Senior Software Engineer (Platform Operations)⌁ Leading development of Workiva's next generation Build, Test, and Release platformOur platform enables hundreds of engineers to build, test, and release software safely and effectively. I am responsible for leading projects that enhance functionality, improve reliability and scalability, and generally make the developer experience at Workiva exceptional.⌁ Implementing solutions using software design best practices across multiple technical domainsI design and deliver systems that are well-architected: robust APIs, fault toleration, high availability. Additionally, I take advantage of opportunities that enable other engineers to work more efficiently by building frameworks, creating ADRs, and writing documentation.⌁ Pioneering innovative solutions with cutting-edge technologiesI specialize in researching, designing, and implementing state-of-the-art technologies to solve complex problems. This includes projects ranging from a distributed caching solution capable of handling millions of requests per day to a generative AI platform utilizing retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) that provides developers with efficient access to Workiva's vast knowledge base.⌁ Mentoring and developing talentI take an active role in finding and growing talent through our internship program as well as providing technical leadership for my team.

Your Infrastructure As Code

Software Engineer II (Cloud Engineering)⌁ Build, automate and manage multi-environment infrastructure using Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, and SaltStack⌁ Develop systems for enforcing production readiness standards using GitLab CI, Datadog, custom tooling and automation⌁ Create architecture decision records and technical documentation to communicate and standardize best practices⌁ Provide mentorship to junior engineers and support to product engineers with initiatives requiring cloud infrastructure⌁ Participate in on-call rotation, incident response, and root cause analysis reviews

Software Engineer (Platform Engineering)⌁ Lead the development of a multi-tier, PCI-compliant AWS environment for Dwolla's Push-to-Debit solution using Terraform and AWS CodeSuite⌁ Developed the CI/CD platform and facilitated a migration from Jenkins to Jenkins 2⌁ Built and open-sourced custom resources via CloudFormation in order to automate parts of the deployment workflow

Software Engineer (Infrastructure Engineering)⌁ Facilitated the migration of the developer organization from a custom container orchestration solution to Kubernetes on Amazon EKS⌁ Lead an effort to implement Sentry, a third-party, open-source error tracking application, on-premises to facilitate exception monitoring and alerting.⌁ Built tooling to increase developer productivity

Software Engineering Intern (Productivity Engineering)⌁ Aided in the development of an error monitoring, reporting, and alerting application using Python and Dart.

Agile Project Manager (Infrastructure Engineering)⌁ Facilitated an Agile software development process through iteration planning, backlog grooming, review, and retrospective meetings.⌁ Leveraged project management skills to organize, execute, and deliver large, cross-team projects.⌁ Acted as an interlocutor between product development groups by communicating needs and expectations while establishing positive rapport.⌁ Developed an understanding of agile project management: software iteration, sprints, user stories, retrospectives, stakeholder meetings.

Software Engineering Project Lead Intern on high-value, commercial and military projects focused on the creation and execution of both system-level and software-level testingProject Lead Engineering⌁ Worked with a team of project lead engineers to devise a software development process for the Honda HA-420 Honda Jet program. This involved understanding and implementing a software development process which was most conducive to success in a highly-regulated, safety-critical context.⌁ Developed an understanding of project management: software development life cycle (SDLC), burndown charts, waterfall model.SIT (System Integration Testing)⌁ Continued system level testing of the Gen IV SmartProbe® with greater autonomy and discretionary control.⌁ Was given the authority to pursue unique, nontrivial solutions in regard to the SIT testing suite.

Software Engineering Intern on high-value, commercial and military projects focused on the creation and execution of both system-level and software-level testingSIT (System Integration Testing)Software and Systems Engineer in advanced air data systems.⌁ Involved in the development of the Gen IV SmartProbe®, a multi-function probe and air data computer, for the Embraer KC-390 and Embraer E-Jet E2 programs.⌁ Created and executed system-level tests pursuant RTCA DO-178B specification. This verification process was used in the promotion of the Gen IV SmartProbe® software releases for safety of flight (SOF) certification.⌁ Ensured test/requirement fidelity with use of Rational DOORS, a requirement management tool, Software Requirements Specifications (SRS), and Interface Control Document (ICD).⌁ Combined aerodynamics knowledge with sound programming principles to create robust, reusable system tests.⌁ Developed an understanding of aircraft systems, on-board technology, and industry wide practices: ARINC 429, CAN bus, Rational DOORS, RTCA DO-178B, TeamTrack, PVCS.MEMS (Microelectromechanical Systems)Software and Systems Engineer in Microelectromechanical Systems sector.⌁ Aided in the formal verification process for the Standard Digital Transducer (SDX), a single channel pressure transducer, for the Joint Strike Fighter program.⌁ Developed and executed software tests to satisfy RTCA DO-178B objectives for FAA certification.⌁ Fulfilled Software Change Requests (SCR) as the software lifecycle progressed. This involved debugging the test suite, understanding software functionality, and evaluating software requirement specifications. ⌁ Developed an understanding of computer software and hardware concepts: computer architecture, memory allocation, endianness, bit numbering, CRC, parity.

Software Engineering Intern for a Java application⌁ Developed an integrated Java application for PTC Creo, a product design application, for the purpose of automatically assembling CAD models.⌁ Implemented a software prototyping development model in order to drive continuous improvement and fulfill the stakeholders’ needs. This entailed regular communication with stakeholders and heading review sessions at the end of each software iteration.⌁ Through the use of this application, John Deere engineers were able to assemble any number of specified CAD models into a single, organized assembly file quickly and efficiently.