David Curtis

About David Curtis

I’m a software engineer with 12+ years of experience delivering secure, scalable web applications and modernizing infrastructure for federal and enterprise clients. My primary expertise is in Ruby on Rails, where I’ve led modernization of legacy systems, built REST APIs, improved performance, and collaborated closely with agile product teams to deliver maintainable, user-focused software.Alongside development, I have prior hands-on experience with DevOps and DevSecOps practices, including automating deployments with Ansible and Terraform (IaC), containerizing applications with Docker, and managing AWS infrastructure with a strong focus on security. While my recent work has centered on Rails, I’m actively refreshing and expanding my DevOps/DevSecOps skill set, supported by security certifications including CSSLP, PenTest+, CySA+, and Security+.I hold an active DoD Secret clearance and DHS Public Trust (High Risk), with a lapsed DOJ Top Secret. I thrive in mission-driven environments where reliability, collaboration, and security are top priorities.Core Skills & Tools:Languages & Frameworks: Ruby, Ruby on Rails, Python, JavaScript, React, HTML/CSS, SQL, FlaskDevOps & Cloud: AWS (EC2, S3, IAM, ECR, ECS), Docker, Terraform, Ansible, CI/CD, Rancher, New RelicSecurity: Secure coding practices, compliance, penetration testing, Postman, Burp Suite, SplunkDatabases & Tooling: PostgreSQL, MySQL, Git/GitHub, RSpec, Sidekiq, Datadog, BugSnagStandards: NIST SP 800-53, NIST CSF, FIPS, FedRAMP, CIS Controls, PCI-DSSOpen to opportunities as a Rails engineer or in a full-time DevOps/DevSecOps role, where I can help teams deliver safe, resilient, and user-centered software.

Experience

1. Senior Software Engineer

   Oddball

   Aug 2025 — Present

   Supporting The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

Education

• The University of Georgia

  Certificate, Paralegal Studies

• Wake Technical Community College

  Computer Science

• American University

  Bachelor of Arts, Political Science

Skills

• Web Design
• Javascript
• Web Development
• Web Applications
• Sql
• Html
• Jquery
• Html5
• Css3
• Ruby
• Ruby on Rails
• Css
• Html + Css
• Json
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Databases
• Ajax
• Mysql
• Xml
• SEO
• Consulting
• Research
• Interaction Design
• C++
• Software Consulting
• Writing
• Python
• Social Networking
• Internet Research
• Linkedin
• Php
• Data Mining
• Political Consulting
• Opposition Research
• Public Opinion Research
• Java
• Online Research
• Recruiting
• Healthcare Recruiting
• Leadership