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<h1>Adam T. Carpenter</h1>
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<a href="mailto:atc@53hor.net">atc@53hor.net</a>
<a href="tel:7577746829">(757) 774-6829</a>
<a href="https://www.53hor.net/info">www.53hor.net</a>
<a target="_blank" href="https://git.53hor.net">git.53hor.net</a>
<a target="_blank" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-carpenter">LinkedIn</a>
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I am a computer programmer who has been developing and maintaining native and
web applications since 2018. I have also provided freelance systems
administration services and technical mentoring since 2016.
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I am fluent in Rust, C#, Python, PHP, JavaScript, Bourne Shell, and HTML+CSS.
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I am also familiar with Java, C, C++, and TypeScript. I have
used a variety of frameworks and libraries, as well as a myriad of web
servers, databases, and "DevOps" platforms.
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I aim to create simple, performant, and well-documented software that solves
real problems with no surprises.
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<h2>Work History</h2>
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<h3><em>ADP</em> Manager, Software Engineering</h3>
<h3>April 2022-Present, Norfolk, VA</h3>
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<li>Manage team of eight software engineers, on site and remote</li>
<li>Coordinate development of self-service portal with 2000+ DAU</li>
<li>AI transcripts and summarization development workstream owner</li>
<li>Design and implemented Argo BlueGreen rollout strategy for progressive deployments with zero downtime</li>
<li>Promoted adoption of Google SRE practices in a paperwork-heavy change environment</li>
<li>Created remote developer jump box to reduce onboarding time</li>
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<h3><em>ADP</em> Software Engineer</h3>
<h3>June 2018-April 2022, Norfolk, VA</h3>
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<li>Reverse engineered undocumented, proprietary protocol and created <a href="https://github.com/adpllc/altruistic-angelshark"><em>Angelshark</em></a> to automate config changes. Sends commands over SSH channels to remote terminal emulators.</li>
<li>TODO: CICD/site reliability engineering</li>
<li>Co-authored custom authentication API and reverse proxy to serve as a container traffic router. Turns LDAP credentials into JWTs.</li>
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On-boarded and mentored team of six developers on organization DevOps
technology and practices. This included configuring and
knowledge-sharing a Jenkins CICD pipeline, local Docker Trusted
Registry, and IBM Cloud Private flavor of Kubernetes. This also
consisted of informal lectures on concepts such as continuous deployment
and delivery, the "12-factor" methodology, and containerization.
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<h2>Skills</h2>
<h3>Software Engineering</h3>
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Build performant, correct applications and services with a focus on
automating manual labor and making architects' and operators' lives easier.
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Contribute to internal and client-facing front-end software that is simple
and easy to use.
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Integrating with organizational build chains and DevOps pipelines for
deployments with zero surprises.
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<h3>Systems Administration</h3>
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Architect and arrange physical machines and the servers that run on them for
minimal downtime and secure, speedy operation.
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Administer container orchestration clusters with dozens of "micro-services"
that need to communicate together to achieve a common goal. Apply
zero-downtime upgrade practices as well as high-availability horizontal
replica scaling for high-use applications.
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Self-host a variety of tools, applications, and web servers for the purpose
of learning and ownership of digital property.
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<h3>Technical Mentoring, Leadership</h3>
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Transfer knowledge and skills in a practical, enjoyable fashion in language
that is [hopefully] easy to comprehend.
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Take a senior role in directing a flourishing new team of developers to get
started quickly and achieve a state of production in little time.
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Co-host informal lectures and "lunch and learns" on a variety of topics,
especially but not limited to computing.
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<h2>Academic History</h2>
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<h3><em>William & Mary</em> B.S. Computer Science</h3>
<h3>Class of 2018, Williamsburg, VA</h3>
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I have a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the College of William
and Mary. While there, I participated in several group software development
projects such as hybrid Android application testing and presided over the
campus Game Design Club.
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<h2>About Me</h2>
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I wrote my first program on a TI-84 in BASIC to help finish my high school
math homework faster. I quickly transitioned to building more complicated
programs but have continued to enjoy finding the smallest amount of code to
solve a problem quickly, correctly, and securely.
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I grew up in and still call Hampton Roads, Virginia my home. In my spare time
I drive and maintain a classic car, a 1953 Hudson Hornet. I enjoy travelling
and being at home with my wife and cocker spaniel. I also self-host a web
server in a closet in my home.
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I keep a <a href="https://www.53hor.net">public journal on my web site</a>.
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