Software Engineer & System Architect
Professional Summary
Results-driven Software Engineer with over 5 years of experience designing, developing, and implementing complex enterprise software solutions using .NET, C#, and modern web technologies. Strong background in building scalable APIs, integrating data pipelines with Databricks and Snowflake, and modernizing legacy systems within secure, regulated environments. Leads cross-functional development teams, collaborating with business and technical stakeholders, and delivering high-impact solutions from end to end. Skilled in enterprise architecture, change management, and secure application design following Zero Trust principles.
Technical Skills
Languages & Frameworks
Cloud & Data Platforms
Enterprise & DevOps
Leadership & Management
Professional Experience
IT Application Developer
United States Air Force
San Antonio, TX
- â–¸ Lead developer for multiple enterprise-level .NET web applications supporting critical USAF HR and organizational workflows
- â–¸ Designed and implemented 14+ secure REST APIs with full CRUD functionality, integrating complex backend logic and authentication mechanisms
- â–¸ Developed data transformation pipelines and analytics features using Databricks and Snowflake, optimizing reporting and data access across teams
- â–¸ Applied enterprise architecture principles to modernize legacy systems for cloud compatibility, improving performance and maintainability
- â–¸ Collaborated cross-functionally with data modelers, architects, and stakeholders to drive software requirements and design
- â–¸ Authored and enforced multiple SOPs for SDLC processes, including secure development and deployment pipelines
- â–¸ Participated in Zero Trust architecture efforts to ensure compliance with DoD cybersecurity policies
Freelance Software Developer
Independent Contractor
Remote
- â–¸ Built a Blazor WASM web application to analyze food allergen risks using UNIPROT data and Swiss-MODEL APIs
- â–¸ Created and deployed secure APIs with token-based authentication and cloud-readiness considerations
- â–¸ Developed bioinformatics tools to convert and analyze FASTQ/FASTA data and perform MSA using NCBI toolkits
- â–¸ Modeled relational schemas using Oracle RDBMS and designed complex transactional queries
- â–¸ Visualized genetic relationship trees using R for Fasta datasets; exported analytics to Power BI reports
- â–¸ Built responsive front-end components using React, Vue, and SvelteKit for various projects and applications
Machine Gunner
United States Army, 75th Ranger Regiment
Various Locations
- â–¸ Operated in high-pressure, high-responsibility environments; served as tactical lead for heavy weapon systems
- â–¸ Led risk mitigation in mission execution; ensured target prioritization minimized collateral damage
- â–¸ Experience instilled discipline, leadership, and mission-oriented execution under stress
Education
Master of Biotechnology
Bioinformatics
University of Maryland
April 2024Bachelor of Arts
Biology
Concordia University
April 2014Security Clearances
TS-SCI
Top Secret - Sensitive Compartmented Information
Active clearance with current investigation
S-SCI
Secret - Sensitive Compartmented Information
Background investigation: SSBI-T5