Senior Software Engineer | Identity & Access Management | Healthcare Technology

"Chris is one of the best all around programmers I have met. He has great leadership skills, and brings with him best practices for development." — Michael Schwartz, CEO @ Gluu Inc.

Senior Software Engineer with 16+ years of experience specializing in Identity & Access Management, Healthcare Technology, and Enterprise Security. Proven track record of delivering zero-defect solutions for international clients, with expertise in Python, Node.js/TypeScript, and emerging technologies like Golang and AI/Automation.

Currently expanding expertise in: Golang, Artificial Intelligence, and Advanced Automation

• 1 full year with zero support tickets for critical IAM module (Gluu-passport)
• 98% test coverage on healthcare platform serving 1,463+ hours
• HIPAA compliance certification passed independently

• Solo Technical Lead for seed-stage healthcare startup (Vitalic Health)
• Complete system ownership from architecture to production deployment
• Mentored developers in Clean Architecture, TDD, and best practices

• Top Rated Plus on Upwork with 3,000+ hours delivered
• 5.0/5.0 ratings across all major projects

OAuth 2.0 • OpenID Connect • SAML 2.0 • JWT • Single Sign-On (SSO)
Enterprise IAM • Authentication Flows • Authorization Systems

HIPAA Compliance • EMR Integration • Healthcare Data ETL
Mental Health Platforms • Clinical Workflow Automation
Protected Health Information (PHI) • Regulatory Compliance

Python/Jython • Node.js/TypeScript • Java • PostgreSQL
Clean Architecture • SOLID Principles • Test-Driven Development
Microservices • Event-Driven Architecture • API Design

AWS (Lambda, RDS, SNS/SQS, VPC) • Docker • CI/CD Pipelines
Infrastructure as Code • Security Monitoring • Compliance Automation

Golang (Learning) • AI/ML Integration • Process Automation
No-Code/Low-Code Platforms • Intelligent Workflows

Open-source Identity & Access Management Platform

• Zero Support Tickets: Achieved 1 full year without support incidents
• Critical Module Redesign: Led complete rewrite of Gluu-passport (SAML to OIDC proxy)
• Open Source Tool: Created "Jans Tent" - OpenID testing client used globally
• Team Leadership: Mentored junior developers in TDD and clean code practices

Technologies: Python, Jython, Node.js, Java, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, SAML

HIPAA-Compliant Mental Health Platform

• Solo Ownership: Complete technical responsibility for seed-stage startup
• HIPAA Certification: Passed all security audits independently
• Complex Integration: EMR systems, insurance providers, billing automation
• Enterprise Architecture: 98% test coverage with Clean Architecture principles

Technologies: TypeScript, Node.js, PostgreSQL, AWS, HIPAA Compliance

Financial Services Authentication System

• Complex Integration: Fiserv banking system with limited vendor support
• Security Focus: WAF bypass, SSL/TLS, IP whitelisting coordination
• Docker Deployment: Complete containerized solution with Nginx
• Client Education: Provided comprehensive OIDC technical guidance

Technologies: Python, Flask, Authlib, Docker, Nginx, OpenID Connect

"Christian did an outstanding job with this project. He was able to research the best way to handle our implementation with limited vendor support and provided excellent structure to the application."
— Jason Tilley, Banking/Financial Services

"It was very satisfying to work with Christian. Besides being able to act as a product manager with a broad knowledge of the business and customer needs, his seniority as a developer was shown in the technical aspects."
— Matheus Ferreira, Social Impact Project

"Amazing!"
— Scott Wueschinski, AI Automation Project

• Golang: Expanding backend capabilities with modern language
• Artificial Intelligence: Integration of AI/ML in business workflows
• Advanced Automation: No-code/low-code intelligent process automation

• Cloud Native Development with Node.js, Docker, and Kubernetes
• Programming with Google Go Specialization - University of California, Irvine
• Systems Analysis and Software Development - Anhanguera Educacional
• Social Sciences - Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo

Since 2019: Exclusively serving international clients remotely

• Asynchronous Communication: 100% written, zero unnecessary meetings
• Time Zone Flexibility: Successfully collaborated across US, Europe, and Brazil
• Cultural Adaptation: Effective communication with diverse international teams
• Delivery Consistency: Maintained high-quality standards across different client cultures

• LinkedIn: Christian Eland - 6,751+ followers
• Upwork: Top Rated Plus with 3,000+ hours delivered
• Languages: English (Professional), German (Native), Portuguese (Native)

• Clean Architecture by the book - SOLID principles, TDD, comprehensive testing
• Zero-defect delivery - Proven track record of production-ready, maintainable code
• Security-first mindset - HIPAA compliance, enterprise-grade security implementation

• Product management experience - Understanding of business value and user needs
• Regulatory expertise - Healthcare compliance, financial services security
• Startup experience - Solo technical leadership in seed-stage environment

• Team development - Successful mentoring of junior developers
• Knowledge transfer - Comprehensive documentation and best practices sharing
• Technical decision making - Independent evaluation and architecture decisions

I'm always interested in challenging projects involving:

• Identity & Access Management systems
• Healthcare Technology and HIPAA-compliant platforms
• Enterprise Security and compliance automation
• AI/Automation integration in business workflows
• Technical leadership and architecture consulting

Available for: Remote consulting, technical leadership, and complex system development

Building secure, scalable, and maintainable solutions for international clients since 2003.