Professional Summary

Recent Software Development graduate with hands-on experience in AWS serverless architecture, full-stack development, and blockchain-inspired cryptographic solutions. AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner pursuing Developer Associate certification. Proven track record spanning IT support, instructional technology, and project management, complemented by 25 years of military experience. Skilled in Java, Python, Spring Boot, and cloud-native application development with a focus on secure, scalable solutions.

Technical Skills

Programming

• Java
• Python
• C++
• SQL

Web Development

• Spring Boot
• HTML/CSS
• RESTful API's
• JDBC

Cloud

• AWS
• Lambda
• DynamoDB
• API Gateway
• Cognito
• CloudFormation
• CloudFront
• S3
• AWS Certificate Manager
• Methodologies
• Agile/Scrum
• OOP
• Data Structure and Algorithms

Certifications

• AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (J9GZ4PKDN1R4Q93E)
• In Progress: AWS Certified Developer - Associate

Education

Columbus State Community College

• Associate of Applied Science in Software Development (December 2025) | GPA: 3.44.
• Capstone: Grain Title Tracking System (Blockchain-inspired cryptographic hashing for agricultural commodity ownership tracking).

The Ohio State University

• Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (March 2011).
• General Business Minor.

Projects

Grain Title Tracking System (Capstone Project)

• Developed serverless blockchain-inspired grain ownership tracking system using AWS Lambda functions, DynamoDB, API Gateway, and Cognito authentication.
• Implemented SHA-256 cryptographic hashing for tamper-proof, immutable record keeping of agricultural commodity transfers.
• Designed CloudFormation templates for infrastructure-as-code deployment.
• Built responsive web interface to track ownership chains with complete audit trails.

Columbus State Community College

Instructional Designer

• Provided a full suite of design services to include:
  • Interactive streaming media.
  • Full video and audio production.
  • Graphics.
  • CSS, HTML, and ASP code.

Coordinator of Online Course Services

• Coordinated, planned, and supported division technology projects with regard to distance learning.
• Primary liaison for Teaching Learning Resource Center and Data Center.
• Identified distance learning technologies for testing and adoption.
• Provided web development support to distance learning faculty.
• Converted and deployed course content provided by faculty to internally hosted web server.
• Managed and updated quarterly course access accounts.
• Converted and migrated data from self-hosted distance learning platform to Blackboard.
• Provided extensive Blackboard training both one-on-one and in group training sessions.
• Key member of Blackboard integration team.

Data Center Support Tech

• Maintained lab computers in accordance with quarterly update schedule.
• Deployed security, OS, and application updates on a rolling basis as required.
• Support intermediary for faculty, staff, and students.

The Ohio State University

Physics Computing Facility IT Support Staff - Student Employee

• Provided technical support in-person, over the phone, and via email to faculty and student users of department computing facilities.
• Installed, supported, and maintained computer and network systems.
• Contributed code to online database of in-house built drivers for custom research labs.
• Interfaced and coordinated with 3rd party support vendors.
• Network troubleshooting and connection repair.

Envision Media Group

Production Director

• Managed day-to-day operations of the production department.
• Managed the studio and edit bays as part of a production team to guide productions.
• Coordinated with clients, broadcast networks, and the sales department on all production issues.
• Identified and mitigated potential production issues at client sites.
• Managed all internal and external web development.
• Specified and built replacement production machines in house.
• Built networked RAID array to centrally store all media projects.
• Managed company network and administered server.
• Ensured all production billing was accurate, complete, and current.
• Ensured all productions were distributed to broadcast networks on schedule and in expected format.

Media Production Technician

• Worked with Production Director and client team to create video, radio, print, and web products.
• Filmed videos in the studio or on location.
• Calibrated and maintained equipment.
• Worked in the studio and edit bay as part of a production team to edit productions.

RedBuilt

Engineering Technician

• Provided structural framing and component layouts and calculations.
• Utilized wall and roof design/drafting software (i.e. Revit, AutoCAD) to develop blueprints.
• Provided mathematical calculations of all floor and roof designs using proprietary software.
• Developed details and material lists for production of all in-house manufactured roof and floor components.
• Developed production schematics and assembly diagrams for production department.
• Communicated with internal and external structural engineers for drawing approvals.
• Communicated with general contractors, architects, and framing and roofing crews for installation support.

Speer Mechanical

Project Manager

• Budgeted and staffed all assigned projects.
• Managed all personnel assigned to job site.
• Managed all weekly project financial forecasting.
• Provided and scheduled logistical support to all assigned job sites to include scheduling of tools, personnel, and materials.
• Handled all client and vendor contact in support and coordination of all assigned jobs.
• Negotiated materials and equipment pricing for all assigned jobs.
• Interpreted prints, specifications, and contract to ensure site compliance.
• Enforced safety protocols at all job sites.

Safety Manager, Downtown Hilton - Columbus, OH

• Enforced all OSHA regulations in addition to site specific regulations as set forth by the contract provided by the General Contractor.
• Conducted daily safety inspections of work areas, conditions, and tools.
• Conducted daily tool box talks.
• Coordinated delivery of safety supplies to the job site as needed.
• Assisted in quality control documentation of installations.
• Provided additional safety training as the need was identified.
• Conducted all accident investigations and compiled reports.
• Developed and implemented accident prevention controls.
• Tracked weekly safety metrics and modified controls as necessary.

United States Army

Multiple Assignments

• Platoon Sergeant, Engineer Section, 643rd Combat Support Group.
• Technical Engineer, 737th Engineer Detachment, Army Corps of Engineers.
• Instructor, Drill Sergeant School, 108th Training Command. Multiple assignments and locations.
• Drill Sergeant, Fort Benning, GA. 1st Infantry Training Brigade.
• Infantryman, Multiple assignments and locations:
  • Squad Leader
  • Team Leader
  • Anti-Armor Specialist
  • Indirect Fire Support Specialist
  • Rifleman