Chief Technical Officer
2020 - PRESENTCommunity Wellness Technology- Architected and led the development of a remote patient monitoring platform using React, React Native, AWS, and MongoDB technologies.
- Included Bluetooth integration of devices with React Native app for remote monitoring of patients.
- Provided security leadership for all security and technology-related operations within the company.
- Led a team to build out R&D projects based on the needs of patients, focusing on a variety of IoT, AI, Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), and wearable technologies.
- Developed IoT devices for Bluetooth integration of remote patient monitoring and integration with ESP32 for data collection.
- Worked on the design of patented pill dispenser using ESP32 controller with ULN2003 stepper motors.
Technologies: React, React Native, MongoDB, Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (FHIR), Healthcare, IoT Security, CTO, Security, Amazon S3 (AWS S3), AWS HA, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Artificial Intelligence (AI), DevOps, Node.js, AWS Lambda, MongoDB Atlas, Agile, Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Leadership, Hardware Platform Interfaces (HPI), REST APIs, TypeScript, System Architecture, Security Software Development, Architecture, APIs, Databases, Full-stack, Software as a Service (SaaS), Terraform, Team Leadership, Documentation, SaaS, Software Architecture, REST, Data Lakes, API Integration, Back-end, XML, Wearables, Web Development, Minimum Viable Product (MVP), Responsive Web Apps, Healthcare IT, Internet of Things (IoT), MacOS, Electronic Medical Records (EMR), Electronic Health Records, Agile Delivery, Engineering, Product Growth, B2B, Android, iOS, Google Calendar API, Smart Devices, PHP, Redis, Software Engineering, Python, GitHub, Machine Learning, Data Science, Redux, AWS Fargate, Amazon Elastic Container Service (Amazon ECS), Firebase, DevSecOps, Cloud, Stripe, Stripe API, Shopify, Stripe Checkout, Stripe Connect, Stripe Payments, Data Analysis, Data Analytics, Mobile Development, Mobile Apps, Mobile App Development, Microsoft Excel, MERN Stack, Technical Leadership, Project Management, Cloud Architecture, GraphQL, NoSQL, Data Protection, Compliance, Full-stack Development, Startups, Early-stage Startups, Appointment Booking, Booking Apps, OpenAPI, Security Architecture, Risk Management, IT Management, Vulnerability Assessment, HIPAA Compliance, GitLab, Bluetooth LE, Embedded Systems, Firmware, Remote Control, Bluetooth, Cloud Security, Jenkins, Statistical Analysis, Enterprise Architecture, Enterprise Application Architecture, Enterprise, Stripe Subscriptions, Visual Studio Code (VS Code), Pandas, Express.js, ELK (Elastic Stack), Elasticsearch, Kibana, Logstash, Amazon EC2, Solution Architecture, Cryptography, Mobile Security, Networks, Data Security, Web Architecture, Video Streaming, Twilio, Twilio API, Cybersecurity, SIEM, Authentication, Vulnerability Identification, PostgreSQL, Distributed Systems, System Architecture Design, Application Architecture, Microservices Architecture, CI/CD Pipelines, Amazon CloudWatch, Unit Testing, Integration Testing, Amazon Route 53CTO | Principal Consultant
2005 - PRESENTAuraQuest- Served as the architect for a website that supported over 20 million hits per day and a 9TB data warehouse design for 16 million users.
- Performed big data analysis using artificial intelligence techniques, including neural networks, regression analysis, and intelligent algorithms.
- Contributed to security analysis, ethical hacking, and security policy documentation for multiple clients and businesses across various websites and infrastructures.
- Developed a multitier Amazon Cloud-based front-end application for the customer support of Charter.net.
- Created and supported security policies and procedures across multiple cloud environments, including AWS, Azure, and Rackspace Cloud.
- Developed an internal React Native application for EnchantaFrame digital art frame. This integrates with Google Compute Platform (GCP) and a Firestore back end for a NoSQL database, authentication, and analytics.
- Built a dual robotic arm system using Raspberry Pi and Parallax controllers for harvesting specialty crops.
- Created an IoT device using ESP32 and TMP36 to connect via Bluetooth and WiFi as a remote server for a Grafana-based dashboard displayed on an Android tablet in kiosk mode.
Technologies: Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Apache Tomcat, REST APIs, MySQL, Node.js, React, Java, SQL, Amazon S3 (AWS S3), AWS HA, Artificial Intelligence (AI), DevOps, React Native, Consulting, Agile, Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Leadership, Financial Markets, Hardware Platform Interfaces (HPI), TypeScript, System Architecture, Security Software Development, Architecture, APIs, Databases, Full-stack, Software as a Service (SaaS), Terraform, Team Leadership, Documentation, SaaS, Software Architecture, REST, Data Lakes, API Integration, Microservices, Back-end, XML, Web Development, Minimum Viable Product (MVP), Responsive Web Apps, MacOS, Raspberry Pi, Internet of Things (IoT), IT Security, Security, CTO, Engineering, B2B, Android, iOS, Smart Homes, Amazon Alexa, Google Calendar API, Smart Devices, PHP, Redis, Software Engineering, Technical Writing, Security Policies & Procedures, Python, GitHub, Machine Learning, Data Science, Redux, AWS Fargate, Amazon Elastic Container Service (Amazon ECS), Firebase, DevSecOps, Cloud, Stripe, Stripe API, Shopify, Stripe Checkout, Stripe Connect, Stripe Payments, Trading, Forex, Data Analysis, Data Analytics, Mobile Development, Mobile Apps, Mobile App Development, Microsoft Excel, MERN Stack, Technical Leadership, Project Management, Cloud Architecture, GraphQL, C#.NET, Data Protection, Compliance, Full-stack Development, Startups, Early-stage Startups, Learning Management Systems (LMS), OpenAPI, Zapier, Security Architecture, Risk Management, IT Management, Vulnerability Assessment, PCI, C, GitLab, Bluetooth LE, Embedded Systems, Firmware, Remote Control, Bluetooth, Cloud Security, Jenkins, Fortran, Statistical Analysis, Enterprise Architecture, Enterprise Application Architecture, Enterprise, Stripe Subscriptions, WordPress, Reverse Engineering, Visual Studio Code (VS Code), Pandas, Express.js, ELK (Elastic Stack), Elasticsearch, Kibana, Logstash, Amazon EC2, Solution Architecture, Cryptography, Mobile Security, Networks, Network Security, Web Scraping, Data Security, Web Architecture, Cybersecurity, SIEM, Authentication, Vulnerability Identification, PostgreSQL, Distributed Systems, System Architecture Design, Application Architecture, Microservices Architecture, CI/CD Pipelines, AWS Elastic Beanstalk, Amazon CloudWatch, Unit Testing, Integration Testing, Amazon Route 53Senior Developer
2022 - 2022Spring Mobile Solutions- Created a proof-of-concept design and implementation for microservices integration with the existing SQL Server database in order to facilitate migration from the legacy system.
- Explored, recommended, and demonstrated architecture implementation for microservices using serverless.com architecture.
- Reviewed existing architecture to provide recommendations for performance, security, and maintainability improvement.
Technologies: Microservices, Architecture, Node.js, Azure, SQL Server 2016, Payment APIs, Engineering, Fintech, B2B, Android, iOS, CSS, HTML, Software Engineering, GitHub, React Native, Mobile Development, Mobile Apps, Mobile App Development, Microsoft Excel, MERN Stack, Cloud Architecture, Full-stack Development, Vulnerability Assessment, Enterprise Application Architecture, Enterprise, Visual Studio Code (VS Code), Express.js, Mobile Security, Web Architecture, System Architecture Design, Application Architecture, Microservices ArchitectureReact Native Engineer
2020 - 2020Anthem - Digital (Reorg - Web & Mobile) (via Toptal)- Architected and developed a React Native application from scratch to support the transition from native applications.
- Contributed to the native bridge functionality between iOS/Android and React Native applications.
- Supported the onboarding of other development teams at Anthem for React Native development.
Technologies: React Native, JavaScript, Node.js, Agile, REST APIs, TypeScript, System Architecture, Architecture, APIs, Databases, Full-stack, Terraform, Team Leadership, Documentation, Software Architecture, REST, Back-end, XML, Web Development, Minimum Viable Product (MVP), Responsive Web Apps, MacOS, Payment APIs, Engineering, Fintech, B2B, Android, iOS, CSS, HTML, Software Engineering, GitHub, Redux, Cloud, Mobile Development, Mobile Apps, Mobile App Development, Microsoft Excel, MERN Stack, Cloud Architecture, Full-stack Development, Enterprise Application Architecture, Enterprise, Visual Studio Code (VS Code), Express.js, Mobile Security, Web ArchitecturePrincipal Infrastructure Architect
2009 - 2020Guidewire Software- Provided lead technical support, development, and training of Guidewire applications in various heterogeneous environments, including Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Google Compute Platform (GCP).
- Created a performance, functional, and security testing tool for generating large volumes of data to be used against the policy system. Generated 10 million policies and showed that the application could perform as expected.
- Provided support and development for customers' initial rollout of ClaimCenter as the integration architect.
- Performed security analysis, PCI compliance, and ethical hacker testing of external-facing applications, including penetration testing, performance load analysis, and overall site security.
- Integrated the back end with over 16 external systems, including COA, Google Maps, DVLA, CUEPI, HPI, and MIAFTR.
Technologies: Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Azure, Hardware Platform Interfaces (HPI), Google Maps, Certificate of Analysis (COA), Linux, Windows, Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, Java, Amazon S3 (AWS S3), AWS HA, Consulting, Agile, Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Financial Markets, REST APIs, System Architecture, Architecture, APIs, Databases, Full-stack, Software as a Service (SaaS), Team Leadership, Documentation, SaaS, Software Architecture, REST, Data Lakes, API Integration, Microservices, Back-end, XML, Web Development, Minimum Viable Product (MVP), IT Security, Security, Payment APIs, Engineering, Fintech, B2B, Banking & Finance, CSS, HTML, Software Engineering, GitHub, Data Science, Cloud, Data Analysis, Data Analytics, Microsoft Excel, Project Management, Cloud Architecture, Data Protection, Full-stack Development, IT Management, Jenkins, Statistical Analysis, Enterprise Architecture, Enterprise Application Architecture, Enterprise, Visual Studio Code (VS Code), Amazon EC2, Solution Architecture, Cryptography, Network Security, Data Security, Web Architecture, Cybersecurity, SIEM, Authentication, Vulnerability Identification, Distributed Systems, System Architecture Design, Application Architecture, Microservices Architecture, CI/CD Pipelines, Amazon CloudWatch, Unit Testing, Integration Testing, Amazon Route 53AWS Security Architect
2018 - 2019University of Colorado Boulder- Reviewed existing AWS architecture for security requirements and adherence.
- Performed pen testing and security vulnerability analysis of website app.
- Supplied security recommendations for website updates.
Technologies: Web Security, IT Security, Security, Payment APIs, Engineering, B2B, Software Engineering, Security Policies & Procedures, GitHub, AWS Fargate, Amazon Elastic Container Service (Amazon ECS), SecOps, DevSecOps, Cloud, Microsoft Excel, Cloud Architecture, Data Protection, Full-stack Development, Security Architecture, Risk Management, Vulnerability Assessment, Cloud Security, Visual Studio Code (VS Code), Amazon EC2, Cryptography, Mobile Security, Networks, Data Security, Web Architecture, Cybersecurity, SIEM, Authentication, Vulnerability Identification, Amazon CloudWatch, Unit Testing, Amazon Route 53CTO
2003 - 2005HotChalk, Inc.- Provided technical lead support for the development of an education-focused application school collaboration. This was a web-based Java application with a MySQL back-end database designed to support 8,000 schools and 16,000,000 students.
- Led a team of remote developers to implement various portions of the education application.
- Took responsibility for all aspects of technology within HotChalk, including infrastructure, CRM, databases, security, and backups.
Technologies: MySQL, Java, Agile, Leadership, System Architecture, Architecture, APIs, Databases, Full-stack, Team Leadership, Documentation, SaaS, Software Architecture, REST, API Integration, Back-end, XML, Web Development, Minimum Viable Product (MVP), Security, CTO, Engineering, B2B, Software Engineering, GitHub, Data Science, Cloud, Microsoft Excel, Technical Leadership, Project Management, Full-stack Development, Startups, Early-stage Startups, Learning Management Systems (LMS), IT Management, Statistical Analysis, Enterprise Architecture, Enterprise Application Architecture, Enterprise, Cybersecurity, Cisco, SIEM, CI/CD Pipelines, Unit Testing, Integration TestingVP of Engineering
2001 - 2003ProductFactory, Inc- Implemented a web-based project management application to provide collaboration and monitoring of projects.
- Led a team of remote developers for testing and support of the application.
- Provided support for investment acquisition and funding.
Technologies: Microsoft SQL Server, Java, .NET, C++, Agile, C#, Leadership, System Architecture, Architecture, APIs, Databases, Full-stack, Team Leadership, Documentation, SaaS, Software Architecture, API Integration, Back-end, XML, Web Development, Minimum Viable Product (MVP), Security, CTO, Engineering, B2B, Software Engineering, GitHub, Data Science, Microsoft Excel, Technical Leadership, Full-stack Development, Startups, Early-stage Startups, IT Management, C, Statistical Analysis, Enterprise Architecture, Enterprise Application Architecture, Enterprise, Cybersecurity, Cisco, SIEM, Unit Testing, Integration Testing