Jeff Sugden
About Jeff Sugden
Jeff Sugden is a Senior Software Engineer at Optel Group, where he has worked since 2017. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering from Michigan Technological University and has experience in developing cloud-based applications and integrating regulatory services.
Work at Optel Group
Jeff Sugden has been employed at Optel Group as a Senior Software Engineer since 2017. In this role, he has contributed to various projects, including the development of a microservices-based system that integrates the Verify Platform with new regulatory services. His work involves utilizing Azure PaaS services and infrastructure as code techniques to enhance the platform's capabilities.
Education and Expertise
Jeff Sugden earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering from Michigan Technological University, completing his studies from 2006 to 2011. His educational background provides a strong foundation in software engineering principles and practices, which he applies in his current role at Optel Group.
Background
Prior to his position at Optel Group, Jeff Sugden gained diverse experience in various roles. He worked as an Electrical Engineering Intern at GE Aviation from 2008 to 2010. He also served as a Wilderness Trail Guide at Boundary Waters Experience from 2009 to 2011 and held a position in Information Technology Development at AbleNet Inc. from 2007 to 2011.
Achievements in Software Development
Jeff Sugden developed a synchronous, on-demand serial number generation API capable of generating and returning up to 500,000 unique serial numbers within a 60-second request limit. He also led the completion of the first integration to the European Medicines Verification System, enhancing compliance with pharmaceutical industry regulations.
Technical Skills and Tools
Jeff Sugden utilizes a wide range of Azure services in his software development work, including Azure App Service, Azure Storage Account, Azure Service Bus, and Cosmos DB. He is familiar with implementing integrations using proprietary message schemes in XML and JSON, delivered through various mechanisms such as HTTP, AS2, and SFTP.