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I’m a polyglot senior software engineer with over 30 years of experience architecting scalable systems across diverse platforms including games, mobile, web, desktop, and backend. I’m passionate about building what matters — whether it’s high-frequency trading systems, immersive slot machine games, or enterprise mobile applications with millions of users. I love leading teams, mentoring developers, and driving engineering excellence with a focus on performance and reliability.
Throughout my career, I’ve tackled complex technical challenges and helped improve stability, reduce crashes by up to 67%, and optimize performance by 30%. I thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy creating elegant, scalable architectures while fostering collaboration and innovation on my teams.
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Game Developer at Lightbear Software
May 1, 2025 - PresentArchitected high-performance iOS kids' games using Swift/UIKit with advanced memory management achieving consistent 60fps gameplay. Led cross-platform game porting initiative to Android, establishing shared architecture and automated deployment pipelines. Implemented comprehensive game analytics with crash reporting and player behavior tracking for data-driven game design.
Full-Stack Game Engineer at Freelance
January 1, 2025 - PresentEngineered interactive slot machine games using HTML5, TypeScript, and Pixi Game Engine with custom optimization for mobile browsers. Developed full-stack gaming platform with Python/PyGame frontend and Node.js backend, implementing real-time event processing. Built scalable game architecture supporting thousands of concurrent players with sub-100ms response times.
Backend Systems Architect at Undisclosed AI Startup
December 31, 2024 - July 30, 2025Built enterprise-scale content ingestion service using Python, FastAPI, AWS Lambda processing 10K+ requests/minute. Implemented infrastructure as code with Terraform managing complex AWS architectures including S3, MongoDB, and serverless components. Established comprehensive CI/CD pipeline with automated testing, deployment, and monitoring across multiple environments.
Senior Mobile Developer & Technical Lead at Cognizant
August 31, 2024 - July 30, 2025Led 6-person distributed development team on Kaiser Permanente iOS Platform. Achieved 67% crash reduction in Pharmacy module by implementing robust error handling and systematic debugging. Architected enterprise mobile application serving 2M+ members with comprehensive testing strategy and automated deployment. Challenged engineering status quo to establish best practices resulting in measurable quality improvements across the platform.
Lead Systems Developer at SAIC - Homeland Security
January 31, 2024 - July 30, 2025Developed secure biometric processing system using AWS Lambda, CDK, Java Spring Boot, and enterprise security protocols. Integrated third-party biometric matching software with scalable cloud architecture for government applications. Implemented comprehensive security protocols for handling sensitive biometric data at federal compliance levels.
Senior Software Engineer at Socure Inc.
January 31, 2023 - July 30, 2025Designed and developed Biometric Behavioral SDK (iOS framework) with advanced machine learning integration. Built real-time data engineering pipeline using Python, TensorFlow, NumPy processing millions of behavioral data points. Architected microservices infrastructure with Java, AWS, Terraform, and Kubernetes handling enterprise-scale biometric analysis.
Senior Software Engineer at JAMF Software
August 31, 2021 - July 30, 2025Architected enterprise Apple device management platform supporting Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV ecosystems. Developed system-level software including kernel extensions, VPN frameworks, and accessibility solutions. Built cross-platform authentication system (Jamf Unlock) using Bluetooth, NFC, Multi-peer Connectivity with comprehensive testing.
Senior Full-Stack Developer at Independent Consulting
October 31, 2021 - July 30, 2025Delivered diverse technology solutions including Swift native bridge system for TD Bank, secure CarPlay communication system for Porsche Digital, multi-brand iOS e-commerce platform optimization for GAP Inc., and real-time drone control system with DJI SDK integration for Aerial Applications.
iOS Architect/Senior Lead Developer at Tata Consultancy Services
May 31, 2017 - July 30, 2025Achieved 40% crash reduction for CVS Pharmacy iOS app through architecture refactoring. Led iOS development for Allstate Drivewise v1 managing a team of 8 offshore developers and testers. Architected and coded core driving engine for telematics platform processing millions of real-time driving events. Developed cross-platform encryption scheme securing data transmission. Led enterprise development across multiple verticals and established mobile engineering standards.
Senior Developer/Systems Consultant at Symbolic Languages
December 31, 2018 - July 30, 2025Pioneered mobile app development in early iOS/Android era, built consumer and enterprise applications. Developed hybrid mobile solutions using Xamarin, PhoneGap, and native technologies. Created web hosting infrastructure supporting hundreds of client websites with custom CMS solutions.
Systems Consultant & Web Hosting Pioneer at Personified Computing
December 31, 2000 - July 30, 2025Built high-frequency trading systems for Chicago Mercantile Exchange achieving 30% load time reduction. Established web hosting business in early internet era managing server infrastructure and domain management. Developed mainframe-to-client-server migration strategies and early e-commerce platforms with custom payment processing and inventory management.
Game Developer at Lightbear Software
May 1, 2025 - PresentArchitected high-performance iOS kids' games using Swift/UIKit with advanced memory management achieving consistent 60fps gameplay. Led cross-platform game porting initiative to Android, establishing shared architecture and automated deployment pipelines. Implemented comprehensive game analytics with crash reporting and player behavior tracking for data-driven game design.
Full-Stack Game Engineer at Freelance
January 1, 2025 - PresentEngineered interactive slot machine games using HTML5, TypeScript, and Pixi Game Engine with custom optimization for mobile browsers. Developed full-stack gaming platform with Python/PyGame frontend and Node.js backend, implementing real-time event processing. Built scalable game architecture supporting thousands of concurrent players with sub-100ms response times.
Backend Systems Architect at Undisclosed AI Startup
December 31, 2024 - July 30, 2025Built enterprise-scale content ingestion service using Python, FastAPI, AWS Lambda processing 10K+ requests/minute. Implemented infrastructure as code with Terraform managing complex AWS architectures including S3, MongoDB, and serverless components. Established comprehensive CI/CD pipeline with automated testing, deployment, and monitoring across multiple environments.
Senior Mobile Developer & Technical Lead at Cognizant
August 31, 2024 - July 30, 2025Led 6-person distributed development team for Kaiser Permanente iOS Platform. Achieved 67% crash reduction in Pharmacy module by implementing robust error handling and systematic debugging. Architected enterprise mobile application serving 2M+ members with comprehensive testing strategy and automated deployment. Promoted best practices resulting in measurable quality improvements across the platform.
Lead Systems Developer at SAIC - Homeland Security
January 31, 2024 - July 30, 2025Developed secure biometric processing system using AWS Lambda, CDK, Java Spring Boot, and enterprise security protocols. Integrated third-party biometric matching software with scalable cloud architecture for government applications. Implemented comprehensive security protocols for handling sensitive biometric data at federal compliance levels.
Senior Software Engineer at Socure Inc.
January 31, 2023 - July 30, 2025Designed and developed Biometric Behavioral SDK (iOS framework) with advanced machine learning integration. Built real-time data engineering pipeline using Python, TensorFlow, and NumPy processing millions of behavioral data points. Architected microservices infrastructure with Java, AWS, Terraform, and Kubernetes handling enterprise-scale biometric analysis.
Senior Software Engineer at JAMF Software
August 31, 2021 - July 30, 2025Architected enterprise Apple device management platform supporting Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV ecosystems. Developed system-level software including kernel extensions, VPN frameworks, and accessibility solutions. Built cross-platform authentication system (Jamf Unlock) using Bluetooth, NFC, Multi-peer Connectivity with comprehensive testing.
Senior Full-Stack Developer at Independent Consulting
October 31, 2021 - July 30, 2025Consulted on diverse technology projects including Swift native bridge system for TD Bank, secure CarPlay communication system for Porsche Digital, multi-brand iOS e-commerce platform optimization for GAP Inc., and real-time drone control system for Aerial Applications.
iOS Architect/Senior Lead Developer at Tata Consultancy Services
May 31, 2017 - July 30, 2025Reduced CVS Pharmacy iOS app crashes by 40% through architecture refactoring. Led iOS development for Allstate Drivewise v1 managing an 8-person offshore team. Architected core telematics driving engine processing millions of real-time driving events. Developed cross-platform encryption scheme securing data transmission. Established mobile engineering standards and mentored teams.
Senior Developer/Systems Consultant at Symbolic Languages
December 31, 2018 - July 30, 2025Pioneered mobile app development in early iOS/Android era for consumer and enterprise applications. Developed hybrid mobile solutions using Xamarin and PhoneGap. Created web hosting infrastructure supporting hundreds of client websites with custom CMS solutions.
Systems Consultant & Web Hosting Pioneer at Personified Computing
December 31, 2000 - July 30, 2025Built high-frequency trading systems for Chicago Mercantile Exchange with 30% load time reduction. Established early web hosting business managing server infrastructure, domains, and custom web applications. Developed mainframe-to-client-server migration strategies and early e-commerce platforms with custom payment processing and inventory management.
Game Developer at Lightbear Software
May 1, 2025 - PresentArchitected high-performance iOS kids' games using Swift/UIKit with advanced memory management achieving consistent 60fps gameplay. Led cross-platform game porting initiative to Android, establishing shared architecture and automated deployment pipelines. Implemented comprehensive game analytics with crash reporting and player behavior tracking for data-driven game design.
Full-Stack Game Engineer at Freelance
January 1, 2025 - PresentEngineered interactive slot machine games using HTML5, TypeScript, and Pixi Game Engine with custom optimization for mobile browsers. Developed full-stack gaming platform with Python/PyGame frontend and Node.js backend, implementing real-time event processing. Built scalable game architecture supporting thousands of concurrent players with sub-100ms response times.
Backend Systems Architect at Undisclosed AI Startup
December 31, 2024 - July 30, 2025Built enterprise-scale content ingestion service using Python, FastAPI, AWS Lambda processing 10K+ requests per minute. Implemented infrastructure as code with Terraform managing complex AWS architectures including S3, MongoDB, and serverless components. Established comprehensive CI/CD pipeline with automated testing, deployment, and monitoring across multiple environments.
Senior Mobile Developer & Technical Lead at Cognizant
August 31, 2024 - July 30, 2025Led 6-person distributed development team for Kaiser Permanente iOS Platform. Achieved 67% crash reduction in Pharmacy module by implementing robust error handling and systematic debugging. Architected enterprise mobile application serving 2M+ members with comprehensive testing strategy and automated deployment. Drove engineering best practices for measurable quality improvements.
Lead Systems Developer at SAIC - Homeland Security
January 31, 2024 - July 30, 2025Developed secure biometric processing system using AWS Lambda, CDK, Java Spring Boot, and enterprise security protocols. Integrated third-party biometric matching software with scalable cloud architecture for government applications. Implemented comprehensive security protocols for handling sensitive biometric data at federal compliance levels.
Senior Software Engineer at Socure Inc.
January 31, 2023 - July 30, 2025Designed and developed Biometric Behavioral SDK (iOS framework) integrating advanced machine learning models. Built real-time data engineering pipeline using Python, TensorFlow, and NumPy processing millions of behavioral data points. Architected microservices infrastructure with Java, AWS, Terraform, and Kubernetes for enterprise-scale biometric analysis.
Senior Software Engineer at JAMF Software
August 31, 2021 - July 30, 2025Architected enterprise Apple device management platform supporting Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV ecosystems. Developed system-level software including kernel extensions, VPN frameworks, and accessibility solutions. Built cross-platform authentication system using Bluetooth, NFC, and Multi-peer Connectivity with comprehensive testing.
Senior Full-Stack Developer at Independent Consulting
October 31, 2021 - July 30, 2025Delivered diverse technology solutions including a Swift native bridge system for TD Bank, secure CarPlay communication system for Porsche Digital, iOS e-commerce platform optimization for GAP Inc., and real-time drone control system with DJI SDK for Aerial Applications.
iOS Architect/Senior Lead Developer at Tata Consultancy Services
May 31, 2017 - July 30, 2025Achieved 40% crash reduction for CVS Pharmacy iOS app via architecture refactoring. Led iOS development for Allstate Drivewise v1, managing offshore team across multiple time zones. Architected core driving engine for telematics platform processing millions of real-time events with sub-second analytics. Developed cross-platform encryption securing data transmission between iOS, Android, and server components. Established mobile engineering standards and mentored teams.
Senior Developer/Systems Consultant at Symbolic Languages
December 31, 2018 - July 30, 2025Pioneered mobile app development in the early iOS/Android era building consumer and enterprise apps. Developed hybrid mobile solutions using Xamarin, PhoneGap, and native technologies. Created web hosting infrastructure supporting hundreds of client websites with custom CMS solutions.
Systems Consultant & Web Hosting Pioneer at Personified Computing
December 31, 2000 - July 30, 2025Built high-frequency trading systems for Chicago Mercantile Exchange reducing load times by 30%. Established early web hosting business, managing server infrastructure and domain management. Developed mainframe to client-server migration strategies for Fortune 500 companies and created early e-commerce platforms with custom payment and inventory management.
Education
Biology, Busines at Indiana State University
September 6, 1979 - June 23, 1983Certificate of COBOL Programming at Institute of Data Processing
August 1, 1984 - June 1, 1985Learned COBOL programming using punched cards on a mainframe computer.
Thermographer Level I at Infrared Training Center
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019A Level I/Category I certification gives you all the tools you need to begin your journey as a safe, capable thermographer, getting the most value out of your investment in infrared cameras and adding tremendous value to your organization or business.
Nano-degree programming Autonomous Vehicles at Udacity
January 1, 2018 - August 1, 2018Certificate for completing the Flying Car program, which covered fundamentals of programming autonomous vehicles (robot, drone) to navigate (SLAM, Python) and developing a Flight Controller that calculated 12 dimensions to control a quad-rotot drone.
Qualifications
Flying Car Nanodegree
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018COBOL Programming Certificate
January 1, 1984 - December 31, 1984FAA Remote Pilot - Part 107
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017ITC Certified Thermographer Level 1
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019Flying Car Nanodegree
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018COBOL Programming Certificate
January 1, 1984 - December 31, 1984FAA Remote Pilot - Part 107
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017ITC Certified Thermographer Level 1
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019Flying Car Nanodegree
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018COBOL Programming Certificate
January 1, 1984 - December 31, 1984FAA Remote Pilot - Part 107
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017ITC Certified Thermographer Level 1
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019Industry Experience
Software & Internet, Gaming, Healthcare, Financial Services, Government, Retail, Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services
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