Armando Musto
Senior Application Engineer
Washington, DC
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Confident as an Architect and a full stack developer with 15 years of full lifecycle development experience
following a 10 year career in the Network and PC industry. My focus has been in Enterprise level
applications mainly driven with Coldfusion up through version 10.
A recent focus is in advanced front end development strategies including languages and frameworks such as
Node, Angular, Backbone, and Express.
I’m currently preparing for my AWS Certified Solutions Architect exam (Associate Level)
WORK HISTORY
Real Tech Solutions, LLC Lead Application Developer (Washington, DC) 12/2013 Present
Architect/Build role focused on front end javascript frameworks. Technical stack based on Node.js,
Angular,js, Bootstrap and MongoDB
Managing existing Coldfusion driven projects. Technical stack is Coldfusion 10, Apache and a good dose of
Javascript and bootstrap.
Development tasks focused on NodeJS, Swig, AngularJS and using (AWS) Amazon Web Services for
resources. I modeled an improved infrastructure which I based on Sails.js for the framework running on
Node.JS and looked to NGINX as the next step.
Managing systems via Amazon Web Services (AWS) using EC2 instances and all that entails (Elastic IPs,
load balancing, Security Groups, managing access keys)
● Blog http://blog.armandomusto.com/
● Manage all systems and projects via our AWS infrastructure
FAA Senior Application Developer (Washington, DC) (contract) 2/2014 6/2014
Lead developer working on key documentation system which manages FAA’s legal directives. My focus was
to create a system from the ground up replacing their existing document library.
Technical stack is Coldfusion 10, Coldbox for the framework and Apache as the container.
APA Senior Lead Application Developer (Washington, DC) 12/2011 12/2013
Coldfusion developer / Front End Developer with AngularJS, Node.js experience
● Daily tasks included sustainment work on existing Coldfusion driven search engine.
● Senior developer on a new concept developing an online writing center entirely in AngularJS and
based on Node.js.
JS libraries include Backbone.js, gApi(Google api), Socketstream, express.js and multiple other modules.
Express.js handles MVC approach, and Socketstream facilitates our websocket allowing reliable, fast
interaction with webservices.
Relevant projects:
● I created a custom service to handle Marklogic calls and responders on node.js (server side).
● Creating a mobile app boilerplate interface based on PhoneGap, Backbone.js and topcoat.
● Using Amazon Web Services(Using EC2) providing a proof of concept for hosting a node.js app in
the cloud
Booz Allen and Hamilton Lead Developer (Herndon, VA) (contract) 02/2012 04/2013
Initial focus was migrating financial systems from Coldfusion 6 9 supported on Glassfish servers.
Upon project completion my focus was taking over the online time tracking system for over 25000
employees globally.
A majority of the systems I was involved with were high profile financial systems.
Real Tech Solutions Lead Coldfusion Developer (Washington, DC) 08/2009 – 02/2012
As lead Coldfusion developer my focus and responsibility was on the entire lifecycle of any project.
One of my main projects involved developing a custom CMS portal completely updating our clients approach
to project management.
My team was responsible for designing and developing various custom auction systems.
Skills I employed were Coldfusion 9, ORM, Ajax, jQuery, javascript and CSS.
Frameworks include: Fusebox 5, Coldspring, ModelGlue, CFWheels Containers” Tomcat, Railo, Glassfish
Well versed in SVN, release manager on a number of projects Jira and WiKi experience in Confluence.
Key Projects:
● Designed and implemented Agenda Review System
I was brought in to review an existing paper process and convert it to a web based internet solution
The project required that I design a workable database design in Sql Server and to create a
framework in using Coldfusion.
I was responsible for assigning estimates based on requirements I gathered with the goal of
completing the project under a tighter than normal deadline due to a past developers previous failed
attempt.
The final product was developed in Coldfusion 9 with Sql Server as the backend and Fusebox 5 as
the framework. The site was custom in development.
● Developed and Maintained secured Intranet Portal (NC4) (8/2010 – 1/2011)
Worked within a secured facility to maintain and build new application modules for a secured
system. The majority of development was performed with Coldfusion 9.
● Integrated new functionality on existing Internal Portal (PSI) (6/2010 – 8/2010)
I worked on developing a new internal application for their existing Intranet portal.
I chose to develop the new application in an OOP manner utilizing Ajax, Fusebox, Sql Server and
maintaining all code in CFC’s.
● Sustainment/development on portal (Booz and Company) (1/2010 – 6/2010)
I worked on sustainment tasks for an existing Coldfusion application.
The application was driven by Coldfusion and an Oracle database.
My initial responsibilities involved working with another developer and then led to me taking over as
lead developer on the project.
My direction was in part provided by our team lead as well as my own.
My daily work exposes me to Coldfusion, XML, CFCs, AJAX products and technology.
My work was balanced between working on new requirements as well as maintaining existing
systems.
● AcqBusiness/DoD Contractor Aug 2009 – Jan 2010
As a Senior Coldfusion Developer, my role was maintenance and new development.
Lead developer for a web development project for the Program Manager Acquisition Business (PM
AcqBusiness) of the US Army, using ColdFusion, Citrix, and SQL databases.
APA Web Developer/Maintenance Lead (Washington, DC) 01/2008 – 08/2009
I was brought on as a Coldfusion development resource, I then grew into the maintenance lead role involving
me with the client on a daily basis. Weekly tasks included monitoring of production and development
systems, daily interaction with various clients and working on my own as well as a team of up to four
developers.
HUD Senior Web Developer/Maintenance Lead (Washington, DC) 12/2005 – 01/2008
I lead a team of developers supporting a Coldfusion, Java Based web application. Designed, developed and
managed a team of four developers. Designed and implemented new functional requirements.
Responsible for QA of new Java components and maintenance.
SAIC/NIH Senior Web Developer (Bethesda, MD) 12/2005 – 01/2008
Developing an Intranet application to provide a resource for NIH grant research
Sole developer working with Oracle Database administrator to build out custom interface with Coldfusion 6.1
MX, XML, JavaScript.
Responsible for all development and direction of design.
Working under a three month deadline for the initial launch.
Design details include:
● Implementing a JavaScript tree structure feed by XML, dynamically populated from Oracle.
● Using Oracle stored procedures throughout project.
● Created a JavaScript driven grid structure to display editable code
● Used Cold Fusion arrays to provide on page text filtering capability
● Implemented Oracle Full text Search functionality
SNVC Coldfusion Developer (Fairfax, VA) 2005
My role was as Team lead working with our Navy Client to develop a flagship system working with security
badge cards and PKI.
● Create and implemented database schemas using Oracle 10g.
● Developed in Coldfusion (coding included arrays, Stored procedures, custom tags)
● SQL coding included cursors, stored procedures, MS server management
● PDF creation on the Web.
● PKI/PKE development
Previous roles
Checkfree corporation Coldfusion developer
Uncle Julios Corporation POS/IT Director
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Programming Databases
Coldfusion (Up thru version 10) MS SQL
AngularJS & Node.js Oracle
Javascript Marklogic
CSS Stylesheets PL/SQL Development
Bootstrap.js Database Design and development
Frameworks Containers/servers
Fusebox (Xml and no xml) Google App Engine
ModelGlue Railo/Tomcat
MachII Oracle Glassfish Server
MS Internet Information Server
Tools
Eclipse (Cfeclipse)
Webstorm
(SVN) Subversion
MS Sql Studio
CLEARANCE STATUS
I have held an Interim Secret Clearance with the DoD while working on a Navy project.
I was also processed for a TS Clearance during this time (Incompleted due to early completion)