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Chicago, Illinois , Us

Seattle, Wa, Us

• Designed and developed 3 major features and microservices for an internal application using Python and Typescript (React & AWS CDK) running on AWS Lambda, AppSync, DynamoDB Streams, SNS, SQS, and more.• Created high-quality system diagrams, security threat models, software documentation, and developer process documentation, leading to a timely initial product release.• Collaborated with outside teams to contribute new features to external software packages, enabling it to meet internal functional and security requirements.• Mentored 6 other developers to guide improvements in code quality and test coverage by participating in frequent code reviews and pair programming.

Culver City , Los Angeles , Us

• Rewrote Jenkins build and deployment scripts for the core platform and reduced build time by 40%.• Added new platform features used by the data analysis team and fixed existing bugs as needed.• Created AWS infrastructure-as-code for ML pipeline monitoring and alerting.

Seattle, Wa, Us

• Improved developer onboarding procedures by adding much-needed documentation, video training, and custom framework learning exercises, reducing new developer onboarding time by 1 month.• Developed lambdas to support new core platform functionality, fixed core platform bugs.• Participated in on-call rotations and automated customer support.

Mukilteo, Wa, Us

• Worked closely with business analysts, other development teams, and infrastructure specialists to design and deliver new features for a mission-critical system, including 2 major API integrations.• Created procedures for system monitoring, recovery, and backup.• Migrated a large native Android application in Java from one hardware RFID platform to another, improving individual unit performance by ~50%.• Participated in FDA software system audits by providing system and process documentation, validation procedures, and system data.

Mukilteo, Wa, Us

• Directed daily operations focused on attainment of key business metrics, and continuous improvement initiatives.• Managed and supported a team of 4 IT professionals responsible for all supporting tech of a 30-person call center, a product distribution warehouse, 2 work locations, remote employees, and on-prem and cloud infrastructure.• Developed specs for custom materials and products used in the labeling of over 200 pharmaceuticals and medical devices.

Mukilteo, Wa, Us

• Designed and developed a serialization and track and trace system with hardware and software components used for pharmaceutical and medical device manufacture, including NodeJS microservice back ends and React front-end running in Docker, an accompanying native Android application for an RFID/barcode scanner, and conveyor system responsible for up to $50MM in annual revenue.• Consulted regularly with internal customers on application development project status, new project proposals and software-related technical issues.• Trained and mentored junior developers and engineers, teaching skills in JavaScript, Microservice Architecture, and Docker, and working to improve overall team performance.

Seattle, Wa, Us

• Partnered with business teams and IT personnel to align project goals with business strategy and define project milestones.• Led team of 3 developers in analysis and development of customized banking compliance training software from conception through implementation.• Gathered requirements for and developed 3 major gamified learning applications for enterprise customers.• Added features and increased performance of internal development libraries and tools.

Earlysville, Va, Us

• Interfaced with front-end and back-end development teams to develop applications for data ingestion, validation, and visualization for US federal agencies and their state-level counterparts all 50 states.• Led the development of a large, scalable e-learning system used for training and certification of employees in federal and state transit agencies.• In addition to developing, acted as a Project Manager and ScrumMaster for a development team of 6 developers and 2 designers.

● Collaborated with management, technical crew members and fellow supervisors to organize efficient operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.● Developed over 100 websites for local and national clients using a variety of popular content management solutions.● Developed custom content management system features and plugins to meet client needs.● Assessed final products to check quality and consistency with creative vision.

Bachelor'S Degree, Computer Science

Machine Learning