Matthew Mecum
Software Engineer & System Architect · TS/SCI Cleared
Professional Summary
Cleared (TS/SCI) Software Engineer combining deep enterprise .NET expertise with modern cloud, AI, and bioinformatics experience. Currently modernizing mission-critical Air Force systems using .NET 9, OpenText CE, and Azure while leading secure development practices under Zero Trust. Proven ability to deliver complex, compliant solutions from concept through production in regulated environments. Former Army Ranger bringing disciplined execution and leadership under pressure to technical teams.
Technical Skills
Core Languages & Frameworks
Cloud, Data & AI
Enterprise Platforms & Tools
Leadership & Soft Skills
Professional Experience
IT Application Developer (GS-12 Equivalent)
United States Air Force
San Antonio, TX
- ▸ Lead full-stack developer for mission-critical HR and records management systems using .NET 9, Blazor, and OpenText Content Server 23.4+
- ▸ Designed and delivered 20+ secure REST APIs with OAuth2/JWT authentication and role-based access control
- ▸ Modernized legacy workflows into cloud-native Azure applications, achieving 60%+ performance gains
- ▸ Integrated Databricks and Snowflake for real-time analytics and reporting across enterprise datasets
- ▸ Championed Zero Trust implementation and RMF compliance for all developed applications
- ▸ Author and enforce SDLC governance, including secure CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps
Freelance Software Engineer & Bioinformatician
Independent
Remote
- ▸ Built RAFA — Risk Assessment for Food Allergens: a PyTorch-powered web app analyzing protein homology against known allergens using UniProt and Swiss-Model APIs
- ▸ Developed cross-platform Gift Exchange mobile app using .NET MAUI
- ▸ Created bioinformatics pipelines for FASTQ/FASTA analysis, multiple sequence alignment, and phylogenetic tree visualization in R
- ▸ Designed and deployed production-grade APIs with token auth, rate limiting, and Azure hosting
Machine Gunner → Team Leader
U.S. Army — 75th Ranger Regiment
Various Global Theaters
- ▸ Operated in austere, high-stakes environments requiring rapid decision-making under extreme stress
- ▸ Led fire teams in combat operations with 100% mission success and zero friendly casualties under direct leadership
- ▸ Developed discipline, ownership, and mission-first mindset that directly translates to software delivery
Education
Master of Biotechnology
Bioinformatics
University of Maryland Global Campus
April 2024Bachelor of Arts in Biology
Concordia University
April 2014Security Clearances
TS/SCI
Top Secret // Sensitive Compartmented Information
Active — Current reinvestigation in progress
Featured Projects
Real-world applications I’ve designed and built from the ground up.
