Asure Software

Senior Software Engineer (Contractor)

May 2025 - Present

• Audit System Architecture & Enhancement: Led comprehensive improvements to the audit system including data enrichment (adding TenantId, SessionId, ProcessorId to audit events), implementing DynamoDB integration for audit storage, developing EventBridge routing capabilities, and designing the overall audit system refactor to modernize the architecture.
• Performance Optimization & Database Query Enhancement: Resolved critical performance issues with UserInfo queries affecting specific users, conducted in-depth research and optimization of Neptune/Gremlin graph database queries, and implemented query improvements that significantly enhanced system responsiveness for user data retrieval.
• Infrastructure Development & DevOps: Built and deployed infrastructure components using Terraform including bastion hosts, API key generation with specific scopes for AsurePay integration, sandbox environment setup, and cross-account EventBridge rules for external system integration.
• System Integration & Cross-Team Collaboration: Developed scripts for programmatic application updates in staging and production environments, collaborated with IVR and QA teams on technical requirements and testing, participated in escalation calls for production issue resolution, and provided technical guidance to team members.
• User Management & Authentication Systems: Enhanced user creation and registration processes, developed automated scripts for test user generation, worked on understanding and improving the relationships between Organizations, Tenants, and Users, and resolved broken user registration functionality.

Technology Used:

• Backend: Node.js, TypeScript, GraphQL, NestJS
• Database(s): DynamoDB, Neptune/Gremlin
• Cloud: AWS, AWS EventBridge, AWS Lambda, AWS SQS
• DevOps: Terraform, Jenkins
• Tools: Git, Jira

Mastery Logistics Systems

Tech Lead (Contractor)

• Orchestrated resolution of multifaceted technical impediments across SQL login stories, TypeORM upgrades, Kafka lag spikes, and microservice rewrites (Trailer, Driver, and Power). Leveraged advanced debugging methods, comprehensive refactoring, and meticulous root-cause analysis to bolster system resilience and continuity.
• Instituted rigorous testing paradigms—including ACATs, health checks, and K6 performance evaluations—while refining CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, SonarQube). Effectively championed code quality improvements by conducting exhaustive PR reviews and crafting meticulous corrective strategies for flaky tests.
• Engineered sophisticated observability solutions via Terraform-driven New Relic integrations, constructing dynamic dashboards, actionable alerts, and in-depth metrics capture that augmented production readiness, performance visibility, and incident responsiveness.
• Coordinated extensively with cross-functional teams (DevOps, QA, External API) to delineate requirements, synthesize design standards, and implement business validations (e.g., Zod). Exhibited leadership acumen by mentoring peers on configuration management, linting enforcement, and the Nucleus shared library architecture.
• Authored and refined robust technical documentation (runbooks, release validation scripts, comprehensive test strategies, detailed technical designs, architecture diagrams), pioneered advanced outbox patterns to ensure data consistency, and standardized error handling for enterprise-grade reliability and scalability.
• I spearheaded the integration of ArcGIS's Geography API with our internal Assets APIs, specifically focusing on the Hours of Service and Asset Location Pings services, as well as the Route API. This integration empowered drivers and authorized personnel to utilize the application's mapping functionality, enabling real-time shipment tracking, visualization of expected routes, and monitoring of hours worked. By leveraging ArcGIS's robust mapping and location services, we enhanced operational efficiency and provided a seamless user experience.

Technology Used:

• Backend: Node.js, TypeScript, Koa, Apollo Server, Apollo Federation, GraphQL, NestJS
• Frontend: React, TypeScript, GraphQL, Context API, Formik, Apollo Client, Vite
• Database(s): Redis, MSSQL, CosmosDB
• Testing: Jest, Sinon
• CI/CD: GitHub Pipelines
• Cloud: Kafka, Kubernetes, Azure, Azure Eventhub
• DevOps: ArgoCD, Helm, Terraform
• Tools: Git, Sentry, New Relic, K6, Launchdarkly, Keycloak, ArcGIS

FM Global

Technical Consultant (Contractor)

• Engineered a suite of modular, maintainable UI components in TypeScript, ensuring interface consistency and scalability throughout the application—particularly on the user-focused landing page.
• Implemented advanced Module Federation within Webpack to dynamically share critical dependencies and modules across numerous segments of the solution, boosting performance and reducing redundancy in the monorepo ecosystem.
• Centralized and streamlined multiple projects and shared libraries via Nx, rigorously enforcing coding standards, simplifying dependency management, and optimizing build pipelines for a sophisticated global insurance software initiative.
• Transformed Figma mockups into a robust, high-fidelity landing page, engaging in close collaboration with developers, QA specialists, and Product Owners to preserve design integrity and functional alignment with the project’s overarching vision.

Technology Used:

• Frontend: React, TypeScript, GraphQL
• Cloud: Azure
• Misc: Module Federation, Webpack

Omnicell/Enliven Health

Technical Consultant (Contractor)

• Engineered microservice architectures leveraging AWS Lambda Functions, Node.js, TypeScript, TypeORM, and PostgreSQL, delivering a robust, scalable, and maintainable serverless ecosystem.
• Pioneered a bespoke role-based access control framework, coupled with endpoint authentication and authorization middleware in Node.js and TypeScript, thereby fortifying application security and user privilege management.
• Containerized the development environment through Docker and Docker Compose, expediting deployment workflows and ensuring seamless consistency in build and runtime settings across diverse operational environments.

Technology Used:

• Backend: Node.js, Express, TypeScript
• Testing: Jest
• Cloud: AWS, AWS Lambda Functions
• Database(s): Dynamodb, PostgreSQL
• Tools: Git, Jira
• Misc: Microservice Architecture

ADT

Technical Consultant (Contractor)

• Collaborated extensively with the Solutions Architect on ADT Security’s SMART team, serving as a senior backend engineer to devise and enhance cloud functions in Node.js and JavaScript.
• Spearheaded the design of a bespoke pagination algorithm to replace the existing batch-based retrieval of Firebase records, elevating Google Cloud Function efficiency by 35% and reducing PubSub-related requests by approximately 20%.
• Performed a meticulous assessment of a legacy PHP codebase, identifying modular components and delineating a strategy for microservice implementation.
• Presided over the systematic migration from a monolithic PHP monorepo to a modern Node.js microservice architecture.
• Introduced a comprehensive testing framework—including unit, integration, and end-to-end suites—to guarantee the robustness of the newly orchestrated architecture.
• Continuously monitored and fine-tuned system performance metrics, proactively adjusting resource configurations to optimize response times and reduce overhead.
• Enriched Google Cloud Functions with standardized logging capabilities, culminating in the nodeLogger function for efficient issue diagnosis.

Technology Used:

• Backend: Node.js, Express, JavaScript
• Frontend: React, Typescript, NextJS
• Testing: Mocha, Chai
• Cloud: GCP, Google Cloud Functions, Google PubSub
• Database(s): Firestore, Firebase
• Tools: Git, Jira
• Misc: Microservice Architecture

IAPP

Technical Consultant (Contractor)

• Orchestrated the design and deployment of a custom Micro-UI for user login, registration, and authentication using React, Redux Toolkit, and Cypress.
• Architected a streamlined CI/CD pipeline by employing a bespoke GitHub webhook in conjunction with AWS S3 and AWS CloudFormation templates.
• Collaborated extensively with the backend team to institute an OAuth2 workflow, crafting an AWS Lambda Function as a Node.js and Express-based authentication microservice connected to AWS Cognito.
• Enhanced security protocols by integrating two-factor authentication (2FA) via AWS SNS text messages.

Technology Used:

• Frontend: React, JavaScript, Chakra UI
• Backend: Nodejs, JavaScript
• Testing: Cypress, Jest, Mocha, Chai
• Cloud: AWS Cognito, AWS SNS, AWS S3, AWS Cloudfront, AWS Cloudformation, AWS Lambda
• Database(s): AWS RDS
• Tools: Git, Jira
• Misc: Microservice Architecture, Microfrontend Architecture

Garner Health

Technical Consultant (Contractor)

• Re-platformed multiple Node.js and Express services—originally authored in TypeScript—into Python-based Flask APIs leveraging SQLAlchemy.
• Augmented the front-end via Retool, crafting bespoke Snowflake SQL queries to retrieve specialized datasets from various PostgreSQL tables.

Technology Used:

• Frontend: Retool, JavaScript
• Backend: TypeScript, Python, SQL Alchemy, Flask, Sequelize, Nodejs, Express
• Testing: Pytest
• Cloud: AWS
• Database(s): PostgreSQL, SnowflakeSQL Tools: Git, Asana

Virginia Department of Education

Technical Consultant (Contractor)

• Re-platformed numerous Node.js and Express services—initially authored in TypeScript—into Python-based Flask APIs utilizing SQLAlchemy.
• Augmented the front-end through Retool by crafting custom SnowflakeSQL queries to retrieve specific information from various PostgreSQL databases.

Technology Used:

• Frontend: Retool, JavaScript
• Backend: TypeScript, Python, SQL Alchemy, Flask, Sequelize, Nodejs, Express
• Testing: Pytest
• Cloud: AWS
• Database(s): PostgreSQL, SnowflakeSQL
• Tools: Git, Asana

CigarsReq

Technical Consultant (Contractor)

• Consolidated scope requirements for the “CigarReq” project, translating client consultation insights into detailed user stories for an AI-powered recommendation application.
• Devised a contemporary design paradigm by constructing high-fidelity mockups in Figma and implementing them in Python with Streamlit.
• Harnessed AWS S3 for robust static image storage and rapid retrieval.

Technology Used:

• Frontend: HTML, CSS, Streamlit
• Backend: Python
• Cloud: AWS S3
• Tools: Git
• Misc: Figma

BoxCast

Technical Consultant (Contractor)

• Orchestrated bespoke streaming capabilities by harnessing the BoxCast SDK in Vue.js, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS, deployed on AWS EC2.
• Engineered an API for BoxCast customers to export their analytical data to CSV/Google Docs, employing C#/.NET, Angular, and MSSQL.
• Spearheaded a strategic integration with the BoxCast platform via the NewTek SDK (C#/.NET).
• Developed an Elgato Streamdeck plugin using JavaScript and the Streamdeck SDK for live stream control.
• Conceived a C++ plugin for OBS, enabling BoxCast as a primary streaming destination.

Technology Used:

• Frontend: Vue 3, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Angular 10, React, TypeScript
• Backend: C#, .NET
• Cloud: AWS EC2, AWS ECS
• Database(s): MSSQL
• Tools: Git, Jira
• Misc: C++, Docker

Phone Live Steaming

Technical Consultant (Contractor)

• Resolved critical application defects within the PhoneLiveStreaming platform’s Nuxt.js and Vue codebase, reducing downtime.
• Collaborated on an advanced solution for Nginx log formatting within Docker containers hosted on AWS ECS.

Technology Used:

• Frontend: Vue, NuxtJS
• Testing: Cypress, Jest
• Cloud: AWS ECS
• Tools: Git, Docker, NGINX

Everykey

Technical Consultant (Contractor)

• Orchestrated the architectural design and execution of forthcoming projects using React, Node.js, and Express, deployed via AWS ELB and EC2.
• Revamped the marketing site’s UI with jQuery, JavaScript, and Webpack.
• Gathered requirements, defined user acceptance criteria, and built a comprehensive application allowing user-creation of collectives with role-based admin privileges.

Technology Used:

• Frontend: HTML, JQuery, JavaScript, CSS, Webpack
• Backend: Nodejs, MySQL
• Testing: Mocha, Chai
• Cloud: AWS EC2, AWS Elastic Load Balancer
• Tools: Git, NGINX

StorySqaud

Technical Consultant (Contractor)

• Resolved a critical application defect in Node.js/Express for the StorySquad API, deploying an AWS Lambda Function to automate bot player generation when rooms have an odd number of participants.
• Implemented an automated leaderboard reset mechanism (PostgreSQL, Node.js) to ensure weekly fairness.

Technology Used:

• Frontend: React, Redux, TypeScript, Ant Design, Material UI, CSS
• Backend: Node.js, Express, JavaScript, SQlite, PostgreSQL
• Testing: Jest, Cypress
• Cloud: AWS S3, AWS Amplify, AWS EC2
• Tools: Okta, nodemailer, OAuth2.0, Swagger, Knex, Git
• Misc: CI/CD, JWT

Family Promise of Spokane

Technical Consultant (Contractor)

• Designed robust data models in PostgreSQL and developed TypeScript-based Express/Node.js API endpoints, supporting new React components for Analytics and Admin Dashboards.
• Created UI enhancements for the Admin Dashboard (CRUD, real-time moderation) deployed via AWS Amplify.
• Engineered an intake system with TypeScript, React, Node.js, and Express, analyzing key service metrics and employing AWS S3 for storage and retrieval of images and files.

Technology used:

• Frontend: React, Redux, TypeScript, Ant Design, Material UI, CSS
• Backend: Node.js, Express, JavaScript, SQlite, PostgreSQL
• Testing: Jest, Cypress
• Cloud: AWS S3, AWS Amplify, AWS EC2
• Tools: Okta, nodemailer, OAuth2.0, Swagger, Knex, Git
• Misc: CI/CD, JWT

Geez Nutz

Technical Consultant (Contractor)

• Conceptualized and implemented an e-commerce application, allowing users to browse and purchase products on the client's platform.
• Constructed dynamic components to elegantly showcase each available product, integrating Snipcart for a secure shopping cart mechanism.
• Engineered a visually compelling storefront, enhancing overall user satisfaction.

Technology used:

• Frontend: GatsbyJS, Apollo Client, GraphQL, JavaScript, React, Redux
• Tools: Snipcart

National Independent Mediation Agency

Technical Consultant (Contractor)

• Developed a cutting-edge Progressive Web Application enabling contact-free interactions between law enforcement and N.I.M.A. app subscribers during traffic stops.
• Officers could dispatch a digital alert, deferred until the vehicle stops, and optionally initiate a video conference with the user or a mediation agent.

Technology used:

• Frontend: React, Redux, TypeScript, Bootstrap, CSS
• Backend: Java, Spring Boot
• Database(s): CassandraDB
• Testing: JUnit, Jest
• Tools: Gradle
• Misc: CI/CD, JWT, Docker, Swagger, Apache Kafka

Sundays

• Catalyzed performance enhancements for the marketing website by applying HAML within a Ruby on Rails infrastructure.
• Augmented page load efficiency with lazy loading, client-side caching, AWS CloudFront, and AWS S3 for asset storage.

Technology used:

• Frontend: HAML, SCSS
• Backend: Ruby on Rails
• Cloud: Heroku, AWS Cloudfront, AWS S3
• Database(s): PostgreSQL
• Tools: Git, Asana

Virginia Department Of Education

• Engineered a high-throughput AWS Lambda Function to unify authentication across various services using Node.js and JWT.
• Transformed an aging Python-based AWS Lambda into a Node.js implementation, migrating server-side rendered HTML/CSS to AWS S3.
• Orchestrated the migration of a legacy Flask API into a Node.js application redeployed as an AWS Lambda Function.

Technology Used:

• Frontend: HTML, CSS, JavaScript
• Backend: Nodejs, Python, Flask
• Database(s): Oracle
• Cloud: AWS Lambda, AWS S3
• Tools: Git, Jira
• Misc: Tableau

AssistRX

• Engaged as a consultant on Regeneron and Takeda platforms within the iAssist ecosystem, contributing front-end enhancements and performance optimizations.
• Authored versatile, reusable Angular 9 components augmented by Bootstrap and SCSS, establishing a maintainable, elegant UI.
• Provided expert mentorship to team members with limited SCSS and Bootstrap proficiency.
• Conceived and deployed a dynamic fulfillment engine to process inbound JSON requests, mapping form data onto PDFs routed to Salesforce or fax APIs.

Technology Used:

• Frontend: Angular 9, RxJs, NgRx, Redux Pattern, Bootstrap, SCSS
• Backend: C#, EntityFramework, Automapper, LINQ, .NET, Unity, Azure Functions
• Testing: karma, Jasmine, NUnit
• Tools: Git, Jira, Azure DevOps

We Are Alexander

• Spearheaded enhancements to the ROME data asset management platform, orchestrating marketing assets through design, approval, and manufacturing.
• Transformed the application’s architecture from a monolithic structure to microservices.
• Reorganized the React-based front-end to align with industry best practices and consolidated state management under a global Redux framework.
• Implemented a Redis caching solution, reducing page load times and enhancing API responsiveness with a Docker and Redis-backed caching layer for the NestJS API.

Technology Used:

• Frontend: React, TypeScript, Bootstrap, SCSS, RxJs, Styled Components, Context API, Redux, MobX
• Backend: NestJS, Node, Express, TypeScript, MongoDB, Redis
• Database(s): MongoDB, Redis
• Testing: Cypress, Jest
• Cloud: AWS S3, AWS CloudWatch, AWS EC2
• DevOps: BitBucket Pipelines, CI/CD, Docker
• Tools: Git, Jira, Lodash, Algolia