Jeff Bailey

I’m a Software Development Leader with 25+ years of experience building full-stack applications on numerous platforms to solve business problems. I apply knowledge of several programming languages to deliver high-quality software solutions on time. My continuous improvement mindset focuses on leading software product development communities, increasing productivity, and automating your business.

I love diverse connected systems, people, and software that delivers business value. I follow the 80/20 principle and curiously explore several tools to avoid using the wrong tool. I value concise written communication that uses pictures to convey complex ideas. I’m an eternal student that enjoys sharing knowledge.

Contact

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

Tech Skills

Web Applications, Databases, Web Services, REST, Distributed Systems, Micro Services, Agile Methodologies, SQL, Python, Java, C#, JavaScript, Bash, Amazon Web Services (AWS), React, Database Design, Linux, Windows, macOS, SQL Server, Mysql, PostgreSQL, ASP.NET, Web Servers

Power Skills

Servant Leadership, Collaboration, Empathy, Compassion, Concise Communication, Rapid Adaptation, People Centered, Product Quality Focus, Documentarian, Team Builder, Team Player, Problem Solver, Bar Raiser, Continuous Improver, Pragmatic, Agile, Quick Study, Energetic, Teacher

Certifications

AWS Developer Associate and Solution Architect — June 2017 - June 2020

Professional Experience

Nike — August 2022 to Present

Principal Software Engineer - Platform Center of Excellence

  • Leadership role in evangelizing software platforms
  • Promoter of Community of Practices (CoP) to increase knowledge sharing
  • Driver of an InnerSource first culture
  • Interim director of Software Platform Foundational toolsets, communities, and processes

Nike — August 2019 to August 2022

Principal Software Engineer - Product Customization Platform

  • Led the migration of legacy web services & experiences to Amazon Web Services.
  • Led implementation of GitHub cloud and migration of repositories from GitHub
  • Crafted numerous architectural & tech solution recommendations
  • Interviewed candidates for a distributed team
  • Built relationships with strategic partners
  • Simplified delivery of top-down initiatives with complex legal and technical requirements
  • Facilitated onboarding and training of new teammates
  • Encouraged my team to implement top-notch observability dashboards
  • Guided my team toward a performance-centric mindset.
  • Responsible for running reliable systems while addressing numerous competing initiatives
  • Awarded a Nike 2019 MVP award
  • Participated in the development of a container based 3D to 2D rendering platform
  • Developed and maintained partnerships with AWS architects and external SMEs
  • Co-lead Lunch & Learn presentations directed toward Principal Engineers and Principal Architects
  • Involved in bootstrapping an InnerSource community through principles and project discoverability

Axian — January 2017 to August 2019

Lead Software Consultant

Development of varied solutions such as software features, data integrations, and backend services

For Client NikeJuly 2018 to August 2019

  • Contributed to successful launches of new microservices for the customization domain
  • Researched and implemented best practices for microservices in spring boot
  • Assisted with maintenance and migration of legacy services
  • Reinforced and expanded documentation for cloud services

Environment: Java, Microservices, Spring Boot, AWS DynamoDB, AWS EC2

For Client First PacificFebruary 2018 to July 2018

  • Created baseline code and documentation for SQL Server Data Access, Azure Service Bus, ASP.NET Web API, Azure Function, and Azure ARM template
  • Installed the open-source Open Dental product and created a basic plugin implementation
  • Extended the Open Dental plugin to include Entity Sync capabilities to and from a dental practice

Environment: Asp.Net Webforms, Asp.Net MVC WebApi, SQL Azure, Azure Service Bus, Azure Functions, MySql

For Client ViewpointMarch 2018 to June 2018

  • Contributed to significant bug count reduction
  • Maintained and extended backend SQL stored procedures and SOAP services
  • Developed new REST endpoints in ASP.NET MVC API
  • Maintained Angular 6 front-end code
  • Significantly reduced legacy code to improve the ongoing maintenance experience

Environment: Asp.Net Webforms, Asp.Net MVC WebApi, SQL Server

For Client LegitScriptOctober 2018 to February 2018

  • Developed an AWS CodePipeline for a NodeJS backend using the Serverless framework
  • Developed REST endpoints using Typescript within the AWS Serverless Function environment
  • Developed Angular 5 front-end code that consumed the Serverless REST endpoints
  • Created a Salesforce DX Application that handled the initial creation of base Salesforce sandbox assets

Environment: Javascript, Nodejs, Angular, AWS Lambda, AWS CodePipeline, Salesforce

For Client Beaverton School District

  • Maintenance of content management system for school system learning content
  • Implementation of integration with the Canvas learning management system
  • Developed new features and assisted with paying down technical debt on the legacy system

Environment: C#, Asp.Net WebApi, SQL Server, Ruby on Rails, Docker, AWS

For Client ARRISMarch 2017 to July 2017

  • Maintenance and enhancement of a microservice used for user identity management
  • Assisted with migration from DocDB to a SQL Azure backend
  • Enhanced desktop user interface for managing user records through the user identity management API
  • Researched and implemented a web application integrated business intelligence solution

Environment: C#, Asp.Net WebApi, DocDB, SQL Server, Powershell

For Client NikeJanuary 2017 to March 2017

  • Developed a micro-service used for user identity management

Environment: Java, Spark Framework, Hibernate, and Gradle


Evoque Consulting — November 2015 to December 2016

Senior Software Engineer

  • Development of varied solutions such as software features, data integrations, and data imports
  • Successfully set up technological infrastructure, including network, directory services, and internet presence.
  • Development of a generic ETL framework alongside the CTO
  • Provided estimates and organized work for complicated integrations and imports for high-end clients

Environment: C#, Asp.Net MVC & Webforms, MSSQL, T-SQL, JavaScript, CSS, HTML5, Windows Server 2008/2014


FilmTrack Inc. — February 2012 to November 2015

Lead Web Application Engineer

  • Screened and interviewed new software development personnel
  • Development and maintenance of industry-leading Media & Entertainment solutions
  • Migration of Asp.Net Webforms projects to Asp.Net MVC
  • Migration of legacy data access layer to entity framework coupled with generic repository and unit of work patterns
  • Management of numerous projects with a critical role in architectural design decisions

Environment: C#, Asp.Net MVC & Webforms, MSSQL, T-SQL, JavaScript, CSS, HTML5, Windows Server 2008/2012

SuddenValues — January 2011 to January 2012

Senior Web Application Engineer

  • Development of a next-generation tool designed to connect businesses to consumers
  • Creation of stored procedures used to feed coupon data to millions of subscribers
  • Development of email abuse and bounce handling using the Java Mail library
  • Regular maintenance, bug fixing, and feature development of both production and legacy systems

Environment: ColdFusion, Java, MSSQL, T-SQL, JavaScript, CSS, XHTML, HTML5, Windows Server 2003/2008

Orion Network SolutionsFebruary 2009 to December 2010

Web Programmer

  • Ported existing code from the National Weather Service’s existing Advanced Hydrological Precipitation Service to the Automated Flood Warning System
  • Implementation of a custom backend interface designed to manage the configuration of devices that measure the flood-related data
  • Maintenance of existing software regularly, bug fixes, and necessary enhancements.
  • Development of mobile websites for internal products: Mobile CMS, Weather Management System
  • Lead role in the development of all underlying architecture of internal products

Environment: PHP, Perl, MySQL, PostgreSQL, JavaScript, CSS, XHTML, HTML5, Debian, Redhat Enterprise

Ecommerce Inc. — February 2001 to February 2006

Development Director

  • Development and architectural design of an easy-to-maintain web framework based on PHP Fusebox
  • Management of a team of 13 distributed developers
  • Designed the underlying company data model from the ground up, as well as maintained the production databases
  • Hands-on involvement and organization of the entire development process
  • Translation of high-level requirements to detailed technical requirements

Environment: PHP, Java, MySQL, PostgreSQL, JavaScript, CSS, XHTML

Hostcentric Inc.January 1999 to January 2001

Senior Application Developer

  • Lead development and regular maintenance of customer control panel based on cold fusion, asp, Perl, and COM
  • Setup and maintenance of Microsoft SQL Server
  • Upkeep of internal Unix development environment using Redhat, Cold Fusion, Jserv, Jrun, and Apache
  • Involved in Perl and Cold Fusion development projects for external clients
  • Involved in database development for internal business management applications

Environment: Cold Fusion, VBScript, MSSQL, JavaScript, CSS, HTML

GES Exposition Services — January 1998 to January 1999

Web Application Developer

  • Development of Cold Fusion-based company Intranet used by over 1500 employees
  • Design and implementation of a self-service company directory based on NT authentication integrated with the cold fusion environment
  • Leadership role in the administration of Microsoft SQL Server and Internet Information Server
  • Interfaced with various departments to gather requirements for internal projects
  • Took over management of web development after my boss took a position with a new company

Environment: Cold Fusion, MSSQL, JavaScript, CSS, HTML

Web Services Administrator

  • Daily use and development of various Perl scripts
  • Managed migration of over 3000 users from a BSD environment to Solaris servers
  • Involved in the development of new Perl scripts used to make administration duties more efficient
  • Assisted with advanced trouble tickets from the web customer support department
  • Worked with department heads to gather requirements for automation scripts designed to ease the workload

Environment: Perl, Solaris, BSD

Internet In A Mall — January 1997 to January 1998

Web Services Administrator

  • Managed over fifty technical support representatives
  • Maintained Unix and Windows NT machines
  • Implemented an automated backup procedure
  • Developed content-rich features for commercial web hosting services
  • Managed the company’s DNS server
  • Managed content direction on all internal and external web content
  • Experience developing IDC ( Internet Database Connector ) technology using Javascript for validation purposes
  • Responsible for the MS SQL 6.5 Server running financial software
  • Assembled software used by over thirty-thousand customers

Environment: Unix, Windows, MSSQL Server, HTML, JavaScript

Thank you for reading my resume! I hope you have a nice day. ☯️

— Jeff

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