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I’m an experienced software engineer, technical leader, and builder with 19+ years of experience delivering solutions across cloud platforms, distributed systems, and modern web technologies. I enjoy working with open-source technologies, Amazon Web Services, and helping individuals, small businesses, and startups turn ideas into practical, scalable solutions.

Outside of building software, I enjoy mentoring, teaching, and helping people grow in their careers and confidence through technology.

Have questions or want to collaborate? Reach out anytime at will@samswebs.com.

A few things I’ve built and worked on:

Workflow Automation Platform (AWS) @ CoBank

Redesigned a heavily manual business process into an event-driven workflow using AWS Step Functions and distributed services, improving auditability, operational visibility, and scalability.

IoT Monitoring & Energy Platform @ Veloce Energy

Built and supported real-time monitoring systems for connected energy devices using cloud-native event processing and operational dashboards.

Land Management SaaS Platform at Quorum Business Solutions

Worked on distributed onboarding, document processing, APIs, and operational workflows supporting enterprise land management systems.

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Technologies

  • Frontend: React • TypeScript • Angular • HTML • CSS
  • Backend: Node.js • Python • Elixir • C# • REST • GraphQL
  • Cloud: AWS • Lambda • ECS • S3 • EventBridge • Terraform
  • Data: PostgreSQL • DynamoDB • MongoDB
  • Other: CI/CD • Docker • Distributed Systems • APIs

Currently

  • Mentoring through LF Energy Hyphae
  • Exploring cloud and distributed systems
  • Creating educational content
  • Coaching aspiring developers
  • Building personal projects and learning new technologies

Professional Activities

Freelancing

Need help launching or improving a website, application, or cloud-hosted project?

I work with individuals, startups, and small businesses to build practical, maintainable solutions without unnecessary complexity. I can help deploy and operate applications in cost-effective cloud environments and explain technical decisions in plain English.

📅 Book a free 15-minute consultation: Book Here

Tutoring

Need help learning to code or preparing for technical interviews?

I tutor students in JavaScript, React, HTML/CSS, Node.js, and software engineering fundamentals whether you're just getting started or trying to level up.

📅 Schedule a free 15-minute chat: Book Here

Career Coaching

I offer one-on-one coaching for career changers and aspiring developers focused on practical guidance, accountability, and real-world strategies.

Whether you're trying to break into tech, prepare for interviews, build a learning plan, or stay motivated through a transition, I’m happy to help.

Schedule a free 15-minute consultation to see if we’re a good fit.

🚀 Looking for more structure?

Check out CourseCareers' Software Development Fundamentals Course.

I also host free one-hour workshops every Thursday for CourseCareers students.

Speaker

IronPython with Visual Studio PyCarolinas @ University of North Carolina (2012)

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YouTube

I create educational videos about breaking into tech, mastering web development, and building a sustainable and fulfilling career in software.

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