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Jeff Bramlett

Round Rock,TX

Summary

With a robust background in software development, I seek to drive the growth of cutting-edge software solutions and enhance engineering practices. I aim to lead with technical expertise, strategic foresight, and a passion for continuous learning, fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and collaborative growth. Committed to mentoring and guiding engineering teams to surpass organizational goals, I aim to deliver scalable, high-quality software systems that meet the business's and its customers' evolving needs.

15+ years of Architecture experience 10+ years of Cloud architecture and development 25+ years of development experience 20+ years of Agile leadership Experience in architecture and design patterns. Experienced in designing with and mentoring in Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), SOLID, design patterns 20+ years in full-stack development 20+ years of SQL Server development Hands-on experience with message queuing systems (AWS SQS, RabbitMQ, Solace, and Kafka) Hands-on experience designing and building with .Net Standard, .Net Core, and .Net Framework (MVC, Razor, Web API (REST), RPC Services (SOAP, WCF)) Hands-on experience designing and building cloud-native applications in Amazon Web Services (AWS) Hands-on experience troubleshooting performance issues in enterprise applications. Hands-on experience designing, mentoring, and implementing multi-tier applications. Hands-on experience designing, mentoring, and implementing code generation in multi-tier applications.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Software Engineering Manager

Effectual
09.2024 - Current
  • Leading AWS assessment creation for financial firms
  • Defining and executing leadership training programs for aspiring developers
  • Directly working with contractors and employees and to meet deliverable deadlines
  • Agile Scrum process leading and mentoring
  • Keywords: design, architecture, agile, scrum, leadership, mentor, cloud-native, refactoring, automated testing, artificial intelligence, machine learning, python, AWS Bedrock

Principal Architect

Cambridge Associates
08.2022 - 02.2024
  • I spearheaded the modernization of legacy on-premises applications into cutting-edge, AWS-native solutions
  • My strategic approach to technology transformation is exemplified by the meticulous development of as-built documentation via Confluence and the creation of comprehensive Agile narratives in Jira, ensuring seamless collaboration and team progression
  • I have supervised and coached internal staff and external contractors, sharing knowledge and fostering a high-achievement culture to meet our collective development objectives
  • Recognizing the critical importance of quality, I initiated and established a sophisticated automated testing framework to safeguard against regressions and ensure continuous delivery of high-quality code
  • I led the innovative implementation of telemetry within .Net environments, enhancing application insight through detailed instrumentation, analysis, and timely notifications
  • Strategically, I directed a complex database migration from Microsoft SQL Server to AWS Redshift, significantly improving our reporting capabilities to accommodate exhaustive data analysis
  • Demonstrating my inherent ability to ideate and intellectually dissect systems, I redesigned our monolithic on-premises reporting platform into a highly efficient .Net microservices architecture, vastly improving parallel report generation processes
  • I crafted architectural systems as code to establish robust governance over design, ensuring both consistency in development and a definitive repository for current and future state architectural plans
  • Expanding our technological horizons, I developed and implemented proof-of-concept AI applications utilizing AWS Step Functions and Lambda for an AI-powered API
  • This facilitated generative AI capabilities, such as automated meeting summarizations and advanced code generation
  • My strategic and innovative work included the development of prompt templates compatible with major Large Language Models (LLM) within AWS Bedrock, incorporating tools like Claude 2 for content summarization and interpretation and Llama for code generation
  • Furthermore, I designed an API that supports media uploads with metadata integration, optimizing the use of prompt templates for enhanced functionality and user experience
  • Keywords: design, architecture, agile, scrum, leadership, mentor, cloud-native, refactoring, automated testing, artificial intelligence, machine learning, python, AWS Bedrock, AWS Sage maker

Principal Architect

Cognizant Inc
04.2019 - 08.2022
  • I managed the integration of third-party APIs into a pioneering retail application, defining new benchmarks in API mapping and data structure definitions
  • I collaborated with a cohort of expert architects to meticulously document and design the integration process of an acquired company, crafting a seamless data exchange ecosystem
  • I was at the forefront of redesigning and harmonizing legacy services and applications, leading Agile (Scrum) methodologies with finesse to oversee the efficient implementation of these migrations
  • I facilitated the design of sophisticated orchestrations, synthesizing multiple services into a cohesive, unified application
  • I propelled the modernization of traditional applications by integrating them with avant-garde AWS services and data sources, demonstrating my commitment to excellence and innovation
  • My strategic leadership was instrumental in seamlessly transitioning SSIS packages to serverless architectures, leveraging Step Functions, Lambda, and Fargate to orchestrate these functions
  • Furthermore, I converted MVC applications to AWS Serverless, exemplifying my continuous drive to push the envelope and implement state-of-the-art solutions
  • I have not only met the technical requirements of my role but have also set new standards of architectural excellence within the AWS landscape
  • My proven track record of achieving remarkable outcomes in complex technological environments underscores my unique blend of strategic, innovative, and dedicated work ethic
  • Keywords: Architecture, Design, Agile, Scrum, Atlassian, Plantuml, Angular, Microservices, Net Core, C#, Web API, AWS Step Functions, AWS Lambda, AWS Fargate, AWS S3, SQS, AWS CloudWatch, SSIS and SQL Server

Senior Staff Engineer

Apex Systems
10.2018 - 04.2019
  • I analyzed and pinpointed problems across the varied layers of applications, demonstrating a keen ability to dissect complex systems
  • I identified the root causes of issues, whether they are within the codebase, architectural patterns, or data flows, ensuring a robust and reliable web environment
  • I found these issues and implemented sustainable and efficient resolutions, fostering a stable and high-performing platform
  • Keywords: .Net Core, .Net, C#, Web API, HTML 5, Architecture, Angular, Agile, Design Patterns, Web Services, Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA), Splunk

Senior Staff Engineer

Charles Schwab Inc.
09.2017 - 10.2018
  • I supported existing applications (circa 2010) by adding and extending features
  • I designed and developed an MQTT testing client for Solace Systems clients
  • I created a distributed load testing framework with a scheme for automated and on-demand testing
  • Developed .Net Core applications (monitoring) for push to Pivotal Cloud Foundry (PCF)
  • CI/CD development using Bamboo, .Net Core containers
  • Keywords: .Net Core, .Net, Agile (Scrum), C#, PCF, Cloud, SignalR, Web API, HTML 5, Architecture, Agile, MQTT, Solace Systems, Design Patterns, NoSql, Web Services, Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA), Splunk

Senior Programming Analyst

HVHC
01.2016 - 09.2017
  • I championed introducing and designing a modern Microservices architecture, which replaced outdated systems and propelled our technology stack into the future
  • I initiated and constructed detailed Agile sprints, creating stories and tasks that laid the groundwork for these Microservices
  • I transitioned responsibilities to the project manager, demonstrating my collaborative and forward-thinking mindset
  • I curated shared libraries and established deployment and update procedures utilizing Team City and Nuget
  • I crafted the architecture of services base classes, coupled with meticulous deployment procedures, ensuring consistency and reliability
  • My role as a mentor has been paramount, guiding and nurturing developers in adopting IoC, dependency injection, MoQ for unit testing, SOLID design principles, and OOP
  • This dedication to mentorship underpins my commitment to intellectual and professional growth within my team
  • I led the team in defining distribution and deployment strategies, leveraging Team City and Octopus, and ensuring our schema design and external application integrations were robust and efficient
  • My strategic mentorship extended to schema development and integration planning for our internal systems, fostering a cohesive and well-integrated software environment
  • I focused on documentation and architecture articulation, utilizing Microsoft Word and Confluence
  • This was paralleled by my adept use of JIRA for Agile project planning, where I ensured thoroughness in our project narratives and user story integration
  • My presentations and demonstrations of design and implementation communicated complex technical concepts and showcased our Microservices' efficiency and elegance
  • I instituted an Agile process targeting technical debt resolution, enhancing our operational integrity
  • Lastly, my role in recommending and mentoring QA processes for automated testing underscored my commitment to service excellence
  • I executed CI/CD deployment designs and implementations using Team City and Octopus Deployment
  • Keywords: .Net, C#, SignalR, Web API, HTML 5, XML, Architecture, Agile, Project planning, Microservices, deployment, Unit Testing, Code Review, Mentoring, Design Patterns, SQL Server, Stored Procedures, Web Services, Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA), Team City, Octopus, AWS, Serverless, lambda, Kafka

Technical Architect

Apex Technologies
08.2015 - 01.2016
  • Developing a globalized application for customer management for EEA countries in MVC and REST with AngularJS
  • Developing WebAPI (REST) implementations, SignalR implementations, and HTML 5 front ends
  • CI/CD deployment with Team City and Octopus
  • Keywords: .Net, C#, SignalR, Agile, Web API, HTML 5, XML, Windows Communication Foundation (WCF), Unit Testing, Code Review, Mentoring, Design Patterns, SQL Server, Stored Procedures, Web Services, Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA)

Senior Software Engineer

Aristocrat Technologies
07.2014 - 08.2015
  • Developing Web API for Electronic Game Machine (EGM) data collection;
  • Architect SignalR communication framework integrated with Web APIs;
  • Developed client libraries and testing applications for SignalR in .Net and Java
  • Instituted Model View Presenter into existing Windows Forms applications;
  • Created Model–View–View Model (MVVM) into existing WPF applications;
  • Introduced Microsoft Certification program and guiding classes for developer certifications
  • Keywords: .Net, C#, SignalR, Agile, Web API, HTML 5, XML, Windows Communication Foundation (WCF), Windows Presentation Foundations (WPF), Model View – View Model (MVVM), Model View Presenter (MVP), Unit Testing, Code Review, Mentoring, Design Patterns, Windows Forms, Telerik Controls, SQL Server, Stored Procedures, Web Services, Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA)

Education

Post Graduate Program - Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning: Business Applications

University of Texas, McCombs School of Business
10.2024

Skills

  • Critical thinking
  • Team management
  • Collaboration
  • Analytical skills
  • Machine learning
  • Python coding
  • Machine learning algorithms
  • Design patterns
  • Cross-platform development
  • RESTful apis
  • Performance optimization
  • Scrum framework
  • SQL server management
  • Software debugging
  • Unit testing
  • Object-oriented programming
  • Dependency injection
  • Microservices architecture
  • Responsive web design
  • Version control
  • Software architecture principles
  • Software architecture proficiency
  • Cloud network architecture
  • Solution architecture
  • Information architecture design
  • MVC architecture
  • Architecture design
  • Software architecture understanding
  • Software architecture planning
  • AWS solutions architect
  • AWS migration strategies
  • Experience with AWS services
  • Knowledge of AWS services
  • AWS certification

Certification

  • Amazon Web Services - AWS Solutions Architect, 2SSRC5YDDE4415CS, 06/15/21, http://aws.amazon.com
  • Scrum Master, 000058346, 05/28/09, https://www.scrumalliance.org/

Nugetprofile

https://www.nuget.org/profiles/JeffBramlett

Hobbies and Interests

Martial Arts

Timeline

Software Engineering Manager

Effectual
09.2024 - Current

Principal Architect

Cambridge Associates
08.2022 - 02.2024

Principal Architect

Cognizant Inc
04.2019 - 08.2022

Senior Staff Engineer

Apex Systems
10.2018 - 04.2019

Senior Staff Engineer

Charles Schwab Inc.
09.2017 - 10.2018

Senior Programming Analyst

HVHC
01.2016 - 09.2017

Technical Architect

Apex Technologies
08.2015 - 01.2016

Senior Software Engineer

Aristocrat Technologies
07.2014 - 08.2015

Post Graduate Program - Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning: Business Applications

University of Texas, McCombs School of Business

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