Jramz Ramirez
@jramzramirez
Lead software engineer specializing in embedded systems, DevOps, and Atlassian administration.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a Lead Software Engineer with extensive experience in embedded real-time systems, DevOps, and Atlassian infrastructure administration, combining hands-on development in C/C++, Java and Python with CI/CD and SDLC process leadership. I have led technical teams and served as Primary Technical Manager for Atlassian tools within enterprise CICD/SDLC/DevOps organizations, orchestrated business continuity events, and engaged executive leadership to configure and operationalize project processes in Jira.
My background spans defense, aerospace, and financial services—developing embedded flight and cryptographic systems, porting RTOS code to embedded Linux, and building tooling and automation for large-scale enterprise deployments. I prioritize secure systems development, operational resilience, and mentoring teams while driving application upgrades, infrastructure improvements, and measurable process gains.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Led Atlassian infrastructure and administration within the CTC/SDLC/DevOps organization, orchestrating CI/CD and disaster recovery processes and engaging executive leadership to configure Jira workflows that improved operational governance.
Designed, developed, and integrated C++/Qt-based services with Empress DB and SOAP/XML on Linux, troubleshooting production issues and training new engineers to improve team capability.
Lead Software Project Engineer
Datasoft Corporation
Sep 2011 - Sep 2012 (1 year)
Developed real-time embedded modulation/demodulation software and Green Hills BSPs and device drivers for embedded systems, ensuring reliable RTOS performance.
Consultant Software Engineer
Textron / AAI
Oct 2010 - Sep 2011 (11 months)
Led porting of embedded real-time UAV software from LynxOS to MontaVista Linux, managing toolchain migration with GCC, GNU Make and Eclipse to enable embedded Linux deployments.
Software Consultant
General Dynamics
Nov 2006 - Oct 2010 (3 years 11 months)
Designed and developed embedded real-time software for digital combat radios and cryptographic interface layers using ARMv7 and Green Hills RTOS to meet stringent defense requirements.
Staff Software Systems Engineer
Safenet / Mykotronx
May 2005 - May 2006 (1 year)
Developed high-assurance IP encryption router software and device drivers for cryptographic ASICs on XScale platforms, contributing to secure communications products.
Software Engineer
Orbital Sciences
Oct 2003 - Oct 2005 (2 years)
Developed real-time embedded flight computer software and flight qualification test software in C++ for launch systems, supporting mission-critical launch operations.
Validated and verified real-time flight management and flight control software, executing system-level tests to ensure avionics performance and safety.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Arizona State University
Master of Business Administration, Business Administration
Completed a Master of Business Administration degree focused on business and technology leadership.
Iowa State University of Science and Technology
Bachelor of Science, Computer Engineering
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering emphasizing real-time and embedded systems.
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