Clifford Dalson III - Principal Developer - Brightpath (Brightforest Brand) | Himalayas
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Clifford Dalson III

@clifforddalsoniii

Seasoned full-stack developer with expertise in AI-enabled applications.

United States

What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters innovation and collaboration, where I can leverage my full-stack development skills and contribute to impactful projects.

As a seasoned full-stack developer with over 15 years of experience, I excel in leading large software development projects and delivering them by aggressive deadlines. My passion lies in leveraging cutting-edge technologies to build cross-platform, AI-enabled applications. I primarily develop JavaScript front ends and Python and Scala back ends in AWS and Azure.

Throughout my career, I have specialized in creating and deploying Spark and MLflow pipelines that power and support applications on the backend. I have extensive experience building integrations between SaaS providers like JIRA, Salesforce, and Asana to serve enterprise use cases. My expertise in applying Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) practices and agile methodologies has consistently led to successful project outcomes.

In my recent role as a Security Cloud DevOps Engineer, I spearheaded the design and deployment of a secure, multi-tenant Azure Kubernetes Service platform, significantly improving deployment velocity. My commitment to embedding security best practices throughout the software development lifecycle has resulted in enhanced application security and operational efficiency.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

BB
Current

Principal Developer

Brightpath (Brightforest Brand)

Jan 2022 - Present (3 years 5 months)

Spearheaded designing, developing, and implementing custom business automation solutions and intricate integrations for diverse industries, streamlining critical processes. Utilized cutting-edge technologies to craft machine-learning models tailored to client needs, enabling data-driven insights. Provided strategic guidance for crucial architectural decisions, shaping the direction of products and

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Current

Security Cloud DevOps Engineer

Trillion

Jan 2025 - Present (5 months)

Designed, implemented, and managed secure, scalable Kubernetes clusters on Azure (AKS), ensuring high availability and reliability for critical applications. Developed and maintained robust CI/CD pipelines leveraging GitOps principles with Argo CD for automated application deployment and infrastructure updates. Integrated and championed DevSecOps practices throughout the software development lifec

CO

Software Architect

Coinbase

Mar 2022 - Jul 2023 (1 year 4 months)

Implemented technical design documents for features rolled out to 73 million users globally and developed a high-throughput chat platform with Golang microservices. Designed and implemented efficient RESTful APIs and created highly scalable solutions using concurrency primitives. Conducted code reviews and maintained data pipelines in Airflow and Snowflake, optimizing production queries.

BS

Principal Django/Python Principal

Blue Cross Blue Shield

Jan 2022 - Jun 2022 (5 months)

Developed and deployed Dockerized Django and Flask applications, utilizing expertise in JavaScript and Python NLP model libraries for corpus and keyword extraction features. Managed scrum and development teams on multiple projects and constructed data pipelines in PySpark, improving data analysis capabilities. Crafted bespoke SPL queries and formulated specialized reports for a large user base.

DE

Senior Consultant, Salesforce Developer

Deloitte

Nov 2020 - Jan 2022 (1 year 2 months)

Successfully implemented change management documentation for 20 projects, ensuring 100% compliance, and collaborated with Business POCs to enhance the Salesforce platform. Developed and maintained custom objects, fields, formulas, and workflows, improving data accuracy and reporting. Contributed to developing new features for a next-generation platform and created custom functions for a MEAN appli

UC

Technical Application Lead

University of Washington - Paul G. Allen School of Computer

Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 5 months)

Spearheaded an interoperable data infrastructure project for mobility equity in partnership with multiple transportation stakeholders. Employed tools like Pandas, R, SQL, and OpenCV for in-depth data analysis. Applied expertise in Git, Docker, and Cloud-Native Development, ensuring best security practices.

XS

RSA Archer Lead

XOR Security

Jan 2018 - Nov 2020 (2 years 10 months)

Orchestrated the integration of RSA Archer with PowerShell scripts, improving ETL process efficiency and managed database migrations involving SQL Server and Postgres. Spearheaded continuous development to integrate Splunk with solutions and implemented intricate data feeds to populate application data autonomously. Developed Python integrations between RSA Archer and Splunk, optimizing analyst jo

DO

Senior Software Engineer

DoD

Jun 2014 - Jun 2018 (4 years)

Directed the management of internal applications leveraging the .NET framework and SQL backend, ensuring the smooth operation of critical systems. Oversaw developing and maintaining rich data-driven web applications using HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, and C#. Successfully executed the delivery of pivotal software updates and proficient querying services for the army's largest medical center.

LA

Application Support Engineer/Sales Development Representative

Logi Analytics

May 2012 - May 2014 (2 years)

Managed customer applications for SharePoint implementations and explained software updates and querying services to Logi Analytics customers. Designed, developed, and maintained rich data-driven web applications for special customer projects using HTML/HTML5, PHP, CSS, ReactJS, JavaScript, jQuery, and C#. Assessed and qualified incoming leads, handling 50-80 inbound leads daily, and managed all c

FB

Principal Developer

Figma2FullstackAI (Brightforest Brand)

Spearheaded creation, enhancement, and planning of custom applications, ranging from no-code solutions to tailor-made React and Flutter applications. Led a team of developers in architecting, designing, and delivering cutting-edge software products, managing the entire SDLC for multiple projects. Successfully led the development and launch of a complex no-code application, significantly reducing o

NC

Technical Lead for Nationwide Digital Assistants

Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company and Affiliated Companies

May 2023 - Sep 2024 (1 year 4 months)

Led a team specializing in full-stack and bot development, implementing monitoring across Azure resources and managing application deployment via Azure Cloud Platform. Performed database programming on SQL server databases and recommended test automation tools. Utilized Machine Learning concepts for advanced feature development.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Flatiron School logoFS

Flatiron School

Certificate, Deep Learning

Completed a Deep Learning Nanodegree, focusing on advanced concepts and applications in deep learning. Gained expertise in building and deploying deep neural networks.

Coursera logoCO

Coursera

Specialization, Deep Learning

Completed a Deep Learning Specialization, covering foundational to advanced topics in deep learning. Developed skills in various deep learning architectures and frameworks.

MI

MITx

Certificate, Statistics & Data Science

Obtained a Statistics & Data Science Certificate, focusing on statistical methods and data analysis techniques. Applied principles of data science to real-world problems.

HA

HarvardX

Certificate, Data Science

Earned a Data Science Certificate, covering essential data science concepts and tools. Developed proficiency in data manipulation, analysis, and visualization.

CO

ColumbiaX

Certificate, Artificial Intelligence

Completed an Artificial Intelligence Certificate, focusing on core AI principles and machine learning algorithms. Gained practical experience in AI application development.

Splunk logoSP

Splunk

Architect, Security

Achieved Splunk ES Security 5.3 Architect certification, demonstrating expertise in designing and implementing secure Splunk Enterprise Security solutions. Focused on advanced security analytics and threat detection.

Splunk logoSP

Splunk

Architect, Enterprise Security Deployments

Certified in Architecting Splunk 7.3 ES Deployments, showcasing proficiency in planning and executing large-scale Splunk Enterprise Security deployments. Emphasized best practices for performance and scalability.

Splunk logoSP

Splunk

Troubleshooting, Enterprise Security Troubleshooting

Completed Troubleshooting Splunk ES training, gaining skills in diagnosing and resolving issues within Splunk Enterprise Security environments. Focused on maintaining system health and optimizing operations.

Flatiron School logoFS

Flatiron School

Nanodegree, Full Stack Development

Completed a Full Stack Development Nanodegree, covering both front-end and back-end web development. Gained hands-on experience in building complete web applications.

Flatiron School logoFS

Flatiron School

Nanodegree, Machine Learning

Completed a Machine Learning Nanodegree, focusing on machine learning algorithms and their applications. Developed skills in data preprocessing, model training, and evaluation.

University of Washington - Seattle - Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering logoUE

University of Washington - Seattle - Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering

Technical Application Lead, Computer Science & Engineering

Activities and societies: Employed tools like Pandas, R, SQL, OpenCV, and more for in-depth data analysis. Applied expertise in Python, TypeScript/JavaScript, and Shell.

Spearheaded an interoperable data infrastructure project for mobility equity in partnership with multiple transportation stakeholders. Applied expertise in Git, Docker, and Cloud-Native Development, ensuring best security practices.

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