I am a hands-on Full-Stack Software Engineer and QA Automation Specialist with a track record of delivering production-ready applications across e-commerce, AI-driven deployment automation, secure API migrations, and Stripe-based billing platforms. I design clean, modular code with security in mind, including AES-256-GCM encrypted secret vaults and feature verification against acceptance criteria before release. With 25 years of precision engineering experience in FAA air traffic control, military electronics, and federal QA, I bring a disciplined, methodical approach to software development. I excel at automated testing (Python unittest, Jest, Playwright), live usability testing on deployed apps, and robust CI/CD workflows. I’m open to remote roles with companies outside Uganda and enjoy collaborating with global teams to ship reliable software.…

Barney R. Gilliam

I am a hands-on Full-Stack Software Engineer and QA Automation Specialist with a track record of delivering production-ready applications across e-commerce, AI-driven deployment automation, secure API migrations, and Stripe-based billing platforms. I design clean, modular code with security in mind, including AES-256-GCM encrypted secret vaults and feature verification against acceptance criteria before release. With 25 years of precision engineering experience in FAA air traffic control, military electronics, and federal QA, I bring a disciplined, methodical approach to software development. I excel at automated testing (Python unittest, Jest, Playwright), live usability testing on deployed apps, and robust CI/CD workflows. I’m open to remote roles with companies outside Uganda and enjoy collaborating with global teams to ship reliable software.…

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I am a hands-on Full-Stack Software Engineer and QA Automation Specialist with a track record of delivering production-ready applications across e-commerce, AI-driven deployment automation, secure API migrations, and Stripe-based billing platforms. I design clean, modular code with security in mind, including AES-256-GCM encrypted secret vaults and feature verification against acceptance criteria before release.

With 25 years of precision engineering experience in FAA air traffic control, military electronics, and federal QA, I bring a disciplined, methodical approach to software development. I excel at automated testing (Python unittest, Jest, Playwright), live usability testing on deployed apps, and robust CI/CD workflows. I’m open to remote roles with companies outside Uganda and enjoy collaborating with global teams to ship reliable software.

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Skills

Experience Level

Python
Expert
Django
Expert
PostgreSQL
Expert
React JS
Expert
TypeScript
Expert
JavaScript
Expert
API
Expert
Node.js
Expert
SQL
Expert
HTML5
Expert
Docker
Expert
Express
Expert
CSS
Expert
Stripe
Intermediate
React Native
Intermediate
MySQL
Intermediate
PowerShell
Intermediate
GitHub CoPilot
Intermediate
ChatGPT
Intermediate
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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

QA Engineer / Full-Stack Developer (Project-Based) at San Diego Global Knowledge University
September 1, 2025 - Present
Architected, built, QA-validated, and deployed eight production applications across e-commerce, AI deployment automation, secure API migrations, and Stripe billing infrastructure. Wrote Python unittest and Jest/Vitest/Playwright test suites; configured GitHub Actions CI/CD and zero-downtime Railway deployments; produced formal project docs including terms of reference, user stories with acceptance criteria, wireframes, and completion checklists.
IT Technician/Software Developer at self employed
April 11, 2025 - Present
• Design and build full-stack applications using React, Node.js/Express, Python/Flask, and Django with integrated REST API and database layers. • Develop responsive UIs and RESTful APIs for client-facing web applications; implement authentication, session management, and data validation. • Architect and deploy enterprise-grade security infrastructure: IP camera networks, cloud VMS, LAN segmentation, access control, and firewall policies. • Provide Tier 1–2 technical support, end-user training, and comprehensive technical documentation. Kistie Store — Full-Stack Fashion E-Commerce Application | Independent Project 2024 – Present • Sole developer of a production-grade, multi-page fashion retail application built from scratch with HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and React. • Engineered fully responsive, mobile-first UI featuring custom CSS animations, dark mode toggle, smooth transitions, and interactive modal gallery. • Built a 38+ item image catalog with hover effects, click-to-expand modals, keyboard navigation, and staggered load animations. • Architected modular component structure: theme.js for global state management, script.js for DOM manipulation and dynamic rendering. • Roadmapping shopping cart, product filtering, pricing engine, and analytics integration using iterative Agile sprints. Live on GitHub: github.com/dallas8000
QA Engineer / Full Stack Developer (Project-Based) at San Diego Global Knowledge University
January 1, 2025 - May 1, 2026
As the sole developer, built, tested, and deployed five production applications; authored Python unittest and Jest test suites for API endpoints, authentication logic, UI components, and system integrations; configured and maintained GitHub Actions CI/CD pipelines; documented test cases, bug reports, and deployment runbooks following Agile/Scrum; completed SDGKU Full Stack Software Development Technical Diploma in May 2026.
Quality Assurance Analyst at Triple Canopy (Federal Contractor)
April 11, 2018 - November 15, 2018
• Analyzed complex data from advanced threat-detection systems (X-Ray, Ion Scanner, UVSS) with 99.9% accuracy under federal compliance requirements. • Applied systematic QA methodology to diagnostics, calibration, and preventive maintenance of mission-critical equipment. • Produced federal-standard technical reports and incident documentation — directly applicable to software QA and defect reporting
Law Enforcement Officer at U.S. Army / Waco PD / Dallas PD / Kent PD
May 14, 1998 - June 3, 2015
• Operated multi-channel communication systems and law enforcement databases under high-pressure, real-time operational conditions. • Maintained detailed investigative reports, chain-of-custody documentation, and structured data logs to legal standards.
Law Enforcement Officer at U.S. Army Military Police; Waco PD; Dallas PD
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2015
Maintained investigative documentation and chain-of-custody records under federal and state standards; operated law enforcement databases and critical communications under high-pressure conditions; earned TCOLE Master Police Officer Certification.
Aviation Systems Technician / Air Traffic Controller at United States Army
March 21, 1987 - May 14, 1998
• Diagnosed and repaired electronic communication, radar, and navigation systems for Army aviation operations. • Managed real-time air traffic with zero tolerance for error; maintained technical logs to strict military QA standards.
Air Traffic Controller / Electronics Technician at United States Army
January 1, 1987 - January 1, 1999
FAA-Certified ATC operator; managed aircraft sequencing requiring split-second accuracy; diagnosed and repaired communication/navigation systems; maintained precise technical logs and system documentation.

Education

Full Stack Software Developer at San Diego General Knowlwdge University
March 16, 2026 - March 16, 2026
HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+), jQuery, React, Node.js, Express, Python, Flask, Django, SQL, MongoDB, REST APIs, ASP.NET, UX Design, Agile/Scrum, TDD, Algorithms & Data Structures Completed: FSDI 101–115 (15 courses) including React, Python, Django, Flask, Algorithms & Data Structures
Computer Information and Technology Security at MyComputer Careers
September 16, 2024 - April 11, 2025
MyComputerCareer | April 2025 | GPA: 94.21% Networking I & II, Operating Systems, Server Administration, Security Principles, Risk Management, Vulnerability Assessment
Business Administration at American Intercontinental University
April 12, 2007 - May 12, 2008
Full Stack Software Development – Technical Diploma at San Diego Global Knowledge University
January 1, 2025 - May 1, 2026
Information Technology – Technical Diploma at MyComputerCareer
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Associate of Arts – Business Administration at American InterContinental University
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2008
Associate of Arts – Legal Assistant/Paralegal at Northwest Mississippi Community College
January 1, 1980 - January 1, 1982
Full Stack Software Development — Technical Diploma at San Diego Global Knowledge University
January 11, 2030 - July 2, 2026
Information Technology — Technical Diploma at MyComputerCareer
January 11, 2030 - July 2, 2026
Associate of Arts — Business Administration at American InterContinental University
January 11, 2030 - July 2, 2026
Associate of Arts — Legal Assistant / Paralegal at Northwest Mississippi Community College
January 11, 2030 - July 2, 2026

Qualifications

AZ900
March 16, 2024 - March 16, 2026
completed the Microsoft AZ900 certification
Washington State Police fficer Certification
June 4, 2015 - November 15, 2015
Texas Master Police Certification
March 16, 2010 - March 1, 2026
Texas Basic Police Certification
December 15, 1999 - March 13, 2000
U S Army Police Certification
April 15, 1998 - November 15, 1999
U S Army Advance Communication Certification
January 15, 1992 - May 12, 1998
U S Army Airtraffic Controller
March 21, 1987 - January 16, 1992
AI-900: Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals
January 11, 2030 - July 2, 2026
IT Security Certification (CompTIA)
January 11, 2030 - July 2, 2026
FAA Air Traffic Controller Certification
January 11, 2030 - July 2, 2026
FAA Helicopter Communication Systems/Repair
January 11, 2030 - July 2, 2026
TCOLE Master Police Officer Certification
January 11, 2030 - July 2, 2026
Immersive Full Stack Software Development (SDGKU)
January 11, 2030 - July 2, 2026
AI-900: Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals
January 11, 2030 - July 2, 2026
IT Security (CompTIA)
January 11, 2030 - July 2, 2026
FAA Air Traffic Controller Certification
January 11, 2030 - July 2, 2026
FAA Helicopter Communication Systems/Repair
January 11, 2030 - July 2, 2026
TCOLE Master Police Officer
January 11, 2030 - July 2, 2026
Immersive Full Stack Software Development (SDGKU)
January 11, 2030 - July 2, 2026

Industry Experience

Computers & Electronics, Software & Internet, Government, Professional Services, Retail, Media & Entertainment, Education
    AgriPay Logistics

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    Agri-logistics billing, mobile money flows, and Stripe subscriptions for East Africa

    Production logistics and payments for farmers and buyers — live Stripe subscriptions and checkout; MTN MoMo integration verified against the provider sandbox (production-ready on live credentials).

    Live Stripe Checkout and webhooks with farmer profiles, orders, and subscription tiers.

    MTN MoMo sandbox-verified — requestToPay, status polling, and webhooks; AI assistant (OpenAI, configurable).

    Django 5
    DRF
    React
    TypeScript

    AgriPay Logistics

    https://www.twine.net/signin
    Agri-logistics billing, mobile money flows, and Stripe subscriptions for East Africa

    Production logistics and payments for farmers and buyers — live Stripe subscriptions and checkout; MTN MoMo integration verified against the provider sandbox (production-ready on live credentials).

    Live Stripe Checkout and webhooks with farmer profiles, orders, and subscription tiers.

    MTN MoMo sandbox-verified — requestToPay, status polling, and webhooks; AI assistant (OpenAI, configurable).

    Django 5
    DRF
    React
    TypeScript

    AgriPay Logistics

    https://www.twine.net/signin
    Agri-logistics billing, mobile money flows, and Stripe subscriptions for East Africa

    Production logistics and payments for farmers and buyers — live Stripe subscriptions and checkout; MTN MoMo integration verified against the provider sandbox (production-ready on live credentials).

    Live Stripe Checkout and webhooks with farmer profiles, orders, and subscription tiers.

    MTN MoMo sandbox-verified — requestToPay, status polling, and webhooks; AI assistant (OpenAI, configurable).

    AgriPay Logistics

    https://www.twine.net/signin
    Agri-logistics billing, mobile money flows, and Stripe subscriptions for East Africa

    Production logistics and payments for farmers and buyers — live Stripe subscriptions and checkout; MTN MoMo integration verified against the provider sandbox (production-ready on live credentials).

    Live Stripe Checkout and webhooks with farmer profiles, orders, and subscription tiers.

    MTN MoMo sandbox-verified — requestToPay, status polling, and webhooks; AI assistant (OpenAI, configurable).

    EastBridge Ops Intelligence

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    Regulatory intelligence, trade compliance, vendor diligence, and cited AI assistant for EU companies in East Africa

    Live market-entry and operations platform for European companies in Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, and the EAC — source-backed regulatory changes, trade procedures, economic indicators, vendor due diligence, and a citation-required assistant.

    Regulatory change engine with official source URLs, impact summaries, and alert subscriptions.

    Proof-based AI assistant — answers only from cited, indexed evidence (OpenAI when configured).

    AI Software Operations Studio

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    Unified software operations, encrypted secrets, deployment automation, quality workflows, and live SaaS billing

    Production software-operations workspace combining project migration, encrypted per-project vaults, quality checks, workflow automation, agency collaboration, Railway deployment, and Stripe subscription billing.

    Custom-domain Railway deployment with PostgreSQL, Redis, workers, scheduled jobs, health supervision, and migrated project data.

    Restricted live Stripe key, signed webhooks, Checkout, Customer Portal, and webhook-driven subscription state verified end to end.

    Kistie Store

    A modern full-stack e-commerce demo for fashion retail, featuring inventory management, admin dashboard, shopping cart, and more.

    Live Demo: https:kistie-store-production.up.railway.app
    Source Code: GitHub - dallas8000-ops/JNalumansi

    Key Features
    Admin authentication and dashboard
    Product catalog with images, prices, and details
    Add, edit, and delete products (CRUD)
    Shopping cart and order placement
    RESTful API (Node.js/Express)
    SQLite database for persistent storage
    Responsive, modern UI (HTML, CSS, JS)
    Deployed on Render.com
    Tech Stack
    Backend: Node.js, Express, SQLite
    Frontend: HTML, CSS, JavaScript
    Demo Admin Login:
    Username: admin
    Password: demo123