Hi, I'm
Chase Wilcox

Full-stack software engineer passionate about creating innovative solutions and building scalable applications. I specialize in modern web technologies and cloud infrastructure.

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About Me

Passionate software engineer with expertise in modern web technologies and cloud infrastructure

Building the Future, One Line at a Time

I'm a dedicated software engineer with a passion for creating innovative solutions that solve real-world problems. With expertise in full-stack development, cloud architecture, and modern web technologies, I bring ideas to life through clean, efficient, and scalable code.

My journey in software engineering has been driven by curiosity and a desire to build things that matter. From web applications to cloud infrastructure, I enjoy tackling complex challenges and turning them into elegant solutions.

When I'm not coding, you can find me exploring new technologies, contributing to open-source projects, or sharing knowledge with the developer community.

Identity & Security

Identity Verification, RBAC/ABAC, Fraud Detection, SOC-2/NIST Compliance, Encryption, Multi-tenant Architecture

Software Optimization & Architecture and Design

Architecture, Design, Optimization, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, MySQL, Query Optimization, Index Tuning, Data Modeling, Performance Tuning

Cloud & Infrastructure

AWS (Lambda, EC2, Fargate, Cognito, IAM), Terraform, CDK, Kubernetes, CI/CD, Networking, Security & Compliance

JavaScript/TypeScript

Modern ES6+, React, Node.js, Express

Java

Spring Boot, Play Framework, JVM, Concurrency, Microservices

Python

Automation, Pandas, NumPy, Boto3, Poetry, OpenCV, WebRTC

Cloud & DevOps

AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD, Terraform, CDK

Databases

PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis, ElasticSearch, DynamoDB

DevOps & Monitoring

AWS Synthetics, Performance Optimization, Root Cause Analysis, Synthetic Monitoring, Release Management

Frontend

React, Angular, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, TypeScript

Backend

Java, C#, Node.js, Python, REST APIs, Microservices

Mentoring & Leadership

Technical Mentoring, Code Reviews, Agile Practices, TDD, Pair Programming, Documentation, Team Collaboration

Featured Projects

A showcase of my recent work and technical expertise

Video Streaming - Document Capture

A real-time document capture system that streams video from a phone or webcam, and process it for document boundaries notable ROIs, classification, and extracts text using OCR. Utilizing WebRTC, OpenCV, Python, JavaScript, and AWS.

AWS Kinesis Video Streams AWS Lambda WebRTC OpenCV Python Real Time ML Models
Live Demo Source Code

ETL Pipeline and Analytics Dashboard

ETL Pipeline and Data visualization dashboard with interactive charts, custom reports, and automated insights. Utilizing Python, AWS, Amazon QuickSight, PSQL, and AWS Lambda.

Python AWS Lambda AWS Amazon QuickSight PSQL AWS S3 Python Pandas
Live Demo Source Code

Identity Verification Platform

Modern IDV platform, Liveness Detection, and Anti-Fraud Capabilities, Facial recognition, Rules Engine and Decision Engine, with AWS, Python, Java, and more

Architecte Kubernetes AWS Java Python React AWS Step Functions AWS Cognito AWS Lambda AWS S3 AWS DynamoDB AWS API Gateway AWS CloudFront AWS CloudWatch AWS X-Ray
Live Demo Source Code

DevInfra & Automation Platform

Scalable cloud architecture with automated deployment in CI/CD pipelines, Alarms, Monitoring, Synthetic Testing. Utilizing CDK, Terraform, AWS, Docker, and more.

Terraform AWS Docker CI/CD ECS CDK Lambda VPC & Networking IAM Security and Compliance NIST SOC-2
Live Demo Source Code

3D Interactive Website (ThreeJs)

An impressive, immersive 3D interactive website built with Three.js. Showcases advanced real-time 3D graphics, smooth animations, and engaging user interactions for a modern web experience. Designed for performance and visual impact.

Three.js WebGL JavaScript Frontend 3D Animation
Live Demo Source Code

Experience

My professional journey and career milestones

2025

Senior Full Stack Engineer

AuthenticID

  • Engineered high-performance, scalable, and secure solutions across the identity verification stack, leveraging Kubernetes, Java, C#, Python, and AWS serverless technologies.
  • Optimized database queries, API coordination, and caching, achieving a 20% reduction in transaction times and improved platform reliability.
  • Designed secure identity infrastructure with AWS Cognito and IAM for strict tenant isolation and compliance.
  • Led software release planning, testing, monitoring, and rollout strategies using AWS SAM, CDK, Terraform, Lambda, and more.
  • Developed analytical dashboards with ElasticSearch and mentored peers to elevate technical clarity and productivity.
  • Ensured SOC-2 and NIST compliance by proactively remediating software defects, security controls, and performing root cause analysis.
  • Built frontend features and resolved UI issues for seamless, high-performance web applications using React, Angular, and TypeScript.
  • Pioneered a real-time video streaming capture solution with analytics, document segmentation, and fraud analysis, enhancing automation and user experience in identity verification.

2021 - 2025

Full Stack Engineer

AuthenticID

  • Led the development of an enterprise-grade encryption service with flexible key management and customizable encryption strategies for regulatory compliance.
  • Architected a multi-tenant facial recognition platform supporting both 1:N and 1:1 matching, with advanced data isolation and user-centric capture workflows.
  • Integrated machine learning-driven anti-fraud capabilities into identity verification, enabling behavioral signal collection and customizable fraud detection per tenant.
  • Optimized MongoDB and MySQL queries for substantial performance and scalability improvements across mission-critical workflows.
  • Implemented platform-wide security measures, including validation checks, fine-grained access controls, and defense-in-depth strategies.
  • Automated vulnerability scanning, dependency management, and compliance reporting to ensure ongoing security and audit readiness.

2021

Computer Scientist

309th Software Engineering Group (SWEG) - Hill AFB

  • Engineered and developed a mission planning software system with advanced GIS integration to deliver real-time geospatial simulations for defense operations and planning operations.
  • Designed and implemented robust cryptographic protocols to secure communications and protect sensitive military data.

2020

Software Developer

FamilySearch

  • Designed and implemented automation solutions for Developer Infrastructure and Platform Engineering, enhancing productivity and reliability for engineering teams.
  • Developed, maintained, and optimized build and deployment pipelines, including automated tagging, auditing, and continuous improvement of CI/CD workflows utilizing the AWS SDK.

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Get In Touch

Let's discuss your next project or opportunity

Ready to Build Something Amazing?

I'm always interested in new opportunities and exciting projects. Whether you have a specific project in mind or just want to chat about technology, I'd love to hear from you.

chasebwilcox@gmail.com
Salt Lake City, Utah
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