# Thomas W.

> Software Engineer/System Analyst/Test Engineer looking for contract or full time position| AWS Certified Developer

Location: McLean, Virginia, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/thomasw

With over four years of software engineering experience, I am a passionate and driven professional who strives to deliver high-quality solutions for customers. I have a strong background in computer engineering, and I am certified as an AWS Developer. I enjoy working with cutting-edge technologies and collaborating with cross-functional teams to create innovative products and services that meet the needs of the market.

As a Senior Associate Software Engineer at Capital One, I have experience in software development, testing, feature release and deployment on the Amazon Web Services platform. I have utilized agile practices and tools to ensure timely and efficient delivery of product features. I am proud of my work with a team that supports the growth and success of small businesses across the country.

## Work Experience
### Human Feedback Trainer for Large Language Models @ Outlier.ai
Jan 2024 – Jan 2025
-Data entry to provide reinforcement learning human feedback (RLHF) to help train Large Language Models (LLMs)
-Single-turn and multi-turn prompt and response generation, ranking, and validation and programming language testing including Python, Java, Javascript, and SQL
-Part-time contract position

### Senior Associate Software Engineer @ Capital One
Jan 2022 – Jan 2023 | McLean, Virginia, United States
-Developed full-stack software solutions for small business credit card acquisitions and transaction underwriting.
-Implemented and tested credit policy changes, as well as email and letter correspondence templates, utilizing Scala and PostgreSQL.
-Developed and optimized front-end solutions using the React framework, Jest unit tests, Node.js, and Playwright test automation.
-Redesigned and deployed a multi-page document upload experience for small business card applicants.
-Contributed to product launches, including the September 2023 launch of the Venture X Small Business card.
-Utilized AWS Cloud Tools (mostly ELB, DynamoDB) via Python/Java, Jenkins for CI/CD pipeline automation, Spring Boot and Golang for microservices development, Splunk for logging and monitoring in production environments, and Python for prototyping applications
-Followed agile software development practices and collaborated with cross-functional teams, picking up new technologies for onboarding projects and adjusting products and experiences based on product owner feedback from end users.

### Junior Software Engineer/System Analyst @ Coherent Technical Services, Inc.
Jan 2018 – Jan 2020 | Lexington Park, Maryland
-Obtained and maintained Secret Security Clearance.
-Conducted manual and automated testing, integration testing, and system validation for Secondary Surveillance Radar Identify Friend of Foe Systems
-Created and refined testing procedures for system specifications and functionality.
-Assisted in the development and maintenance of software solutions using Java, Erlang, and C/C++.
-Performed network testing and packet inspection with Wireshark.
-Documented, deployed, and provided ongoing support for shipboard systems.


## Education
### Bachelor of Science - BS in Computer Engineering
Penn State University


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/thomas-w-3b2778156

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Last updated: 2026-04-18