About.

INSPIRED BY DIFFERENCE.

Accomplished, vision-driven technology leader with 15+ years of influential roles ranging from software engineer to enterprise solutions architect.

I am a seasoned technology leader with a strong history of driving successful initiatives and implementing industry best practices. I specialize in developing strategic business capabilities that build customer trust, reduce risks, and align teams towards a shared vision. My leadership experience has honed my ability to communicate project progress and address obstacles with stakeholders, including executive teams and clients. A self-driven, well-organized IT professional, I bring expertise in Cloud Development, the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Agile Methodologies, programming, database analysis, and team growth.

Professional Certifications

  • Amazon Web Service – Solution Architect

  • Amazon Web Service – Security Specialty

  • Microsoft Azure – Fundamentals

  • Microsoft Azure – Administrator

  • Certified Kubernetes Administrator

  • SAFe 5 Scrum Master

Work.

RECENT PROJECTS.

AWS Cost Reduction

Conducted a thorough review of several AWS accounts to identify opportunities for cost reduction and resource optimization. Through this analysis, I pinpointed underutilized and unnecessary resources, allowing us to eliminate them and streamline our infrastructure. As a result of these efforts, the company was able to save approximately $500,000 annually.

Paper Ordering System

Developed a system that enabled the client to order paper materials for exams designed to help students prepare for college. The system seamlessly integrated with their existing point-of-sale platform, utilizing AWS SNS and SQS to submit orders via messages. AWS Lambda was employed to process each order, with approximately 20,000 orders being submitted monthly.

Human Scorer Portal

Developed a portal for human scorers that allowed them to view their scoring assignments, manage paid time off, and access training materials. The application was built using React and Node.js, with AWS ECS and AWS Lambda utilized to process scoring assignments and integrate with downstream systems.

Redesign of Statewide Prosecutor System

Complete redesign of a system that is used by Prosecuting Attorneys to keep track of criminal history.  Developed in React and Vanilla JavaScript, the project was completed successfully and on time. Serverless technologies such as Lambda were used to streamline the application processes.

eDiscovery

Created a statewide document management solution called eDiscovery that is used today by Prosecuting and Defense Attorneys. It was a cloud based solution that used open source technology. eDiscovery created a cost effective solution for storing and exchanging digital content.

Statewide Electronic Filing System

Created the Indiana statewide E-filing Solution using Rest APIs and other Web Services. The solution provided the data exchange of criminal cases between the Prosecutor and the Court to be more efficient and secure. E-filing is used today in all counties in Indiana.

AWS Cloud Migration

Pioneered and initiated the migration of the Prosecutor system from an on-premise infrastructure to the Cloud using Amazon Web Services (AWS). This complex migration involved consolidating several hundred workloads, optimizing resources, and transitioning critical data to the cloud environment. By leveraging AWS services, we were able to enhance the system’s scalability, availability, and reliability while significantly improving its security posture. The migration resulted in a more resilient and cost-effective infrastructure, offering a safer and more secure solution for the organization’s operations and future growth.

Azure Cloud Migration

Migrated over 1200+ workloads from on-prem to Microsoft Azure for a client in the energy space.  Created the cloud architecture, performed a resource assessment, and assisted with the cloud migration. Managed the tracking and reporting on key solution delivery metrics. Assists in creating the direction and scope of project and is responsible for sustaining an environment that optimizes individual and team contributions in order to create value for a customer.

Event-Drive Microservice Solution using Apache Kafka

Serve as the lead architect across large complex outsourcing opportunities( > $100 million) to ensure integrated solution. Assemble/manage required team of solution architects (Application Outsourcing, Offerings, Services)/mobilization leads, domain experts to create coherent solution that is compelling to the client. Lead a technical architecture analysis of systems and data, starting with collection of use cases for data integration across several main systems.

Experience.

LEADERSHIP THAT MATTERS.

My experience as a technical cloud architect delivery manager has led to me excel in project management, product ownership, and leading a variety of teams into new areas of technology.
01. PROJECT MANAGMENT

Analyzed the scope of projects, created Statement of Work (SOW) proposals and presented to business leadership, managed a team of developers and system analysis in an Agile environment.

02. CLOUD ARCHITECTURE

Professional cloud architect in Amazon Web Services (AWS). I hold two cloud certifications: Solutions Architect and Cloud Security.
Professional cloud architect in Microsoft Azure. I hold one cloud certification: Azure Fundamentals.

03. PRODUCT OWNER

Experienced in communicating progress and roadblocks to stakeholders including executive management and the client.

04. TECHNICAL SKILLS

Microservice and event-driven architecture
Professional cloud architect in Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure
Kubernetes Administration
Application development
Linux Administration
Member of senior leadership, formulates strategic planning and the highest-level operational objectives for various information technology areas
Builds and manages effective teams
Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
Agile and DevOps
Apache Kafka
Project management

Skills.

RESULTS DRIVEN SUCCESS.

The skills I have acquired have allowed me to gain experience in different areas of technology and business. I am a self-motivated, well-organized IT professional with experience in computer programming, database analysis, project management and product ownership. I have an excellent understanding and experience in the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). Strengths include initiative, an aptitude to learn technology quickly, and ability to excel within a challenging, fast-paced Agile team environment.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
UX/UI DESIGN
JAVSCRIPT/HTML/CSS
PRODUCT OWNERSHIP
WEB SERVICES
CLOUD ARCHITECTURE

Contact.

LET’S TALK.

317.850.7583

jicarmichael.07@gmail.com

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