Software Engineer Adjunct Professor
Resume:
David G. Moore, Jr.
PhD, MBA, PMP, CSDP, NREMT
Contact
adxnwy@r.postjobfree.com
https://github.com/dgmjr-io
Washington, DC
Education
Nova Southeastern University
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
20007-2013
PhD, Computer Science (2013)
MS, Computer Science (2007)
American Military University
Charles Town, WV
2013-2015
MBA, Information Technology
Management (2015)
Thomas A. Edison State College
Trenton, NJ
2005-2006
BSAST, Computer Science Technology
(2006)
Professional Certifications
Project Management Institute
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Institute of Electrical and Electronics
Engineers (IEEE)
Certified Software Development
Professional (CSDP),
Microsoft
Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer
(MCSD)
Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals
Amazon Web Services
Modern Development with Node & Java
Professional Summary
Adaptable, organized, and strategic Senior Software Engineer with 18+ years of expertise in .NET, Java, and Node.js frameworks, skilled in 14+ coding languages. Proven track record of streamlining processes, testing code, and delivering high-quality software solutions. Continuously learning and focused on driving results for clients and stakeholders.
Professional Experience
Chief Technology Officer
Restoring Pride, Inc., Washington, DC
07/2022 – Present
As a technology advisor for an organization dedicated to helping LGBT youth facing homelessness and substance abuse, I provide strategic guidance to the executive director on the use of technology. My contributions include:
• Successfully migrating the organization's website from a fly-by-night hosting provider to a containerized environment in Microsoft Azure with CDN technology. This has improved website performance, security, and reliability.
• Providing strategic recommendations on the use of technology to achieve the organization's mission and goals.
• Collaborating with other team members to identify opportunities to leverage technology to improve organizational effectiveness. As a volunteer, I am deeply committed to the organization's mission and have brought my skills and expertise in technology to help support its important work.
Lead Software Engineer / Architect (contract position) UnitedHealthcare Group, Washington, DC
08/2022 – 04/2023
As a skilled software engineer, I successfully led the design and development of several projects, including:
• Modified a large and complex decision-making process to emit an explanation of how it arrived at its results in plain English, improving transparency and accountability for stakeholders.
• Added caching to speed up response times for a set of long-running and often-repeated queries, resulting in a more efficient system and improved user experience.
• Fixed a long-standing bug related to parsing that had been deemed unsolvable by others, demonstrating my troubleshooting and problem- solving skills.
• Solved a timeout issue when a very large dataset was loaded into memory by
"streaming" the dataset instead of loading it all at once, improving system performance and stability.
Overall, my ability to lead complex projects and solve difficult technical problems has been instrumental in the success of multiple initiatives. Technical Knowledge &
Skills
Programming Languages, Frameworks,
& Tools:
.NET (Framework/Core), Bash, C, C++, C#,
CSS, Docker, Entity Framework, HTML,
Java, JavaScript, JSON (and schemas),
LINQ, NodeJS, PL/SQL, PL/pgSQL,
PowerShell, Python, Roslyn, T4, T-SQL,
TypeScript, VBA, VB, Visual Studio, Visual
Studio Code, XHTML, XML
Web & Cloud Technologies, Tools, &
Platforms
Amazon Web Services, ASP.NET, Azure
DevOps, Microsoft Azure, Git(Hub), Google
Developer Platform, MVC, Oracle Cloud,
REST, WebAPI, OpenAPI (Swagger)
Database Technologies
Access, MongoDB, MySQL, Oracle DB,
PostgresDB, Microsoft SQL Server
Software Development Methodologies
Agile, Iterative, Scrum, Waterfall
Legislation
Federal Information Systems Management
Act (FISMA), Health Insurance Portability &
Accountability Act (HIPAA), Privacy Act of
1974, Americans with Disabilities Act
Affiliations
• Mensa
• Project Management Institute (PMI)
• Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers
(IEEE)
• Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)
• American Association of University Professors
(AAUP)
Other Volunteer Work
Emergency Medical Technician
Washington, DC, Medical Reserve Corps
Institutional Review Board Member
University of the Potomac
Other Professional Credentials
Nationally Registered Emergency
Medical Technician (NREMT)
National Registry of Emergency Medical
Technicians
Senior .NET Software Engineer
Array Analytics, Washington, DC
08/2017 – 06/2021
As the leader of the backend team, I spearheaded the development of a powerful strategic decision support tool for healthcare and affiliated industry leaders. I played a key role in evaluating and refining the initial product prototype, ensuring that it aligned seamlessly with the company vision and goals. To support the growing product vision, I designed and implemented robust backend and infrastructure code that enabled the seamless integration of expanded analysis and visualization tools, leveraging cutting-edge machine learning and AI technologies.
Throughout the project, I ensured the highest levels of quality and efficiency by leveraging best practices in continuous integration and delivery. Specifically, I hosted and managed every component of the project and its code through CI/CD pipelines in Azure services and Azure DevOps, streamlining the development and deployment processes and reducing the risk of errors or downtime.
Overall, my contributions were integral to the success of this critical project and demonstrate my deep expertise in software development and project management.
Founding Chair, Department of Technology
Northcentral University, San Diego, CA
08/2015—05/2017
As Technology Academic Department Chair, I was appointed to lead a new department offering graduate degrees in computer science, cybersecurity, data science, and other related fields. My contributions include:
• Recruiting and assembling multiple teams, consisting of technology industry leaders, subject matter experts, and scholars, to consult on which areas of study we should offer, what attributes our graduates should possess, and how to outline and implement each program's curriculum. The final team consisted of 22 members.
• Successfully launching our programs and overseeing their academic and managerial tasks, including recruiting and assigning additional professors, and evaluating professors and referring them for coaching if necessary.
• Managing certain student-related matters, including appeals, complaints, and plagiarism accusations, and working to ensure that our students received a high-quality education and the necessary support to succeed. During my time in this role, I served simultaneously in my previous position before my official title change, demonstrating my ability to manage multiple responsibilities effectively. Overall, my leadership, strategic vision, and ability to collaborate with diverse teams were instrumental in the successful launch and growth of the department.
Director of Assessment (Higher Education Data Analytics) Northcentral University, San Diego, CA
08/2013 – 08/2016
As a Director in Higher Education Data Analytics, I was responsible for gathering and analyzing data indicative of student success, ensuring continued accreditation, and evidence-based training improvement. My contributions include:
• Designing and implementing a comprehensive assessment plan for each degree program, partnering with the director of curriculum to use the resulting data to redesign all offerings.
Other Academic Credentials
Anne Arundel Community College
Arnold, MD
09/2020
Certificate, Gender & Sexuality Studies
Northcentral University
San Diego, CA
11/2014
Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study
(CAGS), Higher Education Leadership
University of Maryland University
College
Adelphi, MD
08/2012
Certificate, Commercial & Workplace
Spanish
Anne Arundel Community College
05/2010
Certificate, Culinary Arts
04/2011
Certificate, Bartending
Teaching Experience
Adjunct Professor, IT/Computer
Science & Business
Various Institutions of Higher Learning
06/2006 – 12/2020
• Demonstrated expertise in teaching IT/computer
science and business courses to students at all
levels, ranging from vocational-technical programs to PhD students, at multiple institutions of higher learning.
• Successfully navigated the diverse academic and
cultural backgrounds of students, fostering inclusive learning environments and adapting teaching
methods accordingly.
• Exemplified a commitment to excellence by
consistently striving for personal and professional growth, keeping abreast of the latest advancements in the fields of IT, computer science, and business.
• Employed meticulous attention to detail in course design, lesson planning, and assessment strategies, resulting in enhanced student understanding and
engagement.
• Effectively communicated complex concepts and
theories to students from varied backgrounds,
utilizing clear and concise language to ensure
comprehension and facilitate active participation.
• Fostered a positive and collaborative learning
environment, encouraging student participation
and discussion to deepen understanding and
critical thinking skills.
• Received consistently positive feedback from
students and colleagues for exceptional teaching
abilities and dedication to student success.
• Leading the year-long project to write the report for the business programs' accreditation reaffirmation and receiving an exceedingly rare flawless final report, demonstrating my attention to detail and ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams.
• Playing major roles in fundamental changes to university governance, including being the inaugural appointee to the Academic Affairs Committee, co-founder of the Faculty Senate and Assembly, author of the Faculty Senate Charter and Bylaws, elected as the inaugural Faculty Senator, and serving two years as the inaugural member of the Assessment Committee and one as its chair.
My leadership, strategic vision, and ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams were instrumental in implementing significant changes that positively impacted student success and overall university governance. My expertise in data analytics and assessment, combined with my ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, were critical to my success in this role.
Lead Software Architect
CYIOS Corporation (U.S. Army Contract)
Washington, DC
09/2007 – 06/2013
As the Project Lead Software Engineer/Architect, I was responsible for leading the full-lifecycle agile development of the Army's HR system for colonels and generals, which served over 10,000 end-users and had a budget of
$4,000,000. Throughout the project, I worked cross-functionally with various teams, including:
• Customers: I collaborated directly with customers to gather and validate requirements, ensuring that the final product met their needs and expectations.
• Program Management: I worked closely with program management to ensure that the project was on track and aligned with broader organizational goals.
• Database Design, Development, and Optimization: I led the design, development, and optimization of the database, ensuring that it was robust, secure, and scalable.
• Information Assurance and Privacy Protection: I oversaw the implementation of information assurance and privacy protection measures, including ensuring compliance with security legislation and passing a congressionally mandated security audit.
• Backend and Frontend System Design and Implementation: I led the design and implementation of both the backend and frontend systems, leveraging my expertise in C#, ASP.NET WebForms, and a custom C++ plug-in to IIS to enable integration with the Army's SSO service.
The final application was hosted in the Army's private data center and was primarily written in C#, with a focus on performance, scalability, and security. Overall, my leadership and technical expertise were essential to the success of this complex and critical project, and I am proud to have contributed to the Army's mission.
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