Clifford Dalson III
@clifforddalsoniii
Seasoned full-stack developer with expertise in AI-enabled applications.
What I'm looking for
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
HarvardX
Certificate, Data Science
Earned a Data Science Certificate, covering essential data science concepts and tools. Developed proficiency in data manipulation, analysis, and visualization.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Splunk
GitHub
SonarQube
Kubernetes
Clair
Azure Kubernetes Service
Jenkins
GitHub Actions
Salesforce
React Native
NumPy
Pandas
PySpark
DB
MySQL
PostgreSQL
MongoDB
Microsoft SQL Server
Shopify
Node.js
Django
.NET
OpenCV
PyCharm
Azure DevOps
Jira
jQuery
JavaScript
HTML5
ES6
PHP
PowerShell
Fluentd
PyTorch
MLflow
scikit-learn
Grafana
Prometheus
Azure Monitor
Cloud Firestore
OpenStack
Ubuntu
Linux
Windows
Windows Server
Falco
GraphQL
Firebase
Elasticsearch
Azure Security Center
WordPress
AWS Lambda
Azure SQL Database
Airflow
dockerized
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
SQL
Coinbase
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Job categories
Skills
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