Professional Summary
Senior Software Engineer specializing in creation and modernization of multi-tenant data-intensive enterprise platforms.
Hands-on full-stack delivery with architectural stewardship. Broad experience converting legacy monolith applications into tested observable services, instituting governance for safe incremental rollouts, and driving measurable reductions in operational friction.
Recognized as a trusted technical partner who accelerates delivery while elevating quality, observability, and maintainability.
Strengths
Full-Stack Web Engineering ▪ Systems & Data Architecture ▪ Application Modernization ▪ API & Integration Patterns ▪ Performance & Scalability ▪ Identity & Security (SAML SSO) ▪ DevOps & CI/CD Automation ▪ Kubernetes Deployments ▪ Legacy Remediation ▪ Observability & Diagnostics ▪ Cross-Functional Collaboration ▪ Technical Mentorship ▪ Process Improvement ▪ Quality Engineering
Professional Experience
Arxspan / Bruker
Southborough & Billerica, Massachusetts
January 2017 to June 2025
Sr. Software Developer
- Modernized multi-tenant ELN / registration platform: refactored core request & configuration services for extensibility and performance.
- Centralized chemistry processing: CDXML conversions, salt & stereochemistry normalization, stoichiometry & reaction APIs.
- Expanded registration workflows: parent/child lineage, gap-free numbering, stoichiometry grid, salts & structure property derivation, sequence validation.
- Engineered resilient bulk import & update pipelines (chem + bio sequences, SDF/SD, sub-data mapping, warning/error framework).
- Led SAML SSO & identity integration (enterprise metadata, multi-environment configs) streamlining customer onboarding.
- Built comprehensive Postman API test suite (multi-environment matrices + pipeline integration) raising regression confidence.
- Strengthened unit & integration test coverage; upgraded MSTest frameworks and introduced coverage tooling.
- Implemented feature flag strategy (stoichiometry, inventory linking, chemistry canvas, CAS / CRAIS checks) enabling incremental rollout.
- Introduced structured logging, performance instrumentation & interface log service improving diagnostics & mean time to recovery.
- Drove Azure DevOps + Kubernetes delivery improvements: templated pipelines, repeatable promotion, deployment reliability.
- Reduced technical debt across legacy Classic ASP / PHP / Python surfaces; migrated critical chem & search logic to services.
- Advanced internationalization (new locales, culture defaults) and data privacy (PII minimization).
- Refined permission & role gating (restricted search, inventory linking visibility) enhancing security posture.
- Mentored engineers in code review, observability patterns, and sustainable refactoring practices.
The Hanover Insurance Group
Worcester, Massachusetts
February 2013 to January 2017
Application Developer
- Engineered Java EE / Spring / Hibernate services & UI components powering core insurance workflows.
- Co-led git adoption: branching strategy, review discipline; improved release stability.
- Optimized ORM & SQL hotspots elevating responsiveness & reliability under load.
- Introduced structured logging & diagnostics accelerating root cause analysis.
- Extended Maven automation & dependency management, standardizing delivery.
- Mentored peers on refactoring strategy & maintainable design principles.
EBSCO Publishing
Ipswich, Massachusetts
November 2008 to February 2013
Sr. Technical Analyst
- Built internal workflow & content tools (Spring MVC, Hibernate, JSP, Bootstrap, jQuery) reducing manual editorial effort.
- Developed secure external content review portal (PHP, MySQL, JavaScript) enabling partner collaboration.
- Created ingestion / transformation utilities (XML, JSON, CSV) improving metadata consistency & search relevance.
- Implemented automated testing & structured build practices cutting regressions.
- Administered / tuned application servers; introduced monitoring & structured logging for faster resolution.
- Acted as technical mentor promoting clean architecture & sustainable refactoring.
Compex Integrated Systems
Worcester, Massachusetts
March 2006 to September 2008
Software Developer
- Delivered database-driven manufacturing applications aligned to operational requirements.
- Partnered with clients to clarify specifications & deliver tailored solutions.
Commerce Bank & Trust
Worcester, Massachusetts
June 2006 to November 2008
Automated Clearing House Coordinator
- Processed high-volume, time-sensitive payroll files with accuracy & compliance rigor.
- Handled confidential financial data adhering to security & audit controls.
WSCW Radio
Worcester, Massachusetts Worcester State College
July 2005 to May 2008
Music Director / Technical Support
- Operated and helped manage on-campus radio operations & technology.
- Maintained & repaired station equipment & software environments.
- Trained student DJs on broadcast and technical procedures.
- Coordinated with promotion companies & labels on tracked releases.
Education
Worcester State College - Bachelor of Science, Computer Science (May 2008)
Technical Skills
Languages: C#, JavaScript / TypeScript, SQL, Java, Python, PHP, Classic ASP, HTML, CSS
Frameworks & Libraries: .NET / ASP.NET MVC & Web API, React, Node.js, Spring, Hibernate, MSTest, xUnit, Bootstrap, jQuery
Cloud & DevOps: Azure DevOps (Repos, Pipelines, Boards), Kubernetes, Docker, build & release templating, artifact/version management, environment promotion workflows, CI/CD
Data & Persistence: SQL Server, relational modeling, migration scripting, bulk ingestion (SDF, CSV, XML, JSON)
Search & Analytics: full-text search integration, structured & predicate search, performance & relevance tuning, export pipelines
Chemistry / Scientific Domain: CDXML conversions, salts & stereochemistry normalization, stoichiometry & reaction data modeling, structure property hashing, sequence validation workflows
Security & Identity: SAML SSO, role & permission gating, secure config & secrets handling, data privacy (PII minimization)
Quality Engineering: Unit / integration testing, Postman multi-environment API suites, coverage instrumentation (Coverlet), static analysis (SonarQube), test data strategy
Observability & Diagnostics: Structured logging, performance instrumentation, interface log services, error taxonomy & tracing
Performance & Reliability: Hotspot profiling (ORM/SQL), pagination & batching strategies, resilient bulk import/update pipelines, defensive validation
Automation & Scripting: Data migration & normalization scripts, indexing/reindexing utilities, health & monitoring scripts, build/deployment helpers
Modernization & Legacy Remediation: Classic ASP / PHP to service + React transitions, incremental migration approaches, risk-managed refactors
Collaboration & Practices: Code reviews, technical mentorship, Agile iteration planning, documentation, incremental delivery & rollout strategy
Internationalization: Locale expansion, culture defaults, translation integration, user preference handling
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