Fredrick Lackey
Software Architect, Engineer & Leader with 40 years of experience building, modernizing, and leading engineering teams.
Available for collaboration
40
Years in Software
Since the mid-1980s
AI
Integration Specialist
Building the future, pragmatically
Career Highlights
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CISA / Department of Homeland Security2021 - Present · incl. Travelers Insurance project
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Spotless / Cleaning Platform2006 - 2018
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Arcada / Backup Exec1994 - 1996
Expertise
AI Integration
Leadership
Architecture
Full-Stack
Legacy Modernization
Recent Articles
July 2025
AI Doesn't Replace Developers
July 2025
Spring Boot from .NET: A Practical Guide
AI Projects
Knowledge Builder
Structured knowledge extraction and organization system
Career Coach
AI-powered career guidance and mentoring
About Fred
Four decades of building software, leading teams, and modernizing legacy systems.
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Life Outside Code
Martial arts, skydiving, motorcycles, woodworking, and more.
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Writing
Thoughts on AI, engineering, and the craft of building software.
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Get In Touch
Connect via GitHub or LinkedIn. No contact form needed.