# Darryl Tharpe

> Lead Software Engineer @ Vanderbilt Health | M.S. CS Candidate, Georgia Tech

Location: Atlanta Metropolitan Area, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/darryl

🚀 I’m a Lead Software Engineer with over a decade of experience building scalable, cloud-native systems across healthcare, logistics, media, and consumer platforms.
I specialize in designing backend and distributed systems using Python (Flask/FastAPI), GraphQL, and modern cloud infrastructure on GCP and AWS. My work spans API architecture, containerized deployments (Docker/Kubernetes), CI/CD automation, and building high-performance data workflows that support mission-critical applications.
Currently, I lead engineering initiatives at Vanderbilt Institute for Clinical and Translational Research, where I architect and scale cloud-based healthcare systems supporting complex clinical and genomic data pipelines. I focus on reliability, performance, and developer velocity — ensuring systems are both scalable and maintainable.
Beyond my primary role, I build and ship mobile applications through my LLC, owning the full product lifecycle from backend architecture to subscription monetization.
I’m also pursuing a Master of Science in Computer Science at Georgia Tech to deepen my expertise in algorithms, distributed systems, and scalable infrastructure.
I’m particularly interested in:
• Distributed systems and backend architecture
• Cloud-native platform engineering
• High-performance APIs and data-intensive systems
• Engineering leadership and mentorship
Always open to connecting with engineers and teams building ambitious, scalable systems.

## Work Experience
### 🧬 Senior Software Engineer @ Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Jan 2021 – Present
Developed scalable backend services for genomic data processing using Flask and GraphQL. Designed database schemas and optimized performance with SQLAlchemy. Containerized applications with Docker to ensure consistency across environments.
Collaborated closely with frontend teams using React and Apollo Client to build data visualization tools for clinical researchers. Implemented TDD practices and automated deployments via CircleCI and GCP App Engine to improve release stability and code quality.

### 🌿 Founder & iOS Engineer @ Syntax & Soul LLC
Jan 2025 – Present
Founded a mobile application studio focused on building subscription-based wellness and productivity apps for iOS.
Own the full product lifecycle:
• Product strategy and UX
• Backend architecture (Python / FastAPI / GCP)
• StoreKit 2 subscription implementation
• App Store deployment and compliance
• Iterative feature development and monetization optimization
Building a portfolio of scalable mobile products with a focus on clean architecture and sustainable revenue models.

### 🚚 Senior Software Engineer @ Bellhop
Jan 2018 – Jan 2020
Built and scaled customer-facing workflows using React, Apollo, and GraphQL, improving performance and reliability across booking and logistics systems. Developed a full-stack fleet management system using React and Node.js to support operational efficiency.

### 📰 Senior Software Engineer @ Narrative Content Group
Jan 2016 – Jan 2018
Developed interactive, data-driven web applications using React and Django to power media experiences for major publications. Deployed and scaled applications on AWS using Ansible for automation.
Improved application performance and built dynamic web interactives that increased user engagement and contributed to revenue growth.

### 🏀 Senior Front-End Engineer @ NBA Digital
Jan 2015 – Jan 2016
Led frontend development initiatives for NBA.com, integrating real-time game data via REST APIs. Built interactive features using JavaScript, jQuery, and CSS to enhance fan engagement during live events and game coverage.
Delivered high-traffic, performance-optimized web experiences serving millions of users.

### 🎓 Web Application Developer @ Rollins School of Public Health at Emory University
Jan 2013 – Jan 2015
Developed full-stack internal web applications using PHP, JavaScript, and Bootstrap. Improved internal workflows by modernizing templates and implementing better development practices, increasing efficiency across university departments.


## Education
### Information Systems - BS in Information Technology
Middle Georgia State University

### Master of Science - MS in Computer Science
Georgia Institute of Technology
Jan 2025 – Jan 2027


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/dtharpe1
- Website: https://dtharpeuno.github.io/

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Source: https://flows.cv/darryl
JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/darryl/resume.json
Last updated: 2026-03-23