SummaryI am seeking a position wherein I may use my proven development, technical, and analytical skills while having the opportunity to continue my learning and diversify my experiences. Highlights17 years experience in Information TechnologyHeld a Secret security clearanceExpert in business process including requirements gathering, analysis, design, development, testing and implementation of software applicationsStrong understanding of structured programming techniques and Software Development life Cycle (SDLC) - Agile (SCRUM)Able to learn, understand, and apply new software programs easily.Interface design and implementationAgile development methodologiesProject management and Requirements analysis and design phasesProcess improvementResults-orientedStaff developmentExcellent communication, analytical, interpersonal, and presentation skillsExpert ability at managing multiple projects simultaneously Experience06 2011to11 2015Manager of Software DevelopmentAvidxchange Birmingham,AL,SAAS Software Company that hosts and develops regulatory safety software and OSHA reporting for major corporations I was hired in as a Senior Software Engineer and then promoted to the manager position in September 2013.This is a working hands on manager position.In charge of IT, QA, and Development.Total staff IT-2, QA-4, Development 10 -12.Trained, coach and mentored staff to ensure smooth adoption of MVC technologies for our application re-architecture push.Worked directly with other departments to achieve results.Lead the IT team with transitioning from single server and single sql server environments to implementing a web sql cluster environment to help distribute load.Implemented new datacenter in Dallas which is used for reporting and DR purposes.Directed software design and development while remaining focused on overall objective and client needs.06 2009to07 2011Lead Web Developer Computer ProgrammerCognizant Technology Solutions Jacksonville,FL,Nana Pacific is a government contract company.Nana Pacific supports mission critical operations and logistics for the Army Nation Guard s (NGB) - Civilian Support Teams (CST) and other specialized units.Design, developed, tested, and implemented a mission critical multi-tier .Net web solution which consist of an ecommerce front, inventory management and control, and a reporting solution for both internal and external entities.Automated all departments which resulted in reduced labor cost Create .Net dashboards for the Army National Guard to help manage by displaying calculated information such as trends, budget data, and maintenance cycles.Design and develop workflow, test plans, and business processes to ensure functionality, completeness, and quality.Work closely with other department managers, Director of Operations, and the Army National Guard to manage project scope, requirement gathering, and to ensure project timelines are met.12 2005to06 2009Net DeveloperKentucky Employers Mutual Insurance Kentucky Workers Compensation Issuer City,STATE,Developed C VB.NET win forms and web applications for various internal departments.Designed and Developed SQL Server 2005 2008 Databases using stored procedures and triggers.Created custom reports as requested by management for data analyzing using Crystal Reports and or PL SQL developer.Performed data analysis and data mining duties for the underwriting audit departments.Troubleshoot software issues to identify whether a user error or bug.Work with upper management, supervisors, team members, and demonstrated ability to provide direction to whole project team.More Employer Information upon request. EducationExpected intotoAssociate of Science Information TechnologySullivan University,,GPA Information TechnologyExpected intotoNetwork Technologies Certificate, Computer Education Institute Microsoft Certified Professional, Computer Education Institute ,,GPA Skills.NET, VB.NET, ASP.NET, ADO, Agile, AJAX, Army, budget, business process, business processes, coach, interpersonal, Excellent communication, Crystal Reports, CSS, client, data analysis, data mining, Databases, direction, ecommerce, XML, forms, government, HTML, HTML5, Information Technology, inventory management and control, JavaScript, JQuery, logistics, Director, managing, C , Microsoft Certified Professional, win, MVC 4, MVC, Network, Object Oriented programming, developer, PL SQL, presentation skills, quality, QA, reporting, requirement, requirements gathering, safety, SCRUM, SDLC, security clearance, Software Development, software design and development, Software Engineer, sql, MS SQL Server, sql server, structured programming, TSQL, Troubleshoot, underwriting, VB, Visual Studio, web applications, workflow  SEP  Who We Are Apex Fintech Solutions (AFS) powers innovation and the future of digital wealth management by processing millions of transactions daily, to simplify, automate, and facilitate access to financial markets for all. Our robust suite of fintech solutions enables us to support clients such as Stash, Betterment, SoFi, and WeBull, and more than 20 million of our clients customers. Collectively, AFS creates an environment in which companies with the biggest ideas in fintech are empowered to change the world. We are based in Dallas, TX and also have offices in Austin, New York, Chicago, Portland, and Belfast. If you are seeking a fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment where you ll have the opportunity to make an immediate impact, and you have the guts to change everything, this is the place for you. AFS has received a number of prestigious industry awards, including 2021, 2020, 2019, and 2018 Best Wealth Management Company - presented by Fintech Breakthrough Awards2021 Most Innovative Companies - presented by Fast Company2021 Best API Best Trading Technology - presented by Global Fintech Awards About This Role As a Principal Cloud Software Engineer at Apex Silver, you are responsible for design and development of software code. You will help lead other developers in the design and development of financial services applications that integrate with cloud-based services. You are a results oriented leader who can lead a team to exceed client expectations. You perform hands-on work required to meet service level requirements. You will lead by example. Key Responsibilities Coordinate with your cross functional product development team and members of the software development teamOversee and provide guidance to other development team membersDesign and develop highly performant large scale financial services applicationsImplement robust CICD processesAdhere to Silvers coding standardsKeep up-to-date with industry trends and technology developments Skills Requirements Requires a bachelor s degree (or equivalent experience) and at least 10 years of experienceExtensive knowledge of software development processesExtensive knowledge of bash shell scriptingExtensive knowledge of implementing serverless solutions using AWS lambda, SQS, EventBridgeExtensive knowledge of Cloud Databases AWS RDSAurora, DynamoDBExtensive knowledge of Infrastructure-as-Code deployment tools like CloudFormation templates, TerraformExtensive knowledge of AWS Cloud Technologies (EC2, RDS, Amazon MQ, S3, API Gateway, etc.)Extensive knowledge of bash shell scriptingExtensive knowledge of CICD processes and tools like like BitBucket and PipelinesKnowledge of Java and SQLSolid experience in coding object oriented softwareKnowledge of javascript and front-end web frameworksPossess strong knowledge of fintech, investment services clearingcustody, best practices, and proceduresExcellent communication, organizational, analytical and team building skillsLead and direct the work of others Demonstrates strong problem solving skills, process driven mindset, resourcefulness, and the ability to meet responsibilities with minimal direct oversight engineering mid-senior full-time OUR REWARDS We offer a robust package of employee perks and benefits, including healthcare benefits (medical, dental and vision, EAP), competitive PTO, 401k match, parental leave, and HSA contribution match. We also provide our employees with a paid subscription to the Calm app and offer generous external learning and tuition reimbursement benefits. At AFS, we offer a hybrid work schedule for most roles that allows employees to have the flexibility of working from home and one of our primary offices. AFS is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, natural or protective hairstyle, genetics, disability, age, or any other basis forbidden under federal, state, or local law.