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Paul Stewart

PAUL STEWART ============ Portland, OR +1 (617) 697-4119 | paul@arckinteractive.com | LinkedIn Available Upon Request SUMMARY ------- Technology leader with 20+ years of experience spanning enterprise IT infrastructure, secure cloud architecture, software development, and regulatory compliance. Cyber AB Registered Practitioner (RP) and Director of Cybersecurity Compliance with hands-on expertise in Microsoft 365 GCC High, Azure, identity governance, endpoint lifecycle management, and secure enclave design. Proven ability to lead cross-functional engineering teams, modernize infrastructure, deliver SaaS platforms, and translate complex compliance requirements (CMMC, NIST SP 800-171, HIPAA, SOC 2, FISMA) into operationally sustainable technical solutions. Equally comfortable operating at the executive strategy level and in hands-on technical implementation. CORE COMPETENCIES ----------------- • IT Infrastructure & Operations Leadership • Microsoft 365 E5 Administration & Licensing Governance • Azure & Hybrid Cloud Architecture • Identity & Access Management (Entra ID / Azure AD / MFA / Conditional Access) • Intune Endpoint Lifecycle Management & Patch Governance • Secure Enclave & Network Segmentation Design • Cybersecurity & Regulatory Compliance (CMMC L2, NIST 800-171, HIPAA, SOC 2, FISMA) • Full-Stack SaaS Architecture & Systems Integration • DevOps & Infrastructure as Code (CI/CD, Docker, Cloud Automation) • Risk, Issue & Change Management • Executive Advisory & Stakeholder Communication • Agile & Hybrid Delivery (Scrum, Kanban, PMI) PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE ----------------------- ### FNI, INC. **Director of Cybersecurity Compliance | Cyber AB Registered Practitioner** Nov 2025 – Present | Tigard, OR Lead CMMC Level 2 implementation and secure infrastructure operations within Microsoft GCC High environments, integrating identity, endpoint, logging, and compliance governance into scalable enterprise architectures. • Own operational security posture of Microsoft 365 GCC High enclave including Entra ID, Conditional Access, Intune compliance baselines, Defender, and Sentinel logging configurations. • Lead identity-first Zero Trust architecture, enforcing MFA, device compliance gating, privileged role governance, and separation of duties controls. • Oversee endpoint lifecycle management, patch governance, secure configuration standards, and application control policies. • Define and optimize CUI system boundaries, network segmentation, VLAN isolation, and air-gapped containment strategies for legacy systems. • Author and maintain SSPs, POA&Ms, and objective-level evidence (320 assessment objectives) aligned to NIST SP 800-171 and CMMC Level 2. • Coordinate cross-functional engineering and MSSP teams to meet aggressive remediation and certification timelines. • Serve as executive advisor on regulatory interpretation, risk posture, and secure infrastructure strategy. ### ARCK INTERACTIVE, INC. **Founder & CTO** September 2010 – Present Founded and scaled a full-stack digital product and infrastructure consultancy serving healthcare, nonprofit, education, and enterprise SaaS clients. Directed the full lifecycle of infrastructure modernization and secure platform development initiatives. • Designed and implemented Microsoft 365, Azure, and AWS cloud environments supporting distributed teams and regulated workloads. • Led migrations from on-premises infrastructure to hybrid and cloud-first architectures. • Managed identity governance, endpoint security, licensing strategy, and operational security baselines across client environments. • Oversaw DevOps automation pipelines (CI/CD, containerization, Infrastructure as Code) to support secure, repeatable deployments. • Established governance frameworks, risk registers, and communication plans ensuring consistent delivery across multimillion-dollar programs. • Delivered 100+ SaaS and digital transformation projects on time and within budget, including system integrations for The World Bank, University of Alaska, and John Wiley & Sons. • Ensured compliance with SOC 2, HIPAA, ADA, FERPA, and related regulatory standards through structured audit documentation and QA controls. ### CHENEGA CORPORATION (U.S. Department of Transportation) **Senior Full-Stack Developer / Federal Solutions Architect** August 2005 – August 2010 Led design and delivery of secure federal systems operating under FISMA and NIST 800-53 controls. • Architected and delivered national-scale compliance platforms (SAMO, RISC) within high-assurance federal environments. • Developed project charters, scope definitions, and detailed work breakdown structures for multi-team development efforts. • Managed risk assessments, mitigation strategies, and audit readiness in coordination with federal oversight bodies. • Introduced early CI/CD automation and governance dashboards to improve delivery efficiency and compliance visibility. • Transitioned teams from waterfall to Agile methodologies while preserving federal reporting requirements. ### TUFTS MEDICAL CENTER (Perot Systems) **Web Developer / Application Analyst** March 2002 – August 2005 • Designed and implemented a HIPAA-compliant .NET-based CMS supporting 85+ hospital departments with role-based access control (RBAC). • Integrated Lawson ERP and EHR systems to eliminate manual reconciliation and improve data integrity. • Directed stakeholder workshops, requirements analysis, and QA testing aligned with healthcare compliance standards. ### TUFTS MEDICAL CENTER (Lifespan Inc.) **Project Lead / Applications Analyst** January 1999 – March 2002 • Standardized enterprise workstation builds and Active Directory provisioning across 1,000+ endpoints. • Led rollout of remote access and network security policies. • Partnered with clinical leadership to improve SLA performance and implement structured change management. TECHNICAL TOOLKIT ----------------- **Cloud & Infrastructure:** Microsoft 365 GCC High, Azure Government, Azure AD / Entra ID, AWS, GCP, Docker, CI/CD Pipelines, Infrastructure as Code **Endpoint & Security:** Microsoft Intune, Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Sentinel, Conditional Access, MFA, RBAC, Secure Baselines **Development:** .NET, Node.js, Python, PHP, Laravel, JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Vue.js **Data & Integration:** REST APIs, GraphQL, HL7, FHIR, OAuth2, SSO, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Elasticsearch **Governance & Compliance:** CMMC Level 2, NIST SP 800-171, NIST 800-53, FISMA, HIPAA, SOC 2, FERPA, ADA **Tooling:** Jira, Confluence, GitHub, Jenkins, Postman, Slack EDUCATION --------- Bachelor of Science – Multimedia Studies & Computer Engineering Northeastern University Master’s Coursework – Communication Protocols & Internet Architectures Harvard Extension School CERTIFICATIONS -------------- Cyber AB Registered Practitioner (RP) PMP – Project Management Professional (PMI) Agile / Scrum / Kanban Methodologies REFERENCES HENRY DITTMER ([henry@sensible-leadership.com](mailto:henry@sensible-leadership.com)) To whom it may concern, It’s a pleasure to recommend Paul Stewart for any senior leadership role. I’ve collaborated with Paul during a crucial phase of a client’s transformation initiative. I brought him into the project based on a trusted recommendation, and it turned out to be one of the most strategic decisions we made. With decades of experience in technology and business, I was struck by Paul’s blend of technical expertise and strategic foresight. He has a rare ability to convert vision into execution, modernizing how teams operate while ensuring long-term sustainability. Paul introduced agile methodologies that allowed us to shift from rigid development cycles to rapid, iterative delivery. This significantly accelerated our ability to deliver value. Paul’s strength lies in balancing big-picture thinking with detailed execution. He’s analytical, intuitive, and responsive to shifting priorities. He streamlined processes, introduced scalable architecture, and guided the team through continuous improvements—all with unwavering integrity and transparency. As a leader and consultant, Paul communicates clearly, mitigates risks early, and inspires high performance. He led a diverse, distributed team with empathy and precision, aligning technical contributors and stakeholders alike. Every milestone was delivered reliably, and the results surpassed expectations in terms of usability, durability, and strategic value. Paul leads with a strong sense of purpose. He brings intellectual clarity and emotional intelligence to every engagement. Any organization would benefit immensely from his leadership, systems thinking, and commitment to meaningful outcomes. Please feel free to contact me directly for more insight. Sincerely, Henry C. Dittmer Sensible Leadership Coaching, LLC [henry@sensible-leadership.com](mailto:henry@sensible-leadership.com) +1 (303) 810-4905 BEN TOMLIN ([btomlin@uw.edu](mailto:btomlin@uw.edu)) I’m pleased to share my wholehearted recommendation of Paul Stewart. I originally worked with Paul at the intersection of technology and learning innovation. At a time when digital collaboration was just beginning to take shape, Paul helped us envision and execute an ambitious solution that merged content, community, and utility in a single, intuitive system. What impressed me most was Paul’s ability to deeply understand the people at the center of the work. He actively engaged all stakeholders—whether strategic leaders or frontline users—to co-design meaningful outcomes. He guided us through choices with clarity, balancing bold innovation with practical delivery. The result was something visionary, built well before many of today’s mainstream tools emerged. And yet Paul’s strength wasn’t just technical—it was his commitment to solving real- world problems and advancing the mission through design and engineering. Even as our careers progressed, I’ve remained inspired by Paul’s foundational approach: engage thoughtfully, build iteratively, and measure success by impact. The principles I observed in those early years have clearly endured in the way he continues to lead teams and deliver change across sectors. I hold Paul in the highest regard as an innovator, mentor, and leader. Any forward-thinking organization would benefit greatly from his presence. Warmly, Ben Tomlin Senior Director, Communications [btomlin@uw.edu](mailto:btomlin@uw.edu) To whom it may concern, It’s my pleasure to offer this recommendation for Paul Stewart, whom I’ve had the opportunity to work with closely over the past several years on the development and continuous evolution of a specialized digital platform. From the beginning, Paul brought more than just technical expertise—he approached the work as a strategic partner. He took time to understand the needs and dynamics of our clients and end users, and he translated that understanding into a platform that was not only robust and secure, but remarkably intuitive. Paul was instrumental in shaping a product that handles complex workflows and permissions without ever losing sight of user experience. One of the things I appreciate most about Paul is his ability to manage complexity with calm clarity. He leads with thoughtfulness, listens intently, and never loses sight of what success looks like for the people on the other side of the screen. Under his leadership, projects were delivered on time and under budget, and always with scalability and adaptability in mind. Beyond the technical scope, Paul has been a valued thought partner as our work has grown. Whether navigating tight timelines or evaluating new opportunities, I’ve consistently relied on his clear thinking, grounded perspective, and collaborative spirit. His contributions have made our work stronger and more resilient. Any team would benefit from Paul’s ability to turn ambiguity into action and vision into results. I recommend him enthusiastically. Warm regards, Shannon Berg Founder & CEO [shannon@bergassociatesnw.com](mailto:shannon@bergassociatesnw.com) 503.347.8822 TYSON BROWN ([brown.tyson@gmail.com](mailto:brown.tyson@gmail.com)) It is my pleasure to recommend Paul Stewart for senior leadership and strategic delivery roles. I worked closely with Paul in my capacity as a Product Manager, where he served as a consulting partner and development lead to help us drive and deliver compelling capabilities to our customer base. When we faced the challenge of building a new system under a short timeline and with high technical expectations, Paul’s team stepped in and delivered beyond expectations. He quickly absorbed the complexity of our business problem and translated it into a thoughtful, strategic technical solution. He worked with us from discovery through deployment, balancing technical feasibility with user-centric design and organizational priorities. Paul’s leadership was crucial to the success of this initiative. He assembled and guided a hybrid team of frontend, backend, and QA engineers who worked in close collaboration with our in- house teams. His calm and focused presence helped maintain momentum through tight deadlines, shifting requirements, and technical unknowns. The product we launched achieved exceptional adoption rates and remains a critical, high-use capability today. As a development manager, Paul consistently solved difficult problems with elegance and empathy. He is fluent in both the language of business and technology, serving as a vital bridge between strategic goals and technical execution. His standards for quality and innovation were evident in every deliverable. Equally important, Paul led with integrity and transparency. He built trust quickly with our teams and fostered a culture of accountability within the distributed team he managed. His hybrid-first team structure and leadership approach predated current remote trends by over a decade, serving as a model for high-performing global teams. Paul brings strategic thinking, operational discipline, and a collaborative spirit to every engagement, making him a valuable asset to any organization. Please feel free to contact me directly should you wish to discuss his candidacy further. All the best, Tyson Brown LinkedIn 480-399-9899 [brown.tyson@gmail.com](mailto:brown.tyson@gmail.com)

Qaiser Mehmood

I don't just write code — I **define the architecture**. For over two decades I've been the person CTOs and lead developers call when a system is *failing under load*, a migration is at risk, or an AI integration needs to be done **right the first time**. With **21 years** of hands-on architecture experience, I specialize in **C#, .NET, Blazor, ASP.NET Core, SQL, Python**, and AI agents built with **Semantic Kernel, LangGraph, and custom tool-calling pipelines**. I design and deliver systems where performance, reliability, and intelligent automation aren't optional — they're the baseline. I've helped teams migrate from legacy .NET Framework to .NET 8, integrate AI into production pipelines, and recover systems failing under scale — without full rewrites. I've shipped AI to **production** — not to a Jupyter notebook. I'm the creator of **FreeAIVoice** — a live AI voice platform with AI Voice Generation, Voice Cloning, and Speech-to-Text across **30+ spoken languages** and a developer API. I provided production systems for The New York Times. --- **Here's where I'm most useful to you:** - **The AI Integration Trap** — You've been asked to add AI to your existing .NET system but don't know whether to use *Semantic Kernel*, raw OpenAI APIs, or a Python sidecar. I've made that decision dozens of times. I'll make it faster and safer for you. - **The Blazor Bottleneck** — Your Blazor app is slow, state management is tangled, and you're unsure if you chose *Server or WASM* incorrectly. I can diagnose what went wrong and map a clean path forward — often in a single session. - **The Legacy Modernization Cliff** — You have a 10-year-old .NET system that needs AI or modern tooling but wasn't designed for it. I specialize in *incremental refactoring paths* that don't require a full rewrite and don't break what's already working. --- **What I Do Best:** - **Software Architecture & System Design** — scalable, maintainable systems from greenfield to enterprise - **AI Agent Development** — production-grade agents with Semantic Kernel, LangGraph & AutoGen — *not demos* - **Blazor & ASP.NET Core** — Server, WASM, hybrid — full-cycle development and performance tuning - **Python & AI Automation** — RAG pipelines, workflow automation, voice AI, LLM integrations - **Legacy .NET Modernization** — refactoring strategy, migration paths, incremental upgrades - **Architecture Audits** — identifying structural risk before it becomes a production incident, not after - **Debugging Complex Systems** — when the stack trace doesn't tell the whole story **If any of this sounds like your current situation — DM me. I respond to every message.**

Kazi Sohan

I love to teach what I know. I think I can explain things easily with examples. I have been working as a Software Engineer for the last 5 years and have worked with some of the world's most reputed companies like **Open AI, Scale AI, Doloras Lab**, etc as a freelancer.

Emerson Freitas

Expertise in code reviews and debugging. I want to help to get stuff done with coding.

Zuber Alam

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Nishant Tiwari

- A Full-stack software developer - Passionate about new technologies - Always ready to help - Experience .Net ecosystem, Java and react - Clean coder

Umair Jameel

● AI Powered development using Javascript and its frameworks/libraries like Angular, React, Next.js, Express, Node, Express, mongodb, mongoose etc. ● AI agents, prompt engineering, RAG, MCP servers, vibe coding. ● Full stack development in next.js including frontend, backend and databases. ● Architecture projects from scratch as well as building new features in existing projects. ● Debug and fix errors in existing projects. ● Database architecture using mongodb, postgres, ORMs like prisma and drizzle. ● Implement the best practices of code structure, logic building and making code efficient. ● Follow pure Object Oriented Programming and Data Structures for solving problems. ● REST API development using node and its frameworks (mainly express). ● Know best practices of writing test cases (it includes unit testing and automation testing). ● Decision making in choosing programming languages, frameworks and libraries for a particular project. ● Good communication skills and understanding client requirements. ● Do research and development to stay up to date with new technologies and always keen to adopt better approaches in solving any kind of problem. ● Experience in CI/CD, docker, github actions etc. ● Teaching experience for over 5 years now. These are some projects I have worked on: https://learnwith.flashclass.io/ https://www.getconch.ai/ https://eahousing.es/ https://www.blackbox.ai/ https://unation.com/

Joel Serino

Technical cofounder, board member, and seasoned operator with experience building and growing early stage companies (pre-seed to late Series), large scale government and commercial projects, and nonprofits.

Kiril Mladenovski

Full Stack Engineer with 5 years of experience specializing in React, TypeScript and Next.js, delivering solutions that prioritize client satisfaction. Led 8 projects throughout his career, the latest being a cutting-edge AI SaaS app. Known for attention to detail, constantly delivering high-quality work including pixel-perfect design implementations. Always seeking new challenges and learning opportunities, with a commitment to shipping value-driven solutions.

Avadhesh Sengar

🚀 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁 | 𝟭5+ 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 & 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝗼𝗳𝘁𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 I specialize in designing and delivering high-performance, scalable, and secure applications across enterprise and cloud environments. With proven expertise in .NET (Core 7/8/9), Azure & AWS Cloud, Data Engineering, and AI-powered integrations, I help organizations modernize systems, optimize performance, and drive innovation. 🔑 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗲 ➡ 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 & 𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 → Microservices, REST APIs, Windows Services, Cron Jobs, Performance Optimization, Security Implementations. ➡ 𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘂𝗱 & 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 → Azure Logic Apps, Azure Semantic Search, Redis Cache, Azure Sql, AWS Cloud, MS SQL, PostgreSQL, Snowflake, Airflow, Python, Data Processing Pipelines, ETL, Akamai CDN. ➡ 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 & 𝗧𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 → [ASP.NET](http://asp.net/) Core, .NET 8,9, C#, EF Core, Python, Django, FastAPI, jQuery, Bootstrap, OpenXML, GitHub, Bitbucket, TFS, JIRA. ➡ 𝗔𝗜 & 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻→ AI Tools Integration, Intelligent Search, Workflow Automation. 🏆 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 ✔ Employee of the Quarter – Telus Digital. ✔ Employee Recognition Award – Thomson Reuters Elite. ✔ Contributed to Swayam (Gov. of India initiative) in collaboration with Microsoft & AICTE. 💡 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗲-𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲, 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘂𝗱-𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗜-𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁. Looking for any long term engagement/Mentoring of .Net, Python, Django etc. project.