J_Blaze24 User
@j_blaze24user
I build reliable network and cloud integrations, data workflows, and automated testing systems.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I've built and maintained network and cloud integration plugins at RedSeal, using Java, Groovy, REST APIs, JSON/XML, and CLI parsing to improve automation and reliability. I also developed resilient data ingestion and normalization workflows with error handling, retry logic, pagination, and rate-limit awareness.
Previously at Cisco, I led API test strategy and created the Cisco ONE Testing Application to standardize API validation across teams. My background spans software engineering, QA, enterprise networking, automation, data pipelines, and applied AI and data science.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Technical Lead
RedSeal
Apr 2015 - Jul 2025 (10 years 3 months)
Led development and maintenance of Java/Groovy plugins for network and cloud integration, improving automation and reliability. Built data workflows with error handling and retry logic, and enhanced software quality through testing and CI/CD practices.
Directed test strategy and automation for Cisco ONE APIs, driving innovation in SDN and network programmability. Pioneered the Cisco ONE Testing Application to streamline API validation and enhance cross-team consistency.
Software Engineering & QA Experience
Cisco Systems, RouteScience Technologies/Avaya
Jan 1997 - Aug 2006 (9 years 7 months)
Held software engineering, QA, and network engineering roles focused on enterprise networking, VPN/MPLS systems, routing, network management, test automation, lab design, customer deployments, and product quality.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Professional Certificate, AppliedAI and Data Science
Pursuing AppliedAI and Data Science training at MIT, expected completion in May 2026.
Upright
Professional Certificate, AI Agents and Workflow Automation
Completed training in AI Agents and Workflow Automation in October 2025.
University of California, Santa Cruz
Professional Certificate, Java Enterprise Programming
Completed Java Enterprise Programming program in May 2008.
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