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ALEX NTOWE

Solution Architect
New Windsor,MD

Summary

Solution Architect and Senior Developer with 9+ years of combined experience delivering scalable, secure, and user-centric systems across government and enterprise environments. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, translate business goals into technical solutions, and ensure compliance with architecture and cloud security standards. Strong background in full-stack development, DevOps pipelines, and modern AI/ML integration. Focused on customer satisfaction, solution ownership, and delivery excellence.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
8
8

Certifications

Work History

Solution Architect

GDIT
12.2024 - Current
  • Designed and implemented a cloud-native event-driven architecture for a U.S. Court docketing system.
  • Integrated Azure API Management, Function Apps, and Cosmos DB to enable secure, scalable, and reactive workflows from web-based user actions.
  • Engineered asynchronous communication using Azure Service Bus with Topics to ensure message delivery and distribution between microservices.
  • Architected downstream processing via dedicated Function Apps that poll messages and persist to a prioritized database based on business logic.
  • Ensured compliance with federal system requirements, focusing on security, observability, and performance optimization across cloud components.
  • Led the development and execution of technical roadmaps, providing strategic guidance and modernization recommendations.
  • Shifted delivery culture to a proactive consulting model, enabling solution-oriented stakeholder engagement.
  • Designed cloud-native architectures across CSPs (Azure, AWS) using event-driven models, API gateways, and service mesh.
  • Delivered updated logical and physical architecture diagrams aligned with sprint cycles and SOW requirements.
  • Facilitated cross-functional architecture reviews and incorporated feedback to refine system design.
  • Achieved repeat customer engagements through consistent satisfaction and value-driven solutioning.
  • Architected and documented end-to-end solutions across microservices and UI systems.
  • Built high-availability Azure solutions using App Services, Functions, AKS, Cosmos DB.
  • Delivered HLD/LLD architecture diagrams and cloud governance artifacts.
  • Led technical discovery sessions and aligned architecture to business requirements.

Computer System Engineer

Insight Global (with Leidos)
07.2023 - 09.2024
  • Created high-fidelity prototypes, mockups, style guides, and wireframes, ensuring consistent UI/UX design and improved user efficiency.
  • Applied universal design and user-centered design principles to develop modern, 508-compliant interfaces aligned with web accessibility standards and USWDS. Developed scalable client-side features for enterprise applications using Angular 17, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3.
  • Designed and implemented a service-client-based application, integrating Angular 17 with RESTful APIs to automate data dictionary generation and improve system efficiency.
  • Built reusable UI components with Angular and PrimeNG to ensure scalability and maintain consistency across projects.
  • Enhanced front-end performance using Angular modules, components, RxJS observables, and state management techniques.
  • Applied responsive web design with SCSS3, SCSS, flex, grid layout, and media queries, ensuring compatibility across devices.
  • Ensured Section 508 compliance for all web applications, promoting inclusivity and accessibility for all users.
  • Created automated unit and end-to-end tests to support CI/CD pipelines, enhancing code robustness and deployment efficiency.
  • Collaborated in Agile environments using Git and Jira, ensuring effective task management and team coordination to meet project deadlines.

Senior Software Developer

REI Systems
06.2022 - 07.2023
  • Developed reusable, flexible web applications using Angular 14 and USWDS, ensuring adherence to best practices and 508 compliance.
  • Mentored team members on best development practices and accessibility standards, fostering a collaborative, high-performance environment.
  • Led the successful development and delivery of three government websites, making key technical decisions and establishing framework.
  • Engaged with customers to gather requirements and applied user-centered design principles to enhance user experience.
  • Designed and enhanced the Acquisition Gateway application using USWDS, Adobe XD, and responsive design principles.
  • Conducted interviews and surveys to identify pain points, creating personas and user journeys to inform design.
  • Transitioned the front end from Angular 1.8 to Angular 11, implementing reusable components, RxJS, and lazy loading for improved performance.
  • Used Angular Reactive Forms to create configurable and dynamically generated forms.
  • Developed web-based UIs with RESTful API connections to a Drupal back-end, handling CRUD operations. Conducted unit and integration testing with Jasmine and Karma, integrating code into CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins.
  • Deployed front-end applications on AWS using Docker and Kubernetes, managing Kubernetes pods effectively.
  • Led developers, created migration roadmaps, and contributed to architecture while mentoring teams and ensuring adherence to standards. Utilized Jira for Agile workflows, managing user stories, task tracking, and achieving project milestones. Ensured seamless user experiences across devices using CSS, SCSS, flex, grid layouts, and media queries.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree - Engineering

Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD
01.2015

Skills

  • Architecture & Cloud: Azure (App Services, AKS, Functions, Cosmos DB), AWS (S3, Lambda, DynamoDB, RDS, API Gateway), Cloud Security
  • AI/ML: OpenAI API (GPT-4), Claude, HuggingFace Transformers, LangChain, RAG Pipelines, QLoRA, LLaMA, Prompt Engineering, Gradio, Vector Search (FAISS/Pinecone)
  • Frontend Development: Expertise in Angular (up to version 18), React, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, jQuery, and AJAX
  • Backend Development: Skilled in NET 8, C#, PHP, Python, Nodejs, and Building REST APIs
  • DevOps & CI/CD: Proficient with Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Git, Ansible, and Bash scripting
  • Cloud & Virtualization: Experienced in AWS (Kubernetes, Docker), VMware, and cloud architecture
  • Database Management: Knowledge of SQL Server, relational databases, JSON, XML, Splunk, and SQL
  • Web & Application Services: Strong in web services, authentication, PKI, and full-stack development
  • Enterprise architecture design
  • Performance optimization
  • Security and compliance

Certification

  • AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator - Udemy (2024)
  • AZ-305: Azure Infrastructure Solutions - Udemy (2024)
  • LLM Engineer - Generative AI & Agents - Udemy (2025)
  • Solution Architect Foundations - Udemy (2022)
  • React Certification, Udemy (Dec 2024)
  • Angular 17, Udemy (2023)
  • ASP.NET Core 8, Udemy (2024)
  • Docker & Kubernetes, Coursera (2022)

LANGUAGES

English
French

Timeline

Solution Architect

GDIT
12.2024 - Current

Computer System Engineer

Insight Global (with Leidos)
07.2023 - 09.2024

Senior Software Developer

REI Systems
06.2022 - 07.2023

Bachelor’s Degree - Engineering

Morgan State University

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