Introduction & Background

I am a software architect and full stack developer with over 10 years of experience. Specializing in SOLID, clean code as well as unit and integration testing. My wide range of skills with languages and tools allows for innovative solutions to new problems.

Technologies

Java   Gradle   Groovy   InlelliJ IDEA   C#   AspNetCore   Redis   NSwag   JavaScript   TypeScript   Angular   React   Chef   Unit Testing   XUnit   Playwright   Powershell   Pester   Ruby   JUnit4   JUnit5   FitNesse   Google Test   Apex   VisualForce   Salesforce DX   Ant   PdfBox   CometD   C++   Ada   Wireshark   Lua   VBA   SQL   Selenium   VirtualBox   VMware   Docker   Kubernetes   Blockchain   Ethereum   TRON   DevOps   ARM Template   AWS/Azure   App Insights   CloudFormation   Solidity   Truffle   HardHat   Web3  

Work Experience

Senior Software Developer (Contractor) Baha'i National Center, Wilmette, IL (Not-For-Profit Religious Organization)
Jan 2019 - Present
- Design automatic API documentation from unit test execution
- Create SAML Identify Provider on existing authentication system
- Develop and maintain Azure Functions, ASP.NET Core/MVC and SOAP services (C#)
- Encourage best practices (e.g. SOLID, clean code, etc) and use of DI for IoC in .NET
- Optimize REST services from controller to database via LINQ and EF Core
- Convert UI pages from jQuery to React and JavaScript to TypeScript
- Consolidate source code repositories and CI/CD solutions for automated testing/linting
- Automate builds using Azure DevOps Build and Release Pipelines
- Integrate ARM templates to streamline deployments
- Alert and troubleshoot using Azure App Insights' KQL (Kusto Query Language)
- Update stored procedures (SQL Server) and write SQL unit tests to verify functionality

Senior Software Developer (Contractor) Flexsible, Tampa, FL (Smart Contract Development Services)
Jun 2021 - Present
- Create Smart Contract using Solidity and HardHat including automated unit tests
- Reduce gas by implementing cloning of Smart Contracts
- Troubleshoot Hyperledger FireFly dynamic creation of supernodes
- Investigate Proof of Concept for Binance Smart Chain real time notifications
- Implement Smart Contracts using both Truffle and Hardhat (Solidity)
- Automate CI/CD using GitHub Actions and AWS CloudFormation for NodeJS apps
- Provide sample PHP for submitting signed token transfer requests to Ethereum

Senior Software Developer PODS, Clearwater, FL (Moving and Storage)
Jul 2019 - Jul 2021
- Decouple legacy WCF based applications from Microsoft AX 2009 to enable smooth upgrade from Microsoft AX (C#)
- Troubleshoot issues related to performance and caching (Redis)
- Track down source code for legacy applications for which exact source could not be identified (C#, Visual Basic)
- Refactor common code into Nuget packages published on Sonatype Nexus via Bitbucket pipelines (DevOps, C#)
- Automate integration tests with on-premise TFS 2017 (Powershell)
- Create templates for Azure DevOps pipeline automation
- Participate in PCI DSS gap remediation

Senior Software Developer Applicant Insight / NoMoreForms, New Port Richey, FL (Background Investigation and Applicant Processing)
Sep 2015 - Jul 2019
- Debug and diagnose obscure race conditions in various environments (JavaScript, Java, SQL)
- Maintain and upgrade legacy Java based systems while launching new systems using .NET (C#, XUnit, Angular, TypeScript)
- Model automated containerized deployment strategies (VirtualBox, VMware Workstation, Docker)
- Integrate credit card / ACH payment system to allow applicants to pre-pay client specified fees (Java, C#)
- Create rule based system for automated appointment of insurance agents (C#)
- Implement unit testing for SQL functions
- Script application deployment using TDD (Powershell, Pester)
- Improve Java coding practices by implementing custom logging, unit testing, and static code analysis (slf4j, junit4, junit5, ErrorProne, SonarQube)
- Create Gradle build scripts for legacy Java applications with custom tasks for local deployment, build versions, and packaging (Java, Gradle, Groovy)
- Tweak legacy apps written with PowerBuilder in PowerScript

Software Architect (Part-Time) Qualityze Inc., Tampa, FL (Qualityze Systems for Regulated Industries)
Jul 2015 - Jan 2019
- Implement file conversion using Salesforce Platform Event and Heroku (Java)
- Research managed package automation to scratch orgs (Salesforce DX, Ant)
- Build Quality System as Salesforce managed package (Apex, VisualForce)
- Architect and implement Salesforce managed package secure feature manager
- Implement PDF manipulation using Java running on Heroku uploading to various salesforce orgs (Java, PdfBox, Apex)
- Notify using unobtrusive messages and Salesforce cometD (WebSocket) messaging
- Create method to perform VisualForce injection to increase flexibility of Salesforce managed package (VisualForce)
- Diagnose slow pages in Salesforce and design method to reduce load time
- Design deployment process around github and lack of automation in Salesforce

Software Developer (Contractor) iReward.io, Trinity, FL (Blockchain Reward System)
Dec 2018 - Jan 2019
- Create blockchain reward system on TRON Network (C#, Typescript, Angular)

Software Engineer CAE USA Inc, Tampa, FL (Military Training Simulation with Active Security Clearance)
Jan 2013 - Sep 2015
- Enhance Ant Contrib cpptasks to generate Visual Studio .sln file and desired .vcproj version to enable source code analysis (Java)
- Deploy and maintained central build automation within secured IT environment (Opscode Chef)
- Implement wrapper over single Magnetic Variation model for multiple languages (Ada, C, C++)
- Create Visual Studio solution wizard to streamline adoption of software best practices (JavaScript)
- Support multiple projects simultaneously; not the norm for recent hires (C++, C, Ada with Linux)
- Write Wireshark dissector for network communication with USMC Tactical Environment (Lua)
- Identify and implement a database to combine multiple lists of software assets (SQL, VBA) and convert database access to MS SQL and ASP.NET MVC (C#)
- Participate in numerous Kaizen workshops focusing on subjects ranging from software development best practices to identifying tools for saving money
- Coordinate and present training for software engineers on Automated Testing, Static Code Analysis, and Software Product Lines (Fitnesse, GoogleTest, Selenium)
- Develop tool for converting Ant XML build instructions to Visual Studio format (C++)
- Team lead for deployment and institutionalizing internally developed Software Production Line tool

Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs Manager / Software Developer IsoAid, LLC, Port Richey, FL (Medical Device Manufacturer)
Dec 2003 - Jan 2013
- Research solutions for validation, auditing, documentation and manufacturing improvements
- Compare and purchase equipment for sterilization, validation, sterile sealing, and automation
- Maintain and upgrade multiple companywide databases from MS Access to MS SQL Server (VBA)
- Optimize Iodine-125 and Palladium-103 decay and tracking systems in MS Access and Excel (VBA)
- Perform both software and equipment validation on critical systems
- Develop and execute validation protocol for electronic signatures
- Manage simultaneous deadlines for regulatory and quality goals
- Upgrade Quality Assurance System to allow paperless availability
- Submit and receive 510(k) submissions to the FDA
- Submit and receive medical license applications to Health Canada and EU notified body
- Create and execute sterilization validation protocols for both Ethylene Oxide and Steam sterilizers


Formal Education

Certification Subject Date Completed
Bachelor of Science Computer Engineering 2012

Additional Information

TDD: I am a proponent of Test Driven Development. I have written tests in Java, C#, C++ Python, Ruby, JavaScript, and even Powershell and SQL. I developed and performed training in automated testing for over 100 developers.

Application Security: In addition to fixing various common sense vulnerabilities (like unauthenticated access and SQL injection) I have begun applying skills learned at various security related training courses.

Spoken Languages: Native English and Spanish speaker


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