• Developing a dynamic VPN solution using the BGP protocol to securely connect Appian with customer networks, allowing customer sites to connect to their external resources.

• Led the design and implementation of a highly impactful feature using CoreDNS in Docker containers to manage all DNS traffic for Appian customers. This solution includes advanced capabilities for local DNS resolution, forwarding requests to customer DNS servers, and utilizing public resolvers.

• Managed software engineering interns by providing coaching and guidance on corporate and technical aspects of the role. Successfully mentored new engineers in industry best practices.

• Developed a DNS-based VPN solution using Kubernetes, Python, Terraform, and Ansible, which enabled the migration of 453 customer sites from a monolithic cloud architecture to a modern Kubernetes environment.

• Built a configuration management system using API Gateways, AWS Lambdas, and DynamoDB to enhance the security of the company’s connectivity features and meet FedRAMP audit requirements. This was demonstrated by the successful audit passage and the adoption of the feature by GovCloud customers.

• Designed and implemented a solution for customer sites to query DNS records from local zone files to retrieve the IPs of secure customer resources, successfully delivering a feature requested by many customers.

• Deployed the project to production, which remains a core component of the company’s best selling connectivity feature, demonstrating its long-term value and impact on system security and efficiency.

• Acquired comprehensive knowledge of Appian’s cloud architecture and software engineering best practices.

• Led the technical development of SailPlan for over a year, guiding the project from inception to deployment.

• Designed and built an MVP that not only successfully launched but also played a crucial role in the company’s growth and fundraising efforts, contributing to its current status as a leader in the industry.

• Established an Agile workflow using GitHub and JIRA, fostering a productive and organized environment for the expanding SailPlan team.