Senior Software Architect & Engineer Manufacturing Systems Expert
Resume:
KEVIN T. LUDDY
Castle Hayne, NC
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Senior Software Architect and Engineer with 35+ years of experience in manufacturing systems, data analysis, and algorithm development. Proven expertise in .NET, C#, VB.NET, SQL databases, and signal processing with deep experience integrating manufacturing systems, MES platforms, and ERP solutions. Currently architecting production-deployed clinical vision therapy platforms combining real- time gaming, AI intelligence, and enterprise administration. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Product Architect & Technical Lead Oculearn Jan 2026 - Present Wilmington, NC (Remote)
Architected and developed clinical vision therapy platform from scratch using Python (FastAPI), PostgreSQL, JavaScript, HTML/CSS with HL7 FHIR compliance for medical data integration Engineered AI clinical intelligence system with automated patient scoring, adaptive algorithms, and practice-wide therapy insights for data analysis optimization Implemented production-grade security framework including CSRF protection, rate limiting, input validation, and XSS hardening for manufacturing-grade reliability Created comprehensive 325-step automated QA test suite plus 244-step manual QA checklist ensuring rigorous quality control processes
Migrated from SQLite to PostgreSQL for production persistence with custom data migration tooling and database optimization
Senior Software Engineer Lockheed Martin Sep 2025 - Jan 2026 Bethesda, MD (Remote)
Developed enterprise software solutions using C# .NET 4.8, AngularJS, PrimeNG UI components and NgRx for state management in manufacturing-focused applications Implemented web forms for genBOE Proposal Management Tool with MS SQL Server database integration using SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) Utilized Visual Studio 2022, Git, GitLab for CI/CD pipeline automation and Jira for sprint tracking in collaborative manufacturing environment
AI Architect / Developer Mercola IT Nov 2024 - Jul 2025 Cape Coral, FL (Remote)
Led architecture design and development of health coaching application using Python, .NET Core 8/9, C#, and Maui Razor Hybrid for cross-platform deployment Designed cloud-centric AI agentic architecture leveraging OpenAI LLMs with multi-classifier systems and dedicated RAG using Qdrant vector database Built test portal for LLM model selection and prompt template optimization, discovering optimal model configurations for performance and cost efficiency Integrated NLP voice-to-text-to-voice workflow using 11labs API for advanced signal processing capabilities
Software Architect / Developer iDox Solutions Jun 2021 - Apr 2025 Bethesda, MD (Remote)
Architected migration of 20+ year legacy system from custom web/database to Power Platform/ Dataverse/SharePoint implementation in Azure
Developed custom migration tools using C#/.NET/TypeScript supporting time-critical cutover events for manufacturing system transitions
Integrated with off-the-shelf tools including ShareGate for data recovery and migration initiatives using .NET 4.8, .NET Core 8/9
Leveraged OpenAI code generation for productivity gains while maintaining rigorous documentation and quality standards
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Senior Java Lead Software Developer Verizon Dec 2016 - Jul 2018 Ashburn, VA
Architected Java REST-based microservices using Spring Boot, Maven, and TDD methodologies to modernize legacy account processing systems
Implemented Cloud Foundry and Neo4j solutions on Linux platforms utilizing IAAS and PAAS for load management in Azure cloud
Developed ReactJS and AngularJS applications interfacing with microservices for testing and technology adoption demonstrations
Integrated Oracle databases with Jenkins CI/CD pipelines and AWS Cloud S3 storage over managed VPN infrastructure
Lead Software Architect / .NET Implementation Specialist Biomet Jan 2014 - Jan 2015 Warsaw, IN
Architected web-enabled service architecture for Signature product line processing X-Ray and MRI images using Manufacturing Execution System (MES) principles Developed multi-threaded pipeline processing system creating 3-D surgical guide models with 30- minute turnaround requirement using .NET and C#
Implemented SOAP-based Windows services and WCF web APIs with Razor frontend supporting real-time manufacturing processes
Created SQL Server 2012 database architecture with T-SQL stored procedures optimizing node-to- database interactions for parallel processing
Software Architect / Implementation Specialist Cherokee Information Systems
Jun 2008 - Nov 2009
Arlington, VA
Designed software architecture for AMLIS modernization effort using Visual Studio 2005/2008, ASP.NET, C#, JavaScript for Department of Interior Integrated ESRI ArcGIS Web Map Server for map-based data visualization with SQL Server 2008 backend and AJAX optimization
Developed custom UI web pages using Enterprise Elements with Oracle backend for Dietary Supplement Labels Database project
Created image processing solutions using Adobe Photoshop and ESRI Map Server management software ensuring high-performance operations
Software Architect / Implementation Specialist Rockwell Collins Aug 2003 - Jan 2008 Sterling, VA
Led team of 3 engineers designing CEC (Cooperative Engagement Capability) for Navy E2C Hawkeye Weapons Systems Training Device
Developed multi-threaded, packet sniffing applications using C and C++ on Linux and Solaris platforms in networked environment
Designed interface protocols to Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory's Wrap Around Simulation Program (WASP)
Implemented real-time signal processing and data analysis systems for military-grade equipment specifications
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Software/Systems Engineer Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory 1993 - 2001 Laurel, MD
Designed and integrated prototype systems for High Performance Distributed Computing (HiPer- D) using C/C++ on Unix platforms
Developed multi-threaded C/Ethernet TCP/IP code for VMEbus message traffic distribution between card cages
Implemented Cooperative Engagement Capability (CEC) system integration in Motorola 68040/ VMEbus architecture ensuring functional compatibility Created signal processing algorithms for radar system communication and automated control systems
Software Engineer CAE-Link Corporation 1987 - 1993 Silver Spring, MD
Developed multi-threaded Ada/SGI graphics code for sonar simulation systems including under-ice undulation calculations and display
Created FORTRAN libraries for active sonar simulation routines supporting 6 different US Navy sonar systems
Implemented real-time signal generation algorithms converting frequency domain data to time- domain signals using Mercury Corporation array processors Designed touch-sensitive interfaces and automated control systems for training device applications
EDUCATION
BS Engineering Science (EE emphasis) Penn State University Graduation with Honors, 3.4 GPA
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Programming Languages & Frameworks: C#, VB.NET, ASP.NET, .NET Core, Python, Java, C/C++, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, SQL, T-SQL
Database & Data Systems: SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, LINQ, ADO.NET, Entity Framework, Data Analysis, Business Modeling
Development Tools & Platforms: Visual Studio 2010-2022, TFS, Git, GitLab, Jira, Jenkins, Azure, AWS, TDD, CI/CD
Manufacturing & Engineering Systems: MES Integration, SAP ERP, Manufacturing Systems, Quality Control Systems, Optical Equipment, Signal Processing Specialized Technologies: Image Processing Algorithms, Optimization Algorithms, Real-time Systems, Multi-threading, Microservices, Web APIs
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