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Hi there! I'm Tanner Kirkendall, a Senior Agentic Software Engineer who loves turning complex problems into reliable, scalable software. Currently an independent contractor at Artium, I build full-stack apps with React and Fastify and integrate AI tools to streamline workflows. I enjoy collaborating across teams to ship features that matter and keep things maintainable. Previously at TRS Healthcare and Cotiviti, I led development teams, architected infrastructure, and introduced practices like TDD and Clean Architecture. I thrive on greenfield projects, rapid iteration, and mentoring others to improve craft.…Hi there! I'm Tanner Kirkendall, a Senior Agentic Software Engineer who loves turning complex problems into reliable, scalable software. Currently an independent contractor at Artium, I build full-stack apps with React and Fastify and integrate AI tools to streamline workflows. I enjoy collaborating across teams to ship features that matter and keep things maintainable. Previously at TRS Healthcare and Cotiviti, I led development teams, architected infrastructure, and introduced practices like TDD and Clean Architecture. I thrive on greenfield projects, rapid iteration, and mentoring others to improve craft.

Tanner Kirkendall

Full Stack Developer, Web Developer, Programmer, +2

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Hi there! I'm Tanner Kirkendall, a Senior Agentic Software Engineer who loves turning complex problems into reliable, scalable software. Currently an independent contractor at Artium, I build full-stack apps with React and Fastify and integrate AI tools to streamline workflows. I enjoy collaborating across teams to ship features that matter and keep things maintainable. Previously at TRS Healthcare and Cotiviti, I led development teams, architected infrastructure, and introduced practices like TDD and Clean Architecture. I thrive on greenfield projects, rapid iteration, and mentoring others to improve craft.…Hi there! I'm Tanner Kirkendall, a Senior Agentic Software Engineer who loves turning complex problems into reliable, scalable software. Currently an independent contractor at Artium, I build full-stack apps with React and Fastify and integrate AI tools to streamline workflows. I enjoy collaborating across teams to ship features that matter and keep things maintainable. Previously at TRS Healthcare and Cotiviti, I led development teams, architected infrastructure, and introduced practices like TDD and Clean Architecture. I thrive on greenfield projects, rapid iteration, and mentoring others to improve craft.

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Hi there! I’m Tanner Kirkendall, a Senior Agentic Software Engineer who loves turning complex problems into reliable, scalable software. Currently an independent contractor at Artium, I build full-stack apps with React and Fastify and integrate AI tools to streamline workflows. I enjoy collaborating across teams to ship features that matter and keep things maintainable.

Previously at TRS Healthcare and Cotiviti, I led development teams, architected infrastructure, and introduced practices like TDD and Clean Architecture. I thrive on greenfield projects, rapid iteration, and mentoring others to improve craft.

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Work Experience

Software Engineer (Independent Contractor) at Artium

November 1, 2025 - Present

Built full-stack applications using React and Fastify. Developed an AI-integrated system for a major game company's legal department to accelerate clearance email processing. Integrated multiple AI tools including Claude, Gemini, and Codex into production workflows.

Technology Development Manager at TRS Healthcare

January 1, 2022 - November 1, 2025

Led a cross-functional team of 6 developers, 2 designers, and 2 Quality Advocates. Managed a 2+ year greenfield project with short development cycles and frequent releases. Worked closely with senior leadership and business teams to align development with business goals and user needs.

Software Engineer at TRS Healthcare

January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022

Full stack development (SQL, C#, JavaScript). Designed system infrastructure and assisted in migrating on-premises workloads to managed hosting. Introduced TDD, pairing, and Clean Architecture into the team's practices.

Database Developer at TRS Healthcare

January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019

Wrote SQL Server administration and database development for a custom .NET application. Wrote complex SQL queries for applications and reports. Managed production SQL Servers, including regular updates and migrations.

Associate Database Developer at Cotiviti

January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016

Worked directly with customers to collect requirements. Worked with large Walmart data sets in MSSQL. Developed tools in VBA for Access.

Database Developer at Cotiviti

January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017

Wrote database code for a large Walmart data projects; built tools and maintained production SQL Servers.