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Ex-NASA AWS Cloud DevOps Engineer and architect searching for a new role in the Tampa area

I started coding in college at the University of Florida 2020 I now have 2 years of professional experience. I have the most experience in C# but I have used C, C++ in embedded systems Javascript when building react apps and recently python for a while building an app with fast api. 2 projects im actively working on are an embedded project for a preamplifier microcontroller pic18 coded in c. Also a League of legends web app made with React and Asp.net. I am learning about riot games rate limiting and how I can make my app comply in an efficient way. I'm thinking of using a token bucket strategy.

I've been in technology since 1996, starting with building and selling PCs and working my way through every layer of the stack. For the last 7+ years I've focused on DevOps, platform engineering, and infrastructure automation. Most recently I spent 4.5 years as the sole infrastructure engineer at a banking SaaS company, where I owned the full stack for 87 customers and $5M in annual revenue. The work I'm most proud of from that role: I built a Datadog observability stack from scratch where no application visibility existed before, automated customer onboarding from an 8-hour manual process down to under an hour, and led the migration from on-premises hosting to AWS that supported 117% customer growth without adding infrastructure headcount. I also held a VP of Engineering title at the prior company, so I'm comfortable leading teams as well as building systems. My core stack is AWS, Kubernetes, CloudFormation, Docker, GitHub Actions, and Datadog. I've done cloud migrations, cost optimization (50% infrastructure reduction), CI/CD pipeline design, database administration, security compliance (SOC 2, pen test remediation), and operational documentation at scale. I'm looking for senior DevOps, SRE, platform engineering, or infrastructure roles - remote or Tampa Bay hybrid. I'm drawn to teams where infrastructure ownership is real, not bureaucratic, and where the engineer closest to the problem has the authority to fix it. I bring 25+ years of doing exactly that.

I’m a frontend-focused full-stack developer who got into software engineering through a background in design. I started in graphic design and UI work, which gave me a strong foundation in user experience, and then transitioned into building full applications so I could bring ideas to life end-to-end. That combination of design + engineering is a big part of how I approach development today—I care just as much about how something works as how it feels to use. Recently, I built a full-stack eCommerce platform called “Sparkle Bows” as a real-world system, not just a portfolio project. I developed a React frontend and a Node.js/Express backend with MongoDB, and integrated services like Stripe for payments and Shippo for shipping automation. I implemented JWT and OAuth authentication, built product and order management systems, and handled real-world challenges like syncing data across multiple APIs, debugging edge cases, and ensuring reliable user flows from checkout to fulfillment. That experience strengthened my ability to think through systems, not just individual features. I enjoy working on products where I can contribute across the stack—building clean, responsive UIs, integrating APIs, and making sure everything works reliably in production. I’m especially interested in roles where I can collaborate closely with product and design, ship meaningful features, and continue growing in a fast-paced environment. What sets me apart is that I don’t just write code—I think in terms of the full user journey and business impact, and I’m comfortable jumping into problems wherever they exist to get things working end-to-end.

I build software that works in the real world, rather than just chasing whatever new tech trend is popular. I've been doing senior-level PHP/Symfony/Laravel development for a while, but I also have a lot of hands-on experience with cybersecurity and keeping things compliant. Basically, my main goal is to keep systems stable and running smoothly without making them overly complicated.

I’m a Full-Stack MERN Developer based in St. Petersburg, FL, focused on building scalable, real-world applications from concept to deployment. I specialize in React, Node.js, Express, and MongoDB, with hands-on experience developing and deploying full-stack apps using modern tools like JWT authentication, REST APIs, and cloud-based databases. My recent work includes a fitness tracking application that allows users to manage workouts, nutrition, and personal goals through a secure and responsive interface. With a background in hospitality and real estate, I bring strong communication skills and a user-first mindset into my development process. I’m passionate about building clean, efficient applications that solve real problems and continuously improving my skills as a developer. Currently seeking opportunities to grow as a full-stack or frontend engineer and contribute to a collaborative team.

Software Developer and Project manager located in Tampa. Available for project development on a part-time or consulting bases. TS/SCI Clearance for DoD Level work Also Book author with 12 books published, developing and publishing using AI Technologies. Technologies I use include: JavaScript IIS, Apache hosting Windows Server admin and experience Automation development with Make.com, N8N, Airtable, Manis, Claude tools Database experience with Supabase, AIrtable, MS SQL AI Rapid development experience with Lovable, Claude, Bolt.new Experience with multiple AI Graphic imaging tools including Nano Banana, Flow, Canva, Others SEO Optimization Developer of Florida Spirit News and related websites including: FloridaSpiritNews.com FloridaWineryTrail.com FloridaDistilleries.com FloriaWineWorld.com FloridaSpiritsWorld.com Complex development experience with publication style publications with Article designs, Events, Press Releases, Product pages, and full back-end administration. Including SEO optimization for content. Experienced with Facebook and Instagram integrations - Move your article, event, blog posts, and press release publishing to include one or many FB or IG postings automatically. With over 12 published books (https://BiddleBooks.com) I am also very familiar with the self-publishing industry and processes, book design, layouts, cover design. Also have been using since early 2025 many forms of AI tools to assist with the publishing and design processes.

I’ve spent most of my career operating as a “get it done” engineer at the edges of ambiguity. I’m not the kind of developer who needs everything perfectly defined up front. I actually prefer messy problems, vague ideas, and early-stage products where nothing is fully figured out yet. That’s where I do my best work: turning rough concepts into real, usable systems that people can depend on. I’ve worked across the stack for years, primarily with React, TypeScript, and Node, but what really sets me apart is product ownership. I don’t just build tickets, I think in terms of outcomes. I’ve led and contributed to systems where I was responsible for everything from architecture and API design to UX decisions and performance. I care a lot about building things that are not just functional, but clean, scalable, and actually enjoyable to use. Lately, I’ve been leaning heavily into AI-augmented development workflows, using tools to move faster without sacrificing quality. It’s changed how I build, prototype, and iterate, especially in startup-style environments where speed matters but you can’t afford to rack up garbage tech debt. I’m also actively building my own products, which keeps me grounded in real-world constraints like cost, usability, and shipping pressure. What I bring to a team is the ability to take ownership of a problem end-to-end and push it across the finish line. I’m comfortable wearing multiple hats, making decisions with incomplete information, and moving quickly without things falling apart later. If you need someone who can step into a scrappy environment and start delivering real value immediately, that’s where I shine.

I am a self taught and college educated software engineer. I enjoy building all kinds of software from small games to business applications that enable workflow. Recently I have taken to learning the inner workings of artificial intelligence. I am adept in problemsoving and I am passionate about learning new technologies.

Java Backend Engineer with 2.6 years of enterprise experience who genuinely enjoys the moment a hard problem clicks. Not just understanding it — but building something that fixes it, and watching other people benefit from that fix. That loop of learning, building, and seeing real impact is what keeps me going. My foundation is in enterprise backend systems — Spring Boot, Kafka, microservices, the kind of infrastructure where getting it wrong has real consequences. At Cognizant I worked in mobile banking, where I rebuilt a loan approval pipeline that was leaving 10,000+ users waiting four days for a decision. After redesigning it with Kafka and an embedded Python ML service, that dropped to 24 hours. I also cut AWS infrastructure costs by 40% through JVM tuning and batch job optimization — not by scaling up, but by actually diagnosing the problem. Beyond the technical depth, I've stepped into leadership as a Pod Captain — and I find just as much challenge in unblocking a team as I do in debugging a system. We all hit small friction points every day, and I genuinely enjoy turning something I've learned into a tool that removes one of them for good. What excites me most right now is applied AI and GCP — not as trends to follow, but as practical layers that make production systems smarter. I've fine-tuned BERT models, built FastAPI inference services, and integrated ML directly into production pipelines. I recently completed my Master's in Computer Science at Cal State San Bernardino with a 3.9 GPA, which deepened my conviction that the best engineering quietly makes someone's day easier. I'm based in Orlando, open to Tampa Bay opportunities, and at my best when the problem is messy enough that most people would rather avoid it.