# **Software Engineer** *Last update: 9.2.2025* [linkedin.com/in/stephonbrown](https://www.google.com/search?q=https://linkedin.com/in/stephonbrown&authuser=1) | [github.com/stephonbrown](https://www.google.com/search?q=https://github.com/stephonbrown&authuser=1) Results-oriented Software Engineer with over 6 years of experience in designing, developing, and implementing cloud solutions. Proficient in **.NET technologies** (C#, .NET Core, .NET Framework), **cloud technologies** (AWS, Azure), and **DevOps practices**, including CI/CD and infrastructure as code. Adept at problem-solving, with a strong desire to leverage transferable skills and quickly learn new technologies to contribute to a mission-driven organization. --- ### Technical Skills - **Cloud Technologies:** AWS (Lambda, EC2, S3, RDS, DynamoDB, SQS, AMI), Azure (Functions, VMs, Blob Storage, SQL Database, Service Bus, Azure Image) - **DevOps:** Git, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps - **CI/CD:** Azure Repos, GitHub Actions, Teamcity - **Programming Languages:** .NET (C#, .NET Core, .NET Framework, MVC), Java, Angular, TypeScript, JavaScript, SQL - **Databases:** SQL Server, MySQL, MSSQL - **IaC:** Terraform, Ansible, Packer - **Observability:** Grafana, Seq --- ### Experience **Software Engineer** | Livefront, LLC | Minneapolis, MN | JUL 2025 - PRESENT - Create and maintain RESTful APIs and microservices that power our frontend user-facing systems, ensuring seamless integration and secure access. - Design, develop, and maintain server components that handle data and business logic (validation and flow) of our applications. - Analyze performance bottlenecks and improve application scalability by optimizing database queries, caching, and server configurations. - Design and implement security measures to protect sensitive data, such as encryption, access controls, and monitoring mechanisms, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations. **Proprietor** | Five17 Software, LLC. | OH | DEC 2019 - PRESENT - Provides expert consulting services focused on improving system performance, modernizing development practices, and building impactful web solutions. - Leverages expertise in .NET technologies, cloud platforms (Azure), and modern web frameworks to deliver tangible improvements in efficiency, reliability, and online presence for clients. - Achieved an **80% increase in processing speed** by redesigning a client's critical filing web API. - **Reduced deployment errors by 90%** for clients by designing and implementing comprehensive Azure DevOps solutions, including CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and infrastructure as code. - Developed dynamic and informative web pages for clients using Firebase, Firestore, and Google Analytics for enhanced functionality and tracking. **Staff Software Engineer (Mid-Level)** | Litmus Software | MA | SEP 2022 - APR 2025 - Utilized C#, .NET Core, AWS (Lambda), TypeScript, and automation tools (Packer, Ansible, Terraform) to significantly improve development efficiency and user experience for a platform serving over 700,000 users. - **Reduced the AMI creation process by 90%** using Packer and Ansible. - Enabled **50% faster resolution** of email accessibility issues by implementing a new suite of checks using AWS Lambda. - Updated the architecture for Captcha automation, which **reduced manual task handling by 2-3 hours per week**. - Led the effort to expand and optimize accessibility code by updating it to TypeScript, implementing CI/CD with GitHub Actions, and adding unit and system tests. **Senior Consultant** | Centric Consulting | Ohio | OCT 2020 - SEP 2022 - Partnered with clients to solve critical business challenges, including implementing cloud-native applications and modernizing existing systems. - Expertise spanned the full software development lifecycle, encompassing front-end (React.js), back-end (.NET Core), cloud infrastructure (Azure), automation (Terraform), and accessibility (WCAG). - **Gensler (Client)** - Built, tested, and deployed MVP with Event Driven Architecture best practices. - Collaborated within an Agile Scrum team to define, document, and deliver cloud-native features incrementally. - Implemented Terraform infrastructure for Azure DevOps to create and maintain CI/CD pipelines. - Mentored junior developers through pair programming, which improved code quality and adherence to best practices. - **Medical Mutual of Ohio (MMO) (Client)** - **Reduced reported bugs by 30%** by implementing unit, functional, and integration tests for an internal REST API. - Assessed and optimized three internal .NET Core applications to WCAG 2.1 A/AA compliance standards. - Improved data processing speed by overhauling a complex Windows Service application and utilizing message queues and the file system for data input. **Programming Analyst** | Clerk of Courts | Ohio | APR 2019 - OCT 2020 - Delivered solutions that directly improved Clerk operational efficiency and system stability, including creating a real-time notification system and automating the State Liens process. - Modernized critical parts of the case management system and optimized existing code to enhance overall system performance. - **Improved State Liens Process efficiency by 50%** by implementing a Windows Forms solution to replace a manual process. - Designed and implemented a "Notification Sender" solution using Electron and Angular 7 to notify users of case changes. - Modernized key components of the case management system using .NET Framework, MVC, and AngularJS, which improved filing efficiency and system stability. - Provided user requirements analysis, design, and programming support for the enhancement and replacement of the Case Management System. --- ### Certifications - Azure Solutions Architect Expert | JUL 2022 - JUL 2023 - Azure Developer Associate | NOV 2021 - JUL 2023 - Azure Administrator Associate | JUL 2021 - NOV 2024 - Microsoft Azure AZ-900, Azure Fundamentals | MAR 2021 --- ### Education - **Java Apprenticeship/Certification** | The Software Guild - **Master of Arts** | Kent State University, Kent, Ohio - **Bachelor of Science** | Kent State University, Kent, Ohio --- ### Volunteering **TomTod Ideas** | Ohio - **Board Vice-President** | OCT 2021 - Present - **Board Member** | AUG 2020 - OCT 2021