José Michael Rubio

About José Michael Rubio

As a Software Engineer and Screenwriter, I operate at the fusion of logic and narrative—transforming complex systems and telling human stories. At Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS), I modernize legacy systems to enhance the livelihoods of our Marines, serving as the Contracting Officer\'s Representative (COR) and lead of a critical migration from on-premise Perl to a cloud-native Python architecture on AWS. My role involves hands-on development, contractor oversight, and translating technical roadmaps into compelling narratives for stakeholders.As a first-generation American, my multicultural background has cultivated both a rigorous work ethic and a global outlook, directly shaping my professional and academic objectives within software engineering and creative writing. This perspective enables me to integrate diverse cultural and intellectual viewpoints, informing my capacity to design innovative solutions that address multifaceted user needs. Utilizing knowledge management tools such as Obsidian, Todoist, and Google Calendar, I methodically deconstruct complex project requirements into actionable tasks. This methodological approach facilitated the successful orchestration of a significant cloud migration initiative. Driven by a commitment to continuous learning and a strategic ambition to advance the field of Artificial Intelligence, I formalize this trajectory through my pursuit of a Master of Science in Computer Science at George Mason University. My identity and lived experiences not only reinforce my resolve to excel in technologically challenging domains but also orient my long-term goal of leveraging computational and narrative frameworks to address complex societal challenges.I believe the foundational elements of storytelling and software engineering—integrity, sound design, and an acute understanding of the end user—are interconnected. My dedication to both disciplines drives me to create solutions that are technically sound and resonate on a human level, as shown in my development of the animated feature \'Ubuntu.\' My career objective is to develop software and narratives that facilitate meaningful engagement and address complex societal needs. I see both fields as one pursuit: to construct innovative frameworks that function optimally and inspire.

Experience

1. Software Engineer

   Marine Corps Community Services

   May 2025 — Present · Quantico, VA, US

   Serve as the Contracting Officer\'s Representative (COR) for the Research, Development, and Integration (RDI) team, overseeing contractor performance and ensuring technical deliverables align with project goals.+ Led the research, development, and integration for a high-impact project migrating legacy on-premise Perl applications to a modern, cloud-native architecture using Python, AWS Batch, and EventBridge.+ Acted as the primary technical liaison, effectively communicating project requirements, progress, and technical details between contractors, stakeholders, and internal teams.+ Designed, coded, and implemented high-performance, modular applications using object-oriented programming principles.+ Developed and maintained modules that interface with Oracle databases and various third-party systems.+ Created complex database schemas, views, triggers, and packages following normalization principles using Oracle SQL and PL/SQL.+ Authored unit tests to ensure code quality and reliability, following test-driven development (TDD) practices.+ Maintained and debugged existing enterprise applications to identify and resolve software defects.+ Authored technical design documents, gathered application requirements, and defined system specifications for new features

Education

• Northern Virginia Community College

  Associate of Science, Business Administration

  2015 — 2016

• George Mason University - College of Engineering and Computing

  Certificate, Computing Foundations Graduate Certificate/Computer Science, MS Bridge Pathway

• Virginia Commonwealth University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Business

  2017 — 2020

• George Mason University - College of Engineering and Computing

  Master of Science - MS, Artificial Intelligence