Raw Body: Software Development Leader with Diverse Experience

## 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]({{&lt; ref &#34;contact&#34; &gt;}}) – [jeffabailey at gmail.com] – &lt;https://jeffbailey.us&gt;

## Tech Skills

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

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

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

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

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

## Power Skills

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

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

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

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

## Certifications

* [FinOps Certified Practitioner] — March 2025 – March 2027
* [AWS Certified Developer – Associate] — June 2017 – June 2020
* [AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional] — June 2017 – June 2020

## 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

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