Kraig Hamilton Resume

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Results-driven technology leader with 15+ years of experience in software architecture, backend engineering, project management, and team leadership. Adept at delivering secure, scalable systems in finance, insurance, and e-commerce, aligning technical execution with business goals and regulatory requirements.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Backend Development: Node.js, TypeScript, JavaScript, REST APIs, distributed systems, Headless Browsers
Databases: PostgreSQL, MongoDB, MySQL, Couchbase, DB2
Cloud & Messaging: AWS Lambda, Azure, GCP, Kafka, RabbitMQ
Frontend: HTML5, Bootstrap, jQuery, React
Integrations: Yardi, ResMan, MRI, Entrata, RealPage, Zillow, NetSuite
Property Management Systems, A/R automation, insurance workflow orchestration
Leadership & Delivery: Project management, team mentorship, Agile/Waterfall
Compliance: SOC2, SOX
Recognition: Walmart Technologist of the Year

EXPERIENCE

LeaseLock – Senior Director of Architecture & Solutions

May 2021 – Jan 2025

Designed an insurance management system connecting with Yardi, ResMan, MRI, Entrata, RealPage, Zillow, and NetSuite for A/R invoicing
Led and developed the full-stack system as lead engineer, using TypeScript, Node.js, PostgreSQL, and AWS Lambda
Collaborated with CFO, VP of Insurance, and Product to meet regulatory and business needs
Drove SOC2 and SOX compliance and championed engineering best practices

Staples – Senior Software Architect

Jan 2015 – Mar 2021

Architected an SEO data platform managing 2M+ pages and 500K products, generating $400M+ in revenue
Designed high-performance APIs achieving sub-10ms response times
Developed front-end tools using HTML5, Bootstrap, and jQuery
Built backend ETL services in Node.js integrated via Kafka and enterprise service bus
Mentored developers and led standards for GIT/NPM and indexing optimization

Walmart – Technical Expert

May 2010 – Dec 2014

Delivered high-scale financial systems processing $2B+ daily
Built SOA systems, mobile-friendly UIs, and custom REST APIs for SAP Travel & Expense
Led 30-person engineering teams and earned Technologist of the Year

EDUCATION

University of Phoenix – Project Management (PMP) – Bentonville, AR
BSquare – Embedded Systems Design – Seattle, WA
Mt. San Jacinto College – Computer Science – San Jacinto, CA

KRAIG HAMILTON