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I'm Richard F Parker, a Senior Software Engineer focused on building high-performance backend systems and enterprise applications across Linux and Windows. I maintain multiple Linux data centers and excel in C/C++, Python, PHP, API design, and backend architecture. I have a proven track record in system reliability, scalability, and leading Agile/Scrum teams, with strong CI/CD discipline and experience with databases, EDI/X12 integrations, and high-volume data processing. Beyond coding, I contribute to open-source projects and mentor teams, training in AI engineering, data science, and cloud development. I stay current with LLMs and Watson / WatsonX, and I enjoy tackling complex automation, z/OS integration, and cloud architectures (AWS).…I'm Richard F Parker, a Senior Software Engineer focused on building high-performance backend systems and enterprise applications across Linux and Windows. I maintain multiple Linux data centers and excel in C/C++, Python, PHP, API design, and backend architecture. I have a proven track record in system reliability, scalability, and leading Agile/Scrum teams, with strong CI/CD discipline and experience with databases, EDI/X12 integrations, and high-volume data processing. Beyond coding, I contribute to open-source projects and mentor teams, training in AI engineering, data science, and cloud development. I stay current with LLMs and Watson / WatsonX, and I enjoy tackling complex automation, z/OS integration, and cloud architectures (AWS).

Richard Parker

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I'm Richard F Parker, a Senior Software Engineer focused on building high-performance backend systems and enterprise applications across Linux and Windows. I maintain multiple Linux data centers and excel in C/C++, Python, PHP, API design, and backend architecture. I have a proven track record in system reliability, scalability, and leading Agile/Scrum teams, with strong CI/CD discipline and experience with databases, EDI/X12 integrations, and high-volume data processing. Beyond coding, I contribute to open-source projects and mentor teams, training in AI engineering, data science, and cloud development. I stay current with LLMs and Watson / WatsonX, and I enjoy tackling complex automation, z/OS integration, and cloud architectures (AWS).…I'm Richard F Parker, a Senior Software Engineer focused on building high-performance backend systems and enterprise applications across Linux and Windows. I maintain multiple Linux data centers and excel in C/C++, Python, PHP, API design, and backend architecture. I have a proven track record in system reliability, scalability, and leading Agile/Scrum teams, with strong CI/CD discipline and experience with databases, EDI/X12 integrations, and high-volume data processing. Beyond coding, I contribute to open-source projects and mentor teams, training in AI engineering, data science, and cloud development. I stay current with LLMs and Watson / WatsonX, and I enjoy tackling complex automation, z/OS integration, and cloud architectures (AWS).

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I’m Richard F Parker, a Senior Software Engineer focused on building high-performance backend systems and enterprise applications across Linux and Windows. I maintain multiple Linux data centers and excel in C/C++, Python, PHP, API design, and backend architecture. I have a proven track record in system reliability, scalability, and leading Agile/Scrum teams, with strong CI/CD discipline and experience with databases, EDI/X12 integrations, and high-volume data processing.

Beyond coding, I contribute to open-source projects and mentor teams, training in AI engineering, data science, and cloud development. I stay current with LLMs and Watson / WatsonX, and I enjoy tackling complex automation, z/OS integration, and cloud architectures (AWS).

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Advisory Software Engineer at IBM

April 1, 2020 - December 1, 2025

Contributed to IBM's open-source project: ansible-collections/ibm_zos_core; expanded the Ansible z/OS Collection from 5 to 31 modules; built and maintained a 5-year Jenkins CI/CD pipeline for production, test, and maintenance environments; Agile facilitator guiding ceremonies as team grew from 3 to 12 engineers; trained in JCL/REXX and z/OS shell; strengthened Linux-to-z/OS integrations.

Software Engineer 4 at Change Healthcare

September 1, 2016 - April 1, 2020

Maintained backend C++ systems processing 250K+ transactions/day; implemented updates for MBI transition, price modeling, and 271 eligibility parsing; built Jenkins CI/CD environment with limited external package access; created eligibility simulator and volume-testing tools; contributed to Linux C++ NCPDP/TCP/IP systems; worked in Scrum/Kanban using Jira, Confluence, and Git.

LAMP Developer, System Administrator, L3 Support at PNC NA

September 1, 2014 - August 1, 2016

Modernized SOX attestation system; migrated systems to RHEL/Apache/MySQL; improved audit score; integrated 22 enterprise systems of record into one platform; built ZenPacks for Zenoss monitoring; delivered monthly system and inventory metrics; on-call support.

LAMP Developer at Kforce (Contract for PNC NA)

May 1, 2014 - September 1, 2014

Built a coordination system to sync data between internal platforms; automated tools for event validation and system-state comparisons; implemented code reviews to ensure quality and maintainability.

Software Engineer at One Call Care Management

June 1, 2012 - May 1, 2014

Developed mutual-authentication SOAP system processing 77K+ transactions/year; automated import/export processing of 1.4M+ bills; built 12+ business intelligence reports for operations; managed EDI workflows processing 60K+ weekly transactions; supported migration from PHP to C#/MS SQL platforms.

Senior Software Engineer at Sculptor Development & Hospira

April 1, 1996 - September 1, 2010

Migrated legacy Assembly TSR applications to C++/MFC for Windows; built NetPrint enterprise print manager deployed in 120+ hospitals; developed communication services using LPR, SNMP, and socket-based protocols; designed routing and preprocessing engines for HL7, PCL, and PostScript; created an IIS-based monitoring system tracking 1,600+ printers and 250M+ reports, while leading and training installation/support teams.