Professional Summary
Seasoned software engineer and technical leader with 30+ years of experience delivering scalable, maintainable, and business-driven software solutions. Experienced across startups, fintech, and global-scale platforms, with deep expertise in React, TypeScript, C#, SQL Server, and AI-driven development. Passionate about clarity, mentorship, and building systems that empower teams and delight users.
Experience
Senior Software Engineer — JustAnswer
- Contribute to a large-scale, high-performance platform serving millions globally across the U.S., Ukraine, and India.
- Build and optimize both front-end and back-end features using React, C#, and SQL Server.
- Integrate and experiment with LLMs for product innovation, prompt engineering, and AI-driven automation.
- Collaborate across global teams and time zones to deliver high-quality, well-tested software.
- Drive company-wide AI initiatives and leverage data for platform insights and performance improvements.
Senior Software Engineer / Manager / President — Security Federal Bank
- Held progressive roles spanning engineering leadership to President of a premium finance subsidiary.
- Delivered operational automation and modernization, generating a $750,000 dividend for the bank.
- Led system integrations, data migrations, and full-stack development across C#, JavaScript, SQL Server, Python, and MongoDB.
- Digitized workflows and reduced paper usage to near zero, saving thousands annually.
- Advised executive leadership on technology adoption, data strategy, and regulatory compliance.
Principal Software Engineer — Morris DigitalWorks
- Directed a team of developers building advertising and content platforms for clients worldwide.
- Developed real estate search and syndication engines integrated with Zillow, Trulia, and major publishers.
- Created a proprietary templating language (MTL) in C and Oracle to power large-scale content rendering.
- Pioneered early cloud and data transformation practices across diverse publishing systems.
Co-Founder / Software Engineer — Alliance Technology
- Co-founded an insurance industry software company delivering policy management, rating, and accounting systems.
- Led full-stack development and client integration, growing the platform to compete with industry leaders.
- Blended technical and strategic leadership to scale both product and business success.
Software Engineer — Westinghouse Savannah River Company
- Developed 3D visualization software for nuclear safety and environmental simulation systems.
- Collaborated with scientists and engineers to model coolant systems, contamination migration, and reactor scenarios.
- Produced educational and safety animations such as “Safety Bob,” improving training engagement.
Education
- Master of Science in Computer Science — University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science — University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC
Core Skills
- React, TypeScript, JavaScript, CSS
- .NET, C#, SQL Server, REST APIs
- AI integration, LLM prompt engineering
- Python, MongoDB, MySQL
- Agile, Lean, Test-Driven Development
- Cloud platforms, CI/CD, Observability