Summary of Qualifications

        Enthusiastic Software Engineer with 12 years of experience building secure and efficient full-stack solutions using React, Node.js, .NET MVC, and Agile methodologies. Proven track record of leading successful project delivery within budget and exceeding client expectations.

Accomplishments

• Streamlined the automated testing environment using Docker, Ruby on Rails, and Jenkins.
• Led my team to create and implement a project funding tracking and audit trail for internal U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) projects, enhancing transparency and accountability.
• Spearheaded the migration of multiple Java projects to .Net MVC for the DoD, resulting in improved security, performance, and maintainability.
• Demonstrated strong leadership skills in guiding my team through the successful migration to .NET MVC from Java.
• Implemented security patches for the DoD projects, ensuring alignment with the OWASP (Open Worldwide Application Security Project) recommendations and STIG (Security Technical Implementation Guides) security recommendations.
• Implemented secure data export to Excel and PDF formats, ensuring compliance with government security standards.

Technical Skills

• Programming Languages (Object-Oriented): C#, Node.js, JavaScript
• Web Development: React, Angular, .NET MVC, Bootstrap, jQuery, TypeScript
• Databases: MS SQL, MySQL, Azure Cosmos DB (NoSQL)
• Data Exchance: JSON, XML, RESTful API, OData, WSDL
• Additional Skills: Problem Solving, Agile Methodologies, Team Leadership, Project Management, Cybersecurity

Professional Experience

• Senior Software Engineer, July 2023 to Jun 2024
• B. Braun Medical Inc. – Bethlehem, PA
• • Led the implementation of SBOM (Software Bill of Materials) generation software, streamlining the evaluation of Ruby Gems and Nuget packages to enhance supply chain security and reduce third-party security risks.
  • Architected and delivered key functionalities within various technologies including Ruby on Ruby, Angular and .Net contributing to multiple projects.
  • Collaborated effectively with team members to achieve project goals, brainstorm new ideas, and present them to the team.
  • Migrated an application to a Jenkins testing environment using Docker containers.
  • Established a remote virtual machine (VM) on a Linux server to execute Ruby on Rails test suites using the Minitest framework. Additionally, configured Jenkins for continuous integration, enabling automated testing upon code updates from a locally hosted GitHub repository.
  • Identified and resolved bugs impacting multiple projects, ensuring optimal functionality and user experience.
• Web Developer, July 2011 to July 2023
• Universal Technical Resource Services, Inc. (UTRS) – Dover, NJ Picatinny Arsenal
• • Spearheaded the successful transition of my team from Java to .NET MVC development, ensuring that team members were trained in new technologies and best practices.
  • Provided technical support and worked closely with end users, clients and stakeholders to develop custom solutions and ensure their ongoing satisfaction.
  • Ported legacy Oracle ADF/Apache Trinidad applications to .NET MVC Core Entity Framework applications.
  • Maintained and updated existing applications/scheduled database jobs, ensuring maximum user experience and accessibility in both Oracle and Microsoft environments.
  • Designed and developed web applications using .Net, C#, and Java with security as a core fundamental.
  • Implemented secure data export to Adobe PDFs and Excel workbooks, ensuring compliance with DoD government security standards.
  • Developed a custom library for secure file access in Java, ensuring compliance with DoD government regulations.
  • Performed duties acting as sole application developer, project lead, and/or as a member of a team with varying sizes.
  • Developed applications and solutions using a three-tier system to ensure adherence to strict policies governing proper RESTful call practices.
• Tax Assembler
• Liberty Tax Services, 2008-2009
• • Assembled tax returns and acted as on-site in-house technical support.
• Senior Patrol Leader/Assistant Scout Master, 2005-2007
• • Acted as leader for a troop of boys ranging in age of twelve to eighteen, to keep them safe, arranged for them to earn merit badges and create healthy learning environments.
• Owner, Catino’s Computer Solutions
• • Worked with clients to accomplish minor computer repairs.
  • Taught new technologies to clientele.
  • Worked with small businesses to create and maintain simple websites and solutions.

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Information Sciences and Technology, May 2011
  • Penn State University - University Park, PA
  • Certificate of Accomplishment for National Training Standard (CCNS) NSTISSI-4011, May 2011
• CompTIA in Security+ Certified CE
  • Original Certification Date, March 2015
  • Recertification Date, August 2024
    • Verification code: FZELBYWMCLQEKRFG
• Infosec Institute
  • OWASP Training, January 2016
• Udemy
  • C# Intermediate: Classes, Interfaces and OOP, August 2018
• Microsoft
  • Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900)
  • Date of Certicate: March 19, 2022
  • Certification Number: I188-8633
• Department of the Army
  • Cyber Security Fundametnals (CSF) 25 CPR Hours
  • Date of Certificate: April 6, 2022
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