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Birmingham, Alabama, United States

As a key member of a small startup-like team, I demonstrate proficiency in a wide array oftechnologies by spearheading the design and implementation of critical infrastructure architecturefor the Magnify platform, a cutting-edge business intelligence solution for CPA firms. Theseimplementations significantly enhanced data pipeline performance, reducing transfer times by over90% and improving end-user experience. By leveraging technologies such as Redis, FastAPI, andApache Airflow, I orchestrated a robust system that efficiently handles data caching, replication,and warehousing. While also pioneering a Kubernetes based deployment strategy, slashingdeployment times by up to 90% and enabling rapid customization for individual clients.• Engineered a data pipeline that reduced data transfer times by over 90%, significantly improvingend-user experience and system efficiency. Tech leveraged: Redis, FastAPI, Apache Airflow,Snowflake, indexDB• Reduced deployment phase by 75-90% by implementing a Kubernetes based per clientcustomization and deployment. Tech leveraged: Kubernetes, Custom Docker images,custom Helm Charts, and Azure services (AKS, ACR, Azure DNS, and etc)• Decreased data replication time from 48 min to 1.5–2 min by designing configurable AirflowDAGs that dynamically scale tasks, optimizing workers based on task type for maximumefficiency. Tech Leveraged: Apache Airflow, YAML configurations, Custom Helm Charts• Contributed as lead designer and developer for a New Client Intake application originallydesigned to meet the specifications of a top 100 CPA firm but now being marketed as an add-onto the main Magnify platform. Tech leveraged: React, React Hook Forms, Prime React,indexDB

Anniston, Alabama, United States

A subject matter specialist and frequently called upon to provide technical guidance and training on the testing, fabrication, and repair of difficult or complex problems or assemblies. Often serving as the prototype or first piece fabricator, collaborating with engineers and quality assurance to find best shop practices and manufacturing procedures. • Wrote and modified circuit testing programs for DIT-MCO automated computer controlled circuit analyzers. • Made quality repairs that met or exceeded quality assurance requirements for critical electronic equipment. • Communicated with engineers and vendors to correct design issues and submit ideas for design improvements. • Leveraged technical expertise to solve complex problems by interpreting blueprints, wiring diagrams, and schematics. • Collaborated with engineers and QA to find effective shop practices and manufacturing procedures for assembly.Skills: Peer Mentoring, Technical Guidance and Training, Team Collaboration, Attention to Detail, Process Improvement

Anniston, Alabama, United States

Demonstrated an ability to effectively lead a team of 60, effectively communicating, problem-solving, collaborating, and meeting safety and quality standards. Successfully coordinated with production controllers, material specialists, and other stakeholders to ensure efficient work distribution and provision of necessary resources to mechanics, enabling them to meet production schedules. • Met or exceeded safety standards, including the proper disposal of hazardous materials. With 0 hours lost to accident. • Coordinated with logistics, supply chain, customers, and upper management to efficiently distribute workload. • Communicated directives from upper supervision to mechanics and made suggestions on personnel assignment in shop. • Assigned work to mechanics and assured that the required material or tools were available to meet production schedules. • Implemented ongoing improvements to aspects of the shop work flow to better meet Lean principles.Skills: Leadership, Communication, Problem-solving, Continuous Improvement, Administrative and Organizational Skills

Associate'S Degree, Electrical, Electronic And Communications Engineering Technology/Technician

During this course I gained a practical knowledge of electrical and electronic theory from book work and hands-on application. Including.

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