Todd Hampton
Mission Viejo,CA
Summary
Innovative Architect and Software Engineer with extensive experience in API design and cloud infrastructure optimization. Proven expertise in performance tuning and project leadership, driving successful software solutions. Skilled in C# programming and technical documentation, enhancing scalability and operational efficiency. Dedicated to leveraging technical skills for cutting-edge software development.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Software Engineer
Checkr, Inc.
San Francisco Bay Area, Remote
06.2019 - 03.2025
- Led end-to-end API design and development, ensuring seamless integration and optimization of related cloud infrastructure in the Background Check Industry.
- Created Epics and User Stories in JIRA to organize project requirements and track progress.
- Developed, implemented, and enhanced core product APIs using C#, ASP.NET, .NET Core, and Ruby.
- Designed, developed, and optimized SQL Server and Azure Managed Instances, focusing on database performance tuning, query optimization, and scalability.
- Collaborated with third-party vendors to integrate external APIs via RESTful and WCF endpoints.
- Designed and developed internal dashboards in ASP.NET Core MVC to streamline troubleshooting and improve customer support.
- Provisioned, managed, and optimized Azure Cloud infrastructure, including Azure App Services, Azure API Manager, Virtual Networks, Traffic Manager, Azure SQL Managed Instances, Azure Virtual Machines, and Azure Alerts.
- Conducted a cost-benefit analysis for Azure Multi-Region and High Availability cloud architectures.
- Implemented system health monitoring using Datadog, Grafana, and Azure Dashboards, creating alerts for proactive issue resolution.
- Produced detailed technical documentation, including PRDs, data flow diagrams, infrastructure designs, and database schemas, to support project clarity.
- Created comprehensive support documentation, including Technical Support Guides, Developer Guides, and User Documentation, for internal and external stakeholders.
- Managed GitLab repositories, refined branching strategies, performed peer reviews, and oversaw code merges.
- Led a migration project converting from SQL Server to Amazon S3 and PostgreSQL for application logging, improving storage and log accessibility.
Solution Architect and Software Engineer - Consultant
TaylorMade Golf Company
Carlsbad, California
11.2018 - 06.2019
- Designed and developed .NET Core APIs to integrate real-time order status and invoice data from ERP systems.
- Collaborated with the CRM team to integrate ERP data, improving customer relationship management.
- Provisioned and configured Azure App Services for scalable, secure cloud-based application hosting.
- Developed WCF web services to support Promo Standards specifications, facilitating order transmissions to Staples, Canada.
Software Engineer - Consultant
Mirion Technologies, Inc.
Irvine, California
12.2017 - 11.2018
- Developed an Angular front-end with a Node.js and .NET Core API for a customer-facing Dosimetry Account Management web application.
- Built proof-of-concept applications, and delivered final production solutions.
- Developed web scrapers to extract and process data from Canada's National Dose Registry.
- Streamlined invoice management with an automated system for overdue invoices, improving financial workflows.
Application Development Specialist Lead
Ameren - Public Utility
Saint Louis, MO
10.2000 - 05.2017
- Led web development projects, system upgrades, security issue resolution, and deployments, serving as both Technical Lead and Developer.
- Designed and estimated project scopes, ensuring clear project timelines and effective resource allocation for enterprise initiatives.
- Developed web applications and web services in a .NET environment.
- Collaborated with Scrum Masters and Project Managers to ensure on-time delivery of projects, adhering to Agile development principles.
- Created comprehensive support documentation and Run Books to ensure effective operational support and team knowledge sharing.
- Served as SQL Server Administrator and DBA for the Ameren Transmission Team, ensuring database performance, integrity, and security.
- Acted as a Web Platform Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Ameren Services, overseeing system integrity across web services, clustered server environments, message queues, and databases.
- Served as the primary contact for the Network Operations Center (NOC) regarding customer-facing web applications, ensuring fast resolution of issues and uptime.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Management Information Systems
University of Missouri Saint Louis
Skills
- Languages & Frameworks: C#, ASPNET, NET Core, Entity Framework, Ruby
- Cloud Technologies: Microsoft Azure, AWS
- Databases: SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Snowflake
- API Technologies: RESTful APIs, WCF
- DevOps & CI/CD: GitLab, Git Runners, Azure Deployment Center
- Monitoring: Datadog, Grafana, Azure Alerts
- Other Tools: Confluence, JIRA, Lucidchart, Miro, Postman, Docker, Kubernetes
Timeline
Staff Software Engineer
Checkr, Inc.
06.2019 - 03.2025
Solution Architect and Software Engineer - Consultant
TaylorMade Golf Company
11.2018 - 06.2019
Software Engineer - Consultant
Mirion Technologies, Inc.
12.2017 - 11.2018
Application Development Specialist Lead
Ameren - Public Utility
10.2000 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Management Information Systems
University of Missouri Saint Louis
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