Cloud Computing Advisor | Peraton

January 05, 2026 - Current

• Provides Tier 1 operational support using Infrastructure as Code (IaC), automation, and modern CloudOps practices
• Partners with product leadership to provide operational consulting and strategic recommendations aligned with business objectives
• Maintains technical documentation to support cloud operations, improve efficiency, and enable effective cross-functional collaboration

Software Engineer | Department of Defense

April 2023 - January 02, 2026

• Directed development and operations teams to produce quality software releases using agile methodologies and DevOps practices
• Led IT transformation and modernization efforts of legacy applications including, but not limited to: hardware refresh coordination, application rewrites and replacement, software upgrades, containerization, and cloud migrations
• Provided direct consultation and support to program and product management leaders via the development and maintenance of cost estimates, product plans, product roadmaps, security, contingency and disaster recovery plans, and service quality metrics for several large-scale enterprise applications
• Engaged with product stakeholders to define and document functional and non-functional requirements, understand product goals, workflows, user stories, and ensure the delivery of a seamless user experience by assisting with the resolution of technical issues

Accomplishments:

• Expertly led efforts and worked cross-departmentally to organize, track, and eliminate over 63% of technical debt (OS, database, middleware, and hosting environment migrations) for three (3) programs and more than 60 products in fiscal year 2024
• Drafted AWS cost estimates to assist with fiscal year 2024/2025 budget builds
• Coordinated with division product owners and technical leads to complete the reliability assessments of over 60 products

Senior Consultant | Smart Communications

February 2018 - April 2023

• Served as the integration architect for Smart Communications product implementations
• Engaged with clients to gather requirements and define project objectives
• Created Solution Design Specification (SDS) documentation to capture system designs
• Assisted and mentored clients with and through the deployment and configuration of Smart Communications solutions
• Oversaw and provided best practice guidance for development work carried out by project team members
• Delivered Smart Communications core and custom trainings to clients, partners, and internal employees

Consultant | Smart Communications

June 2013 - February 2018

• Assisted clients and senior consultants with the deployment and configuration of Smart Communications solutions
• Used Java, JavaScript, XML, HTML, XSL-FO, and Bash shell scripting to produce add-on functionality
• Assisted with on-site trainings, project kickoffs, and project handover workshops
• Provided best practice mentoring on data model design (XML and XSDs)
• Generated XSL-FO, and HTML/CSS layouts
• Prepared section 508 compliant Smart Communications solutions for accessibility needs (on-screen readers)
• Met with clients and project team members to gather requirements and provide development status updates

Programmer / IT Administrator | Blue Wave Semiconductors

March 2008 - June 2013

• Developed measurement and control applications for company systems using LabVIEW
• Handled installation, maintenance, system and software updates/upgrades, and technical support for company IT systems
• Served as web developer for the company website using HTML, CSS, PHP, and other web development languages
• Managed search engine optimization (SEO) for company website
• Assisted with research and development for special contracts and projects
• Created manuals and technical documentation for system designs

Web Developer Intern | MOS Creative

February 2013 - May 2013

• Developed, published, and maintained custom websites for desktop, tablet, and other mobile technologies
• Configured databases and domains on web hosting accounts for clients
• Provided clients with website maintenance assistance, and solutions to general technical issues