Systems Engineering Lead

Building and modernizing enterprise systems.

Enterprise Java modernization, cloud-ready architecture, and engineering execution.

I’m a hands-on technical leader with 20+ years of experience across enterprise Java, distributed services, Angular frontends, authentication platforms, REST APIs, cloud migration strategy, and production environments.

My work sits between architecture and execution: clarifying technical direction, mentoring engineers, reducing long-term risk, and helping teams deliver systems that hold up in real production environments.

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role: Systems Engineering Lead
experience: 20+ years

focus:
  - enterprise modernization
  - modern system design
  - cloud-ready architecture
  - engineering execution

strengths:
  - Java / Quarkus / Spring Boot
  - Angular frontends
  - REST APIs and integration
  - authentication and SSO
  - production stability

approach:
  - clarify direction
  - shape architecture
  - lead close to the work

Focus

Build modern enterprise systems.

Design and deliver maintainable application platforms using modern Java services, Angular frontends, REST APIs, authentication patterns, automation, and cloud-ready deployment direction.

Modernize without losing production reality.

Move legacy systems, browser-dependent code, monolithic applications, and older platform patterns toward maintainable architecture while keeping reliability and operational risk visible.

Make cloud migration practical.

Support AKS readiness, service migration strategy, deployment direction, application readiness, operational risk reduction, and long-term platform maintainability.

Lead close to the work.

Mentor engineers, review technical designs, improve delivery practices, and help teams make durable implementation decisions without drifting away from the code.

Experience

2022 — Present Shaw Industries

Systems Engineering Lead

Lead technical strategy, architecture guidance, and engineering execution across enterprise applications, including legacy monolithic systems and distributed Quarkus / Angular applications.

2019 — 2022 US Xpress

Senior Software Engineer

Served as lead developer for Java-based logistics optimization and automation work, improving batch processing, maintainability, and cloud-based workflow execution.

2015 — 2019 Barclays Investment Bank

Senior Technical Lead - AVP

Led technical execution for customer-facing banking applications, authentication infrastructure, REST API coordination, production support, and offshore delivery.

Technical Scope

Leadership

Technical Strategy · Architecture Guidance · Engineering Mentorship · Design Review

Backend

Java · Spring Boot · Quarkus · REST APIs · SQL · Batch Processing

Cloud

Azure · AKS · OpenShift · AWS · Docker · GitHub Actions · CI/CD

Frontend

Angular · JavaScript · CSS · Browser-Agnostic Development

Integration

Authentication · SSO · JWT · SAML 2 · REST API Contracts

Engineering Practice

Agile Delivery · Code Reviews · Documentation · Production Readiness · AI-Assisted Engineering

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Looking for engineering leadership that stays close to the work?

I’m open to conversations around enterprise modernization, cloud-ready architecture, platform direction, and technical leadership roles where practical architecture and strong execution matter.

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