COLE BRIGHT
Chicago,IL
Summary
Senior software engineer with 4 years of experience developing, building, and maintaining full-stack applications in both enterprise and government settings. Proficient in C#, .NET, and modern front-end frameworks like Angular. Demonstrated leadership through code reviews, mentoring, and advocating for best practices such as TDD, CI/CD, and clean architecture. Skilled in cross-functional collaboration, secure software design, and delivering robust, scalable APIs and services. Open to mid- or senior-level roles where I can contribute meaningfully and grow with the team.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Software Engineer
SAIC Inc
06.2023 - 08.2025
- Designed and implemented scalable RESTful APIs using C# and .NET, applying the Mediator pattern to enforce clean architecture and modularity.
- Led development of service-layer components with proper use of Entity Framework Core, promoting performance and maintainability.
- Advocated for and implemented unit test strategies using xUnit and nUnit, supporting test-driven development, increasing confidence in deployments.
- Reviewed peer code using BitBucket and SonarQube and mentored junior developers in writing clean, secure, and testable code.
- Collaborated across teams to refine business requirements, conduct exploratory testing, and optimize workflows.
- Performed database analysis and tuning in SQL Server Management Studio to support application performance and reliability.
Senior Associate Software Engineer
Infosys
02.2021 - 05.2023
- Built modular, reusable Angular components and integrated them with RESTful Java APIs to support enterprise-scale healthcare systems.
- Implemented event-driven behavior in UI components based on business logic and user behavior analysis.
- Debugged and enhanced backend logic in Java and SQL, contributing to full-stack solutions for HIPAA-compliant platforms.
- Used Github Enterprise, Jenkins, and automated deployment pipelines to support stable releases across dev, test, and production.
- Developed a proof-of-concept microservices application using Spring Boot and Spring Cloud, leveraging API Gateway, Eureka, and Swagger.
- Earned internal certifications in Java, Angular, and cloud technologies while mentoring peers on frontend and backend development best practices.
CNC Machinist
Various Employers
01.2012 - 02.2021
- Operated and maintained CNC mills and lathes for industries including medical, aerospace, and defense.
- Applied precision measurement techniques and GD&T to produce critical components under tight tolerances.
- Experience working with implantable devices and robotic actuator assemblies.
- Developed a strong foundation in process improvement and disciplined problem solving.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Software Development
Western Governors University
12.2020
Skills
- C#
- NET
- Angular
- Java
- Entity Framework Core
- SQL Server
- NUnit
- xUnit
- Bitbucket
- SonarQube
- Jenkins
- GitHub Enterprise
- SQL Server Management Studio
Websites
Certification
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
Timeline
Software Engineer
SAIC Inc
06.2023 - 08.2025
Senior Associate Software Engineer
Infosys
02.2021 - 05.2023
CNC Machinist
Various Employers
01.2012 - 02.2021
Bachelor of Science - Software Development
Western Governors University
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