Hi, I'm Jacob Cerullo, a Senior Software Engineer with extensive experience in developing and leading projects in healthcare IT. I've been fortunate to work on impactful projects at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, including creating web services, HIPAA-compliant applications, and clinical trials integrations. I enjoy solving complex technical challenges and mentoring junior developers along the way. I specialize in .NET technologies, Azure cloud services, and various CMS platforms such as Sitecore and Drupal. Outside coding, I’m passionate about improving user experiences and operational efficiencies in healthcare environments through thoughtful software design and innovation.

Jacob Cerullo

Hi, I'm Jacob Cerullo, a Senior Software Engineer with extensive experience in developing and leading projects in healthcare IT. I've been fortunate to work on impactful projects at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, including creating web services, HIPAA-compliant applications, and clinical trials integrations. I enjoy solving complex technical challenges and mentoring junior developers along the way. I specialize in .NET technologies, Azure cloud services, and various CMS platforms such as Sitecore and Drupal. Outside coding, I’m passionate about improving user experiences and operational efficiencies in healthcare environments through thoughtful software design and innovation.

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Hi, I’m Jacob Cerullo, a Senior Software Engineer with extensive experience in developing and leading projects in healthcare IT. I’ve been fortunate to work on impactful projects at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, including creating web services, HIPAA-compliant applications, and clinical trials integrations. I enjoy solving complex technical challenges and mentoring junior developers along the way.

I specialize in .NET technologies, Azure cloud services, and various CMS platforms such as Sitecore and Drupal. Outside coding, I’m passionate about improving user experiences and operational efficiencies in healthcare environments through thoughtful software design and innovation.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Senior Software Engineer at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
September 1, 2020 - June 30, 2024
Tech lead on multiple projects including dana-farber.org, jimmyfund.org, internal intranet, and danafarberbostonchildrens.org. Lead engineer for API Gateway web services project facilitating lead flow. Integrated clinical trials search with NIH database through SOAP web services. Developed Drupal websites and contributed to various back-end processes and user interface improvements.
Software Engineer at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
January 1, 2015 - September 1, 2020
Led several .NET projects, including websites and REST API integrations. Hosted a HIPAA compliant open-source analytics application on the LAMP stack. Mentored junior developers and spearheaded ETL processes for multiple website migrations. Supported healthcare data integrations and improved performance of critical background jobs.
Developer at Wakefly
August 1, 2011 - January 1, 2015
Developed websites using multiple CMS platforms and custom web parts in C#. Served as tech lead on multiple projects, managed tight deadlines, coordinated with project managers, designers, and third-party vendors. Created an ecommerce website with Volusion storefront and maintained Sitecore, Ektron, and Kentico websites.
Developer at Velir, NET
November 1, 2010 - May 31, 2011
Maintained and enhanced .NET websites using C#, ASP.NET, JavaScript, and CSS. Developed front-end enhancements including Google Maps integration. Supported Sitecore and Data Center CMS projects and created SQL reports using Telerik controls. Deployed code changes to staging and production environments.
Programmer/Analyst at MEDITECH
July 1, 2005 - November 1, 2010
Maintained software modules for admissions, diagnosis coding, medical records, and scanning/archiving within MEDITECH systems using MAGIC programming language. Produced custom client enhancements and reports. Managed procedures with the company Data Repository and SQL database integration.
Senior Software Engineer at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
September 1, 2020 - June 13, 2024
Served as tech lead on multiple projects including dana-farber.org, jimmyfund.org, and internal intranet sites. Led the API Gateway web services project for lead form flows and integrated clinical trials search with NIH data via SOAP web services. Developed Drupal websites, mentored junior developers, and managed HIPAA-compliant analytics applications for first-party data collection. Delivered tools that supported high-impact communications, such as a press release management UI used to create over 1000 releases, including Nobel Prize announcements.
Software Engineer at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
January 1, 2015 - September 1, 2020
Led various .NET projects supporting institutional and public websites. Responsible for REST API integrations and hosted open-source analytics applications on a HIPAA-compliant LAMP stack. Acted as mentoring resource for junior staff and contributed enhancements to Meditech admissions applications, improving processing times. Managed several CMS environments including Kentico, Ektron, and Sitecore, performing both front-end and back-end development duties.
Developer at Wakefly
August 1, 2011 - January 1, 2015
Created websites using various CMS platforms, developing custom web parts with C#. Led projects while managing tight deadlines and coordination with project managers, designers, and vendors. Developed an eCommerce storefront and maintained codebases for Sitecore, Ektron, and Kentico websites with technologies including C#, JavaScript, jQuery, CSS, and HTML.
Developer at Velir, NET
November 1, 2010 - May 31, 2011
Maintained and enhanced .NET websites using C#, ASP.NET, JavaScript, CSS, and HTML. Developed front-end site enhancements utilizing Google Maps and created new page layouts. Maintained Sitecore and Datacenter CMS features, generated reports with Telerik controls, and performed SQL scripting for database additions. Managed code deployment processes and worked closely with project managers to ensure efficient communication.
Programmer/Analyst at MEDITECH
July 1, 2005 - November 1, 2010
Maintained critical software for admissions, diagnosis coding, medical records, and scanning/archiving applications using the MAGIC programming environment. Created reports and custom client-specific enhancements. Managed and modified data repository procedures to interface with SQL databases, supporting healthcare application data flow and integrity.

Education

Bachelor of Science at Bridgewater State College
January 1, 1999 - May 31, 2003
Bachelor of Science at Bridgewater State College
January 1, 1999 - May 31, 2003

Qualifications

Sitecore Certified Developer
January 11, 2030 - June 27, 2025
Ektron Certified Developer
January 11, 2030 - June 27, 2025
Sitecore Certified Developer
January 11, 2030 - June 27, 2025
Ektron Certified Developer
January 11, 2030 - June 27, 2025

Industry Experience

Healthcare, Life Sciences, Non-Profit Organization, Software & Internet, Professional Services

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