I am a Senior Software Engineer/Architect with extensive experience in designing, developing, and deploying n-tier architecture applications across industries such as finance, healthcare, and e-commerce. I enjoy performing coding, unit testing, code reviews, enforcing development standards, refining software development and build processes, assisting with quality improvement activities related to agile software development, and mentoring other team members. Over the years, I've had the opportunity to work with various technologies including Node.js, Next.js, PostgreSQL, and cloud platforms like AWS and GCP. I thrive in collaborative environments, leading Agile teams, and constantly striving to create excellent technical solutions that improve workflow and productivity.

Heath Carter

I am a Senior Software Engineer/Architect with extensive experience in designing, developing, and deploying n-tier architecture applications across industries such as finance, healthcare, and e-commerce. I enjoy performing coding, unit testing, code reviews, enforcing development standards, refining software development and build processes, assisting with quality improvement activities related to agile software development, and mentoring other team members. Over the years, I've had the opportunity to work with various technologies including Node.js, Next.js, PostgreSQL, and cloud platforms like AWS and GCP. I thrive in collaborative environments, leading Agile teams, and constantly striving to create excellent technical solutions that improve workflow and productivity.

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I am a Senior Software Engineer/Architect with extensive experience in designing, developing, and deploying n-tier architecture applications across industries such as finance, healthcare, and e-commerce. I enjoy performing coding, unit testing, code reviews, enforcing development standards, refining software development and build processes, assisting with quality improvement activities related to agile software development, and mentoring other team members.

Over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to work with various technologies including Node.js, Next.js, PostgreSQL, and cloud platforms like AWS and GCP. I thrive in collaborative environments, leading Agile teams, and constantly striving to create excellent technical solutions that improve workflow and productivity.

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Work Experience

Full-Stack Software Engineer III at Fischer Identity
May 1, 2025 - July 24, 2025
Designed and implemented new features focusing on enhancing customer workflow and productivity using Node.js, Next.js, and PostgreSQL. Led development and implementation for a 6-person Agile team. Collaborated with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions. Established CI/CD pipelines and containerized workflows with Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS. Defined technical requirements and created implementation plans. Led code reviews to ensure quality and team efficiency. Ensured optimal test coverage using Unit, Jest, and UI testing. Analyzed quarterly team performance data to ensure efficiency, collaboration and success.
Software Engineer at Google
April 1, 2022 - July 24, 2025
Designed and implemented distributed systems for core Google products serving millions globally. Collaborated cross-functionally to define requirements, prioritize features, and deliver solutions aligned with strategy. Built cloud-native solutions on GCP, optimizing costs and resource efficiency. Automated deployment pipelines for fast, reliable releases. Applied advanced algorithms and machine learning to real-time data processing challenges. Key technologies included Angular, GraphQL, TypeScript, Java, Spring Boot, GCP, Jest, Docker, and Python.
Senior Software Engineer at Justrite Safety Group
August 1, 2019 - July 24, 2025
Developed scripts for monitoring website health, saving 10 hours per week. Proposed and implemented a temporary solution with Django’s standard authentication to avoid delays, saving about a month of development time. Advocated for Linux, resulting in improved development speed and stability. Set up development and production servers to enhance performance. Ensured high-quality software delivery by covering 40% of code with linters and formatters to detect bugs early and improve readability. Technologies included Django, Python, Kubernetes, REST APIs, React, Redux, TypeScript, NoSQL, and Docker.
Full-Stack Software Engineer II at Paysign, Inc.
May 1, 2016 - July 24, 2025
Developed scalable web applications using Java, JSP/Servlets, and Spring Framework. Designed and implemented backend services for real-time inventory tracking and rental management, enhancing operational efficiency. Leveraged Maven and Gradle for build automation. Created modular UI components with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Integrated secure payment workflows ensuring compliance with data privacy and payment industry standards. Optimized database performance using Oracle and SQL Server. Early adopter of CI/CD and automated testing frameworks minimized downtime during deployments.
Software Engineer at United Rentals
October 1, 2014 - July 24, 2025
Contributed to developing core platform features across sectors. Built backend services with Java and Spring to streamline workflows and order processing. Supported front-end component creation with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for responsive UIs. Participated in Agile development including code reviews, sprint planning, and team collaboration. Technologies included Java, SEO, MySQL, Spring Boot, Laravel, PHP, HTML, and CSS.
Full-Stack Software Engineer III at Fischer Identity
May 31, 2025 - July 24, 2025
Design and implement new features and functionality focusing on enhancing customer workflow and productivity using Node.js, Next.js, and PostgreSQL. Lead development and implementation for a 6-person Agile team. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions. Streamlined deployment with CI/CD pipelines and containerized workflows using Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS. Participate in code reviews and ensure optimal test coverage through Unit, Jest, and UI testing. Analyze quarterly team performance to improve efficiency and collaboration.
Software Engineer at Google
April 30, 2022 - July 24, 2025
Designed and implemented distributed systems for core Google products, delivering scalable backend architectures serving millions globally. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define requirements and prioritize features. Built cloud-native solutions using Google Cloud Platform, optimizing costs and resource efficiency. Automated deployment pipelines for faster, reliable releases. Applied advanced algorithms and machine learning techniques to real-time data processing challenges. Key technologies used included Angular, GraphQL, TypeScript, Java, Spring Boot, GCP, Jest, Docker, Python.
Senior Software Engineer at Justrite Safety Group
August 31, 2019 - July 24, 2025
Developed scripts for monitoring website health and setting up alerts, saving the team 10 hours per week and improving efficiency. Proposed and implemented a temporary authentication solution with Django, avoiding delivery delays and saving about a month of development time. Advocated for and demonstrated the benefits of Linux, leading to improved development speed and stability. Set up development and production servers and enhanced performance. Improved code quality with linters and formatters covering 40% of the codebase. Technologies included Django, Python, Kubernetes, REST APIs, React, Redux, TypeScript, NoSQL, Docker.
Full-Stack Software Engineer II at Paysign, Inc.
May 31, 2016 - July 24, 2025
Developed scalable web applications using Java, JSP/Servlets, Spring Framework. Designed backend services for real-time inventory tracking and rental management. Utilized Maven and Gradle for build automation. Created modular UI components with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Integrated secure payment workflows ensuring compliance with data privacy and payment industry standards. Built data models and optimized database performance with Oracle and SQL Server. Enhanced reliability with early adoption of CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks.
Software Engineer at United Rentals
October 31, 2014 - July 24, 2025
Contributed to development of core platform features supporting diverse operations. Built backend services with Java and Spring to streamline workflows and improve order processing efficiency. Developed front-end components with HTML, CSS, and vanilla JavaScript for responsive and accessible UIs. Participated in Agile development processes including code reviews, sprint planning, and team collaboration. Key technologies included Java, SEO, MySQL, Spring Boot, Laravel, PHP.
Full-Stack Software Engineer III at Fischer Identity
May 1, 2025 - July 24, 2025
Designed and implemented new features focused on enhancing customer workflow and productivity using Node.js, Next.js, and PostgreSQL. Led a 6-person Agile team in development and implementation processes. Collaborated with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions. Streamlined deployment workflows through CI/CD pipelines and containerization with Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS. Defined technical requirements and led code reviews to ensure quality and team efficiency. Ensured optimal test coverage with Unit, Jest, and UI testing. Analyzed team performance data to maintain efficiency and collaboration.
Software Engineer at Google
April 1, 2022 - July 24, 2025
Designed and implemented distributed systems for core Google products supporting a global user base. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define requirements, prioritize features, and deliver aligned technical solutions. Built cloud-native solutions using Google Cloud Platform to optimize costs and resource efficiency. Automated deployment pipelines for faster, reliable releases. Applied advanced algorithms and machine learning to real-time data processing challenges. Utilized technologies such as Angular, GraphQL, TypeScript, Java, Spring Boot, GCP, Jest, Docker, and Python.
Senior Software Engineer at Justrite Safety Group
August 1, 2019 - July 24, 2025
Developed monitoring scripts for website health, saving 10 hours weekly and improving team efficiency. Proposed and implemented temporary Django authentication solutions to avoid delivery delays, saving approximately one month of development. Advocated and demonstrated benefits of Linux, leading to improved development speed and stability. Set up development and production servers to enhance performance. Ensured high software quality by covering 40% of the codebase with linters and formatters. Key technologies included Django, Python, Kubernetes, REST APIs, React, Redux, TypeScript, NoSQL, and Docker.
Full-Stack Software Engineer II at Paysign, Inc.
May 1, 2016 - July 24, 2025
Developed scalable web applications for extensive network support using Java, JSP/Servlets, and Spring Framework. Designed backend services for real-time inventory tracking and rental management, improving operational efficiency. Used Maven and Gradle for build automation and dependency management. Created modular UI components with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for dynamic customer portals. Integrated secure payment processing workflows ensuring compliance with privacy and payment standards. Built data models and queries optimized for high-volume transactions using Oracle and SQL Server. Enhanced reliability through early adoption of CI/CD and automated testing.
Software Engineer at United Rentals
October 1, 2014 - July 24, 2025
Contributed to core feature development supporting operations across different sectors. Built backend services using Java and Spring to streamline workflows and improve order processing. Developed front-end components with HTML, CSS, and vanilla JavaScript to create responsive and accessible interfaces. Participated in Agile development processes including code reviews, sprint planning, and team collaboration. Key technologies included Java, SEO, MySQL, Spring Boot, Laravel, PHP, HTML, and CSS.

Education

Bachelor of Science at University of Virginia (UVA)
April 1, 2007 - September 1, 2011

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Financial Services, Healthcare, Retail, Other