Resume
Overview
I am a software developer with over twenty-four years of experience in software development and information systems spanning government, commercial admin, engineering, manufacturing, legal, health care, and marketing.
In my most recent role, I was a key contributor to an access control prototype where my extensive experience with modern authentication protocols, rapid prototyping in multiple cloud environments, and diverse experience helped my team deliver a new model for CDC.
Experience
6/2022 to Present -- Software Engineer III, Fearless Solutions, LLC
CDC Digital Gateway: I led the development of an Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC) prototype for CDC data providers and consumers using the Azure AD B2C platform and token enhancement to handle fine-grained access control across multiple identity provider systems including the Secure Access Management System, Azure Entra, and Auth0. I leveraged Azure Function Apps for rapid prototyping and explored authentication protocols such as OAuth2, OpenID Connect using JWT to deliver a low-code proof of concept, then presented this solution to groups of stakeholders including the Cybersecurity Program Office to be a supported model authentication at CDC.
Healthcare.gov Appellant Portal: As the engineering lead on a team of nine, I guided the technical and architectural design of a portal for the Marketplace Appeals Group for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Built in React, ExpressJS, and Amazon AWS services DynamoDB and API Gateway, this portal automated processes, improved transparency, and provided a user-friendly hub for appellants, CMS employees, and contractors. It significantly streamlined the appeals process, aligning with CMS's goal of simplifying healthcare access during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.
9/2011 to 6/2022 -- Senior Application Developer, Havas Helia
High-level development and operations for clients including Liberty Mutual Insurance, Cracker Barrel, Bertolli, Sonic Drive-In, and American Iron and Steel Institute:
Developed and maintained large-scale enterprise applications using C#, ASP.NET MVC, and Entity Framework and smaller CMS in Wordpress, Drupal, Ruby on Rails, Python, and NextJS among others. Managed customer cloud-based infrastructure, deploying production web services on AWS EC2, Lambda, and CloudFront.
Worked on the integration of various marketing systems, ensuring seamless data flow and process automation for customer capture and marketing data for key clients and led several design and performance optimization initiatives, ensuring compliance with SOC, HIPAA, GDPR, and CCPA guidelines.
Professional Skills
Software Development & Programming
I have extensive experience developing in C#, ASP.NET MVC, Entity Framework, Python, NodeJS, and React, and have worked with content management frameworks like Django, WordPress, and Sitecore. My backend development skills include building APIs and services using Express JS.
Collaboration & Project Leadership
I excel in cross-team collaboration and project leadership, having led technical projects like the Healthcare.gov Appellant Portal. I work closely with stakeholders to understand their needs and provide effective solutions, and I deliver presentations and technical demos that secure buy-in from leadership. I produce clear documentation including system requirements and technical reports to ensure smooth project execution and ongoing support.
Cloud Platforms & Services
In the cloud space, I specialize in Azure AD B2C for token orchestration and authentication, and I use Azure Function Apps for rapid prototyping of serverless applications. I'm proficient with AWS technologies, including EC2, Lambda, CloudFront, and API Gateway for managing production environments and micro-services.
Authentication & Security
I have a deep understanding of authentication protocols like OAuth2, OpenID Connect, and JWT, which I've used to implement Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC) systems for fine-grained access control across multiple identity providers. My work adheres to best practices in security, ensuring compliance with standards such as SOC2, HIPAA, GDPR, and CCPA.
Databases & Data Management
I am proficient in SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, and DynamoDB, with expertise in database design, stored procedure programming, secure configurations, and incremental deployments. I ensure compliance with data security and retention guidelines across multiple industries, including healthcare and government.
DevOps & Infrastructure
My DevOps experience includes using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, JFrog Artifactory and Visual Studio Team Services to build and automate CI/CD pipelines. I have extensive experience in managing source control with Git and GitHub tools. I've managed critical cloud-based infrastructure on AWS EC2 and Microsoft Azure with Terraform.
Government Systems
I have hands-on experience working with federal government systems such as CFACTS, and the Cloud Estimation Tool, ensuring compliance with federal standards like NIST 800-53. My projects have involved designing and delivering secure, scalable systems that meet federal requirements, including those related to identity management and access control.