# Joel Vastbinder > Senior Software Engineer | Bridging Technology and User Needs to Deliver Impactful Products Location: Indianapolis, Indiana, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/joelvastbinder I'm a Software Engineer with a background in DevSecOps and six years of experience in Tech, dedicated to building mission-critical platforms that solve genuine human problems. I specialize in designing, scaling, and deploying reliable full stack applications. My core value is operating as a product-minded engineer bridging the gap between technical architecture and measurable user impact. I believe true value is created in an environment where technical ownership meets a deep understanding of user needs. As a Lead Engineer, I owned the full development lifecycle of a proprietary compliance reporting product, leading its design and development to a customer base of 20+ institutions that serve thousands of students. This success is backed up by my strong technical foundation of developing and managing highly available, distributed microservices. I have managed these systems across AWS, GCP, and self-hosted environments. I always strive to deploy from optimized CI/CD pipelines no matter if it’s a job running on a simple serverless instance or a complex application spread across a Kubernetes cluster. I prioritize writing clean, scalable services most often in Python, but I also have worked on projects in Node with TypeScript and .NET with C#. I am energized by the chance to apply my technical expertise within mission-driven spaces like platforms that simplify regulatory burdens, enhance social services, or improve access to vital care. I aim to join a collaborative Scrum team where I can leverage my experience as a certified Product Owner to ensure engineering efforts are perfectly aligned with user needs. My mission is to build solutions that improve lives, and that passion for creation extends beyond the code. I balance technical complexity with creativity by unwinding with a new Lego build, practicing guitar, or getting lost in a good book. ## Work Experience ### Senior Software Engineer @ CALRegional Jan 2024 – Present I spearhead the development of full-stack applications at CALRegional, enhancing team collaboration and software delivery. • Lead the development of full-stack applications, collaborating with stakeholders to define roadmaps and feature development for multiple Django/Python applications deployed via CI/CD pipelines to GCP. • Integrate RESTful APIs across CRM and external SaaS platforms using Python and asynchronous task queuing to streamline data flow and automate business processes, reducing manual processes and reporting time. • Drive consistent software delivery for a 6-person team for multiple platforms by facilitating Scrum ceremonies and refining organizational processes by working with an external Agile Coach and Product Operating Model consultant. ### Associate Software Engineer @ CALRegional Jan 2023 – Jan 2024 Developed high-quality Django and Python applications at CALRegional. • Participated in the full product lifecycle of multiple Django and Python applications, ensuring high-quality code. • Collaborated with third-party vendors to enhance existing functionality and address real-world problems. • Engaged in problem-solving to deliver effective software solutions that meet user needs. ### IT Analyst @ The Oaks Academy Jan 2021 – Jan 2023 I played a pivotal role in enhancing operational efficiency through automation and technical support. • Led automation initiatives using Python and Google App Scripts, saving hundred of hours of manual document generation time. • Supported over 1000 students and 200 employees with their software and hardware needs, ensuring optimal performance. • Collaborated with various stakeholders to align technology solutions with organizational goals. ### Security Software Engineer Consultant @ Flatiron Health Jan 2021 – Jan 2021 Developed critical security features for the authentication platforms written in C#/.NET ensuring seamless authentication and authorization for hundreds of oncology clinics nationwide, serving thousands of patients. ### Consultant - DevOps Engineer @ Moser Consulting Jan 2020 – Jan 2021 | Indianapolis, Indiana, United States I managed and enhanced the application infrastructure and deployment processes for government programs distributing millions of dollars in nutrition benefits and social services at Moser Consulting. • Administered a highly available Java/Spring Boot platform deployed in Kubernetes with 20+ microservices, facilitating the secure distribution of $100M+ in social program benefits to 500K+ individuals. • Elevated observability by implementing new telemetry and monitoring for microservices using Elasticsearch, Logstash, and Kibana, resulting in a reduction of mean time to resolution (MTTR) for critical site reliability issues. • Collaborated with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders to manage the lifecycle and deployment of 20+ Microservices across 12+ testing, staging, and production environments, minimizing production release risk. ### Security Engineer @ Flatiron Health Jan 2019 – Jan 2020 | Greater New York City Area I contributed significantly to Flatiron Health's security initiatives, focusing on risk management and software protection. • Partnered with the security team to oversee risk management for a large workforce. • Developed Python tooling and features in C#/.NET for products that strengthened the security of sensitive patient data. • Implemented CI/CD pipelining which took application deployment times from minutes to seconds ### Security Engineer Intern @ Flatiron Health Jan 2018 – Jan 2018 | Greater New York City Area I played a key role in enhancing security protocols at Flatiron Health through automated testing initiatives. • Implemented automated static vulnerability testing to safeguard millions of patient data records. • Focused on balancing security needs with developer efficiency to streamline processes. • Collaborated with diverse teams to foster a culture of security awareness and best practices. ### Software Engineer Intern @ RT Logic Jan 2017 – Jan 2017 | Greater Denver Area ## Education ### Bachelor of Science (BS) in Computer Science/Systems Taylor University Jan 2015 – Jan 2019 ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/joel-vastbinder --- Source: https://flows.cv/joelvastbinder JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/joelvastbinder/resume.json Last updated: 2026-03-23