Scott Howard

Senior DevOps Engineer I & II

Liatrio

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Chico, CA (Remote)

Key Responsibilities

• Co-lead for a team of six engineers building a DevEx platform for a major retail company using Terraform, Backstage, GitHub, and AI tooling
• Automate infrastructure and app configurations for Azure Function and Container apps
• Conduct Value Stream Mapping sessions and provide data analysis readouts of client team processes
• Engineer automation processes for a major airline using Terraform, GitLab, and Docker for cybersecurity applications
• Architect and implement GitLab pipeline solutions to monitor production releases and enhance Terraform plan clarity
• Mentor four engineers, offering guidance in goal setting, self-development, and career advancement

Key Achievements

• ✓Led Value Stream Mapping effort that resulted in a contract extension of $1.6 million
• ✓Achieved 100% reduction in P2 incidents through improved GitLab pipeline solutions
• ✓Analyzed 18 months of Terraform state drift and devised reusable reconciliation process
• ✓Honored with Liatrio Champion award for exemplary communication and stakeholder feedback generation
• ✓Recognized for leading with empathy and setting benchmark in trusted advisor role
• ✓Spearheaded initiative for tooling to help delivery leaders track employee sentiment

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DevOps Engineer

Apto Payments

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San Francisco, CA (Remote)

Key Responsibilities

• Designed and implemented AWS account structure using AWS Organizations and Resource Access Management
• Engineered multi-region AWS network architecture using AWS VPC, Subnets, and gateways
• Developed CIDR assignment strategy for scalable network infrastructure
• Positioned infrastructure for efficiency and growth in multi-account, multi-region environment

Key Achievements

• ✓Created maintainable multi-account, multi-region AWS environment
• ✓Implemented scalable and maintainable network infrastructure architecture

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Senior Software Engineer

Pariveda Solutions

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Philadelphia, PA

Key Responsibilities

• Co-led Infrastructure-as-Code and migration projects for life science and healthcare clients
• Implemented infrastructure solutions with AWS CDK in multi-account environment
• Designed and implemented CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins, AWS, and Azure DevOps
• Developed application for university researchers using JavaScript and React to manage grant financials
• Enhanced financial dispute services for $3 billion peer-to-peer payment company using Python and Apache Kafka
• Coached junior developers and provided guidance for technical, soft-skill, and professional growth
• Served as Culture Lead for Philadelphia office

Key Achievements

• ✓Significantly improved operational efficiency and reduced deployment time through automation
• ✓Reduced core KPI from 2% to 0% for debit card reissue processes
• ✓Led code standardization initiative for 20,000-line codebase ensuring PEP8 compliance
• ✓Fostered connectedness and drove initiatives that enhanced company culture and employee engagement
• ✓Conducted interviews with end users to establish pain points and feedback during development

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Software Engineer II

Thunderbolt Software LLC

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Egg Harbor Township, NJ

Key Responsibilities

• Developed mission planning applications and test procedures for F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Offboard Mission Support (OMS) system
• Designed and developed microcontroller-based volume sensor systems using radar, GPS, and network components
• Supervised interns, assigning tasks and monitoring progress while providing educational guidance

Key Achievements

• ✓Successfully delivered mission-critical software for F-35 OMS system
• ✓Mentored and guided intern development

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Software Engineer I & II

ASRC Federal Mission Solutions

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Moorestown, NJ

Key Responsibilities

• Engineered and developed software for Modular Active Protection System (MAPS) using C++, UML, and Agile methodologies
• Produced architectural solutions for complex systems engineering problem spaces
• Led development efforts on R&D team engineering communication systems between Radar and Command and Control components
• Participated in Leadership Development Program gaining exposure to engineering management and RFP processes

Key Achievements

• ✓Enhanced defensive capabilities of military vehicles against RPG and guided threats
• ✓Resulted in modular designs, clean reusable source code, and increase in contract funding and staffing
• ✓Developed system that served as precursor to next baseline design for naval fleet
• ✓Graduated from Leadership Development Program
• ✓Spearheaded fastest growing shareholder initiative in ASRC history
• ✓Served as company ambassador supporting STEM curricula in Alaska school districts
• ✓Developed on-site STEM camp for shareholder children teaching software, hardware, weather analysis, and rocketry

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