Senior Software Engineer

Stephen Brown II

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(443) 219-4559 · Delaware, OH
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Profile

Owns problems end-to-end across Python, Go, and TypeScript, with a focus on reliability, security, and developer productivity. Scopes ambiguous research into shippable deliverables. Picks up new languages quickly; currently learning Rust and exploring Elixir.

Experience
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Senior Software Engineer -
JumpCloud · Remote
  • Served as primary technical resource for dozens of engineers across design and implementation; directly mentored 5+
  • Raised code quality across 20+ repositories with review standards and shared tooling adopted by teams across the 250+ engineer org
  • Led a tamper-resistance and uninstall-protection initiative spanning Windows, macOS, and Linux
  • Hardened agent security across ~800K managed devices; encrypted sensitive fields while avoiding migration downtime
  • Owned CI/CD modernization; self-hosted runners, eliminated VPN dependency, cut build wait time by 30%
  • Integrated AI assistance into workflow, cutting research and PoC development time by an estimated 25-50%
  • Built a Linux PAM module and tray app for on-device password management, reaching UX parity with Windows and macOS
KubernetesGolangAIMongoDBLLMsAWSGitHubPostgreSQLDocker
Software Engineer 3 -
JumpCloud · Longmont, CO
  • Founded a Linux-focused team (grew from 3 to 6 engineers) supporting client devices across multiple distros
  • Built and maintained Go on-device agent (gRPC/protobuf) serving ~75K Linux devices across a fleet of ~750K managed
  • Introduced Zig-based static compilation, enabling amd64 and arm64 support across 10+ Linux distributions spanning RHEL 7 to Ubuntu 22.04
PythonGolanggRPCDockerLinuxGitHubAWS
Rackspace
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Software Developer -
Rackspace · ObjectRocket · Remote
  • Built and maintained Python services and libraries; shipped features across 12+ Go microservices deployed on Docker, OpenShift, and Kubernetes
KubernetesDockerPythonAWSGolang
Automation Engineer I - Jun 2017 - Oct 2019
Global Linux Automation Engineers
Rackspace · Rackspace Technology · Remote
  • Maintained framework application for employees to contribute tools with a common UI and deployment system (JS/HTML/CSS frontend, Python/Flask/MySQL backend, Python client library)
  • Implemented and configured deployment tools using Docker, Ansible, and Jenkins; designed and built Jenkins 2.x Pipeline for PR testing
  • Led team to implement better checks and consistency to improve and maintain code quality
  • Worked with UK-based team as sole US member
JenkinsDockerPythonGitHubAnsible
Automation Engineer I -
Global SysAd Maintenance Team
Rackspace · Rackspace Hosting · San Antonio, TX
  • Automated migration of scheduled maintenances to consolidate calendars, saving weeks of manual work
  • Inverted traditional scheduling process to improve customer experience
PythonLinux
Linux System Administrator I - Jan 2014 - Jun 2017
Global SysAd Maintenance Team
Rackspace · Rackspace US, Inc. · San Antonio, TX
  • Contributed multiple features to team's jinja2-based templating system
  • Built a custom UI surfacing upcoming services from the maintenance calendar backend
  • Developed an auto-numbering tool for maintenance templates using React
ReactFlaskBashLinuxPython
Linux System Administrator I -
Global Technical Support - Enterprise (2nd shift)
Rackspace · Rackspace US, Inc. · San Antonio, TX
  • Installed, configured, updated, and troubleshot services for customers including OS, web server, database, application server, and mail (Apache, MySQL, PHP, FTP, SSH, DNS)
  • Contributed features and bug fixes to internal Python projects including a password retrieval CLI and login automation tools
PythonBashLinux
Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs
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Linux System Administrator - Apr 2011 - Dec 2013
Bloomberg School Of Public Health, Knowledge for Health Project
Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs · Baltimore, MD
  • Successfully led team to adoption of git and a development > staging > production deployment workflow
  • Designed Puppet configuration management to maintain and deploy to development and production servers
  • Maintained and automated servers supporting Drupal multisite deployments with LAMP stack on physical and virtual hosts, and Apache Solr search indexes
VagrantGitDrupalLinuxPuppet
Junior Linux Systems Administrator -
Bloomberg School Of Public Health, Knowledge for Health Project
Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs · Baltimore, MD
  • Maintained CentOS servers supporting 30+ websites for the K4Health project
  • Hired as a contractor; brought on as full-time employee within 6 months
DrupalLinuxCentOS
Software Test Specialist - Tier 3 Escalations -
MICROS Systems · Columbia, MD
  • Analyzed and diagnosed the most difficult customer-reported issues
  • Documented issues for developer and QA teams to remedy
TroubleshootingDebuggingTestingSQL
Counter Operations Agent -
Geek Squad · Baltimore, MD
  • Diagnosed client issues, checked in computers for service, and maintained customer relationships through the repair process
TroubleshootingCustomer Service
Tech Support Specialist -
On-site technical support for Windows desktops, servers, and networking infrastructure.
Solnet Network and Web Services, LLC. · Baltimore, MD
  • Supported desktops and end-node business networking; ran and terminated CAT5 cabling for 12+ client accounts
  • Resolved virus infections, Outlook issues, PC migrations, and network connectivity issues
  • Wiped and reinstalled Windows XP systems using DBAN, Sysprep, and Clonezilla
Customer ServiceWindowsNetworking
Skills
Databases: MongoDB, PostgreSQL, SQLite
Systems: Bash, Git, Linux
Languages: Golang, Python, React, TypeScript
Infrastructure & Cloud: Ansible, Docker, AWS, Kubernetes
Projects
Actual Budget
Local-first personal finance app (TypeScript/React, 26k+ stars). Active contributor since 2025 with 35+ merged PRs.
  • Currency-precision helpers and dynamic currency display options for international users
  • Added BALANCE_OF() formula, drag-and-drop reordering, nYNAB scheduled imports, and CSV line-trim
  • Built multi-account import plugin and custom theming support
Node.jsOpen SourceReactTypeScript
Pydantic
Python data validation library (28k+ stars). Contributed 8 PRs from 2019 to 2020.
  • 5% parse speed gain by switching from type() calls to __class__ attribute lookup
  • Added subclass encoder support so subclasses of known types serialize with their parent's encoder
  • Introduced JSON benchmark suite, voluptuous comparison benchmark, and docs example linting
PythonPerformanceOpen Source
Rockstor
Linux NAS platform built on BTRFS. Contributor across 4 repos (core, plugin registry, validator, dev env) with 9 merged PRs from 2020 to 2023.
  • Added ZSTD compression option for BTRFS storage pools
  • Added Jellyfin and FileBot Node plugins to the RockOn plugin registry
  • Wrote rockon-validator to standardize formatting and validation of JSON app configuration profiles
NASPythonOpen SourceBTRFSLinux
Home Assistant
Home automation platform (87k+ stars). Contributed 3 PRs in February 2024.
  • Added icon translations to the Teslemetry integration in the core codebase
  • Added health category listing and documentation page for the Airthings integration
Open SourceHome AutomationPython
Lunch Money v2 API
v2 developer API for Lunch Money (personal finance app), currently in open alpha.
  • Participated in API design discussions and provided feedback during the open alpha phase
API DesignPersonal Finance
HTTPX
Python async HTTP client (15k+ stars). Contributed 2 PRs from 2019 to 2020.
  • Added Early Hints (103) and Too Early (425) HTTP status codes to the status code enum
  • Fixed incorrect function name in the event hooks documentation
HTTPOpen SourcePython
TandoorRecipes
Open-source self-hosted recipe manager. Contributed 2 PRs in 2021-2022.
  • Added time unit hint to the recipe edit view for clearer user input
  • Fixed Make_Header and Make_Ingredient text and template reference
PythonDjangoOpen Source
isort
Python import sorter (6k+ stars). Contributed 3 PRs from 2019 to 2020.
  • Implemented --ensure-newline-before-comments end-to-end: argument parsing, sorting logic, and Black profile entry.
  • Fixed list value handling when reading settings from TOML config files
CLIOpen SourcePython
Nightscout / CGM Tools
Open-source CGM monitoring ecosystem (cgm-remote-monitor, AndroidAPS, dexcom_reader, AndroidAPSdocs). Contributed 4 PRs in 2020-2021.
  • Fixed sign error in bolus wizard timeshift result in AndroidAPS
  • Updated dexcom_reader for Python 3 compatibility; added device pairing instructions to AndroidAPSdocs
Open SourcePythonMedical Devices
Toolkit for YNAB
Browser extension for the YNAB personal finance app. Long-term contributor with 10 merged PRs from 2016 to 2021.
  • Added Manage Payees for Selected Transactions to the Edit menu
  • Added Auto-fill Payee for Split Transactions feature
  • Fixed highlight color in new-default theme and contributed Python 3 build tooling fixes
Personal FinanceJavaScriptOpen Source
actual-multi-account-import
TypeScript plugin for Actual Budget that handles importing transactions from multiple bank accounts in a single operation.
  • Configurable per-account import settings with a unified run command across all linked accounts
Actual BudgetTypeScript
fold-budget
Go CLI tool that converts Fold Bitcoin rewards card CSV exports to Actual Budget import format.
  • Parses Fold CSV statements and maps transaction memos to the standard budget import format
Personal FinanceGolangBitcoin
hi-fold
Go CLI that calculates HIFO (highest-in, first-out) cost basis from Fold Bitcoin rewards card transaction history.
  • Parses Fold CSV exports and applies the HIFO accounting method for tax-optimized cost basis calculation
BitcoinGolangPersonal Finance
actual-wallos-import
TypeScript tool that imports Wallos subscription tracker data into Actual Budget as scheduled transactions (5 stars).
  • Supports both file-based CSV export and direct Wallos API integration
TypeScriptActual Budget
podstats
Go tool that parses podcast OPML subscription files and produces a prioritized episode queue.
  • Parses OPML exports from apps like Overcast and outputs a ranked listening queue
Golang
pamparser
Go library for parsing and manipulating PAM (Pluggable Authentication Modules) configuration files.
  • Part of PAM module research at JumpCloud; parses and modifies /etc/pam.d/ configs programmatically
SecurityGolangLinux

Additional open-source contributions: Home Assistant, HTTPX, isort, TandoorRecipes, Nightscout, and Toolkit for YNAB.

Education
B.S. Computer Information Systems
LeTourneau University ·
Generalist Software Engineer  ·  RHCE (140-027-434)  ·  RHCSA (140-027-434)  ·  LPIC-1 (LPI000223384 / ltd26ep79p)  ·  Linux+ (Powered by LPI)  ·  Server+  ·  Security+  ·  Network+  ·  A+ (IT Technician)
Triplebyte: Generalist Software Engineer  ·  Red Hat: RHCE & RHCSA (140-027-434)  ·  Linux Professional Institute: LPIC-1 (LPI000223384 / ltd26ep79p)  ·  CompTIA: Linux+ (Powered by LPI), Server+, Security+, Network+, A+ (IT Technician)
References
“Stephen was a joy to work with at JumpCloud. He takes a very thorough and intelligent approach to engineering and brings with him a wealth of experience and knowledge.”
Benjamin Schneider · Senior Software Engineer at JumpCloud
“Stephen is a very thoughtful, meticulous engineer. I can count on him to understand the nuances of technologies we work with, and leverage them to make our products more robust.”
Scott Thurston · Principal Software Engineer at JumpCloud
“Stephen is a great software engineer with a technical focus in Go, Bash, and device and identity management, along with strong foundational Linux skills. In our time working together, he demonstrated a practical understanding of these technologies and a straightforward approach to problem-solving. He will bring these specific technical capabilities to any team looking to leverage his skill set.”
Jose Palma · Staff Software Engineer at JumpCloud
“Stephen is an exceptional teammate with an impressive command of Linux systems and a proactive approach to software quality. He has a keen eye for system architecture, often identifying edge cases and integration issues before they can escalate. As a curious, tech-forward developer, he elevates the work of everyone around him. I highly recommend him and truly appreciate the opportunity to work alongside him on the devices team.”
Steve Zazeski · Senior Software Engineer at JumpCloud
“I had the opportunity to work closely with Stephen both as his direct manager and later as his skip-level leader, which gave me a unique perspective on his impact over time. Knowing what I know today, I would absolutely hire him again and fight to keep him on my team. Stephen combines deep technical expertise with a strong sense of ownership, consistently identifying opportunities to improve security, developer productivity, and the overall health of our engineering systems. He's also a collaborative teammate who generously shares his knowledge, mentors others, and elevates those around him. Any organization looking for an engineer with strong technical judgment, initiative, and a team-first mindset would be fortunate to have him.”
David Gaffield · Director, Engineering at JumpCloud