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I help companies fix, modernize, and scale complex production software, especially Java/Spring systems, SaaS backends, cloud architecture, and AI integrations. I have 20+ years in engineering and have led both hands-on development and engineering teams. Expert-Vetted • 100% Job Success • $200K+ earned on Upwork • 4,200+ hours Previous engineering work includes Apple, Yahoo/AOL, Thomson Reuters, Citi, and healthcare projects. My strongest areas are: ▪ Java, Spring Boot, Hibernate, JUnit ▪ Backend architecture, REST APIs, integrations, and distributed systems ▪ JavaScript, TypeScript, and React ▪ PostgreSQL, MySQL, MS SQL, MongoDB ▪ AWS, Google Cloud Platform, and Microsoft Azure ▪ Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD, and infrastructure automation ▪ Legacy-system modernization and incremental refactoring ▪ Architecture reviews, code audits, debugging, and technical rescue ▪ Security, scalability, performance, and production reliability ▪ AI integrations, LLM workflows, automation, and agentic systems I’m especially useful when a project is technically complex, poorly documented, partially built, unstable in production, or difficult for the existing team to untangle. I can quickly understand an existing system, identify the real constraints, explain tradeoffs clearly, and turn an ambiguous technical problem into a practical plan. I can help you: ▪ Stabilize or rescue an existing production system ▪ Modernize a legacy Java/Spring application without unnecessary rewrites ▪ Design scalable backend architecture and APIs ▪ Review architecture or code before an investment, acquisition, or handoff ▪ Improve reliability, security, scalability, and performance ▪ Add practical AI capabilities to an existing SaaS product ▪ Lead a technically difficult project or critical delivery phase I use modern AI-assisted development workflows to analyze codebases, accelerate implementation, improve documentation, and increase delivery speed, while remaining accountable for architecture, security, code quality, verification, and production outcomes. I work directly with clients and can operate independently, lead a technical team, or collaborate with an existing engineering organization. Send me a short description of your product, current technology stack, technical problem, and desired outcome. I’ll tell you candidly whether I’m a strong fit and what I believe the most sensible next step is.

𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 on Upwork with 𝟭𝟬𝟬% 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀. I'm a senior software engineer and solutions architect based in Florida, with 35+ years building mission-critical systems for banking, fintech, printing, and scientific organizations — and 20+ years hiring and leading the teams that ship them. What I do best: C# and Java backends on .NET Core, microservice and event-driven architectures, and the messy integration work most projects actually live or die on. I've built multi-tenant SaaS platforms on Azure App Services, ETL and real-time streaming pipelines processing trade data from 160+ servers (Kafka, RabbitMQ, TPL Dataflow, Spark Structured Streaming, Databricks), and payment/KYC/SSO integrations against third-party providers that rarely document anything well. On the data side: SQL Server, MySQL/NDB Cluster, Redis, BigQuery — schema design, query tuning, and migrations that don't lose rows. Front end: React (plus JavaScript/TypeScript) for admin dashboards, internal tools, and customer-facing UIs on top of the APIs I build — so you get one person accountable for the whole path from database to screen. AI / ML / LLM: This is where a lot of my recent work sits. I architect solutions that embed AI into existing enterprise systems rather than bolting on a demo — evaluating and integrating Azure OpenAI, Google Vertex AI, and other model APIs; building RAG and LLM-backed features into production applications; and defining reference architectures for AI adoption. I've worked alongside data scientists on model training and Spark-based analytics for a hedging-strategy engine and an AI trading agent used to reduce live trading risk (Python, C#, C++, BigQuery, Kafka, Databricks), and I led the rollout of agentic AI workflows that measurably sped up our own coding, testing, and debugging cycles. Track record: Senior Software Engineer at Microsoft on a mega-scale identity and social-graph service serving billions of accounts across global data centers. Senior Solutions Architect at CDW supporting three development teams (~60 developers) on subscription billing, AP reconciliation, and ETL migrations to Salesforce and Sterling OMS. Director of Software Engineering at a fintech, leading 40+ engineers across the US, Europe, and Asia. Earlier: IT Director at a European bank running Visa/MasterCard issuing and acquiring launches, and real-time data acquisition systems at nuclear physics institutes. How I work: I ask the questions that surface hidden requirements before they become change orders. I'll tell you when a simpler approach will get you 90% of the result for 30% of the cost. I write documentation and tests, set up CI/CD and telemetry so you can see what your system is doing, and I hand off code your next developer can actually read. For well-defined scopes I'm happy to quote a fixed fee so you're protected from overruns. Comfortable working solo, embedded in your team, or leading a team you already have. US-based (Miami–Fort Lauderdale), available by Zoom, phone, Slack, or email, and flexible on overlap with European and Asian time zones. Tell me what you're trying to build — or what's currently broken — and I'll tell you straight whether I'm the right fit.

Most businesses don’t have a technology problem. They have an execution problem. I’m an Enterprise Program Manager and Technical Transformation Leader who specializes in helping businesses confidently deliver complex technology initiatives that are risky, highly visible, or just plain too important to fail. Throughout my career spanning 25+ years, I’ve worked with executives, product teams, and engineering organizations to lead enterprise-wide transformations involving ERP, CRM, HRIS, cloud, enterprise integrations, CMS platforms, artificial intelligence, and large-scale data migrations. Whether the goal is modernizing legacy systems, integrating a stack of siloed platforms, or bringing order to a chaotic delivery organization, my focus stays the same: reduce risk and help you execute with confidence. I don’t believe great programs are won by holding status meetings and managing Excel spreadsheets. Successful programs are built on smart technical decisions, realistic delivery plans, eliminating organizational roadblocks, and keeping the lines of communication open between the business and engineering teams. On any given day, I’m just as comfortable working with executives on strategy, budgets, and roadmaps as I am digging into the details with product owners, mapping integrations with architects, validating data migrations, configuring Jira workflows, or collaborating directly with engineers to unblock delivery. I’ve led initiatives ranging from small product teams to global enterprise programs involving multiple vendors, distributed engineering teams, and executive stakeholders. Some of the initiatives I regularly lead include: * Enterprise Program & Product Management * Digital & Business Transformation * Cloud Strategy, Migration Planning, and Infrastructure Modernization * ERP, CRM, HRIS, & Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) * Enterprise CMS Platforms, Website Migrations, and Digital Experience Platforms * Enterprise Data Migration and Systems Integration * Jira, ServiceNow, Agile Delivery, and PMO Process Modernization * Microsoft 365, Azure, AWS, Identity, Security, and Zero Trust * Artificial Intelligence Enablement and Business Process Automation I’ve had the opportunity to work with organizations like Dell, VMware, LG Electronics, Cox Communications, Enovix, along with many high-growth companies navigating major technology transformations. Some of the platforms and technologies I’ve worked with include Microsoft Dynamics 365, SAP, NetSuite, Salesforce, HubSpot, Workday, Jira, ServiceNow, Azure DevOps, Contentstack, Drupal, WordPress, Evisort, DocuSign CLM, Databricks, AWS, Azure, Microsoft 365, and many more. I typically get brought into organizations when: * They need experienced leadership on a large technology initiative. * Multiple teams or vendors aren’t aligned. * Requirements are unclear and delivery has stalled. * Cloud, ERP, CMS, or enterprise platform migrations need clear vision and structure. * Data migrations or integrations pose significant business risk. * Leadership needs someone who can understand business objectives and translate them into actionable technical plans. I don’t come in to add another management layer. I come in to remove the friction that’s keeping your organization from delivering. If you think I can help with your technology initiatives, I’d love to hear from you.

I'm a certified Solutions Architect based in Tampa, Florida, with 15+ years of experience designing, building, and scaling enterprise and SaaS systems in the cloud and on-premise - from Fortune 500 companies to small startups. Most recently, as VP of Software Engineering at a SaaS security company, I took two AI products from concept to production: an AI evaluation and monitoring platform, and an AI gateway with an inline AI firewall for prompt-injection defense and sensitive-data masking. My clients include Deloitte, Humana, ENFRA (formerly Bernhard), and ID Logistics. I can start a project from scratch, advise on existing issues, provide technical guidance, and help organize IT assets. My leadership experience includes managing cross-functional teams of up to 25+ engineers, both local and offshore, and I'm comfortable stepping into technical decision-making alongside your team. Core competencies include: Cloud architecture and configuration (Azure AKS (Kubernetes), Azure Functions, Event Hub, Service Bus, Stream Analytics, IoT Hub, Cosmos DB, Azure SQL, Istio, Docker, Terraform) AI & LLM systems: AI gateways, RAG, evaluation frameworks, prompt-injection defense, and AI governance/compliance (NIST AI RMF, FedRAMP readiness) Microservice and event-driven architecture, Zero Trust security, DevSecOps/GitOps Backend development (C#, Python, TypeScript, Rust, OAuth 2.0/OIDC, REST, GraphQL) Web app development (Angular, React, HTML, JavaScript) I can also help set up Azure DevOps and GitHub and implement authentication with Azure B2C, Azure B2B, Microsoft Entra ID, or Auth0. Certifications: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (2024) Microsoft Azure Architect Technologies (AZ-300) Microsoft Azure Architect Design (AZ-304) Applied Data Science Program: Leveraging AI for Effective Decision-Making, MIT Professional Education Feel free to reach out anytime.