Hi, my name is
John Pratt.
I build things for the cloud.
I'm a software engineer all about creating top-tier cloud solutions. Right now, I'm grinding through short-term engagements at Pratt Solutions, working for myself while I hunt down my next long-term W2/contract role. No hesitation - just getting after it.
About Me
I'm John, and I build software that makes a difference. My journey with programming kicked off when I took a computer science class in high school. I didn't just show up - I dominated, landing in the top 5% of students both years. That lit a fire in me, and I've been pushing the limits in software engineering ever since
Fast-forward to today, and I've had the privilege of working for an aerospace company, two banks, an energy company, and myself. These days, I'm all about building rock-solid, scalable, and secure solutions as a freelance software developer and consultant, while I hunt down my next long-term W2/contract role. No excuses, just results.
Here are a few technologies I've been working with recently:
- Amazon Web Services (AWS)
- Microsoft Azure
- Terraform (OSS, Enterprise)
- Python (2/3)
- Google Cloud (GCP)
- Bash
- PowerShell
- JavaScript (Node.js, React)
- Java (Spring Boot)
- CI/CD pipelines
- Docker
- gatsby
- Snowflake
- SQL
- Kubernetes
- HashiCorp Products
- Git
- GitHub
- Bitbucket
- Selenium
- Large Language Models (ChatGPT, OpenAI API, Claude, Gemini, DeepSeek)

Where I've Worked
Founder/CEO, Lead Software Engineer, Coach @ Pratt Solutions
May 2020 - Present
- Taking on IT/software engineering consulting & career/life coaching projects as my schedule allows while I seek my next W2/long-term contract role
- Taught two Clients to build out CI/CD pipelines, automate security scans & convert Cloud Infra to IaC for their risk analysis & Telecom platforms
- Enhanced Snowflake data retrieval for Client’s ~1M vehicles with Python REST API on AWS
- Cut document upload times by ~91% with automated Python browser automation
- Generated ~100k TikTok views with pipeline for AI-generated videos using Python, AWS, OpenAI’s API, & NLP
- Reduced manual tasks by ~10% for Client’s 100+ employees/contractors via enhancements to internal employee-tracking web app using AWS, Docker, Postgres & more.
- Built and lead a global team of 5+ freelancers for BizOps
- Boosted uptime by 12% & sped up incident responses by ~18% for Client’s ~$140B/yr loan platform using OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, GCP Alerts, & GCP SLO/SLI policies
Some Things I've Helped Build
NTRS Wealth Enrollments
The primary web interface to enroll new clients into Northern Trust's wealth management service.
- Microsoft Azure
- Terraform
- AWS
- Java
- Kubernetes
- SQL
- OracleDB
- PCF
- Python
- GitHub Actions
- Node.js
Orbit
An iPad app designed to digitalize operator rounds (data collection) across Duke's 100+ power plants, enhancing the workflows of their ~8.5k plant workers & ~8.6 million customers.
- Terraform
- AWS
- Python
- Node.js
- Azure
- Concourse CI
- Bash
- Postman
Slingshot
As Capital One's first commercial SaaS product, Slingshot empowers organizations to spend wisely, forecast confidently & make smart decisions using Snowflake.
- AWS
- Java
- Docker
- Snowflake
- React
Manage Your Data
This system empowers the firm's ~100 million customers to request a copy or deletion of their data, giving them more control over their personal information.
- AWS
- Python
- Java
- Docker
- Apache Airflow
- Apache Kafka
- Jenkins
- PostgreSQL
- SnowFlake
- React
john-pratt.com v3.1
A revamped version of my portfolio website, hosted on Netlify.
- gatsby
- GraphQL
- React
- Styled Components
- Netlify
- SquareSpace
(Fortune 500 Loan Platform)
High-throughput mortgage loan automation platform built by a Fortune 500 wholesale mortgage lender, my team & Google Cloud, leveraging Gemini Flash 1.5 to streamline underwriting, accelerate document processing, & power AI-driven borrower support at scale for Client's ~$140B in annual mortage loans.
- Python
- Terraform
- Google Cloud (GCP)
- Gemini
- SQL
- Bash
- Kubernetes
- Docker
- GitHub
(Large Rental Car Company API)
Data Analytics API for cloud-based fleet management platform for Client's ~1M vehicles that integrates real-time telematics, predictive analytics, & custom dashboards to optimize vehicle operations and lifecycle planning for large fleets.
- Python
- AWS
- CloudFormation Templates
- SQL
- Snowflake
- BitBucket
- pytest
(Telecom Platform)
SaaS platform for telecom fraud detection & prevention that fights SIM swapping, Caller/Carrier ID spoofing & more
- Terraform
- AWS
- Python
- GoLang
- Java Springboot
- Kubernetes
- SQL
- GitLab
- AWS CodeDeploy
(Data Analytics Platform)
SaaS platform for counterparty intelligence in high-stakes financial transactions.
- AWS
- Python
- Terraform
- SQL
- GitHub
- Data Analytics
My Professional Certifications
September 2024 - September 2027
September 2024 - September 2027
Developer AssociateActive
August 2024 - September 2027
Security - SpecialtyActive
August 2024 - August 2027
SysOps Admin AssociateActive
August 2024 - September 2027
AI PractitionerActive
September 2024 - September 2027
What's Next?
Get In Touch
I'm currently looking for new opportunities, so my inbox is always open. Shoot me a line & I'll get back to you as soon as possible.
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