Professional Experience

Software Engineer II
Cisco Systems ▪ Oct 2021 - Nov 2024

Developed a file notification and daily reporting system for bank statements (PDRs), monitoring 700+ accounts, significantly reducing support processing time for missing files using Python and Oracle PL/SQL.
Designed and implemented a monthly fee file processor (CAMT086), delivering insights on fees exceeding $50k/month across three bank partners and multiple currencies using Python and Oracle PL/SQL.
Introduced AI-driven data classification using Python, Sklearn (Random Forest Classifier), and Pandas to categorize fee data, streamlining reporting and enabling better drill-down analysis of bank fees.
Led backend enhancements for SpringBoot applications, collaborating with frontend teams to meet diverse business requirements.
Supervised a team of three developers in the management, maintenance, and enhancement of SoX-compliant applications, ensuring regulatory compliance and audit readiness.
Spearheaded security improvements for legacy applications by upgrading Docker images, updating core libraries, and modernizing credential storage, aligning with industry standards.
Managed risk assessments for third-party applications, working with business teams, and infosec to identify and mitigate risks.
Ensured compliance with internal and industry-standard security metrics, implementing fixes to resolve high/critical vulnerabilities, achieving a 94% closure rate.

Student Worker
Kean University, Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (ORSP) ▪ May 2018 - May 2021

Created a comprehensive knowledge base to outline technical and non-technical processes and procedures for everyday tasks and activities related to ORSP operations and upkeep.
Assisted with processing and automating registrations and projects materials for Kean Research Days.
Designed and developed a web-based management system for Kean Research Days, utilizing Node.js (EJS & Express), Bootstrap, and MongoDB, to streamline registration and event management.

Personal Projects

FIA Document Summarizer
Project Started: November 2024

Developed a Formula One document summarizer using Python, Flask, SQLite, APScheduler, and Jinja templates, enabling customizable scheduling and filtering of documents for automated processing.
Implemented web scraping of the FIA documents site to detect and summarize new race-related documents using llama3.2 deployed via Ollama and delivering summaries to users via Discord webhooks.
Integrated GitHub Actions for automating Docker container builds, streamlining deployment, and conducting security scans to ensure up-to-date library usage.

Clean Playlist
Project Started: September 2024

Developed a web application that allows users to remove explicit songs from their Spotify playlists and replace them with non-explicit versions, utilizing the Spotify API for authentication and data retrieval.
Implemented user login functionality using the Spotify API to access the user’s account and playlist information.
Created a new playlist with all explicit songs removed and replaced with non-explicit versions, utilizing VueJS for frontend development and Tailwind CSS for styling.
Built the backend of the application using Python and Flask, handling API requests and interactions with the Spotify API.
Utilized the Spotify API to retrieve playlist data, including song information and explicit content flags.

Self-Hosted Home Lab Servers
Project Started: October 2022

Provisioned and maintained an Unraid server to host production instances for personal cloud storage, photo backups, VPN services, utility applications, and game servers.
Implemented SSO using Authentik and Nginx Proxy Manager, securing external-facing webpages with OAuth2 authentication.
Deployed a Raspberry Pi DNS server which uses Pi-Hole to improve network privacy and security by blocking ads, trackers, and malicious websites, protecting all connected devices on the network.
Utilized Docker and Virtual Machines to deploy various applications, including test and production environments for projects.

Master of Science, Computer Information Systems ▪ Kean University
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science ▪ Kean University