Kris Coleman

🚀 Accelerating Innovation | 🛠 Engineering Excellence | 🌟 Leading Teams to Success

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Kris Coleman with his children MJ and Rylee at Pi Camp
Kris Coleman at Kubecon NA 2023
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Working from my place on the lake in Traverse City, MI

Experience

I am a seasoned engineering leader specializing in cloud-native infrastructure, continuous delivery, and platform architecture. With a proven track record in leading high-performing teams, I excel in architecting, building, and maintaining scalable solutions. Currently, as the Director of Platform Engineering at TestifySec, I drive customer-centric development and ensure rapid feature delivery, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence. My experience spans AWS, SaaS, AI integration, and collaboration with major industry stakeholders like CNCF, DHS, and LMCO Supply Chain Security in the Enterprise (DockerCon 2023)

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Skills

  • Programming: TypeScript, Go, Python, C#, Java, Kotlin
  • Frameworks & Libraries: React, GatsbyJs, Next.js, GraphQL, Ent.go
  • Cloud & DevOps: AWS (CDK, S3, CloudFront, Lambda, etc.), Kubernetes, Docker, GCP
  • Development Practices: TDD/BDD, Lean/Agile, Continuous Delivery, Infrastructure as Code
  • Tools & Technologies: Nginx, REST APIs, ContentStack, Jest, Selenium, Storybook, in-toto
  • Leadership: Team Building, Mentoring, Technical Roadmapping, Stakeholder Collaboration

Experience

Director of Platform Engineering — TestifySec (Remote)

www.testifysec.com

June 2023 – Present

  • Lead a high-performing team for cybersecurity platform development.
  • Architected and implemented a scalable platform with Continuous Delivery.
  • Integrated the platform with AWS Marketplace for on-prem SaaS solutions.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to define technical roadmaps and requirements.

Lead Software Engineer — Corewell Health (formerly Spectrum Health) (Grand Rapids, MI)

www.corewellhealth.org
December 2019 – June 2023

  • Led the development of SpectrumHealth.org, CorewellHealth.org, and Find A Doctor tool, transitioning to Corewell Health as part of the rebrand.
  • Developed Digital Front Door solutions like MyChart and scheduling apps.
  • Transitioned to Continuous Delivery and Trunk-Based Development.
  • Developed a custom CMS using React and GraphQL.
  • Promoted serverless and event-driven architectures.
  • Architected a robust Infrastructure as Code solution using AWS CDK.
  • Transformed the product from 6-week release cycles to daily deployments to production.
  • Facilitated cross-team knowledge sharing and community via Lean-Coffee sessions.

Senior Software Engineer — Bravo LT (Contracted at Spectrum Health)

www.bravolt.com

May 2019 – December 2019

  • Enhanced product delivery processes in a SAFe Agile environment.
  • Developed the MyHealth app for patient engagement.
  • Developed the Find A Doctor tool for Spectrum Health.

Senior Software Engineer — Springthrough Consulting LLC (Grand Rapids, MI)

www.springthrough.com

October 2016 – May 2019

  • Led custom application development project
  • Transformed the organizations delivery methods from manual processes to complete CI/CD automation.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to define technical roadmaps and requirements.
  • Architected and implemented numerous solutions; including a chat platform for a major automotive organization, political campaign software, and a ERP system for a natural gas supplier.

Full-stack Software Engineer — Rutherford & Associates (Holland, MI)

www.eostar.com

August 2014 – October 2016

  • Developed enterprise route planning and service tech apps for iOS: eoTouch.
  • Organized and refined functional specifications for new features.
  • Mentored junior developers in best practices and coding standards.
  • Participated in skunkworks for new product development using Machine Vision to detect products on shelves and assist in inventory management.

Software Engineer — Bargain Bookstores (Grand Rapids, MI)

August 2013 – August 2014

  • Engineered a proprietary eCommerce solution using Agile and TDD.
  • Developed eCommerce websites and solutions for the bookstore and adjacent businesses.
  • Shadowed and learned from mentors at Atomic Object to improve coding practices and methodologies.

Software Engineer/IT/Graphic Designer — Holland Bar Stool Co. (Holland, MI)

www.hollandbarstool.com

December 2009 – August 2013

  • Coded, designed, and maintained websites and order management software.
  • Developed a custom ERP system for the company.
  • Managed IT infrastructure and support for the company.
  • Designed and developed marketing materials for the company.
  • Developed a custom eCommerce webstore for the company.

Education

  • Western Michigan University — Biomedical Science

Projects & Publications

  • CNCF Project: Go-Witness
  • SpectrumHealth.org, CorewellHealth.org
  • Find A Doctor tool for Spectrum Health
  • Apps: eoStar, eoTouch, MyHealth, JUDGE

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