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# Michael Nau
- Email: [email protected]
- cell: 508-808-9167
- [LinkedIn](<https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelwnau>)
- [GitHub](<https://github.com/michaelwnau>)
Austin, TX, United States	
## SUMMARY
Senior Software Engineer with thirteen years of software development, data engineering, and DevOps/MLOps experience.  Proven track record in developing robust and scalable software solutions. Skilled in multiple programming languages and frameworks with a focus on delivering high-quality code. Seeking new opportunities to apply my experience and contribute to innovative software projects.
## EXPERIENCE
### Technical Lead / Guardian One (USSF)
zCore Group - August 2023 - Present
- Rapid Certification: Successfully led the Guardian One app through the Certificate to Field (CtF) process in just 21 days, ensuring readiness for field operations through comprehensive testing and quality assurance.
- Iterative Development: Managed three iterations of the USSF Supra Coders team, delivering on tight schedules while maintaining high standards of code quality and functionality.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Served as the technical liaison with critical USAF and USSF software factories, including BESPIN, Gravity, and the USSF CTIO, ensuring project alignment with USSF strategic goals.
- Technical Oversight: Directed the migration of the Guardian One codebase and planned the cloud infrastructure utilizing Agile methodologies to enhance the app's scalability and security.
- Skills Mastery: Demonstrated expertise in Agile Project Management, GitOps, GitLab CI/CD, DevSecOps, and data engineering underpinning the project's technical success.
### Software Engineer
zCore Group** - June 2023 - Present - Virginia, United States
- Skills: DevOps, Machine Learning, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Python (Programming Language), Data Engineering.
- Engineered a scalable machine learning pipeline on AWS that processed multi-terabyte datasets using Python, reducing model training time by 30% and enabling more rapid iteration of data-driven products.
- Conducted thorough code reviews and testing of junior developers' code to ensure adherence to best practices and maintain high code quality standards.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather and prioritize requirements, ensuring alignment with project objectives and deadlines.
- Implemented automated testing using tools such as Selenium and JUnit to increase testing efficiency and coverage by 30%.
- Implemented version control system using Git to track changes and facilitate collaboration among team members.
- Implemented automated monitoring and scaling mechanisms using Terraform and CloudWatch, resulting in improved resource efficiency and reliability.
### Backend / MLOps
zCore June 2023 - August 2023, N. Virginia (remote)
• Design, build, and implement data ingestion pipeline, vector database
### DevOps Engineer / Backend Engineer
Sloomb Inc - May 2015 - Present, Boston, MA (remote) 
• Expertise in Python scripting for automation of deployment processes, including configuration management, monitoring, and alerting systems.
• Proficient in bash scripting and automation of workflows for building and deploying applications using continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) tools such as Jenkins, GitLab.
• Strong experience in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform, Ansible, and Puppet to automate the provisioning, configuration, and management of cloud infrastructure GCP, AWS, and Azure.
• Strong knowledge of containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes for managing containerized applications and automating deployment workflows.
• Developed internal documentation for junior DevOps engineers to ensure continuity of scripting for automation, including best practices, standards, and templates for Python and bash scripts, CI/CD workflows, and IaC templates.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including developers, testers, and operations teams, to streamline development and deployment processes, optimize system performance, and ensure high availability of applications.
### SysAdmin / DevOps / Nodal Network Operator/Maintainer
US Army	May 2010 - April 2015, May 2010 - Apr 2015 · 5 yrs
• Planned, deployed, and maintained network node clusters and storage on a LAN, WAN, UHF/RHF network topology.
• Extensive scripting on Linux and Powershell on Cisco hardware and cloud ecosystem.
• Managed cloud migration operation for an organization of 120 user-stakeholders as part of larger cloud migration and modernization effort.
• Maintenance and evaluation of network topology, physical infrastructure, and network connections in ad hoc environments.
• Led a team of junior sysadmins in the construction and maintenance of a secure communications network, ensuring seamless connectivity between the PATRIOT missile battery and higher headquarters.
• Improved the PATRIOT missile battery's ability to rapidly deploy and establish communications in a tactical environment by designing and implementing an optimized communications plan, coordinating with outside stakeholders.
• Trained and certified over 20 Soldiers on the operation and maintenance of various communication systems, resulting in improved proficiency and reduced downtime.
• Provided communications support to the PATRIOT missile battery and its partners during multiple joint training exercises and real-world operations.
• Responsibility role and maintainer for cryptographic key generation, information assurance, and access control in a Secret environment.
• Clearance: Secret
### Research Fellow
Idioms of Social and Scientific Analysis, EXC16, University of Konstanz	, Constance, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
•	Conducted original research on the effects of financial market regulations on the behavior of market participants, January 2008 - May 2010 using a mixed-methods approach that combined statistical analysis and qualitative interviews, resulting in multiple publications in high- impact journals, with 80 citations and an h-index of 10.
•	Extensive use of Python, R, and raw SQL in academic/scientific research setting.
•	Designed and implemented a comprehensive database of financial market regulations in Europe and the US, enabling more efficient and effective analysis of regulatory changes and their impact on market behavior.
•	Co-authored grant proposals that successfully secured over €500,000 in funding for further research on financial market regulation and its impact on economic growth and stability.
•	Mentored and supervised six graduate students, providing guidance on research design, data analysis, and academic writing, resulting in six successful master's theses and two peer-reviewed publications.
•	Contributed to broader public discourse on financial market regulation and its impact on the economy during the 2008 financial crisis by presenting research findings at four international conferences and workshops, and serving as an invited speaker at two industry events and regulatory roundtables.
## Fulbright Scholar
The Fulbright Program	June 2003 - August 2004, Jakarta, Jakarta, Indonesia
•	Conducted original research on the role of liberal Islamic movements in promoting pluralism and democracy in Indonesia, resulting in a published academic article, a series of public lectures and workshops, and a grant for $15,000 for further research.
•	Coordinated with Jaringan Islam Liberal NGO to design and implement a series of programs and initiatives aimed at promoting interfaith dialogue and cooperation, and fostering a culture of pluralism and tolerance, reaching over 1,000 individuals across the country.
•	Established partnerships and collaborations with leading academic institutions and civil society organizations in Indonesia, facilitating knowledge exchange and cooperation on issues related to Islam, democracy, and human rights.
•	Developed and taught a seminar course on "Literature, Pluralism, and Democracy" at a leading Indonesian university, contributing to the education of future leaders and scholars in the region, with 40 students from diverse backgrounds, over 14 weeks.
•	Promoted a nuanced and informed understanding of Islam and democracy in Indonesia to US media outlets and policymakers in the critical post-9/11 period through a series of media engagements, and press releases, contributing to public discourse and policy-making efforts on issues related to religion, pluralism, and governance in a key US regional ally.
## EDUCATION
### AI Academy - NC State University / Department of Labor
January 2023 - March 2023 - Python for Data Science and Machine Learning
April 2023 - June 2023 - Data Mining for Machine Learning
June 2023 - September 2023 - Artificial Intelligence
September 2023 - December 2023 - Machine Learning
### Bachelor of Science - BS, Computer Science
Texas A&M University – CT • May 2025
### MA, Comparative Literature & Foreign Language
University of California, Riverside • October 2006
### Bachelor's degree, English Language and Literature/Letters
Brooklyn College • August 2003
### Fulbright Research Fellow
Jakarta, Indonesia 2003 - 2004
## CERTIFICATIONS
Sec+, CompTIA 2023
Databricks Lakehouse Fundamentals, 2024
Palantir Foundry Foundations, 2023
AWS Machine Learning Foundations 2022
## SKILLS
### Tools & Technologies
GitOps, GitHub, Python, SQL (Postgres, GraphQL, NoSQL), Jupyter Notebooks, Go, bash/scripting, Terraform, Jenkins, Kubernetes, K8s, Docker, GCP, AWS, Azure
### Technical Skills
DevOps, CloudOps, Backend Engineering, Data Engineering, Data mining, ETL/ELT, web scraping, MLOps