Summary
Doug Romano is a results-driven Software Architect with a cloud-first, microservices mindset and a passion for functional programming and automation. He has led agile teams and partnered with senior leadership to translate strategy into actionable roadmaps while delivering scalable, fault-tolerant systems. With hands-on experience across .NET/C#, REST, Node.js, Java/Scala, and modern frontend frameworks (AngularJS/React), he has built cloud-native apps on AWS and Azure, including web services, distributed web apps, and API-first architectures. He brings deep database expertise (MS SQL Server, PostgreSQL) and robust knowledge of monitoring, cost management, containers (Docker/Kubernetes), and CI/CD tooling. Earlier in his career he ran Microcon as Tech Lead/Owner and later shaped cloud-based portfolios at Allscripts and other firms, demonstrating a blend of technical depth and leadership. Based in the Greater St. Louis area, he holds a BS in Computer Science from Western Illinois University.
8 years of coding experience
21 years of employment as a software developer
BS, Computer Science, BS, Computer Science at Western Illinois University