• Analyzed Dutch Bros SDLC processes, tools, and technology to assess current DevOps maturity level• Performed gap analysis against required and desired future states• Identified and prioritized a series of improvement projects to initiate DevOps journey and achieve goals• Presented findings to Dutch Bros CTO and VPs who were “happy as a clam” with our recommendations

• Automated AWS and Azure cloud network data collection for custom visualization of network and traffic using Python, JaveScript, state machine, and JSON• Provided cloud network expertise to team and client• Updated CI/CD Pipelines using Github Actions to deploy integrated Python and Node.js lambdas and AWS StepFunction

• Assessed client’s existing software engineering capabilities and processes for SRE-readiness• Recommended technical and organizational changes in a 2-pronged approach for short- and long-term reliability and operability improvements

• Delivered AWS Microservices-based Infrastructure Automation using TypeScript, JSON, and AWS CDK• Redesigned and modernize Python applications supporting third-party developers to leverage Microservices and RESTful Web Services• Updated CI/CD Pipelines in Team City, leveraging Docker and Artifactory

• Develop Data Models in YAML and Ansible plugins in Python• Migrate, modernize, and refactor Ansible Playbooks for managing network routers and switches

• Develop SD-WAN service tools and automation using data modeling languages, shell scripting, Python, and C• Develop test automation integrating Python pytest, Testrail, Ixia network simulator / traffic generator, and Nuage SD-WAN APIs. Pushed pytest way beyond CI/CD unit testing• Apply that same framework to test automation of integrated virtual network functions (NFVi), integrating Python pytest, Openstack, Docker, SNMP, Spirent and ELK stack for virtual Firewall performance statistics capture and visualization• Recommended development process improvements, code re-architecture, and code refactoring to promote maintainability• Enhanced Python RESTful microservices for commercial services provisioning

Define Enterprise-wide Architecture and Governance for corporate data. Data Architect for full modernization and replacement of Front Office and Back Office systems using a combination of Cloud SaaS, COTS, and proprietary software

Engage with enterprise architects, technical and security operations, application development teams, information and network security, and business leaders from project inception to implementation and ongoing support to provide planning, engineering, delivery of scalable solutions to meet project timeline and goals while ensuring design compliance and enforcement of technology and company best-practice standards. Troubleshoot and solve technical and business problems through collaboration across the organization. Translate between stakeholder needs and the technology to meet those needs in a high-pressure, fast-paced, high-security financial services environment. Selected to help move Freddie Mac technology from Enterprise data centers to the cloud (AWS) leveraging a 2-pronged approach for legacy and cloud-ready applications.

Sole-proprietor consulting company for Enterprise and Systems Architecture.

Led analysis of Enterprise Systems Database LAMP-stack application and comparison with other Time Warner Cable databases, both commercial and in-house. Recommended software and process changes for data validation enforcement to improve security, data quality, data integrity, and system integration. Developed Python-based web application automated test process and tools. Reviewed PHP / SQL / JavaScript / Unix Bourne shell code/scripts, created software development guidelines based on industry best practices. Recommended Object Archiving, Disaster Recovery / Business Continuity, and User Security improvements. Contractor team lead for agile “tiger team” developing virtual database from multiple disparate data sources (Oracle, MySQL, SQL Server) via JSON / RESTful Web Services, ODBC and JDBC. Responsible for data analysis, SQL development of various dialects, Python tools, JMeter tests, implementation and test plan documentation, test configuration / test case inputs.Responsible for enhancements to Cable Information Architecture, Database Relational Schemas, XML Schemas, and Business Process Models. Focus included shared / virtualized OSS IT, Network, Critical Infrastructure, and Asset Inventory services for Time Warner Cable; Commercial Ethernet services for Comcast and Time Warner Cable; Account Payments and Billing for Shaw Communications (Canada); and Proactive Network Management for internal CableLabs advanced technology projects. Responsible for ensuring CableLabs contributes to success of cable industry OSS/BSS projects. Member of distributed team, responsible for successful inter-MSO (cable provider) technical information exchanges on a wide variety of topics.

Responsible for systems, software, network, IA, Support, and QA/Test engineering processes and approaches, overall technical expertise. Oversee efforts of approximately 100 Engineers in multiple locations around the globe including war zones. As QA Lead and Raytheon Six Sigma Expert, responsible for Quality Assurance (ISO-9001:2008), Lean/Six Sigma and Continual Improvement objectives, and teaching Raytheon Six Sigma to employees ranging from entry level to Senior Director including industry-certified Six Sigma Blackbelts. Served as Chief Engineer for DISA Network Operations Situational Awareness (NetOps SA) ENCORE-II Task Order, simultaneously maintaining operational Network SA software and leading the next-generation development.

Network-focused Subject Matter Expert across a wide variety of technologies for Information Integration/Data Fusion and Information Assurance/Security. Business winning capture lead, key contributor and reviewer on strategic proposals/captures and white papers. Technologies include wired and wireless networking, network management, network/server security, executable model-driven architectures, Enterprise Architecture, software development, virtualization, taxonomies/ontologies, and SOA/Web Services. Responsible for systems engineering processes and approaches. Managed fixed and Mobile Ad-hoc (MANET) network architecture and engineering, including SNMPv3-based Control & Management of Network Elements; MANET Routing Protocol implementation on Linux and military radios; Network and Network Management architecture, analysis and design for next-generation military radios; Quality of Service (QoS) and Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) in wireless networks; and OPNET-based network modeling, simulation and visioning.

Managed development & testing of rules-based Extract/Transform/Load (ETL) data cleansing/integrity and Operational/Business Support System (OSS/BSS) Revenue Assurance (RA) and Cost Management products, with flexible data model primarily focused on communication carrier market. RUP-based development with UML, Java J2EE using XDE/Eclipse and JBuilder, BEA WebLogic, Microsoft ASP.NET/C# using Visual Studio, Business Objects, Oracle 9i Database, Test Director, ClearQuest, ClearCase, and Perforce.

Provided product management for Modeling, OSS and Database reconciliation software. Using experience as both Service Provider and equipment vendor, bridged the gap between customers, Marketing, architects, developers and testers by soliciting requirements from customers and producing detailed Engineering specifications. Co-directed software engineering staff of 40 employees. Active in the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) on network operations and configuration topics SNMPv3 and snmpconf. Co-authored IETF RFC 3584 - Coexistence between Version 1, Version 2, and Version 3 of the Internet-standard Network Management Framework. See www.ietf.org.Longitude was bought by Vibrant Solutions in November 2001. I was retained as the Engineering manager to continue development of the product for Vibrant.

Managed teams in California and Virginia for BGP, OSPF, RIP and IS-IS development in C. Evaluated vendors for purchase of MPLS and routing source code. Opened and directed East Coast engineering office for VPN/router maker headquartered in California. Active in the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) on network operations topics SNMPv3 and Distributed Management (DisMan).

Defined network management architecture for MCI data networks. Led architecture & development teams spanning three continents for core Next-Generation Global Internet Service & multi-tiered network management system architecture. Participated in XML-ASN.1 encoding st&ards, IETF SNMPv3 & Distributed Management (DisMan) st&ards. Co-author of Internet RFC 3584. Selected by Vint Cerf, Senior VP Internet Services, to manage MCI IP Address allocations for MCI WorldCom merger, internet divestiture, & unwind. Project Manager for Common Network Management Platform. Development Team Leader for Next-Generation Data Services Order Entry, Provisioning & Configuration System - which formed the basis of MCI's contribution to the Telemanagement Forum (TMF) NGOSS effort - utilizing C, C++, Java, & JavaScript on Unix & VMS. Awarded patents on Operational Support System for Telecommunication Services and Systems, & Methods for Interfacing with a Billing and Account Management Unit.

Product vision, architecture, budgets, plans, schedules, proposals, requirements, designs, code for fax and image storage/communication. Advanced development infrastructure, coached multiple teams. Led 12-member sr. management Process Improvement Team for SEI/CMM level 2 & ISO-9000. Evaluated 3rd-party hardware & software. Directed development of multi-layer X.400 store-and-forward G3 & G4 fax systems with 1D & 2D compression in C, C++, PERL & SQL. Designed C++ Persistent Objects. System Architect, development manager & QA manager for Document Switch, Fax Mailbox & X.400 Gateway; designed Fax Network Control Center. Initiated Configuration Management & programming tools & standards. Coordinated production of 3-10 releases/year. Created Fax Network Addressing Architecture; developed voice-menu protocol, central message-handling library & X.400 message router. CCITT X.400-series representative. Produced & taught Unix, X.400, fax standards & proprietary classes.

Designed and developed call processing software for combined voice and data PABX, based on a distributed multi-microprocessor architecture. Provided schedules, software development, and documentation; integrated and tested system software. Taught classes on X.25, system tables, message formats, and machine architecture.

Developed, debugged, and maintained X.25 packet switching software and documentation. Reported to Manager of Switching Software.