# Peyton T. > I like to code | minted first NFT in space | fail quickly | MS paint connoisseur Location: Aubrey, Texas, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/peyton For as long as I can remember, I have had a deep fascination with technology and how it works. Now with over 5 years of experience as a software engineer, I am driven by a passion for development and a relentless desire to learn and grow. I am constantly seeking out new challenges and opportunities to expand my skills and knowledge. I am currently working as a Senior Software Engineer at Capital One, where I have the opportunity to develop software for a wide range of projects and challenges. In my role at the company, I strive to contribute to the company's success and make a positive impact. I have worked on numerous projects using a range of tools and technologies, and I am always eager to learn more. I am grateful for the opportunity to work with a talented and dynamic team in a fast-paced and collaborative environment. I received my degree in Computer Science from the University of North Texas, where I also earned a minor in Mathematics. During my studies, I gained valuable experience in a variety of programming languages and technologies, and was recognized for my academic achievements by graduating cum laude. In my spare time, I enjoy playing musical instruments, participating in hackathons to develop innovative applications, and playing strategy-based board games. If you would like to know more about my work or interests, please feel free to reach out to me on LinkedIn. Check out what I’ve been working on recently. Github: github.com/Peyton232 Email: peyton@thibs.dev ## Work Experience ### Senior Software Engineer @ Capital One Jan 2024 – Present Leveraged a modern tech stack, including Golang, Python, and AWS services (Lambdas, EC2, S3, EMR), to build and optimize high-performance applications, advancing system capabilities and operational efficiency. Championed cost-effective architecture strategies, optimizing Amazon S3 storage and implementing lifecycle policies that reduced storage costs by 25% Proactively identified and remediated application security vulnerabilities, aligning with internal policies and industry standards to protect sensitive user data across billions of transactions. Achieved a reduction in AWS costs through EC2 rightsizing, auto-scaling configuration, and resource optimization, driving substantial cost savings for high-volume transaction processing. Drove high-impact solutions to boost system resilience, ensuring seamless handling of billions of transactions even at peak loads. ### Private Tutor @ Varsity Tutors Jan 2020 – Jan 2023 | Denton, Texas, United States Provided one-on-one tutoring to over a dozen students on a weekly basis, covering a range of computer science and math subjects including calculus, linear algebra, discrete math, C++, Python, web design, data structures, and algorithms. Demonstrated strong technical skills and expertise in these subjects through effective teaching and problem-solving. Assisted students in developing their coding skills through practical exercises and projects. Provided ongoing feedback and support to students to help them progress in their studies. Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills through effective tutoring sessions and positive relationships with students. ### Software Engineer II @ Bestow Jan 2022 – Jan 2023 Created a service generator that significantly reduced the time required to implement new services, bringing it down from weeks to minutes. The tool also set up Circle CI workflows, GCP database instances, proto files, and SOPS secrets in a seamless and efficient manner. Wrote unit and integration tests for new code, and participated in code reviews to ensure the quality and maintainability of the codebase. Encouraged automation and continuous improvement, seeking out opportunities to streamline processes and improve efficiency. Applied expertise in distributed systems and microservices to deliver scalable and reliable solutions. Advocated for continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) practices, ensuring the timely and reliable delivery of software updates. Utilized a range of tools and technologies, including Go, Docker, Kubernetes, GCP, Postgres, GRPC, Circle CI, and google Pub/sub to deliver high-quality solutions. ### Software Engineer II @ Centene Corporation Jan 2021 – Jan 2022 Developed and maintained large-scale healthcare back-end applications and API's, serving millions of users. Implemented a Kafka consumer-producer architecture to facilitate efficient data transmission. Created a microservices API to facilitate the storage and retrieval of patient authorization information, resulting in improved data transmission between multiple applications. Utilized a range of tools and technologies, including Go, Kafka, Kubernetes, AWS, MongoDB, Grafana, and SQL, to deliver high-quality solutions. ### Protocol Engineer @ Sonr Jan 2022 – Jan 2022 | Brooklyn, New York, United States Contributed to the design and development of a decentralized protocol for blockchain operations using the Sonr SDK and Go services hosted in Kubernetes clusters. Leveraged Cosmos development tools to perform various blockchain operations. Enhanced the Sonr SDK to facilitate the development of decentralized applications (DApps). Contributed to the development of internal tools and processes to support the team's workflow and productivity. Stayed up-to-date with the latest developments in the web3 and distributed systems space, and applied this knowledge to the team's projects. ### Software Engineer @ Telecore Jan 2021 – Jan 2021 | Richardson, Texas, United States Developed and maintained software applications for multiple telecommunication systems using a codebase largely written in C++. Created a proof of concept for a header file tracking system for the company's codebase stored in Perforce. Optimized and improved the internal company's ASP site. Automated hardware testing processes using various scripting languages, including Python and Perl. Served as lead developer for a new webform on the ASP site, which is used to generate quality assurance test reports for vendors. Assumed responsibility for software maintenance on a large-scale security-related project inherited from a previous colleague. Designed and implemented validation scripts that automated regressive testing, saving company resources. ### Web Developer @ University of North Texas System Jan 2019 – Jan 2021 | Denton, Texas Expertly maintained hundreds of Drupal and WordPress sites, ensuring that modules were up to date and assisting other web developers in debugging issues with custom JavaScript and PHP features. Managed time-sensitive updates, including content changes and database upgrades, with a focus on meeting deadlines and maintaining the integrity of the sites. Developed app integrations with RESTAPIs and other services, including Google Maps, social media logins, and payment processors. Led a major theme overhaul of the itss.untsystem.edu site, resulting in improved usability and aesthetics. Proctored new team members on the use of version control and the Linux terminal, helping them to quickly become productive members of the team. Collaborated with project managers and clients to identify and address technical requirements and constraints. Conducted thorough testing to ensure the reliability and performance of web applications. ## Education ### Bachelor's degree in Computer Science University of North Texas ### Collin College ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/peyton-thibodeaux --- Source: https://flows.cv/peyton JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/peyton/resume.json Last updated: 2026-03-23