Brayden Drake
Terre Haute
Summary
Grounded and solution-oriented Python Developer offering 2 years of Python development and 4 years of software development. Motivated to learn from senior engineers while sharing innovative ideas in an efficient environment that values personal growth.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Software Engineer
Breakpoint Labs
01.2023 - Current
- Worked with software development and testing team members to design and develop robust solutions to meet client requirements for functionality, scalability, and performance.
- Modernized legacy codebase by incorporating SecDevOps principles, implementing containerization, and establishing a robust CI/CD pipeline to enhance development efficiency and security.
- Facilitated regular user engagement sessions to gather valuable feedback, address feature requests, and provide updates on application development progress.
- Elevated to lead role within the team, inheriting responsibilities for guiding and coordinating project incentives.
Python Developer
Frontier Communications
10.2020 - Current
- Developed API to automate creation and distribution of customer service agreements required with every customer interaction
- Cut company cost of legal documentation from $125,000/yr to $5,000/yr
- Managed software lifecycle of all deployed applications in Python, SharePoint, Power Automate, and PowerShell
- Continually improved company performance through Python automation
- Designed software utilizing REST APIs for fully autonomous solutions
System Administrator
United States Air Force, USAF
06.2022 - 01.2023
- Installed important security and functionality patches to maintain optimal protections against intrusion and system reliability.
- Managed $20M military database for over 1,100 users.
- Ensured 24/7 operability on vSphere virtualized environment consisting of 18 servers and 150 daily workstations.
- Worked with users to determine areas of technology in need of improved usability.
- Oversaw file system, storage and other digital asset upgrades while safeguarding data integrity and redundancy.
Cybersecurity Operations Specialist
Indiana Air National Guard
09.2017 - Current
- Managed vulnerabilities of $1.2 million in government assets
- Self-taught Microsoft PowerShell to meet requirements of wing leadership on maintaining $1.2M in government assets.
- Utilized powershell scripting language to deploy performance and security solutions throughout base network
- Identify gaps in cyber operations capabilities and assist in developing those capabilities
- Developed technical summary information for presentation to management
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN12.2021
Skills
- Software Testing and Validation
- Application Programming Interface Design and Development
- Object-Oriented Programming
- Amazon Web Services
- Data Storage and Retrieval
- SecDevOps
- Representational State Transfer Application Programming Interfaces
- Software Development Standards
- SQL Server Reporting Services
- Source and Version Control: Git, GitHub, GitLab
- Stakeholder Communication
Certification
- Security+ 501, CompTIA
- Top Secret/SCI
Timeline
Software Engineer
Breakpoint Labs
01.2023 - Current
System Administrator
United States Air Force, USAF
06.2022 - 01.2023
Python Developer
Frontier Communications
10.2020 - Current
Cybersecurity Operations Specialist
Indiana Air National Guard
09.2017 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Indiana State University
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