- As one of the primary technical architects, designed and implemented technical approaches for integrating our custom application with multiple external integration points. Oversaw technical task assignments and established technical architecture and best practices to ensure seamless integration and optimal system performance.- Contributed to the development of a Machine Learning algorithm designed to provide clinical decision support for providers at skilled nursing facilities by analyzing multiple external data sources. Developed a Natural Language Processing pipeline to extract relevant health-related data points, including symptoms and vitals, from written content in external systems. The pipeline was integrated with our analysis engine to provide accurate and effective clinical decision support.- Focused on designing, implementing, and refactoring technical solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams to resolve complex technical issues. Maintained ongoing communication with stakeholders and provided updates while also engaging in heads-down coding to meet project timelines and deliverables.- Led the end-to-end development of a flagship Infection Control and Precision Medicine product from conception to design, and through to successful delivery in just six months. Demonstrated strong project management and technical skills to ensure timely and efficient completion of project milestones while maintaining high levels of quality and shareholder satisfaction.- Leveraged cloud native technologies on AWS to implement the entire system, including serverless architecture, infrastructure as code, tightly integrated DevOps processes for streamlined deployments and containerized environments to optimize server management.

- Lead a team of software engineers and developers in the design, development, and implementation of custom software solutions for government clients, ensuring quality, timeliness, and cost-effectiveness of deliverables.- Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including government agency executives, project managers, and technical leads to understand their needs and provide thought leadership on software engineering best practices. Project portfolio included projects at City, County and State level.- Assembled and led a technical team, expanding the original 4-member team. Collaborated with the internal talent acquisition team to optimize the hiring process by introducing targeted technical screen questionnaires and competency testing. This initiative resulted in a higher success rate for new team members and a streamlined hiring process. - Successfully spearheaded the business development efforts for many new projects by identifying potential opportunities, devising the technical approach, creating proposals, delivering oral presentations, developing demos and POCs, and negotiating final contracts.- Achieved significant revenue growth within 2 years for the custom development practice by capitalizing on opportunities with existing clients and new prospects, expanding operations from a Chicago-based operation to a nationwide scope. Successfully utilized both traditional and fully remote sales models to grow the business.- Implemented cloud native concepts including infrastructure as code, microservices, and serverless computing, leading the successful migration of SaaS applications to a cloud native application delivery model. Spearheaded technical improvements resulting in increased scalability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.

- Project team leader working primarily on Java and Salesforce implementations at the City and State level. Primary duties were implementing new features and maintaining legacy applications, as well as developing new technical solutions. - Worked as part of a cross functional team that included developers, project managers, Ux/Ui designers and business analysts.

- Worked as a full-stack developer on internal risk assessment engines to perform a daily financial risk analysis- Primary duties were to develop new features for the application, as well as address any bugs or issues encountered withexisting legacy code.- Worked with a team that included software developers, QA testers, Business Analysts, and database administrators. I wasrequired to work with team members from a variety of technical backgrounds, as well as work with stakeholders of theapplication.- Responsible for delivering technical solutions across all layers of the application stack, spanning from the backenddatabase to the middle application layer and the presentation layer.

- Collaborated with cross-functional onshore and offshore teams to develop and maintain Java-based software applications.- Developed and tested Java code for multiple operating systems, including Windows and Linux, ensuring compatibility and optimal performance across diverse environments.- Successfully implemented LDAP integration to securely authenticate and authorize users within the software system.- Utilized relational databases such as DB2/Oracle/SQL Server to store, retrieve, and manipulate data, ensuring efficient data management and retrieval.- Worked closely with senior developers to understand project requirements, contribute to design discussions, and deliver high-quality code within specified deadlines. Actively participated in code reviews and provided constructive feedback to improve code quality and maintainability.- Collaborated with the quality assurance team to conduct comprehensive testing and resolve identified issues, ensuring software stability and reliability.- Actively contributed to team meetings, sharing ideas, providing suggestions, and fostering a collaborative work environment.- Assisted in documentation tasks, including preparing technical specifications, user guides, and release notes, ensuring clear and concise information for end-users and stakeholders.

- Performed defects support activities for product development team.- Contributed to the development of the install portion of the product using InstallShield.- Liaised between development and test teams.