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Sr. Software Engineer

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Java

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Kubernetes

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Python

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About Sr. Software Engineer

A highly experienced Senior Software Engineer and Engineering Manager with a career spanning over 15 years in defense, e-commerce, and platform engineering. He possesses a robust technical background in Kubernetes operations, DevSecOps, and cloud systems (AWS/Azure), particularly within secure and regulated environments such as the Air Force 557th Weather Wing. Throughout the tenure at many organizations, he has balanced hands-on development in Python, Java, and JavaScript with strategic people leadership and Agile delivery.

  • Managed a logistics scrum teams of 6–7 engineers and served as a Tech Lead and Architect, overseeing complex system modernizations and large-scale data transfers.
  • Holds an active Top Secret/SCI clearance and CompTIA Security+ certification; he previously served as an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) and built secure container pipelines for classified environments.
  • Proven track record in maintaining Kubernetes clusters, providing 24/7 production on-call support for over 300 servers, and managing cloud migrations from on-premises to Air Force Cloud One
  • Graduated Magna Cum Laude with a B.S. in Mathematics and a minor in Computer Science, demonstrating strong analytical roots that began with early research in bioinformatics and tutoring in multiple programming languages.

 

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Skills

Java
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13 years

Utilized as a primary language for long-term defense projects and retail pricing modernization, including the development of web services and persistence logic. He also applied Java to build custom security plugins and architectural frameworks for large-scale data systems.
Kubernetes
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4 years

Manage clusters across multiple security enclaves, focusing on security patching, software updates, and high-stakes deployments. Including operating platform-level infrastructure to support weather data ingestion and e-commerce logistics.
Python
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5 years

Applied for research-driven data analysis to identify sequence motifs in large datasets and for general-purpose scripting in DevOps environments. Served as a tutor for the language, demonstrating deep fundamental knowledge.
Docker / Kubernetes
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10 years

Engineered secure container pipelines for classified environments, performing security scanning with tools like OpenSCAP and Clair. He used Docker Compose and various orchestration tools to maintain production-ready images throughout his defense and platform roles.