Architect and develop foundational components to a new technology stack. Data Ingestion EngineSynchronize remote data sources (such as Notion) with SaaS object storage. In addition, generate embeddings for the data source and store into a vectorized database (Redis / Pinecone). ChatGPT IntegrationDeveloped ChatGPT integration for the Mantium platform, including the new ChatGPT "functions" feature.ChirpsArchitect and lead developer on the "Chirps" project. It is an open-source tool that performs security scanning of vector databases. In addition, it performs adversarial attacks of an LLM by using another LLM!Learn more here: https://github.com/mantiumai/chirps

Zimventures is primarily engaged in the business of developing websites for New Hampshire's small business community. I work with small business owners to create stunning, effective, and affordable online presences. Skills I've learned while operating Zimventures:- Daily social media management- Customer service via email & telephone- Wordpress theme development- Bootstrap, jQuery work for company website- Member of the Nashua Chamber of Commerce

Transitioning from QA to Software allowed me to formally tackle development challenges I was already undertaking while still maintaining technical leadership for our local QA group. Jumping on the opportunity, I developed and pitched a new product to upper management.As a Principal Software Engineer my responsibilities include:- Prototype next generation Layer-7 load balancing technology- Create Python-based control plane. Included persistent data-storage, CLI, REST API, automatic C++ generation from Python based schema. Much, much, more! - Provide technical guidance to team members on test automation, test planning, and test execution- Interface with peers in other functional areas to collaborate on automation efforts- Establish testing roadmap for our team's functional areas which goes beyond regular feature testing- Provide automation libraries for features the team is responsible for- Feature testing, including testing plan authoring, automation, and test plan executionSkills used in this role:C++, DPDK, GCC, GDB, SQLAlchemy, Python, TCP/IP, HTTP, Automation, Team Leadership, Technical Leadership, SQLite,

In this capacity, I've served as team leader for new protocol roll-outs within F5 including: SMBv2, IPFIX and Netflow9. After transitioning from F5's protocols group I now serve as QA team lead for a five person HA test team, based in Lowell. Team lead responsibilities include:- Assign bug verifications - Coordinate new feature test scheduling and regression assignments- Weekly status update meetings- Serve as subject matter expert for automation effortsIn addition to serving as team lead, other individual contributor responsibilities include:- Test plan authoring and execution. - Maintenance of automated regression tests- Developed and maintain the Django-based regression harness and results reporting web-app. - Ongoing legacy tools development and bug fixing.- Built a fully functional IPFIX collector python library supporting TCP, UDP and TLS. - Designed and implemented (with a team) a web-based GUI for IPFIX collector.- Developed and maintain python libraries for configuring and testing HA on the BIG-IP devices -> Libraries used SSH, REST, and SOAP to communicate with the BIG-IP

F5 acquired Acopia Networks during September of 2007.

Owner and operator of an independent golf ball company. Tasks includedSocial media management, communications and marketing, e-commerce management, product sourcing, web development, press engagements, trade shows, wholesale negotiations, sales staff management, graphic arts (print and digital), relationship building, philanthropic giving, finance management, and a healthy dose of time management. I wear more hats than the Queen of England...and look good doing it!

- Design, implement, and execute unit tests for product features which are currently in development. - Create tools in perl, and C++ to assist in the testing process outlined above. The tools are to be used for traffic generation, performance measurement, and feature verification.

- Designed and developed traffic statistics gathering for customer billing and load balancing.- Implemented configurable garbage collection for layer 5 long-lived traffic- Designed the transport protocol for next generation features using BSD Sockets in Linux- Web interfaces test automation using Segue's Silktest

- Defect Resolution Team for local and global HTTP load balancing features- Implemented memory tracking tools in Linux using Perl- Acquired by Cisco Systems in October of 2000