Nathan Deburn
Cedar Rapids,IA
Summary
Seasoned technology leader with a proven track record at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, expertly blending technical skills in TypeScript, React.js, and Google Cloud Platform with strategic vision. Spearheaded major migrations and architecture redesigns, achieving significant efficiency gains. Excels in team management and innovative problem-solving, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Developer
Rock and Roll Academy, Inc.
Telluride, Colorado
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Architected and built the Rhythm Nation application utilizing TypeScript, React, and Firebase
- Designed an Access Code provisioning system, enabling users to join and purchase access later
- Implemented new cloud infrastructure within Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
- Migrated AWS services to GCP to unify the company's infrastructure, enhancing efficiency
Engineering Manager
Wonderschool
San Francisco, California
02.2022 - 01.2024
- Managed data and full stack JavaScript development teams
- Architected and developed Coordinated Enrollment and Food Program using TypeScript, React, TypeORM, RESTful API, and Postgres
- Handled escalated engineering issues in GCP/Firebase/BigQuery/Cloud Run/Cloud SQL
- Drove initiative to convert 2 siloed apps into a microservice based architecture with numerous services
- Led company’s architecture review board
Solutions Architect
Rock and Roll Academy, Inc.
Telluride, Colorado
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Designed new RRA app using .Net Core (C#) with RESTful backend
- Developed RRA app frontend as SPA using native JavaScript and Bootstrap
- Designed new infrastructure inside AWS to replace internal systems
- Coordinated migration of all internal services to externally hosted services on AWS
Consultant
Deburn Consulting
Iowa City, IA
06.2018 - 01.2020
- 8-week project developing in ColdFusion for company to meet release deadline
- Completed project upgrading 2012R2 servers to 2019 by rebuilding and reconfiguring applications
- Upgraded Exchange 2013 servers to Exchange 2019
- Involved in many small projects as a private consultant
Senior System Administrator
University of Iowa, Hospitals and Clinics
Iowa City, Iowa
09.2017 - 01.2018
- Administered Windows 2008R2 and 2012R2 Servers
- Administered Microsoft Sharepoint farm
- Managed Tableau and MS Analysis Services farms
- Developed DUO two factor authentication module for Sharepoint
- Resolved hardware issues with Dell support
Chief Technology Officer
Edcipher
Charlotte, North Carolina
01.2014 - 09.2017
- Oversaw IT organization aligning its capabilities with the needs of the company's strategic objectives
- Identified, planned and executed product development initiatives
- Administration of customer, vendor and consultant contracts and service agreements
- Worked with strategic partners to ensure the goals of both company and partners are met
Software Architect
Prepaloo
Los Angeles, California
09.2012 - 12.2013
- Designed and developed Prepaloo Math using SPA
- Assisted partner developers on projects
- Managed hosted solutions inside Rackspace
- Managed internal IT requests for startup organization
Director, Technology and Data Solutions
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Orlando, United States
01.2012 - 08.2012
- Managed Technology Engineering and Data Analytics groups
- Architected Pinpoint Analytics application using QlikView 10 and MSSQL 2008 revolving around data extraction, data modeling, and data analysis
- Architected and developed SAML SP integration for Pinpoint Instruction module
- Developed SSIS packages for data importing into Analytics data store
Director, Application Support and Web Services
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Orlando, United States
06.2009 - 01.2012
- Managed Network Ops, Web Services, Database, and Application Support departments
- Application Support owner for hybrid datacenter with over 1500 applications
- Architected and developed .Net web application to manage requests for technology
- Re-engineered Kayako Support Suite to interact with CRM system
- Architected and built Reach network appliance for local hosting of SaaS application
Education
Computer Information Systems -
Hamilton College
Cedar Rapids, IA03-2002
Skills
- TypeScript
- JavaScript
- C#
- PHP
- Python
- PowerShell
- Reactjs
- Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
- Amazon Web Services (AWS)
- Azure
- Representational State Transfer (REST)
- Microservices
- SAML 20
- Learning Tools Initiative (LTI)
- Data Build Tool (DBT)
- Extract, Transform, Load (ETL)
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Microsoft SQL Server
- SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS)
- Firebase
- BigQuery
- PostgreSQL
- MySQL
- GraphQL
- SharePoint
- Active Directory
- Windows Server
- Linux
Timeline
Developer
Rock and Roll Academy, Inc.
01.2024 - 01.2025
Engineering Manager
Wonderschool
02.2022 - 01.2024
Solutions Architect
Rock and Roll Academy, Inc.
01.2020 - 01.2022
Consultant
Deburn Consulting
06.2018 - 01.2020
Senior System Administrator
University of Iowa, Hospitals and Clinics
09.2017 - 01.2018
Chief Technology Officer
Edcipher
01.2014 - 09.2017
Software Architect
Prepaloo
09.2012 - 12.2013
Director, Technology and Data Solutions
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
01.2012 - 08.2012
Director, Application Support and Web Services
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
06.2009 - 01.2012
Computer Information Systems -
Hamilton College
Similar Profiles
Juan EspinozaJuan Espinoza
Driver at Rock and Roll roll-offsDriver at Rock and Roll roll-offs
Shelby MorrisonShelby Morrison
Vice President of Curatorial Operations at Rock & Roll Hall of FameVice President of Curatorial Operations at Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Alissa CollinsAlissa Collins
Sushi Chef, Server Lead at Rock N Roll SushiSushi Chef, Server Lead at Rock N Roll Sushi
Adam JensenAdam Jensen
Senior Analyst at Collins AerospaceSenior Analyst at Collins Aerospace
Juan Carlos MejiaJuan Carlos Mejia
Scaffolding Technician at C&W ServicesScaffolding Technician at C&W Services