Clifford Ziegler, Csslp
About Clifford Ziegler, Csslp
Clifford Ziegler is a Software Engineer IV and Tech Lead at Mindbody, with extensive experience in software development and application security. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Drexel University and a Master's degree in Cybersecurity from Villanova University.
Work at Mindbody
Clifford Ziegler currently holds the position of Software Engineer IV/Tech Lead/Senior at Mindbody, where he has been employed since 2021. His role is remote, allowing him to contribute to the company's projects from various locations. Previously, he worked at Mindbody as a Software Engineer III from 2019 to 2021 in Lansdale, PA. During his tenure, he focused on enhancing software development processes and improving service intercommunication.
Education and Expertise
Clifford Ziegler earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Drexel University, where he studied Operating Systems and Computer Network Security, along with minors in Software Engineering and Business Administration from 2010 to 2015. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Science in Cybersecurity from Villanova University between 2015 and 2019. His technical expertise includes .NET Core 3.1/.NET 5/6, Docker, SonarQube, CheckMarx, DynamoDB, Redis, and SignalR.
Professional Background
Clifford Ziegler has a diverse professional background in software engineering and application security. He worked at eMoney Advisor as an Application Security Engineer from 2016 to 2019 and previously as a Software Engineer from 2015 to 2016. His experience also includes positions at Siemens Healthcare, NextGen Healthcare Information Systems, and Susquehanna International Group, LLP, where he contributed to various software development and engineering projects.
Achievements in Software Development
Throughout his career, Clifford Ziegler has focused on improving software development processes and architecture. At eMoney Advisor, he developed shared libraries and templates to facilitate intercommunication between services, enhancing the overall development speed in the B2B unit. He has also worked on reimagining the Calendar and Event Planning feature using microservices architecture, showcasing his ability to innovate within software projects.
DevSecOps Skills
Clifford Ziegler possesses a unique combination of skills in Development, Operations, and Security, often referred to as a DevSecOps engineer. He utilizes tools such as AWS, ADO, Helm, and Kubernetes in his current role to power applications effectively. His expertise in integrating security practices within the software development lifecycle enhances the security posture of the applications he works on.