Riley Pankratz
Sheboygan,WI
Summary
Results-driven professional with over 5 years of experience in designing, testing, and maintaining cloud-native applications and infrastructure. Expertise in AWS services such as Lambda, API Gateway, and DynamoDB, complemented by proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform and CloudFormation. Proven ability to thrive in Agile environments while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable and reliable solutions. Recognized for strong problem-solving abilities and a commitment to continuous learning, driving innovative solutions that align with business objectives.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Software Developer
National Guardian Life Insurance Company
Madison, WI
03.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with development teams to design cloud-native applications that leverage AWS services effectively. Guided the development of the integrations team for a major modernization initiative.
- Optimized AWS resource usage and costs through detailed analysis and application of best practices.
- Developed reusable modules to accelerate delivery timelines.
- Created standardized components to ensure consistency is solutions
Software Developer
National Guardian Life Insurance Co
Madison, WI
05.2022 - 03.2024
- Assisted with the company's digital transformation from on-premises to AWS.
- Developed and expanded backend microservices with TypeScript for e-submission application processing.
- Increased usage of the above process from 3% utilization to 30%.
- Modified existing software systems to enhance performance and add new features.
- Participated in and contributed to best practices to drive the software development lifecycle.
- Utilized unit testing and other methods to enhance quality.
- Provided technical guidance for system development and troubleshooting.
Software Developer
Sentry Mutual Insurance CO
Stevens Point, WI
05.2019 - 05.2022
- Concurrent full-stack development on 15 different systems using a microservice approach consisting of SQL, VB/C# mid-layer and Vue.Js front end
- Used NativeScript with Angular for a mobile app front end implementation
- Maintained quality through code reviews, applied programming and security standards, as well as developed automated testing
- Built and continuously improved internal automation, primarily through a continuous delivery pipeline
Associate Software Developer
Sentry Mutual Insurance Co
Stevens Point, WI
01.2018 - 05.2019
- Collaborated with other developers and stakeholders on software projects.
- Collaborated with a team of fellow associates to design, develop, and implement a system that managed an entire insurance product lifecycle.
- Ensured system stability and performance while meeting regulatory and business requirements for sensitive data.
- Participated in an Agile environment, collaborating closely with stakeholders to prioritize features, and deliver the project on time.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Systems
University of Wisconsin
Stevens Point, WI05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Human Technology Interaction
University Of Wisconsin
Stevens Point, WI05.2019
Skills
- Cloud and Infrastructure: AWS
- Infrastructure as code: Terraform, CloudFormation, DynamoDB, and IAM
- Programming and Automation: TypeScript, Nodejs, Python, C#
- CI/CD and DevOps: Docker, GitHub Actions, Jenkins
- Observability and Security: Cloudwatch, Dynatrace
- API Management and Integration: API gateway, AWS Lambda, SQS,
- Application Front End Development: Vuejs, NativeScript with Angular
Certification
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
Timeline
Senior Software Developer
National Guardian Life Insurance Company
03.2024 - Current
Software Developer
National Guardian Life Insurance Co
05.2022 - 03.2024
Software Developer
Sentry Mutual Insurance CO
05.2019 - 05.2022
Associate Software Developer
Sentry Mutual Insurance Co
01.2018 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Systems
University of Wisconsin
Bachelor of Science - Human Technology Interaction
University Of Wisconsin