Jeff Bailey

Principal Software Engineer with deep expertise in enterprise architecture, cloud cost optimization, and scalable team collaboration. As a FinOps Certified Practitioner and InnerSource Commons board member, I apply InnerSource and Open Source methodologies to deliver measurable impact. Proven track record in simplifying complex systems, leading cross-functional initiatives, and maximizing the value of cloud platforms like AWS.

Contact

By Form – [jeffabailey at gmail.com] – https://jeffbailey.us

Tech Skills

Cloud & Infrastructure: Amazon Web Services (AWS), Azure, Cloud Cost Optimization, FinOps, Infrastructure as Code, Serverless Architecture, Containerization, Kubernetes, Docker

Programming & Development: Python, Java, C#, JavaScript, SQL, Bash, ASP.NET, React, Microservices, REST APIs, Web Services, Database Design

Databases & Data: SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, ETL, Data Integration, Data Processing, Big Data

DevOps & Operations: CI/CD Pipelines, Git, GitHub Enterprise, Agile Methodologies, Test Automation, Observability, Monitoring, Incident Response

Systems & Platforms: Linux, Windows, macOS, Web Servers, Distributed Systems, High Availability, Performance Optimization

Power Skills

Leadership & Collaboration: Servant Leadership, Team Building, Mentorship, Cross-functional Team Management, Stakeholder Communication

Problem Solving & Strategy: Technical Architecture, System Design, Cost Optimization, Vendor Management, Process Improvement

Communication & Teaching: Clear Communication, Technical Teaching, Documentation Advocacy, Product Quality Focus

Adaptability & Growth: Continuous Improvement, Agile Mindset, Pragmatism, Energy, People-Centered Thinking

Certifications

Professional Experience

Nike — August 2022 to Present

Tech Modernization and Platform Center of Excellence

  • Delivered significant annual savings via AWS cost optimization across enterprise teams, implementing FinOps best practices and cloud governance frameworks that reduced cloud spend while maintaining performance
  • Spearheaded Open Source legal policy and Program Office establishment, accelerating secure contribution processes and reducing legal review time for open source adoption
  • Founded InnerSource community and collaboration platform, improving internal discoverability and enabling cross-team code sharing that reduced duplicate development
  • Identified vendor contract savings through comprehensive technical and usage audits, implementing automated monitoring that prevented future overspending
  • Leadership role on a Software Platform Foundations team focused on streamlining operations and reusability across enterprise teams, resulting in faster development cycles and improved platform uptime

Nike — August 2019 to August 2022

Principal Software Engineer – Product Customization Platform

  • Migrated legacy services to AWS cloud infrastructure, increasing system reliability and reducing infrastructure costs through automated scaling and resource optimization
  • Reduced infrastructure and tooling costs via strategic GitHub Enterprise Cloud migration, implementing automated workflows that reduced deployment time
  • Enabled sales growth through containerized 3D-to-2D rendering pipeline that processed thousands of daily requests
  • Decreased incident response times with robust observability dashboards and automated alerting systems that provided real-time visibility into system health
  • Led global hiring and onboarding initiatives for engineering teams, reducing new engineer ramp-up time through structured mentorship programs and comprehensive documentation

Axian — January 2017 to August 2019

Lead Software Consultant

Client: Nike — July 2018 to August 2019

  • Deployed Spring Boot microservices architecture, reducing deployment duration and improving system scalability to handle increased load capacity
  • Modernized legacy systems with zero downtime, enhancing system performance through strategic database optimization and caching strategies

Client: First Pacific — February 2018 to July 2018

  • Built Azure-based data synchronization pipeline, reducing manual data entry and improving data accuracy through automated validation and error handling
  • Delivered custom Open Dental plugin used by 100+ users across the enterprise, streamlining dental practice workflows and reducing administrative overhead

Client: Viewpoint — March 2018 to June 2018

  • Reduced defect rate through comprehensive test automation and optimization, implementing CI/CD pipelines that caught issues before production deployment
  • Improved RESTful API response times through database query optimization and caching strategies, resulting in better user experience and reduced server load

Client: LegitScript — October 2017 to February 2018

  • Automated CI/CD pipeline implementation, shrinking release cycles from days to hours and enabling continuous deployment with high success rate
  • Built serverless system architecture handling over 1M daily requests on AWS, reducing infrastructure costs while maintaining high availability

Evoque Consulting — November 2015 to December 2016

Senior Software Engineer

  • Created ETL framework processing 1TB+ of daily data with high accuracy, enabling real-time analytics and business intelligence reporting
  • Automated data integration processes, cutting turnaround time and reducing manual errors through systematic validation and error handling

FilmTrack Inc. — February 2012 to November 2015

Lead Web Application Engineer

  • Migrated 10+ applications to ASP.NET MVC architecture, improving system performance and reducing maintenance overhead through modern development practices
  • Reduced query latency through Entity Framework optimizations and strategic database indexing, resulting in faster page load times and improved user experience

SuddenValues — January 2011 to January 2012

Senior Web Application Engineer

  • Built and scaled coupon distribution platform serving 1M+ subscribers with high uptime, implementing automated email delivery systems that increased conversion rates
  • Implemented comprehensive abuse handling system, reducing email bounce rate and improving deliverability through intelligent filtering and validation

Ecommerce Inc. — February 2001 to February 2006

Development Director

  • Led distributed team of 13 engineers delivering 20+ projects per year with high on-time delivery rate, implementing agile methodologies that improved team productivity
  • Designed scalable data model supporting over 100K daily transactions with sub-second response times, enabling business growth without performance degradation

Hostcentric Inc. — January 1999 to January 2001

Senior Application Developer

  • Built customer portal supporting 50K+ users with high availability, implementing user authentication and role-based access control systems
  • Reduced server response latency through backend optimizations and database query tuning, resulting in improved user experience and reduced server costs

GES Exposition Services — January 1998 to January 1999

Web Application Developer

  • Developed comprehensive intranet system used by 1,500+ employees, implementing document management and workflow automation that reduced administrative overhead
  • Cut directory search time via NT authentication integration and optimized database queries, improving employee productivity and system usability

Earthlink Inc. — January 1997 to January 1998

Web Services Administrator

  • Migrated 3,000+ users to Solaris platform without data loss or service interruption, implementing automated migration scripts that reduced manual effort
  • Automated administrative tasks using Perl scripts and cron jobs, reducing system administration overhead and improving operational efficiency

Internet In A Mall — January 1997 to January 1998

Technical Support Director

  • Oversaw 50+ technical support staff across multiple locations, implementing standardized support processes that improved customer satisfaction scores
  • Built scalable customer support systems for 30K+ users, reducing average resolution time through knowledge base implementation and automated ticket routing
  • Reduced backup window with process automation and optimized backup strategies, enabling more frequent backups and improved data protection