Staff software engineer

As an engineering leader experienced in both infrastructure security & application engineering practices, I found myself in a unique position where I could be at the helm of bridging the application engineering & infrastructure security engineering teams at TrussWorks. Part of this included getting IAT II & IASAE II certified by getting CASP+ certified within the first 2 months of joining the company.

My primary responsibility was to lead two cross-functional teams comprised of application engineers & infrastructure engineers to achieve our mission. TrussWorks had been working for five years to launch, secure, & continue building features to the MilMove system. This project was written in with a Go back-end & automation tooling with a JavaScript / React front-end using React Query. The API was maintained using Swagger to generate API endpoints for communication between the client & server.

To ensure seamless collaboration & knowledge sharing among team members, I helped architect comprehensive project & company-wide documentation portals. These centralized repositories became invaluable resources, facilitating smoother workflows & fostering a culture of transparency & information accessibility.

Additionally, I took the initiative to organize & facilitate various weekly & monthly meetings covering diverse topics such as mentorship, front-end development, back-end development, & Linux. With attendance consistently exceeding 10 colleagues, these gatherings served as vibrant forums for brainstorming, knowledge exchange, & professional growth for everyone involved..

Recognizing the importance of career mentorship & development, I dedicated significant time & effort to provide guidance & support to engineers specializing across infrastructure, security, & application development. Through 1:1 sessions, personalized coaching, & structured career planning, I endeavored to empower my team members to reach their full potential & achieve their professional aspirations.

Additionally, I played a pivotal role in driving process & technical improvements across projects & the engineering department as a whole. I drafted & published Architectural Decision Records (ADRs), outlining proposed enhancements & innovations aimed at enhancing efficiency, scalability, & overall performance.

Through the meticulous execution of these actions, the results were transformative. The centralized documentation portals became the cornerstone of our operations, significantly streamlining communication & knowledge-sharing processes across teams. Our meetings evolved into vibrant hubs of collaboration & learning, sparking innovative ideas & fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Additionally, I implemented robust incident response management protocols & conducted regular training sessions to ensure our team was well-prepared to handle emergencies effectively. These proactive measures not only bolstered our ability to mitigate risks & minimize downtime but also instilled confidence & readiness among team members, further enhancing our operational resilience.

The personalized mentorship & career development initiatives bore fruit as team members flourished in their roles, taking on greater responsibilities & advancing their careers within the company. This not only boosted morale & retention but also enhanced the overall skill level & expertise of the engineering workforce.

Moreover, the implementation of ADRs led to tangible improvements in project efficiency, reliability, & scalability. With each decision grounded in careful analysis & foresight, we were able to navigate complex technical challenges with confidence, driving the company’s engineering capabilities while still delivering features on-time.

In essence, by diligently implementing these strategies, we not only achieved our immediate goals but also laid the foundation for sustained success & innovation in the engineering practices at TrussWorks.