Charleston, SC

Jared Thomas

AI Systems Architect & Cloud Modernization Leader

Secure. Scalable. Engine-Agnostic.

Specializing in modular AI architectures—like the "Neutral Gateway"—that decouple secure enterprise data from rapid AI innovation. I build production-ready systems using .NET 9, Databricks, and RAG to solve complex data challenges.

Active Top Secret (SCI) Clearance
AWS Solutions Architect – Associate
10+ Years Enterprise Experience
Government & Healthcare Systems

Measurable Impact

Delivering quantifiable results in security, efficiency, and compliance

80%

Reduced manual audit validation effort through AI-assisted reconciliation automation

20-30%

Improved deployment timelines with serverless architecture and CI/CD optimization

25%

Increased integration throughput via event-driven serverless patterns

100%

Maintained compliance during modernization initiatives across regulated environments

Architecture Projects

Real-world solutions balancing security, compliance, and innovation

Neutral Gateway: Engine-Agnostic Data Platform

Government agency suffered fiscal leakage and operational friction from software release variances between PeopleSoft, proprietary systems, and business logic, requiring manual human review of every transaction.

AI
Data
Cloud
Compliance

AI-Assisted Financial Reconciliation Engine

Legacy financial systems required manual validation of complex dataset reconciliation, consuming hundreds of hours per audit cycle with high error risk.

AI
Data
Cloud

Blazor Validation Dashboard (Modernization Sidecar)

Modernizing legacy validation system without disrupting production operations or risking compliance violations during transition period.

Cloud
Data
Compliance

AI Chatbot & LLM Workflow Integration

Document-heavy regulated workflows required automation while maintaining human oversight and full audit trail for compliance.

AI
Serverless
Compliance

Serverless Voicebot System

Customer interaction workflows required automated voice responses with dynamic content generation and low operational overhead.

AI
Serverless

Cresthaven Configuration Management System

Healthcare configuration rules, letters, and scenarios were managed through error-prone manual processes lacking version control, audit trails, and rollback capabilities.

Cloud
Compliance

Treasury PAM File Automation Engine

Treasury PAM v5.0 fixed-width files required manual processing into Excel workbooks, creating bottlenecks and inconsistent validation across financial reconciliation workflows.

Data
Cloud

PAM Decision Engine with Vector Search

Genomic research organizations needed to analyze 10,000+ PAM sequence files using vector similarity search with enterprise-grade security and real-time visualization.

AI
Data
Cloud

Real-Time Trading Scanner Automation

Trading operations required real-time ticker symbol extraction from live YouTube streams for automated trading bot execution, but manual monitoring was error-prone and slow.

AI
Data

C# Symmetric Encryption Keytool

Development teams needed secure, reusable symmetric encryption utilities for sensitive data handling in government and enterprise applications.

Cloud
Compliance

Azure DevOps Automated Testing Pipeline

.NET Framework API contracts lacked comprehensive regression testing, creating risk during deployments and preventing confident continuous delivery.

Cloud
Data

Databricks Medallion Architecture Data Pipeline

Raw unstructured data required transformation into queryable formats for SQL analysis and business intelligence, but manual processing was slow and error-prone.

Data
Cloud

Skills & Credentials

Proven expertise across cloud, AI, and enterprise systems

Cloud Infrastructure

  • AWS VPC
  • EC2
  • Terraform Infrastructure as Code

AI & Machine Learning

  • LLM Integration (OpenAI
  • RAG Architectures & LangChain
  • Python (NumPy

Development & Enterprise

  • .NET 9
  • Spring Boot
  • Python

Credentials

Top Secret (SCI) Clearance
Active
AWS Solutions Architect – Associate
Current
B.S. Computer Science

What I Provide

Strategic architecture and execution for complex modernization challenges

Secure Cloud Modernization Strategy

Legacy-to-cloud transition planning with security and compliance built in from day one.

Ideal Use Case

Ideal for government agencies, healthcare organizations, and regulated industries modernizing legacy infrastructure.

Deliverables Provided:

  • Architecture decision records
  • Risk assessment documentation
  • Governance-ready migration roadmap
  • Security compliance mapping

AI Enablement for Regulated Environments

LLM workflow design with human-in-the-loop governance and full audit trails.

Ideal Use Case

Perfect for organizations exploring AI automation while maintaining strict compliance requirements.

Deliverables Provided:

  • LLM integration architecture
  • Governance workflow design
  • Audit-safe API patterns
  • Human validation pipelines

Serverless Automation Systems

Event-driven architectures that scale automatically and reduce operational overhead.

Ideal Use Case

Best for organizations seeking to reduce infrastructure costs while improving reliability and scalability.

Deliverables Provided:

  • Serverless architecture design
  • API strategy & implementation
  • Workflow automation patterns
  • Cost optimization roadmap

Data & Validation Architecture

Delta analysis engines and reconciliation systems for complex data validation needs.

Ideal Use Case

Critical for financial services, healthcare, and government agencies requiring audit-ready data validation.

Deliverables Provided:

  • Data reconciliation pipelines
  • Executive dashboards
  • Automated validation reports
  • Compliance documentation

Experience

10+ years architecting secure systems for government and enterprise

iDoxSolutions (a B&A Company)

Software Developer / AI Cloud Architect

Sept 2025 - Present
  • Architect AI-enabled modernization strategies for mission-critical financial systems in regulated federal environment
  • Designed and deployed AI-assisted validation dashboard (Blazor + .NET 9) reconciling legacy PAM datasets against modern analytics pipelines in real time
  • Engineered automated reconciliation pipelines using Databricks and PySpark, reducing manual audit validation effort by 80%
  • Integrated LLM-powered automation workflows using OpenAI APIs and AWS serverless components to streamline documentation and data validation
  • Authored enterprise architecture documentation, governance artifacts, and risk analyses supporting AI adoption decisions
  • Implemented incremental automation frameworks within legacy systems without disrupting production stability

MIL Corporation

Senior Software Applications Analyst

Jan 2025 - Sept 2025
  • Served as Lead Administrator for Jira and Azure DevOps supporting mission-critical SDLC and requirements traceability initiatives
  • Delivered structured end-user training and documentation to improve system usability, governance, and compliance alignment
  • Developed discovery documentation outlining future AI and automation platform enhancements
  • Conducted risk assessments supporting strategic modernization decisions
  • Analyzed and optimized Control-M job scheduling workflows to ensure reliable automation and operational resilience

TIAG

Software Engineer

Apr 2024 - Nov 2024
  • Designed and implemented secure RESTful APIs using Spring Boot and OpenAPI, increasing integration throughput by 25%
  • Implemented AWS IAM policy models for fine-grained access control in regulated cloud environments
  • Built OpenShift-integrated deployment pipelines using AWS CodePipeline and multi-stage testing environments
  • Contributed to Kafka-based inter-service communication architecture
  • Modernized CI/CD pipelines to improve deployment consistency and operational visibility

Agile 5 Technology

Full Stack Developer

Sept 2022 - Apr 2024
  • Developed scalable Flask and Django applications deployed in Docker containers on AWS EC2 infrastructure
  • Integrated real-time data processing workflows using NumPy, pandas, and SciPy for analytics-driven reporting
  • Automated CI/CD pipelines using OpenShift, reducing release cycle time by 30%
  • Provided technical guidance to clients on containerization and Kubernetes orchestration strategies
  • Presented KPIs and performance metrics to executive stakeholders, translating technical data into business insights

Kansas City National Security Campus

Software Engineer

Oct 2021 - Oct 2022
  • Architected containerized microservices using Spring Boot and React within secure federal environments
  • Reduced deployment timelines by 20% through CI/CD automation using Jenkins
  • Implemented security-compliant system designs adhering to federal standards and audit requirements
  • Conducted code reviews, regression testing, and system validation to enhance reliability and maintainability

Oracle Cerner

Technical Solutions Consultant

July 2020 - July 2021
  • Led AWS-based healthcare architecture training initiatives for clinical and technical teams
  • Implemented compliant cloud workflows improving client satisfaction by 25%
  • Built KPI dashboards and analytics pipelines supporting operational healthcare decision-making
  • Ensured regulatory alignment and adherence to healthcare compliance standards

The Home Décor Companies

IT Specialist

July 2018 - Aug 2019
  • Managed multiple IT infrastructure projects from conception through completion, achieving 30% increase in operational efficiency
  • Developed project schedules, coordinated resources, and ensured timely delivery of IT solutions
  • Provided technical training and support to staff, enhancing team skill development and adoption of new technologies
  • Authored IT infrastructure documentation for AWS-based solutions, providing scalable and secure guidelines

Rainmaker Networks

Network Technician III

Sept 2015 - Nov 2017
  • Installed, configured, and maintained enterprise network hardware including routers, switches, and firewalls
  • Designed and supported AWS VPC setups for client projects, providing secure and isolated cloud network environments
  • Implemented AWS Network Firewall policies to strengthen cloud network security and improve infrastructure resilience
  • Created and maintained network configuration documentation and training materials to support knowledge sharing

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Available for architecture consulting, speaking engagements, and strategic advisory roles

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