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Stephen Thomas Wheeler

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I am a Senior Software Engineer specializing in Cloud Computing and AI/ML with 19+ years of experience designing, developing, and modernizing enterprise-scale applications and migrating to the cloud.

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I am a Senior Software Engineer specializing in Cloud Computing and AI/ML with 19+ years of experience designing, developing, and modernizing enterprise-scale applications and migrating to the cloud. I have delivered for Fortune 100 global enterprises and venture-funded startups, with deep expertise in .NET, Azure Cloud architecture, microservices, and DevOps CI/CD. My domain experience spans financial services, trading systems, insurance, and government (DOD/DOE).

I lead by applying innovative technical solutions to business problems, thrive in Agile environments, and enjoy mentoring teams. I’m a hands-on technical leader who can both architect and roll up my sleeves to deliver scalable, secure, and reliable systems. I work well with globally diverse teams, always aiming to align technology with business objectives.

  • 18 years' experience
  • Joined January 2026

Languages

  • EnglishFluent

Industry experience

  • Financial Services
  • Government
  • Professional Services
  • Software & Internet
  • Other

Work experience· 10 roles

Senior Software Engineer / Azure Cloud Architect / AI Engineer · CapgeminiJul 2025 – Present · 1 yr 5 mos

Implemented secure microservice architecture with RESTful APIs, SaaS delivery, and Entra identity with Managed Identity and OAuth2. Led code reviews and defined enterprise standards. Designed cloud-native solutions leveraging Azure Event Grid, App Services, Entity Framework, and Service Bus. Built full-stack apps with Angular and developed CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps for SaaS and IaaS. Implemented Azure AI Foundry generative AI, NLP, and image processing APIs. Deployed Linux and Windows Virtual Machines. Mentored junior engineers and established enterprise coding standards.

Senior Software Engineer / Azure Cloud Architect · Hirer ToolsOct 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 2 mos

Implemented secure microservice architecture with RESTful APIs, SaaS and Entra identity, Managed Identity, OAuth2, including customer fulfillment and onboarding. Designed cloud-native solutions leveraging Azure Event Grid, App Services, and Entity Framework and Service Bus. Full stack development with Angular client side. Built out Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines for SaaS and IaaS. Integrated Azure AI generative AI, NLP and image processing API. Deployed Linux and Windows VMs. Mentored junior engineers and established enterprise coding standards.

Senior Software Engineer / Azure Cloud Architect · GEICOMar 2023 – Oct 2024 · 1 yr 8 mos

Implemented secure RESTful APIs with OAuth2, Azure AD, and custom identity providers. Designed cloud-native solutions leveraging Azure Event Grid, App Services, and Entity Framework and Service Bus. Full stack development with Angular client side. Mentored engineers, created proof of concepts, led code reviews, and established enterprise coding standards.

Senior Software Engineer / Azure Cloud Architect · Gold Bullion International (GBI)Aug 2021 – Mar 2023 · 1 yr 8 mos
Senior Software Engineer / Azure Cloud Architect · Fisher InvestmentsJun 2020 – Aug 2021 · 1 yr 3 mos
Senior Software Engineer / Software Architect · American ExpressSep 2016 – Mar 2020 · 3 yrs 7 mos
Software Engineer · Serve / American ExpressJan 2015 – Jan 2016 · 1 yr 1 mo
Software Engineer · Green Dot CorpJan 2014 – Jan 2015 · 1 yr 1 mo

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (Distributed Computing Systems) · University of Florida2030 – 2026

Certifications and awards

Azure Solutions Architect Expert (in progress)2030 – 2026
Azure AI Engineer (in progress)2030 – 2026
Azure DevOps Engineer (in progress)2030 – 2026
Top Secret Clearance2030 – 2026

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