Ian Shuff
+1-214-***-**** · ***.*******@*****.*** · New York, United States
Senior Full Stack Engineer
Highly accomplished full-stack software engineer with 10+ years of experience designing scalable, reliable, and sustainable enterprise-grade applications. Specialized in C# (.NET 8, ASP.NET Core, Blazor) for backend and full- stack development, with complementary expertise in JavaScript (React, Node.js), Python (AI/ML), and Go microservices. Skilled in architecting distributed systems, integrating machine learning services, and delivering energy-efficient, high-performance applications. Known for writing clean, maintainable, test-driven code and leading engineering teams toward sustainable, future-proof architectures. EDUCATION
Ramapo College — BS, in Film (2006 – 2010)
Monmouth Academy – Computer Science Classes (2 years) Dev Bootcamp — Full Stack Web Development, Ruby on Rails (2014) PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ADP Research
Lead Full-Stack Developer 09/2024 - 07/2025
Architected and implemented a .NET 8 microservices platform for enterprise analytics, integrating with React.js front ends and AI-driven HR tools.
Developed predictive analytics modules using ML.NET and Python interoperability for forecasting payroll anomalies and workforce trends.
Designed asynchronous background services using Azure Service Bus and Hangfire, reducing processing latency by 35%.
Implemented green cloud provisioning policies within Azure, dynamically scaling compute workloads to minimize idle consumption.
Built RESTful APIs with ASP.NET Core and consumed GraphQL endpoints, achieving a 45% improvement in client-server communication speed.
Established comprehensive xUnit and Jest test suites, raising deployment reliability and reducing post-release defects.
Mentored engineers on .NET architecture, AI integration patterns, and sustainable DevOps practices across global teams.
Memo
Senior Software Engineer 08/2021 - 09/2024
Led migration from legacy systems to a .NET 6 monolith split into modular microservices hosted in Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
Implemented AI analytics pipelines combining ML.NET and TensorFlow models for real-time business intelligence dashboards.
Designed and delivered React.js front ends integrated with ASP.NET Web APIs, improving performance and accessibility.
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Deployed using Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines, integrating green build runners and energy-aware scheduling.
Introduced OpenTelemetry and Application Insights for performance tracking and sustainability metrics.
Established a strong testing culture with NUnit, Jest, and Cypress, achieving over 90% test coverage. Zipari
Software Engineer 03/2020 - 03/2021
Developed scalable ASP.NET Core APIs for customer engagement and analytics platforms with integrations to Node.js and Go microservices.
Built a Go-based event-streaming system using NATS and gRPC, increasing real-time message throughput by 60%.
Created Azure Functions for serverless data processing, optimizing execution costs and power efficiency.
Implemented Redis caching and SignalR real-time updates, reducing latency in high-traffic dashboards.
Delivered end-to-end automated tests with MSTest and Jest, ensuring reliability across cloud deployments.
Collaborated on eco-friendly cloud resource management policies, minimizing compute waste. Worked with data science teams to connect Python-based AI models (via ONNX Runtime) to .NET inference services.
InRhythm
Software Engineer 03/2016 - 12/2019
Designed interactive data visualization dashboards using Blazor WebAssembly and D3.js, allowing clients to analyze data in real time.
Built scalable .NET Core APIs and SQL Server data layers using Dapper and Entity Framework Core. Automated backend tasks with Azure Logic Apps and PowerShell scripting, reducing manual workload by 40%.
Integrated Python data pipelines for preprocessing, combined with C# microservices for aggregation. Developed and deployed cross-platform microservices in Docker, improving scalability and sustainability.
Implemented automated unit and integration tests using xUnit and Jest, maintaining stable production environments.
Advocated and deployed green DevOps practices, reducing pipeline idle time and build redundancy by 25%.
Creospan Inc
Contract Developer 07/2015 - 02/2016
Built cross-platform mobile applications using AngularJS and ASP.NET Web API backend with JWT authentication.
Integrated Entity Framework for ORM and LINQ for efficient query composition. Developed asynchronous APIs with async/await patterns, reducing I/O blocking by 30%. Deployed scalable apps on Azure App Service with eco-conscious scaling rules. Wrote automated tests with MSTest and Jasmine, maintaining high release confidence. Collaborated closely with UI/UX teams to deliver accessible, responsive designs. Used Azure Application Insights to monitor performance and energy usage. Freelance Software Engineer 06/2017 - 09/2018
Built a full-stack web platform using ASP.NET MVC and AngularJS, integrated with Azure SQL Database and Redis cache.
Developed secure user authentication and role-based access with ASP.NET Identity. Automated deployment using Azure DevOps Pipelines and PowerShell scripts. Integrated third-party APIs for payments (Stripe), notifications (Twilio), and analytics (Google Data Studio).
Wrote modular, testable components with dependency injection for maintainability. Optimized compute workloads and database queries for reduced energy footprint. Documented system architecture and onboarded new developers with best practice guidelines. Freelance Motion Designer/Editor 11/2014 - 01/2017 Produced 2D and 3D motion graphics, including keyframing, animation, and visual effects. Designed titles, compositions, and precompositions for video projects using After Effects and Cinema 4D.
Built 3D models and displacement maps in Maya and ZBrush for animation projects. Collaborated with clients to deliver polished, high-impact visual content. Maintained workflows for efficient rendering and file management. Mentored junior designers on motion design best practices. TECHNICAL SKILLS
Languages: C#, JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, Python, Go, Ruby, SQL, HTML5, CSS3 Frameworks & Libraries: ASP.NET Core, .NET 8, Blazor, Entity Framework Core, React.js, Angular, Node.js, Django, Flask, Ruby on Rails
Testing & QA: xUnit, NUnit, MSTest, Jest, Mocha, PyTest, Selenium, Cypress Databases & Storage: SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis, SQLite DevOps & Tools: Docker, Kubernetes, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Git, Jenkins, AWS, GCP, Terraform, Nginx, IIS
AI & Automation: ML.NET, TensorFlow.NET, Python Interop (ONNX, TensorFlow, PyTorch), NLP, Computer Vision, AI API Integration
Eco-Tooling & Sustainability:
- Green CI/CD and resource throttling
- Sustainable Azure Functions and App Services
- Energy-efficient API design and asynchronous processing
- Carbon tracking and power usage telemetry integration