# Kenny Lee **Software Development Engineer / TS/SCI w/ CI Poly** — New York City, NY, United States > Enthusiastic United State Air Force Cyberspace Operations Officer Former Software Developer. Experienced full-stack web developer. - React - AngularJS - Java Spring Boot - Node.JS - Swift - .NET ## Links - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/kennyglee ## Experience ### SDE, Amazon Web Services (AWS) (2025-06 – present) New York, New York, United States ### SDE, Amazon (2024-01 – 2025-06) Greater Seattle Area · SDE at Project Kuiper ### BreakLine Participant, BreakLine Education (2023-11 – 2024-04) BreakLine is an education and hiring initiative designed to prepare high performers from all backgrounds for careers in technology. The program combines intensive, graduate-level classroom instruction with hands-on workshops and professional networking. ### Technical Program Manager (Cyber Operator, OCO Test), United States Air Force (2023-04 – 2024-07) Beale Air Force Base, California, United States · 346th Test Squadron - Authored critical assessment frameworks to validate the usability and functionality of complex, distributed systems, directly enhancing the mission-readiness of a Cyber Infrastructure - Forged critical partnerships with the intelligence community, DoD, and industry leaders, accelerating integration of advanced cyber capabilities--slashed deployment time by 74% - Led a multi-agency team to develop and align test strategies for U.S. Cyber Command’s critical systems, overseeing testing directives from U.S. Congress, completing the last step in go-to-market requirements. ### Cyber/EW Planner, CJTF-OIR CJ39 Information Operations, Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve (2022-10 – 2023-04) Kuwait & Baghdad, Iraq ### Cyberspace Operator, OCO Test, United States Air Force (2020-10 – 2022-10) 346 Test Squadron, JBSA-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas · Operational Testing and Evaluation Completed DCO-Host Analysis(formerly known as CWO) course at the 39 IOS, Hurlburt Field, Florida. ### Software Engineer, Kessel Run (2019-06 – 2019-12) Greater Boston · - Handpicked for a 6 month rotational program to be a Fullstack Software Engineer in first start-up within the Air Force. - Developed a $2M aerial refueling optimization tool using Pandas, NumPy, Gurobi, and CPLEX, slashing 8 hours of manual work per day and modernizing DoD operations planning - Led the agile development of mission-critical microservices and web apps in React, Python, and Spring Boot, realizing over $500M in DoD cost savings - Championed user-centered design and DevSecOps in a high-security cloud environment, delivering robust AI-enhanced applications on Pivotal Cloud Foundry and AWS GovCloud - React - Java Spring - numPy, pandas - Pivotal Cloud Foundry (PCF) - AWS GovCloud - Concourse CI Pythagoras - Data Science Project for generating computer-generated tanker refueling tool for the 609 CAOC. - numPy, Pandas. Ghost(JTT-X) - Modernizing legacy targeting tools in the Air Operations Center's Falconer Weapon System across multiple network enclaves. ### Cyber Operations Officer, United States Air Force (2018-07 – 2020-10) Osan Airbase, South Korea · 607 Air Operations Center / 607 Air Communications Squadron 1) Assistant Director of Operations - Oversaw 8 military members, directly supporting communications and mission requirements for Senior Air Force Leadership (Colonels -> Lieutenant General) 2) OIC, C2 - Directed high-performing team of 36 military/contractors/civilians to 24/7 operations and maintenance of $56M War Planning System, ensuring seamless functionality across 5 network enclaves and 9 geographically separated areas, guaranteeing continuous support for vital Air Defense Infrastructure. - Deputy Flight Commander, Plans and Requirements - Oversaw 7 Project/Program managers coordinate multi-million dollar engineering projects to enhance capabilities. - Guided $7M Deployment of Precision Aircraft Detection System; played a pivotal role in the deployment and installation of a $7M Counter-UAS system for AF Space Command; the system provided precise aircraft detection capability, significantly bolstering force protection measures. - Delivered $2.1B Joint Battle Management System Integration: Successfully planned and executed the delivery of a groundbreaking $2.1B joint battle management system; spearheaded the integration of long-range OTH radar with key C4I infrastructure, enhancing defense capabilities and safeguarding 51 million people ### UCT Student, United States Air Force (2017-09 – 2018-06) Undergraduate Cyber Training Student ### Software Development Engineer, Mitchell International (2017-01 – 2017-08) San Diego, California, United States · -Spearheaded development efforts in a fast-paced Agile team, applying Test-Driven Development (TDD), implementing diverse test strategies, and leveraging Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) methodologies. Delivered cutting-edge features promptly for the Cloud Auto Damage Estimates solution, employing AngularJS, JAVA EE, ASP.NET technologies. - Instrumental in creating a high-performance and scalable Cloud Auto Physical Damage Appraisal solution, resulting in an astounding 300% surge in global user adoption across key regions--USA, Canada, and Europe. - Collaborated seamlessly with cross-functional quality teams to translate customer requirements into resilient software solutions. Ensured top-notch code quality through rigorous unit and integration tests, resulting in enhanced user satisfaction and product reliability. Angular JS .NET Framework JBOSS JAVA EJB Web Application TypeScript JavaScript ### Software Engineer Intern, DIRECTV (2016-06 – 2016-09) Los Angeles, California, United States · - Built an internal web application that uses HP ALM QC's REST API's to push/pull test data, allowing Test Engineers to keep track test cases of all Set-top Box DIRECTV/AT&T manufactures. - Internal tool allows Test Engineers to create draft test scenarios directly on the web application without affecting test scenarios on PROD. The draft test durations for the draft test scenarios are calculated real time, allowing Test Engineers to generate most optimal test cycle. MongoDB Express.js Node.js AngularJS ### Software Engineer Intern, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (2015-07 – 2015-09) San Francisco, California, United States ### iOS Developer Intern, JK Design (2014-07 – 2014-09) New York, New York, United States ## Education ### Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Computer Science, UC San Diego (2012-01 – 2016-01) ## Skills Vulnerability, Public Speaking, Team Leadership, jQuery, Microsoft SQL Server, Bootstrap (Framework), Swift (Programming Language), Objective-C, React.js, Spring Boot, Amazon Web Services (AWS), AngularJS, Python (Programming Language), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), C#, Concourse CI, Java, C, C++, Windows, PowerPoint, HTML, Spring MVC, Cyber Operations, Penetration Testing, Program Management, Test Management, Software Development, Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), Active TS/SCI Clearance, Cloud Computing, Computer Science, Patch Management, CLI, Software Design Patterns, Back-End Web Development, Web Services, SC Clearance, Technical Design, TypeScript, DevOps, Sonarqube, Front-End Development, Fortify, Federal Contracts, iOS Development ## Credentials - **Veteran Career Readiness Program Alumni** — FourBlock - **AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner** — Amazon Web Services (AWS) - **AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate** — Amazon Web Services (AWS) - **AWS Certified Developer – Associate** — Amazon Web Services (AWS) - **Security+** — CompTIA (issued 2017-12) --- Source: https://saywise.com/kennylee93 (last modified 2026-07-23T05:53:03.749Z)