Richard Middleton
Senior Software Engineer
Summary
Creative Senior Software Engineer with 11 years of experience passionate about developing innovative solutions for tomorrow's productivity challenges. Resourceful and adaptable approach to effectively tackle obstacles.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Contract Senior Software Engineer
Western Governers University
04.2025 - Current
- Updated enrollment process to follow WCAG accessibility standards
- Created a custom stepper component aiding in analytics collection and usability
SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER
OpenVault LLC
02.2023 - 12.2024
- Led Keycloak/ActiveDirectory integration with Django, enhancing authentication security
- Reduced deployment build time by 73% through Jenkins CI/CD pipeline optimization on AWS infrastructure
- Developed automated geolocation data processing pipeline handling 100k+ records monthly
- Redesigned admin interfaces using React, improving operator workflow efficiency by 28%
- Created full-stack feature development roadmap, balancing technical debt reduction with new capabilities
SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER
The Muse
01.2020 - 02.2023
- Devised A/B testing in React, saving $50k annually, enhancing testing efficiency.
- Created quiz engine, boosting user conversion by 32%, improving engagement.
- Optimized page load by 8% with Next JS, enhancing user experience.
- Established SEO monitoring with Python, ensuring search visibility.
- Developed feature system in Python/Django, increasing revenue streams.
SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT
Nomadicode LLC
02.2019 - 04.2022
- Developed Ventur event discovery platform using Vue.js frontend and Python/Django backend deployed on DigitalOcean
- Built custom notification system integrating frontend alerts with backend email delivery through Mailchimp and Brevo
- Implemented secure e-commerce solution with Stripe payment processing, PCI compliance, and fraud detection
- Created GraphQL API and React frontend for content management system, improving editor workflow efficiency by 40%
CONTRACT SOFTWARE DEVELOPER
Various Companies
04.2018 - 02.2019
- Developed REST APIs in Python/Django for payment handling, enhancing system efficiency and user experience.
- Implemented secure payment systems using PHP/CodeIgniter, optimizing transaction workflows and user trust.
- Led multi-level user authentication development, improving security across multiple software projects.
SOFTWARE DEVELOPER
Rent Dynamics
05.2016 - 12.2017
- Implemented automated PII encryption system for 100K+ customer records
- Developed automated credit reporting system using batch processing and MongoDB
- Converted legacy C# API to Python/Django API while maintaining and updating Angular-based UI
- Created end-to-end features connecting database systems to user interfaces
- Implemented analytics tracking providing actionable insights for marketing campaigns
ASSISTANT WEB DEVELOPER
Utah State University Research Foundation
01.2013 - 05.2016
- Developed mission-critical agricultural alert system from database to user interface for $300M+ fruit industry
- Built mobile application with cloud-based backend for real-time pest and weather alerts
- Designed user-friendly authentication interfaces while implementing secure backend logic
- Managed 9TB PostgreSQL database while creating performant frontend data visualizations
Education
COMPUTER SCIENCE -
Utah State University
Logan, UT 01.2013 - 05.2016
Skills
Python
Django
Microservices architecture
Agile methodologies
React
Timeline
Contract Senior Software Engineer
Western Governers University
04.2025 - Current
SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER
OpenVault LLC
02.2023 - 12.2024
SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER
The Muse
01.2020 - 02.2023
SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT
Nomadicode LLC
02.2019 - 04.2022
CONTRACT SOFTWARE DEVELOPER
Various Companies
04.2018 - 02.2019
SOFTWARE DEVELOPER
Rent Dynamics
05.2016 - 12.2017
ASSISTANT WEB DEVELOPER
Utah State University Research Foundation
01.2013 - 05.2016
COMPUTER SCIENCE -
Utah State University
01.2013 - 05.2016