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Kyle Sexton
Prairie Village,KS
Summary
Proven Software Architect and Mentor with a deep expertise in modern software design, architecture, and development practices. Skilled at guiding teams through complex projects and building resilient, observable systems focused on maintainability and performance. Experienced in optimizing development workflows, implementing CI/CD pipelines, and enhancing application security. Known for a collaborative, mentorship-driven approach that empowers teams and drives continuous improvement. Passionate about delivering high-quality, impactful solutions aligned with strategic business goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Software Architect
Wachter Inc.
08.2018 - Current
- Communicated software architecture and modernization strategies to senior leadership involving changes in SDLC, and planned implementation of new centralized cross-cutting infrastructure components.
- Implemented private enterprise NuGet and npm package libraries with automated versioning and deployment using Azure DevOps YAML pipelines.
- Helped design and develop new resilient, observable and performant REST APIs written in .NET 8.
- Introduced unit, integration and architectural layering tests, and included them in new CI/CD pipelines.
- Introduced Docker (compose) and .NET Aspire as options for isolated local development as well as database migrations as part of the continuous delivery pipeline.
- Mentored the team, sharing skills and expertise and encouraged each member to bring forward ideas and suggestions for improvement.
- Assisted with regular code and design reviews.
Software Developer
EML
11.2017 - 08.2018
- Supported existing applications by implementing new features and fixing existing bugs.
- Worked on a small team developing a brand new vendor payment portal. Was responsible for the Angular code as well as the backend API and database.
- Used JIRA for project and work item management, and Confluence for documentation.
- Gained experience working in a different business domain involving gift cards, and payment provider transactions.
Software Developer 3
Wachter Inc.
04.2015 - 11.2017
- Worked on a wide variety of new features, performance enhancements and maintenance for the project management application.
- Identified and helped fix security vulnerabilities, particularly with outdated password hashing algorithms, and bad coding practices.
- Implemented IdentityServer3, which served as the enterprise wide STS (security token service) and OAuth/OpenID Connect provider used by both the web applications and web APIs. This also included an implementation of federated SSO with Azure AD / Entra ID.
- Gained deep insight and knowledge on the company domain and quickly became a go to resource for specific areas of the application.
.NET Developer
Technopole
08.2013 - 10.2015
- Assisted in testing and general support of the mobile application "iGiftback".
- Mostly time and materials contract work involving reports and application support.
- Developed MVC web application geared towards yard/lawn service contractors and their customers.
- Learned how to implement and when to use common design patterns. Ramped up on dependency injection / IOC, and began constructing proper unit tests.
Education
Application Development
Centriq's IT Career Program
Kansas City, MO04-2013
Associate of Arts - Guitar Performance
McNally Smith College of Music
Saint Paul, MN01-2012
Skills
- Deep understanding of various architectural, and software design patterns and principles
- Web API development
- Modern SDLC and CI/CD
- Experience with Azure DevOps YAML pipelines
- Observability with OpenTelemetry
- Application security best practices
- Duende IdentityServer 7
- Angular 18 w/ BFF (back-end for front-end)
- NET 8
- Messaging (RabbitMQ)
- Domain Driven Design
- Passionate about continuous education, keeping up with changes in the industry, and both mentoring and leading others
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
RemoteImportant To Me
Work-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursWork from home optionPaid time offPersonal development programsCareer advancementHealthcare benefitsPaid sick leaveWork Availability
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Interests
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Timeline
Software Architect
Wachter Inc.
08.2018 - Current
Software Developer
EML
11.2017 - 08.2018
Software Developer 3
Wachter Inc.
04.2015 - 11.2017
.NET Developer
Technopole
08.2013 - 10.2015
Application Development
Centriq's IT Career Program
Associate of Arts - Guitar Performance
McNally Smith College of Music
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