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Professional Summary Fractional CTO, Software Architect, and Senior Engineer with 20+ years of experience designing, building, and scaling secure, data-driven software systems. I specialize in AI-enabled platforms, complex backend architecture, enterprise integrations, and compliance-focused application design. My background spans hands-on engineering, technical leadership, product strategy, and long-term architectural planning, with a proven record of turning complex business requirements into reliable, scalable systems. I have led architecture across SaaS, automation, analytics, and regulated environments, with deep expertise in designing solutions that balance speed, maintainability, security, and operational clarity. Core Competencies • Fractional CTO Leadership • AI Systems Design and Implementation • Software Architecture • Systems Design and Engineering • Senior Full-Stack and Backend Engineering • API Design, Integration, and Platform Architecture • Advanced SQL and Data-Centric Application Design • Enterprise SaaS Architecture • Compliance-Focused Engineering (PCI, HIPAA, FERPA) • Security, Access Control, and Auditability • Automation and Workflow Engineering • Scalable Data Pipelines and Analytics Systems • Technical Strategy and Product Architecture • Legacy Modernization and Platform Re-Architecture

Experienced Solution Architect with over 20 years in information processing, specializing in requirements analysis, project management, data architecture, data lake migration, systems engineering, and RDMS design. Proven track record in requirements gathering, data modeling, data conversion, and program architecture. Adept at designing and implementing robust software and system architectures for enterprise clients in telecom, finance, and media. **Key Skills** - Solution & Data Architecture - Requirements Analysis & Gathering - Project Management - Data Lake Migration (AWS, Redshift, Glue, Athena) - Systems Engineering & Methodology - Middleware & Microservices (Mulesoft, REST) - Programming: Python, Java, C/C++ - RDMS: Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL - DevOps: Terraform, AWS - Data Modeling & Conversion - Documentation: TOGAF, Archimate, PlantUML - Business Process Mapping - High-Level & Low-Level Design Documentation - Integration of Data Warehouses & Data Lakes

I designed a Zero Trust security architecture for a mid-market financial firm that reduced their attack surface by 80% and achieved SOC 2 Type II certification in under six months. Over 20+ years, I’ve helped organizations across finance, healthcare, government, and tech secure cloud environments, pass audits, and avoid six-figure breach risks through practical, production-ready security design. 🛡️ CLOUD & ENTERPRISE SECURITY ARCHITECTURE I design end-to-end security architectures on Azure and AWS that align with real business risk, not just checkbox compliance. My engagements span Zero Trust network design, IAM strategy, cloud-native security controls, and threat modeling for organizations ranging from Series B startups to Fortune-tier enterprises. - Zero Trust Architecture (ZTNA, microsegmentation, identity-centric design) - Azure Security Center, Microsoft Defender, AWS Security Hub, GuardDuty - IAM & Privileged Access Management (PAM) - Network Security: Firewalls, SD-WAN, IDS/IPS, VPN, DMZ architecture - Cloud Landing Zone design and secure baseline configuration 📋 COMPLIANCE & GOVERNANCE (SOC 2 | ISO 27001 | NIST | CIS) I've guided organizations from pre-audit chaos to certification-ready in compressed timelines. I don't just hand you a policy template, I build the controls, close the gaps, and prepare your team to pass. - SOC 2 Type I & Type II readiness and audit preparation - ISO 27001 gap assessments, ISMS design, and implementation roadmaps - NIST CSF and NIST 800-53 compliance programs - Risk register development, control mapping, and evidence collection - Security awareness program design ☁️ MICROSOFT 365, SHAREPOINT & SYSTEMS INTEGRATION I've deployed and secured Microsoft 365 environments for enterprises with thousands of seats, architected SharePoint intranet platforms, and designed systems integration frameworks that connect legacy infrastructure with modern cloud services, without breaking what works. - Microsoft 365 tenant architecture, security hardening, and governance - SharePoint Online design, migration, and custom configuration - API-based systems integration and workflow automation - Hybrid Azure AD / Active Directory environments ✍️ TECHNICAL WRITING & PROPOSAL DEVELOPMENT I translate complex technical architectures into documents that win contracts and drive decisions. My technical proposals have supported bids across federal and commercial sectors, and my research is published and indexed on Google Scholar. - RFP/RFQ response writing and solution narrative development - Architecture documentation, runbooks, and security policies - Cloud and cybersecurity whitepapers and thought leadership content 👋 WHY WORK WITH ME I bring the strategic thinking of an enterprise architect and the hands-on delivery of an engineer who has actually built, secured, and documented these systems in production. I communicate clearly, meet deadlines, and treat every client engagement like it's going into my own portfolio. Whether you need a full security architecture engagement, compliance readiness support, a technically precise proposal, or an expert who can write about cloud security in plain English, I'm ready to deliver.

I'm a Cloud and AI Architect with 15+ years of enterprise experience, including 4 years at Microsoft on the Azure team where I consulted F500 companies like AT&T, Walmart, and Mastercard on AI, cloud adoption, security, and infrastructure at scale. I founded TechVora, a small in-office engineering team based in Houston, TX. We work mainly with clients where security, compliance, and uptime are non-negotiable. All engineers work in-house, we never sub out work, which matters when sensitive data is involved. WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT I act as the architect on every engagement and don't bill for my time. You get senior-level architecture, design, and oversight built into the cost of your developer. AI & PRODUCTION SYSTEMS Over the last two years we've shifted heavily into production AI - we've shipped four enterprise-grade multi-tenant AI applications across legal, accounting, oil & gas, and media, all involving custom LLM pipelines, RAG, and agents handling real sensitive data at scale. CORE COMPETENCIES - Cloud Architecture & Migration (Azure, AWS, GCP) - AI/LLM Integration — RAG, Agents, Multi-tenant Production Apps - DevSecOps, CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep) - Data Pipelines, Warehousing & ETL - HIPAA-Compliant Architecture - Monitoring, Observability & Incident Response - M365, Azure Security & Compliance Happy to jump on a quick call - I offer a free strategy session for any new engagement.

I architect and implement cutting-edge AI solutions while serving as a strategic technology advisor and fractional CTO. With a proven track record of successful enterprise implementations, I've delivered transformative solutions for Fortune 500 companies including JP Morgan, Accenture, and Charles Schwab & Co as well as for software start-ups. Specialized expertise: ● AI/LLM Architecture: Deep expertise in designing and implementing enterprise-grade AI solutions using OpenAI/ChatGPT, Claude, Llama, and Gemini. Advanced experience with RAG implementations and custom AI agent development. ● Enterprise Implementation: Proven track record of leading transformations for Fortune 500 companies. Expert in scaling software solutions while ensuring security, compliance, and performance. ● Technical Leadership: 15+ years of experience as CTO and technical advisor, successfully scaling SaaS platforms from concept to market leadership positions. Strong focus on integration and innovation. Core technical competencies: ● AI/LLM Stack: OpenAI, Claude, Llama, Gemini, LangChain, LlamaIndex, LangSmith ● AI Components: RAG, embeddings, prompt engineering, semantic search, conversational AI ● Cloud & Infrastructure: AWS, Google Cloud, Salesforce, Heroku ● Development: Python, NodeJS, Javascript, React, React Native, Java ● Data & Vector Storage: Oracle, MySQL, MongoDB, Pinecone I specialize in helping companies: 1. Architect and implement enterprise AI solutions 2. Develop AI-powered products and features 3. Scale technical operations and teams 4. Navigate AI strategy and implementation roadmaps ## TECHNOLOGIES AI/LLM Architecture, Enterprise AI Implementation, RAG Systems, Python, Javascript, Java, LangChain, Node.js, React, MongoDB, AWS ## SELECT PROJECTS & ACHIEVEMENTS ● Enterprise Implementation - Led the architecture and implementation of solutions for multiple Fortune 500 financial services firms, including JP Morgan and Charles Schwab & Co. ● AI-Powered SaaS Platform - As acting CTO, architected and led the development of an AI-enhanced sales platform. Implemented sophisticated LLM integrations for automated content generation and customer interaction analysis. Scaled the platform to support enterprise clients. ● Knowledge Management Innovation - Developed an advanced knowledge management system leveraging AI agents. Implemented sophisticated document processing and semantic search capabilities, significantly improving information retrieval accuracy. ● Real Estate SaaS Success - Co-founded and scaled a real estate marketing platform to 150,000+ active professionals. Led technical strategy and implementation, including feature development and platform scaling. ● Enterprise Software Exit - Co-founded and led development of a no-code development platform, resulting in successful acquisition by an enterprise software company. Managed complete technical lifecycle from conception to exit. If you're seeking an experienced technical leader to drive your AI initiatives or need strategic guidance on implementing AI solutions, let's discuss how I can help achieve your objectives.

Top 1% Upwork expert full-stack software engineer, architect, and technology leader focused on software architecture, AWS, Node.js, Python, database design/optimization, CI/CD, and DevOps. I use modern AI Agentic tools to build MVPs or full scale apps in a short timeframe. Agentic tools: Claude Code, OpenClaw, N8N Programming: TypeScript/JavaScript, Python, Node.js, Shell Frameworks: Nest.js, React, Express, Django Databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL, DynamoDB, Timestream, MongoDB AWS: Lambda, API Gateway, ECS, RDS, SQS, SNS, S3, EC2, Route53, Redshift, CloudWatch, Serverless, etc. DevOps: CloudFormation, SAM, Terraform, CodePipeline, GitHub Actions, CI/CD AI/Automation: n8n orchestration; OpenAI/Anthropic tool calling; optional RAG/pgvector when needed; guardrails/observability Containers: Docker, Docker Compose, ECS, Kubernetes Blockchain: Ethereum, Algorand, DeFi, Hyperledger Indy/Aries, Self-Sovereign Identity Analytics/BI: Qlik, Tableau, Fine BI, Power BI Other: Software Architecture, Stripe payments, Stock/options trading Highly proficient in FinTech, DeFi, and financial services. Open to: Fractional CTO, Technical Advisor, Project Rescue