments

• Maintained a large, company critical, global Intranet environment consisting of WINDOWS NT and SOLARIS ensuring constant network availability, deploying stringent security standards, and network/server performance.• Examined and tested new technologies for consideration into our existing structure.• Member of architect and design team which designed custom software and web solutions for internal Kodak customers. Solutions included Perl, Java, ColdFusion and ASP.• Created and deployed company wide Intranet standards and security policies, including audit procedures, escalation procedures and CERT plans.• Worked in a team environment to set and meet goals, as well as write Intranet policy.• Maintained several hundred production websites in a load balanced environment with COLDFUSION, ORACLE 8, SQL 7, MICROSOFT IIS, and NETSCAPE ENTERPRISE SERVER• Responsible for the security and integrity of custom application, websites, web servers, application servers and related infrastructure. Applications include Perl, Java, ColdFusion and ASP.• Managed development and project management of new Intranet sites.• Automated administration tasks with custom programs.• Established and participated in a training program for new Intranet employees.

• Designed, maintained, and troubleshot a 15 Node/4 Server network.• WINDOWS NT network with WINDOWS 95/98 clients, database administration, hardware and software troubleshooting and support.• Worked with the CEO to examine new technologies for internal use, as well as deployment to clients.• Conduct physical, network and application security audits for clients.• Perform internal and external penetration testing for clients as well as for ourselves.• Responsible for the security and integrity of our internal infrastructure, applications and website.• Design and implemented system to host customer websites and eCommerce using MICROSOFT IIS 4, APACHE, DNS, Sendmail, ASP, Java and Perl.• Responded to client needs and designed custom networks from the ground up.• Planned and deployed network security ranging from firewalls and vpn to hardware encryption and dedicated secure circuits.• Provided daily support to clients for WINDOWS NT, WINDOWS 95/98, LINUX, SCO UNIX, SOLARIS, and NOVELL networks ranging from 3 node to several hundred node.• Architect and implement custom ecommerce solutions for customers using ASP, Java and Perl.• Architect and implement custom software solutions with Java and Perl.• Provided hardware support to clients to include troubleshooting, upgrades, installation support, and training.• Provided daily support for numerous software packages

Signals Intelligence and Electronic Ground Warfare.• Received numerous awards for programs written to save time and increase productivity. Awards from Secretary of Defense and Commander Pacific Fleet for software designed and written for intelligence and signals analysis.• Watch floor supervisor for joint intelligence operations. Responsible for training and supervision of personnel.• Designed and authored ELINT tracking database system and interface.• Designed and authored analysis tool to automate manual processes and reduced work effort by 40%.• Designed and authored intelligence reporting tool which resulted in the replacement of a manual system and reduced work effort by 60%.• Work with many GIS, imagery, and other intelligence collection and analysis packages.• Work other agencies to collect, analyze and disseminate intelligence information. • TS/SCI Clearance