Fredrick "Fred" Lackey
Software Architect, Engineer & Leader
40 Years of Software Excellence
Passionate software veteran with a career spanning from Backup Exec to Amazon to the Department of Homeland Security. From Assembly and BASIC to AWS, Azure, React, and Node.js. Led development teams across continents and technology eras, and is currently engaged with CISA supporting critical infrastructure programs including work with Travelers Insurance.
40+
Years in Software
Career Highlights
2021 – Present
CISA / Homeland Security
Cybersecurity & Infrastructure (incl. Travelers engagement)
2006 – 2018
Spotless Software
Founder & Lead Engineer
1994 – 1996
Arcada Software
Early Career & Foundation
“
AI doesn't replace developers — it amplifies the ones who understand the craft deeply enough to guide it.
— Fred Lackey, July 2025
Core Expertise
Recent Writing
July 2025
AI Doesn't Replace Developers
July 2025
Spring Boot from .NET: A Practical Guide
AI Projects
Knowledge Builder
Intelligent tooling for synthesizing and structuring domain knowledge using modern AI techniques.
Career Coach
AI-powered career guidance drawing on four decades of industry experience and mentoring.
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About Fred
The full story — from Assembly to AI.
Beyond the Code
Hobbies & Passions
Martial arts, skydiving, motorcycles, woodworking, watches, DJing, and more.