Objective

Skilled and highly dedicated software engineer with a passion for architecting and developing high-quality software solutions that deliver an excellent user experience on a global scale. I am seeking a challenging position where my expertise in cloud-native architecture, full-stack development, and interest in the practical application of new technologies can contribute to the success of a dynamic and forward-thinking team. I am eager to utilize my problem-solving skills collaboratively in a fast-paced environment regularly at the cusp of innovation.

Technical Skills

Programming Skills

  • C# & F# .NET Framework 4.5 - .NET 8
  • gRPC
  • Javascript
  • Typescript
  • VueJs
  • CSS
  • HTML
  • Bootstrap
  • Syncfusion
  • SQL

Data Stores

  • MongoDB
  • MS SQL
  • Redis
  • Azure Blob Storage
  • Azure Cosmos DB
  • Elastic Search

Containerization & Orchestration

  • Docker
  • Kubernetes (AKS)
  • Azure Service Fabric

Messaging

  • Azure Event Service Bus
  • NATS
  • RabbitMQ

Web Application Hosting

  • Nginx (Standalone & Kubernetes Ingress)
  • Microsoft IIS

Data Platforms

  • Azure Data Factory

Data Visualization

  • Power Bi
  • Kibana

Security Skills

  • OpenID Connect (OIDC)
  • SAML
  • Active Directory Administration
  • SSL/TLS Certificates
  • Active Directory Certificate Services Management
  • PGP Encryption
  • mTLS Client Authentication
  • Azure KeyVault
  • Code Signing
  • Computer Forensics

DevOps / Version Control

  • Azure DevOps
  • Azure DevOps Pipeline
  • GitHub
  • GitHub Actions

Work Experience

Software Engineer

Company: Nexteer Automotive
Location: Saginaw, MI
Duration: July 2022 - Present

  • Led the architecture and development of multiple globally-used software solutions, including a critical IT solution responsible for user lifecycle management.
  • Possess expertise in cloud-native system architecture, leveraging common cloud technologies such as containerization and orchestration (e.g., Docker and Kubernetes), as well as other resources specific to Azure cloud services.
  • Develop using DevOps methodology and techniques, employing Continuous Integration & Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) to ensure consistency in building, testing, and deploying new software releases.
  • Performed evaluation of GitHub Copilot for organizational use.

Advanced Security Engineer

Company: Nexteer Automotive
Location: Saginaw, MI
Duration: May 2018 - July 2022

  • Managed and configured Okta as the primary Identity Access Management solution on a global scale.
  • Responsible for the configuration and management of the enterprise's internal certificate authority, as well as the tracking and renewal of SSL/TLS certificates.
  • Completed Yubikey evaluation and proof of concept.
  • Participated in hiring process, onboarding, and mentoring of an international team member stationed in India.
  • Directly supervised and mentored the Informations Security & Privacy summer intern. Was also responsible for payroll approvals & performance review.

ERP - IT Developer

Company: Advantage Resourcing at Nexteer Automotive
Location: Saginaw, MI
Duration: February 2017 - May 2018

  • Development and support of custom SharePoint issue management & tracking solution.
  • Participated in QAD ERP system upgrade by developing, updating and testing system customizations.
  • Developed multiple customer specific label printing modules in the QAD ERP system to fulfill customer requirements.

ERP - IT Co-op

Company: Nexteer Automotive
Location: Saginaw, MI
Duration: May 2016 - February 2017

  • Managed the shared document migration from Google Docs to Microsoft One Drive for the ERP Team.
  • Designed and developed custom issue management & tracking solution using Microsoft SharePoint.
  • Developed utility to migrate the multiple excel spreadsheets used for issue tracking to the custom SharePoint issue tracker.

Project Manager / Estimator

Company: Wolgast Restoration
Location: Freeland, MI
Duration: June 2014 - September 2015

  • Managed up to thirty-five projects simultaneously of various sizes.
  • Constructed and adhered to schedules and budgets for each project to completion.
  • Actively participated in the development of operational standards and processes for the organization.

Project Manager / Estimator

Company: AB Edwards Restoration LLC
Location: Pigeon, MI
Duration: July 2010 - June 2014

  • Participated in all aspects of the project from general labor to management of the entire project.
  • Supervised crews in excess of ten members and multiple sub-contractors throughout the duration of projects.
  • Estimated project costs using industry accepted software and collaborated with insurance professionals to reach an agreed project cost.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Institution: Saginaw Valley State University
Completed: 2018

Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design

Institution: Saginaw Valley State University
Minor: Business Management
Completed: 2009

Certifications

  • Okta Certified Professional: 2019 - Present

Training & Conferences

  • Live! 360: 2023
  • Blackhat: 2019 (Computer Forensics Workshop)
  • Oktane: 2018, 2019
  • Midwest Users Group (MWUG): 2016

Contact

Email: philip@fibranz.dev

Social: LinkedIn

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