Michael W. Bert

Senior Full-Stack Software Architect & Developer

Hollywood, FL
818-660-7173
infinitisoftware@hotmail.com

Professional Summary

Senior Full-Stack Architect and Developer with over 30 years of hands-on experience taking complex concepts to live production across Aerospace, Medical, Government, Finance, and Enterprise sectors. Expert in modernizing legacy architectures, designing high-scale multi-tier cloud applications, and integrating cutting-edge AI/LLM ecosystems (.NET Core 10, Python, Node.js, MS Azure AI, AWS, Google Cloud, Docker, Active Directory) with strict security and privacy standards. Proven ability to bridge business requirements with robust technical solutions, ensuring scalability, cost-efficiency, and strict compliance.

Technical Skills

.NET Ecosystem & Backend: .NET Core (1.0 through .NET Core 10), C#, ASP.NET Core API, Minimal APIs, Microservices Architecture, Entity Framework Core, LINQ, SignalR, WebSockets, WCF, ASMX Web Services, Enterprise C++ Integration, Threading & Performance Tuning.
Languages & Core Stack: Python, Node.js, C#, JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, SQL, HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap.
AI & Cloud Ecosystem: Microsoft Azure AI Services, AWS Cloud, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Ollama (Local & Unfiltered LLM Deployment), LangChain Agents, n8n Workflow Automation, VannaAI Natural Language SQL, CosmosDB Vector Search, Semantic Kernel, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG).
Mobile & Cross-Platform: React Native (Expo), Xamarin, Cordova / PhoneGap, Ionic, .NET MAUI / Xamarin.Forms, WinCE Embedded Mobile Handhelds, Android, iOS, Native Bridge Architecture.
Frontend & Web Clients: Angular, React, Vue.js, TypeScript, JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, CSS3 / Bootstrap, jQuery / AJAX, MVC, Razor, WebForms, Silverlight, Flash / ActionScript, JS Widget Loosely-Coupled Systems.
Databases & DevOps: SQL Server, Azure SQL, CosmosDB / DocumentDB, MongoDB, Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Redis, Azure Blob / Table Storage, AWS S3 / Cloud Storage Hybrids, Docker, Active Directory / Azure Cloud IAM, CI/CD DevOps Pipelines.

Professional Experience

Senior Full-Stack Developer / Lead Architect | Miami Dade Medical Examiner
Miami, FL | Nov 2024 – Nov 2025
  • Spearheaded complete redesign and modernization of the Chief Medical Examiner (CME) Case Management System using Angular, .NET Core API, and SQL Server, replacing fragmented legacy interface with a secure, modular architecture.
  • Engineered a fully dynamic menu and routing system adapting seamlessly to user roles, case statuses, permissions, and regional restrictions, alongside comprehensive Admin/Super-Admin auditing dashboards.
  • Architected and implemented a secure, internal, unfiltered AI backend using Python, Node.js, Ollama (Local LLM), VannaAI, and CosmosDB vector search, empowering investigators with natural-language case querying, pattern detection, automated reporting, and advanced graphing while maintaining strict data privacy.
  • Replaced legacy authentication with Active Directory / Azure Cloud IAM, ensuring immediate compliance with county security scans and smooth staging deployment.
  • Developed React Native (Expo) mobile prototype for real-time case access and a NoSQL-based logging service ensuring uncompromised chain-of-custody tracking. Set up full multi-environment DevOps pipelines (Dev, Test, Staging, Live) using Docker and cloud hosting across MS Azure and AWS.
Lead Architect / Senior Lead Full-Stack Developer | SoCal Events
Rolling Hills, CA | Jul 2018 – Present
  • Designed and built scalable event and food delivery platforms from scratch, leveraging .NET Core, Python, Node.js, Vue.js, and GraphJS for real-time analytics.
  • Architected Fanatic.Events, utilizing a hybrid SQL Server and MongoDB (AWS) backend with .NET Minimal APIs to handle event budgeting, service packaging, equipment rentals, and event insurance integration.
  • Built modular architectures supporting restaurant and school meal delivery distribution networks, focusing on high-throughput microservices deployed via Docker containers on cloud environments.
Senior Full-Stack Developer | Union Supply Company
Dominguez Hills, CA | Jan 2018 – Jul 2018
  • Architected and maintained Inmate Return System and Officer Management Portal utilizing Angular, Vue.js, and .NET Core WebAPIs tied into main enterprise e-commerce systems.
  • Designed a secure, stateless kiosk solution leveraging unique hardware-based fingerprint IDs and multiple restricted REST endpoints (.NET Core) where JavaScript was disallowed on the UI for maximum security.
  • Maintained hybrid cloud data structures across Azure SQL Server, Blob Storage, and MongoDB document stores; supported warehouse package management via Xamarin applications.
Senior Developer | National Power Sports (NPA)
Poway, CA | Jun 2017 – Jan 2018
  • Maintained and optimized flagship bidding and auction platform (NPAuctions.com), managing vehicle transportation, invoicing, and high-frequency live bidding floors using WebAPI 2.0 and jQuery.
  • Collaborated with database and Azure administrators to strategize ongoing migration toward MVC/Angular microservices.
Architect / Senior Developer | First American Title Insurance
Santa Ana, CA | Jul 2015 – Sep 2016
  • Developed backend console applications and Azure Queue management tools to parse, validate, and integrate massive county deed datasets into core property title databases.
  • Engineered optimized, high-performance client-side data grids and modular UI components in JavaScript and .NET 4.5, resolving complex cross-browser compatibility and rendering bugs.
Architect / Senior Developer | Wealth Management Solutions Inc. (WMSI)
West Palm Beach, FL | May 2014 – Nov 2014
  • Designed frontend architecture and established coding methodologies for financial call center and IRA applications serving major institutions like BNY Mellon and Pershing.
  • Standardized UI components using jQuery, Bootstrap, and MVC5 while supporting backend .NET services and secure database models.
Senior Architect & Developer | FindIndies.com
Los Angeles, CA | Dec 2013 – Apr 2014
  • Designed enterprise-grade stateless architecture utilizing isolated jQuery/JavaScript widgets for secure, high-performance independent media e-commerce.
  • Developed automated mass-payment modules, affiliate tracking, SEO optimization tools, and social network API integrations alongside cloud file storage (Azure DocumentDB NoSQL).
Architect Lead / Senior Architect | RISARC LLC
Burbank, CA | Apr 2010 – Dec 2013
  • Maintained critical HIPAA-compliant medical billing, EMR software, and secure cloud transfer tools (RMSeBubble.com), supporting millions of unique users across high-traffic community portals and media platforms.
  • Engineered Android monitoring applications, custom WinForms desktop applications in VB.NET 4, and streaming communities.
Architect / Senior Developer | H1Base.com LLC
Manhattan Beach, CA | Dec 2009 – Apr 2009
  • Developed ImmiAnswers.com enabling users to post requests for legal services and ask legal questions to drive traffic; modernized business models using ASP.NET 4.0, SQL Server 2008, and AJAX.
Senior Developer | Riviera Finance
South Redondo, CA | Feb 2008 – Apr 2008
  • Developed internal desktop application for rivierafinance.com, adjusting and integrating critical business rules managing finance tracking of purchased invoices nationwide and globally under tight budget constraints.
Senior Developer / Architect | Wilshire Media Group
West LA, CA | Sep 2007 – Feb 2008
  • Played key role in building Play.it for CBS Radio 2.0, architecting high-throughput C# web services and scale-out modules handling 400,000+ daily user hits.
  • Developed advanced WinCE handheld scanner application (VB.NET/CE) and WinForms matching tools that automated media-ripping and validation workflows across 80,000+ CDs per station, reducing manual verification errors by 50%.
Application Developer | Jack Henry and Associates
Kansas, MO | May 2007 – Aug 2007
  • Collaborated with R&D team converting legacy ColdFusion banking solutions (Net Teller) to modern C#/.NET frameworks serving 2,700+ banks worldwide.
  • Designed internal content management solutions and secure Check-Ordering solutions integrating with external vendors via encrypted web services.
Senior Developer | H&R Block
Kansas City, MO | Sep 2006 – Jan 2007
  • Reverse-engineered and recovered outdated scheduling and vendor-routing systems; developed internal web service data brokers and automated nightly data-mining SQL services for unorganized email databases.
Architect / Web Developer | NEOGOV
El Segundo, CA | Apr 2006 – Sep 2006
  • Developed dynamic quizzing software for NEOGOVinsight.com & GovernmentJobs.com, consuming secure C# web services backed by SQL Server. Supported platform upgrade from ColdFusion to ASP.NET/VB.NET.
Architect / Application Developer | Trulok / Boeing
El Segundo, CA | 1997 – 1998
  • Developed automated aerospace fastener quality assurance solution integrating iButton and Solutron hardware with custom C++ ActiveX components and VB6 desktop applications.

Independent Ventures & AI Innovations

NewsletterApp.co (Privacy-Focused Digital Newsletter Platform): Built entirely from scratch using .NET Core 10 API, Python, Node.js, React Native (Expo) mobile client, SQL Server, and NoSQL Cloud. Engineered complex data-gathering, cleaning, and categorization pipelines. Integrated hosted Ollama local LLMs, MS Azure AI, and AI agents to normalize documents, summarize content, reference related articles, and extract keywords for flat indexed search tables.
AI Book Editing, Publishing & Video Conversion Platform: Built an end-to-end AI publishing solution leveraging .NET Core 10, Python, Node.js, custom Ollama local LLMs, LangChain, and n8n automation workflows, deployed via Docker across multi-cloud environments (MS Azure, AWS, GCP).
Digital Platforms & Mobile Projects: Creator and operator of NewsletterApp.co, OpenAIStory.com (AI children's storytelling and print-on-demand platform), SECURESUME.com (.NET Core 6 minimal API), and various Android/Google Play entertainment applications.

Education & Background

  • B.S. in Computer Science – Graduated December 1991 (Continued specialized foreign student studies at SMC, LA and UCLA, 1992–2002)
  • University of Pecs, Hungary – Incomplete, MD English 6-year Program (Focus on field surgical robotics, 2004–2006)
  • University of Cape Town – Cape Town, South Africa