# William Sanders

> Full Stack Developer / Cloud Engineer

Location: Nashville Metropolitan Area, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/williamsanders

Modern Software Engineer with a strong background in Infrastructure Engineering. Experienced in creating and automating infrastructure through innovative software solutions.

Over the years, I have specialized in developing applications that streamline and automate complex processes, contributing to increased efficiency and reduced operational costs. My expertise spans across various domains including cloud-native software solutions, AI integrations, and infrastructure engineering.

Key highlights of my work:

AI Integrations: Successfully integrated third-party AI software with existing applications at my previous job, enhancing functionality and user experience. Additionally, I leverage AI tools to automate routine tasks, improve data analysis, and streamline workflows, demonstrating my commitment to efficiency and technological advancements.

Infrastructure Engineering: Extensive experience in designing and managing scalable, secure, and robust infrastructure solutions. Proficient in using tools like Kubernetes, Docker, and various CI/CD pipelines to ensure seamless deployment and maintenance.

Cloud-Native Solutions: Developed and deployed cloud-native applications using platforms such as Azure and GCP. Skilled in microservices architecture, containerization, and serverless computing.

Software Development: Proficient in a wide range of programming languages and frameworks including C#, .NET, React.js, Vue.js, JavaScript, Python, and SQL. Focused on building high-quality, maintainable, and scalable software products.

My passion lies in leveraging cutting-edge technologies to solve real-world problems and drive innovation within the tech industry. I am always eager to collaborate with like-minded professionals and contribute to impactful projects.

## Work Experience
### Senior Software Engineer @ HCA Healthcare
Jan 2024 – Present | Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Role Overview
I participate on the Developer Platforms team guiding strategic technology initiatives at HCA Healthcare, focusing on innovative architecture and streamlined processes. My role aligns tech decisions with business objectives, driving innovation and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Innovation Leadership: Develop and deploy cutting-edge solutions that align with organizational goals.

Architectural Oversight: Ensure robust and scalable architectures.

Tech Advocacy: Promote advanced technologies to enhance efficiency.

Developer Experience: Improve interactions and integrate AI innovations into workflows.

App Factory Initiative: Lead rapid application deployments, significantly reducing time to market.

Technology Stack

	•	Languages: Python, C#, JavaScript, TypeScript.
	•	Frameworks: React, Vue.js, .NET, Django, Flask.
	•	Cloud: GCP, Azure, with extensive use of AKS and GKE.
	•	Serverless: Azure Functions, Google Cloud Functions, Cloud Run.
	•	IaC: Terraform.
	•	Dev Tools: Enhance Backstage, GitHub Enterprise for CI/CD.
	•	Project Management: Proficient use of Jira and Confluence.
	•	Visualization Tools: Proficient with Lucid Chart and Mermaid for creating comprehensive diagrams and visualizations.

Strategic Goals

	•	Clarify tech roadmap and project directions.
	•	Align tech with business goals to boost capabilities.
	•	Lead innovation in cloud computing and AI-driven development.

Additional Skills

	•	Project Management: Ensure projects meet timelines and budgets.
	•	Mentorship: Foster knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.

### Front End Engineer II @ Openly
Jan 2022 – Jan 2023 | Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Front End Development
- Vercel
- Github Enterprise
- Vue 2/3
- Nuxt
- Tailwind CSS
- Storybook
- Jira
- Github Enterprise

### Consulting API Developer @ HCA Healthcare
Jan 2021 – Jan 2022
EVOLVE MARKETPLACE
* Custom Portal to optimize the developer experience at HCA. 
* This portal would automate the onboarding process for the developers and provide instructions and guides to make the development process simple. 
* Think like google firebase but for hca. This portal is able to do deployments to gcp, azure, github, confluence, etc.

### Sr. Information Systems Architect @ HCA Healthcare
Jan 2021 – Jan 2021 | United States

### Information Systems Architect II @ HCA Healthcare
Jan 2019 – Jan 2021 | Greater Nashville Area, TN

### Applications Engineer II @ Insight Global
Jan 2018 – Jan 2019 | Greater Nashville Area, TN
Currently on Contract at HCA. 

Automation Development via Company's Current Technology stack 
Leveraging existing Technology's APIs to build front end apps and workflows.

JANUS
**Built and helped Architect an App that is a Custom Portal on Top of On Prem Automations**
Web Development (Full Stack ) C# .Net Core / Vue Js
Gitlab
Github Enterprise
Ansible


API Development Design/ Architecture and Deployment
   * Swagger/OpenAPI
   * Postman

Other Tooling /Processes:
   * Azure Devops (Used to be TFS)
   * Gitlab
   * Github
   * Ansible
   * Confluence

### Associate Infrastructure Engineer @ Community Health Systems
Jan 2017 – Jan 2018 | Franklin, Tennessee
Skills Associated with Job: 

-Project Management (Designed and Implement multiple deployments and upgrades as part of enterprise projects to remediate out of date software, Designed and implemented patching scheme)
-SCCM Engineering (Reports, OSD, Application Deployment, Enterprise Licensing, Enterprise Asset 
  Management)
-Analytics Reporting (SSRS, PowerBI, Excel, SQL)
-VMware Engineer (VSphere 5.0, 5.5, 6.5) 
-Scripting (Python, Powershell) 
-Systems Engineer (DNS, DHCP, AD) 
-Automation Engineer (Ansible) 
-Web Developement  [HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, bootstrap , materialize, C#, Razor Web Pages, 
  Visual Studio, ASP.Net, Entity Framework 6.2, .Net Core 2.0]

### Infrastructure Systems Engineer @ Nissan Motor Corporation
Jan 2016 – Jan 2017 | Decherd, Tennessee
I worked at the factory level and assisted with server hardware, networking hardware, and I also monitored for any issues. I would troubleshoot as soon as the line had any kind of issues and determine root causes/repairs.  I also learned Cisco Networking on an beginner/intermediate level. This job was a hybrid and I learned Front End Web Development here and helped create custom Web Form sites for our teams. 
I only left this job due to it being a weekend night shift. 5pm - 6:30am Fri-Mon. I actually worked on contract at CHS while working here at the same time for a couple months until they could find my replacement. 

Skills Associated with Job:

* Systems Engineer (VMware, HyperV, AD, DNS, DHCP)
      -Maintained, Troubleshot, Installed and configured
      -Physical Server (Racking and Mounting Server, APC, UPC)
      -Physical Network (Racking and Mounting APs, creating cables and installing Switches)
      -SQL (Performed Queries on data sets for manufacturing)
      -SCCM (Imaging, Deployment)
      -Cisco (Troubleshooting, Installing, Configuration, Experience with Cisco Prime)
      -Linux Admin (Ubuntu, Red Hat) (Intermediate)
      -Powershell

* Web Development (HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, bootstrap, C#, Web Forms, Visual Studio)
      - Had to build custom sites in web forms using c#
      - Took training for these skills 
      - Also had to create designs for sites before building anything to receive approval

### Systems Analyst @ naviHealth, Inc.
Jan 2013 – Jan 2016 | Brentwood, Tennessee
This was my first job in IT. This business was a start up when I started here. I ran imaging and deployment when I worked here.  I worked with HR fine tuning the onboarding and offboarding process and made sure communication was efficient between teams and automated as much of the tasks as possible. I also dealt with the distribution of mobile devices and setting them up for Airwatch with MDM. On top of everything I was expected to help with tickets with help desk and infrastructure if they were overwhelmed and if I had free time.  

Skills Associated with Job: 

* Imaging and Deployment
   - Project Management (Built Onboarding and offboarding processes for imaging with HR)
   - Installed, Configured, and Maintained Dell Kace k1000 & K2000 (Linux Distros, FreeBSD)
   - Responsible for Asset Management, Software Licensing, Application Deployments, Reporting and 
     Compliance
   - Created Software Deployment Packages via Kace & SCCM
   - Admined Encryption for End User Devices (Bitlocker & Symantec)
   - Securely Wiped HDD and SDD for HIPAA Compliance 
   - Upgraded Laptops from Windows 7- 10
   - Scripting via CMD & Powershell
   - Managed a lot of users in Active Directory & dealt with Group Policy
   - VPN (Client Side Configuration and Deployment)(Cisco & Sonic Wall)
   - Installed, Configured, and Maintained Airwatch Mobile Device management (Tablets and Phones) 
     MDM
   - Managed Symantec AntiVirus Server (Licensing Purposes)
   - SystemLinux Admin (Ubuntu, FreeBSD) (Intermediate)

* Admin (Windows Server 2008, 2012, 2016 R2 and non R2)
   - Troubleshooting when necessary
   - Installed and configured servers only when necessary
   - Did minor networking on the environment (Cisco edits to interfaces and vlans)

### Internship @ Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Shelbyville
Jan 2013 – Jan 2014
I interned and attended school here. This course was pure hands on in the I.T. environment I was trained for.


## Education
### Computer Information Technology in Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
Jan 2013 – Jan 2014

### Front End Developement Track in Information Technology
Treehouse
Jan 2016


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/william-sanders-17ba8054
- Website: https://sanwil9.github.io/Portfolio/#
- GitHub: https://github.com/sanwil9
- Website: https://codepen.io/sanwil9/

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Last updated: 2026-03-23