Chief Architect
2015 - PRESENTBioReference Laboratories- Worked with a genetic counselor to implement family history-based rules within the Drools rules engine using Java. Rules include health insurance coverage.
- Created a JSON web service to accept family tree information and output rules that, when triggered, recommended genetic tests and health insurance coverage.
- Created a front-end application to allow genetic counselors to create, test, and modify rules. The application includes a pedigree chart using GoJS and a rules editor using Ace.
Technologies: Jersey, Apache Tomcat, MySQL, Ace Editor, GoJS, Ext JS, Jakarta EE, JBoss DroolsSenior Node.js Developer
2020 - 2021Driven By Safety- Debugged existing Python scripts running in Google App Engine and wrote new Python scripts to automate data handling.
- Debugged and extended existing Node.js/Angular applications using JavaScript.
- Worked with AWS, Digital Ocean, SashiDo, and MongoDB.
Technologies: MongoDB, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Angular, JavaScript, Python 2Full-stack React Developer
2020 - 2020RV For Fun- Performed front-end development including Next.js, TypeScript, custom React components, CSS, GraphQL calls, and Ant Design components.
- Performed back-end development, including Nest.js, TypeScript, TypeORM, DB design, GraphQL components, and authorization.
- Created Nest.js entities, models, resolvers, and services.
Technologies: React, GraphQL, PostgreSQL, Antd, Next.js, NestJS, TypeScriptArchitect
2020 - 2020NetQuest- Created Java/Spring Boot middleware with a REST interface.
- Contributed to the development of React front-end code.
- Serialized and deserialized code using Apache AVRO.
- Communicated with the back end using Unix Sockets.
Technologies: React, Java, Spring BootBack-end Developer
2019 - 2019Virtual Real Estate- Supplied back-end API methods for front-end developers using Node.js.
- Worked with MySQL and MLS data.
- Worked with AWS S3 for image handling.
- Researched data vendors and selected best fit.
- Created AWS RDS for the project.
Technologies: Data, RETS, Amazon S3 (AWS S3), Amazon EC2, MySQL, Node.jsChief Architect for Platform Engineering
2018 - 2018ByteCubed- Created direction and documentation for a serverless architecture that complied with 12-factor app mandates, microservices included.
- Implemented and deployed Spring ConfigServer and other Spring Cloud Technologies.
- Modified existing and created new pipelines in Concourse CI.
- Used Docker and Docker Compose to create ELK stack for data analysts.
Technologies: Java, Spring Boot, Concourse CI, Docker Compose, Docker, MicroservicesChief Architect
2016 - 2017LiveSchool- Using Node.js, designed and implemented Insights, a warehousing engine to provide teachers, admins, and parents advanced analytics.
- Created microservices for front-end developers.
- Created extremely complex ad-hoc MySQL queries to control ordering and record selection.
- Created and ingested AWS SQS messages.
Technologies: Amazon Web Services (AWS), Analytics, Microservices, Data Warehousing, Data Warehouse Design, ECMAScript (ES6), MySQL, Node.jsChief Architect
2015 - 2015ToutApp- Created dozens of web crawlers utilizing Node.js and AWS Lambda. Implemented the web crawlers to parse APIs and raw HTML results.
- Created a Chrome extension to query LinkedIn via Google (XRay Search) and create candidates for potential inclusion within the end-user ToutApp sales campaign.
- Worked with a 500 node proxy server pool to parallel process LinkedIn XRay results.
- Created a front-end application in Node.js and Express.js to monitor web crawler status.
- Utilized the Node.js CRON library to schedule daily and weekly web crawlers.
- Stored the results of the scraped information in MongoDB.
Technologies: MongoDB, AWS Lambda, Node.jsSenior Architect
2014 - 2015veEDIS Clinical Systems (via Toptal)- Converted home-grown rules-based architecture to Drools standards.
- Converted rules (over 500) to the Drools Rules Language.
- Added state-of-the-art subject matter expert rules editing tools.
- Created custom accumulators for medical scoring rules and added the ability to perform longitudinal medical rules.
- Added mapping to SNOMED, RxNorm, and other medical standards.
Technologies: Jersey, Ext JS, Jakarta EE, JBoss DroolsConsultant
2014 - 2014Amazon Web Services- Created a Windows client to communicate with Amazon AppStream server applications. The client included customized captions using windows non-client messaging.
- Customized DirectX implementation to display low network levels.
- Worked on an AppStream Android client. The solution included JNI/NDK interface with AWS DLLs and GLSurfaceView implementation.
- Created a customized AppStream eligibility server. Both clients communicated with the eligibility server for authorization and available AppStream applications. Both clients monitored network latency, download speed, dropped frames, and displayed warnings when stats were below minimum acceptable levels. Both clients submitted survey results to Kinesis service.
Technologies: Amazon Web Services (AWS), Jetty, Visual Studio, Eclipse, Android NDK, Accessory Development Kit (ADK), Android, C++, Amazon AppStream, JNI, JavaDirector of Accelerator Products
2008 - 2014iRise- Designed, implemented, tested, and maintained a suite of products to complement iRise core products.
- Created iRise CodeGen, which creates software code from iRise simulations, reducing customer efforts to create code by up to 70%.
- Created iRise Importer, which converts existing web pages to iRise simulations, reducing customer efforts by up to 90%.
- Worked on project management, technical architecture, and application development.
- Worked on iRise Adoption Center and connectivity products to requirement management systems, including HP Quality Center and Borland Caliber.
Technologies: Agile, Jira, Maven, JxBrowser, JavaScript, MySQL, Apache Tomcat, JavaServer Pages (JSP), Java SEProject Manager/Enterprise Architect
2007 - 2008Ibeza- Created Synapse, a rule-based web application to determine insurance reimbursement eligibility in real time. Synapse allowed medical, non-technical personnel to enter complicated medical eligibility rules through a simple-to-use web interface.
- Provided project management, technical design, and application development services.
Technologies: Ajax, JavaScript, Telerik, Microsoft SQL Server, VB.NET, C#.NET, BizTalk Server 2009Project Manager/Senior Software Architect
2006 - 2007Symantec- Worked on new front- and back-end architecture to increase revenue from Norton customers.
- Provided project management, technical design, and application development services.
- Worked on Norton presentation layer and website storefront back-end code.
Technologies: Hibernate, Enterprise Java Beans (EJB), Java, IBM WebSphereSenior Software Architect/Technical Liaison
2006 - 2006Yahoo!- Assisted Yahoo Search Marketing in rolling out Panama SDK to their multi-million dollar Yahoo accounts.
- Traveled through the US, visiting key customers and helping them with software implementation and deployment issues.
- Prepared Yahoo/Google Internet Ad implementation comparison read by Jerry Yang, CEO.
Technologies: .NET, Jakarta EE, Web ServicesSenior Software Architect
2005 - 2006Sony- Worked on application development for Sony CONNECT Music Store, using Sony's digital rights management system.
- Performed batch processing to convert music from various sources and formats.
Technologies: Digital Rights Management (DRM), JavaProject Manager/Architect
2004 - 2005Axium Entertainment Payroll Services- Worked on a production accounting system, which has been live, with over a billion dollars of activity.
- Managed a system consisting of more than 500 thousand lines of Java code, dozens of stored procedures in MS SQL servers, and dozens of reports running on Crystal Enterprise.
Technologies: Crystal, Citrix, Microsoft SQL Server, JavaProject Manager/Architect
2003 - 2004Suzuki- Worked on the warranty claim review system, certified user car program, and WebSphere portal, where users perform delegated user administration tasks.
Technologies: Jakarta EE, JSP, Apache Struts, WebSphere Application ServerDirector of Technical Education/Architect
2001 - 2003Gamma Enterprise Technologies- Created and delivered J2EE-centric courses.
- Architected and implemented Gamma's Java to SAP enterprise connectivity.
- Presented at computer conferences on technology, and co-authored "WebLogic Server 8.1 Unleashed."
Technologies: JavaProject Manager/Architect
2000 - 2001Peoplelink- Created HomePage builder, an advanced applet to allow non-programmers to create web pages using WYSIWIG.
Technologies: JavaProject Manager/Architect
2000 - 2000Seren Systems- Created advanced ATM machines with scanning capabilities.
Technologies: JavaDirector of Strategic Development
1999 - 2000Craftclick- Worked on online auction front- and back-end code.
Technologies: Microsoft SQL Server, Adobe ColdFusionProject Manager/Architect
1996 - 1999Eagle Creek Systems- Created TexCAD, a CAD system used in creating fabrics for the textile industry.
Technologies: OpenGL, C++, Microsoft Foundation Class Library (MFC)Senior Systems Analyst
1994 - 1995Salomon Brothers- Worked on applications to support internal financial planning/budgeting.
Technologies: C++, Microsoft Foundation Class Library (MFC), IBM InformixSystems Analyst
1993 - 1994Merrill Lynch- Worked on applications to help brokers with their day-to-day operations.
Technologies: Visual Basic, C++, Microsoft Foundation Class Library (MFC)Programmer Analyst
1987 - 1992Gruntal, Inc.- Created reports for equity clearance services.
Technologies: PL/1