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Software crafted with
40 years of purpose.

From Assembly and BASIC to AWS, Azure, React, and Node.js — I architect systems that endure. Currently rebuilding this site from the ground up.

Fredrick "Fred" Lackey Architect / Engineer / Leader
Fred Lackey

// rebuild in progress

The full blog and portfolio experience is being rebuilt with a fresh architecture. In the meantime, you can explore my background, read recent articles, and find ways to connect. Check back soon for the complete launch — or follow along on GitHub.

// core expertise

What I bring to the table

Architecture

Designing scalable, maintainable systems from monoliths to microservices, on-prem to cloud-native.

Full-Stack Development

React, Node.js, .NET, SQL, NoSQL — delivering end-to-end solutions across the entire stack.

AI Integration

Building intelligent tools that augment human capability — Knowledge Builder, Career Coach, and beyond.

Technical Leadership

Guiding engineering teams through complex transformations with clarity, empathy, and accountability.

Legacy Modernization

Transforming aging codebases into modern, performant systems without disrupting business operations.

Cloud & DevOps

AWS, Azure, CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code — shipping reliable software at scale.

// career.summary()

Four decades, distilled

fred@lackey ~ career.json
// 40 years of building what matters const career = {   "start": 1985,   "origin": "Assembly & BASIC",   "current": "AWS / Azure / React / Node.js",   "highlights": [     { "role": "Lead Engineer", "org": "CISA / DHS", "years": "2021-Present", "project": "Travelers Insurance" },     { "role": "Founder & CTO", "org": "Spotless Software", "years": "2006-2018" },     { "role": "Software Engineer", "org": "Arcada Software", "years": "1994-1996" }   ] }; $ echo $career.highlights.length 3 // and counting...
// recent writing

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