Open To Work
TIMOTHY HOOKER
Huntsville
Summary
Senior software engineer and cloud architect focused on enhancing engineering practices through AI integration. Developed a dual-AI framework that improved development efficiency and reduced costs while architecting multi-tenant enterprise solutions. Proficient in designing microservices and modernizing legacy systems in cloud environments.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Full-Stack Senior Software Engineer/Cloud Architect
PDP Group / Amynta Group
01.2023 - Current
- Managed and led the effort for a full cloud platform engineering effort involving architecture, orchestration, integration, and distributed system design.
- Created and enforced a dual-AI governance framework using ChatGPT for architectural planning, Codex for code review, and Claude Code for specification-focused implementation, establishing strict propose/approve/execute protocols and scope boundary enforcement.
- Designed a 9-agent AI sub-agent system for Stripe integration development orchestrated by a lead orchestrator agent, with specialized agents for API, error handling, webhooks, compliance, connect, config, and QA.
- Optimized agent model assignments (Claude Opus, Claude Sonnet, Claude Haiku for complex reasoning, focused tasks) achieving 40-50% cost reduction in AI-assisted development.
- Engineered a 26-tool Model Context Protocol (MCP) server specification for AI-to-microservice interaction, facilitating structured AI-driven testing and orchestration of local Azure Functions services.
- Built specification-driven TDD methodology with 12 quality gates (G1-G12), mandatory gate passage before downstream work, and a strict rule: tests are never modified to make them pass.
- Authored 150+ pages of production-ready technical specifications through AI-augmented workflows, including orchestrator designs, activity contracts, entity state models, and external event schemas.
- Enterprise Transaction Processing Platform & MACH-Architected Operations System - Multi-tenant vehicle title and lien services platform serving major automotive financial institutions including BMW Financial Services, GM Financial, Ally Financial, and Santander Consumer USA.
Senior Software Engineer
APT Research, Inc.
Huntsville
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Executed fault tree analysis, failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA), and hazard tracking for complex defense systems to ensure safety and reliability.
- Developed software analysis tools and engineering solutions for defense and aerospace clients, enhancing complex systems analysis and safety-critical software evaluation.
- Received the International System Safety Society (ISSS) Scientific Achievement Award for contributions to systems engineering research and methodology advancement.
Senior Software Engineer / Enterprise Architect
Intergraph / Hexagon Safety & Infrastructure
Huntsville
01.2007 - 01.2019
- Designed and developed enterprise-scale distributed applications (InService, G/Technology) serving Fortune 500 utility companies, managing critical infrastructure data for power, gas, water, and telecommunications networks - including AWS-hosted distributed GIS services (EC2, S3, VPC, RDS) deployed on Linux.
- Architected scalable data management solutions integrating Oracle Database, SQL Server, and complex spatial databases with RESTful web services and desktop applications for utility asset management and network analysis across AWS and on-premises environments.
- Engineered and supported .NET/Azure enterprise solutions across development, QA, and production, ensuring reliable delivery and validation for mission-critical systems in InService and GTech platforms.
- Developed, tested, and deployed Azure cloud-based enterprise applications, supporting full SDLC from development through production and transition to InService and GTech operational environments.
- Built and maintained CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins for automated build, test, and deployment workflows across distributed application environments.
- Developed custom ORM frameworks and leveraged Dapper for high-performance data access layers, optimizing query execution and object mapping across enterprise-scale database systems.
- Led technical engagements with Fortune 500 clients, translating business requirements into enterprise software architectures and delivering production deployments.
- Contributed to enterprise delivery within SAFe program, participating in PI planning, sprint execution, and coordinating cross-team efforts across distributed product teams.
- Progressed through senior engineering roles over 12-year tenure, contributing to multiple product generations from desktop to cloud-enabled platforms.
Software Engineer - Defense Systems
Nichols Research / CSC / Boeing
Huntsville
01.1993 - 01.2007
- Developed mission-critical software for defense weapons systems, command-and-control platforms, and simulation/training environments, enhancing operational readiness for the U.S. Department of Defense.
- Applied MIL-STD software development standards through formal design reviews, code inspections, and integration testing, ensuring compliance and reliability for safety-critical systems.
- Progressed from junior developer to senior engineer over 14 years, adapting to corporate acquisitions and contributing to team stability and continuity (Nichols Research → CSC → Boeing).
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics, Computer Science
Athens State University
Athens, AlabamaSkills
- Claude Code
- Claude Desktop
- MCP Server Design
- Sub-agent orchestration
- AI governance frameworks
- Pipeline management
- Agent Persona Design
- Structured Prompt Engineering
- TDD methodologies
- C#
- NET
- Java
- C
- TypeScript
- JavaScript
- Python
- T-SQL
- PowerShell
- Bash
- Bicep
- JSON
- YAML
- XML
- GraphQL SDL
- KQL
- Azure Kubernetes Service
- Azure Functions
- Azure Durable Functions
- Azure API Management
- Azure App Configuration
- Azure Key Vault
- Azure Service Bus
- Azure Event Grid
- Azure SQL
- Azure Data Factory
- Azure Storage
- Application Insights
- Azure Logic Apps
- Azure Power Automate
- VNet
- Managed Identity
- AWS
- MACH Architecture
- Microservices
- Domain design
- Event architecture
- RESTful architecture
- Federated GraphQL
- CQRS
- Clean Architecture
- Configuration design
- Agnostic orchestration
- State Machine Workflows
- API-First Design
- Repository
- Unit of Work
- Factory
- Strategy
- Command
- Adapter
- Facade
- Observer
- Decorator
- Builder
- Singleton
- Saga
- Circuit Breaker
- Retry
- Bulkhead
- Anti-Corruption Layer
- Idempotency
- Pipeline Processing
- Policy-Based Execution
- Strangler Fig
- Hexagonal Architecture
- Layered Architecture
- ASPNET Core
- ASPNET Core Web API
- Hot Chocolate GraphQL
- Entity Framework Core
- Dapper
- Custom ORM Development
- Dapr
- Polly
- Stripenet SDK
- FedEx API integration
- USPS API integration
- XUnit
- Angular
- React
- Nextjs
- Apollo GraphQL Client
- MobX
- Tailwind CSS
- PostgreSQL
- Azure Cosmos DB
- MongoDB
- Oracle Database
- Redis
- DB2/AS400 legacy integration
- Stripe payment data
- FedEx OpenAPI specifications
- OAuth 20
- FusionAuth
- Microsoft Entra ID
- JWT
- Zero-Trust Architecture
- Azure RBAC
- Key Vault
- Bicep/ARM Templates
- Azure DevOps
- Cloud architecture
- Full-stack development
- AI implementation
- Continuous delivery
- Test-driven development
- Systems analysis
- Complex problem solving
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Agile methodologies
- Technical documentation
- Project management
- Mentorship and coaching
- Critical thinking
- Adaptability to change
- Development lifecycle
- Design and development
- Lifecycle management
- Best practices
- Computer engineering
- Project budgeting
- Web application development
- API development experience
- Software development
- Project management experience
- Build releases
- CI/CD practices
- Research and development
- Requirements gathering
- Database programming
- Critical thinking capacity
- Data center environment
- Problem-solving mindset
- Algorithm design
- BI tools
- Product development
- Data synchronization
- Development lifecycles
- Infrastructure as Code
- Expert database management
- Review of designs
- System enhancement
- Microservices implementation
- NET development
- Algorithm implementation
- Pipeline maintenance
- Design reviews
- Cross-platform development
- Dependency management
- Performance tuning
- Scope development
- Performance optimization
- Troubleshooting
- Configuration management
- System updates
- Usage scenarios
- Software solution building
- Algorithm development
- Client requirements
- Operational support
- Tech integration
- Testing and debugging
Awards
- International System Safety Society (ISSS) Scientific Achievement Award, APT Research, 2020
- U.S. Marine Corps Veteran, Honorable Service
Professional Development
- Azure Solutions Architecture - APIM, AKS, VNet, Durable Functions, IaC (Bicep/ARM)
- Microsoft Azure Well-Architected Framework - Zero-Trust & security best practices
- Advanced .NET 8 - Isolated worker process model, Durable Task patterns, EF Core
- GraphQL - Schema stitching, federation, Hot Chocolate framework
- AI-Augmented Software Engineering - Claude Code, MCP, structured prompting, agent persona design
- Microsoft Rules Engine v6 - Custom actions, dual-format policies, expression normalization
- PeopleSoft Developer Certification - Enterprise application development
- Siebel CRM Developer Certification - CRM platform development and customization
Military Service
United States Marine Corps, Honorable Discharge
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
RemoteSalary Range
$1/yr - $180000/yrTimeline
Full-Stack Senior Software Engineer/Cloud Architect
PDP Group / Amynta Group
01.2023 - Current
Senior Software Engineer
APT Research, Inc.
01.2019 - 01.2021
Senior Software Engineer / Enterprise Architect
Intergraph / Hexagon Safety & Infrastructure
01.2007 - 01.2019
Software Engineer - Defense Systems
Nichols Research / CSC / Boeing
01.1993 - 01.2007
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics, Computer Science
Athens State University