Larry Beall
As a transformational senior software engineer with over 15 years of experience, I specialize in architecting cutting-edge solutions and driving large-scale technological advancements across multiple industries, including banking/financial, e-commerce, chemical, construction, and travel. My expertise spans full-stack development, leveraging Microsoft and open-source technologies, with a focus on .NET, React, and cloud infrastructures. I excel in scaling platforms to millions of users, securing multimillion-dollar funding, and optimizing operations to reduce costs.
My recent career highlights include:
► Innovative Platform Development: Engineered a revolutionary location-based video review platform from scratch, growing the user base to 60K monthly active users and 3M total users in just three years.
► Cost Optimization: Saved $50K annually through strategic partnerships and eliminated the need for specialized hires, allowing teams to focus on core platform development.
► Security Enhancement: Mitigated critical security risks by rebuilding entire security infrastructures and implementing cryptographic storage for sensitive data.
► Cross-Platform Innovation: Pioneered a compatibility layer enabling seamless component sharing between web and mobile apps, significantly reducing development time.
Throughout my career, my primary focus has been on problem-solving, mentorship, and cross-functional collaboration. I'm noted for my ability to effectively engage with stakeholders and deliver robust, mission-critical projects. As a customer-focused technology partner, I integrate strong technical knowledge with a strategic vision to orchestrate market-ready products while consistently driving growth and innovation.
I'm committed to staying at the forefront of emerging technologies and contributing to transformative projects that shape the future of software engineering.
My areas of expertise include:
Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) | Product Engineering | Cloud Infrastructure | SaaS & Customer Platform Integration | Architecture Design & Development | Application Design & Development | Continuous Deployment | Continuous Process Improvement | Privacy & Security | Development, Testing, & Releasing | Coding Standards & Code Reviews | Post Implementation Support | Web Applications & Security | New & Emerging Technologies | Staffing, Coaching, & Mentoring
REVIEWS FROM CLIENTS
I was hired to lead major architectural shifts, designing and implementing a robust home insurance SaaS platform utilizing the full Mi...
I was hired to lead major architectural shifts, designing and implementing a robust home insurance SaaS platform utilizing the full Microsoft stack. Leveraging technologies such as React, ASP.NET MVC Core, C#, and Entity framework, I developed the company's primary product, orchestrating seamless integration with numerous third-party services while employing Microsoft Azure as the cloud infrastructure. I played a key role in all aspects of the software development lifecycle.
KEY CONTRIBUTIONS:
► Mitigated critical security risks by rebuilding the entire security infrastructure, implementing cryptographic storage for API keys and sensitive data, replacing in-code storage, while maintaining functionality
►Revolutionized email communication system by implementing a Razor templating engine, replacing outdated, inflexible email generation with a modular, cohesive solution to enable creation of professional, consistent emails across the entire application.
►Engineered robust data export system for large-scale claims processing. Developed efficient transformations for 500K+ records, enabling timely data transmission to Medicare, LexisNexis, and other platforms while consistently meeting stringent deadlines.
I lead the development of the entire technical infrastructure for a cutting-edge short-form video platform, directing a team of six wh...
I lead the development of the entire technical infrastructure for a cutting-edge short-form video platform, directing a team of six while maintaining individual contributor responsibilities. My role involves interfacing with investor advisors, crafting and executing the technical delivery roadmap, and designing systems architecture using AWS as the foundation for all operations. Utilizing a comprehensive tech stack including PHP, React/React-Native, Elastic Search, and JavaScript, I build robust and scalable solutions. Overall, I play a pivotal role in problem-solving and infrastructure management, ensuring the platform's scalability and performance.
KEY CONTRIBUTIONS:
► Engineered a revolutionary location-based video review platform from scratch, building the entire backend infrastructure to power short-form video reviews and location-based experiences.
► Skyrocketed user base to 60K monthly active users and 3M total users in 3 years, earning 4.8/5 stars (18K reviews) on Apple App Store and 4.9/5 stars (2.9K reviews) on Google Play Store.
► Saved $50K annually by partnering with a video processing company, negotiating terms, and integrating their solution. Eliminated need for a specialized up to $90K hire, allowing team to focus on core platform development.
► Instrumental in securing $12M seed funding by showcasing technological innovations to investors, participating in key conversations to highlight the platform's unique architecture and market potential.
► Recovered $60K annual revenue by quickly diagnosing and resolving a critical flaw in the texting/email outreach system within 1 week, eliminating wasted spend on undelivered emails and texts that had persisted for months.
► Drove innovation as core code contributor, tackling the most complex challenges and elevating team expertise through knowledge sharing and mentorship.
I architected and implemented advanced solutions across the full Microsoft stack, leveraging React, ASP.NET, C#, and Entity framework....
I architected and implemented advanced solutions across the full Microsoft stack, leveraging React, ASP.NET, C#, and Entity framework. I also designed and integrated code utilizing major third-party libraries to enhance functionality and performance. Additionally, I delivered high-quality, innovative applications by providing comprehensive expertise in architectural design and full-stack development, from conceptualization to execution.
KEY CONTRIBUTIONS:
► Launched a comprehensive benefits enrollment platform, contributing as an integral team member to design and develop this critical feature over a 4-year period, expanding the product's capabilities in human capital management.
►Developed an innovative digital handbook platform in 1.5 years, driving architectural decisions and integrating external content, resulting in a market-ready product that streamlined company policy creation while mentoring a junior engineer to senior level.
►Pioneered and implemented a cross-platform compatibility layer, enabling seamless component sharing between web and mobile apps, dramatically reducing development time and setting a new standard for efficient code reuse across the organization.