Don Lampert

Vice President & Software Engineering Lead

Kansas City-based • Startup to Large Company Experience • Full-Stack Development

About Me

I am an experienced Kansas City-based software engineer with small to large company experience, a diverse technology background, well-developed analytical and problem solving abilities, great attention to detail and time restrictions, and proven capability of working well independently, as a member of a team, and as a leader.

JavaScript
Node.js
React
Ruby on Rails
Java
C#
C++
PostgreSQL
Git
Agile
Globalization
Embedded Systems
Puppeteer

Professional Experience

Vice President and Software Engineering Lead
2022-Present
Kansas City, MO

Moved to Morgan Stanley following an acquisition of blooom's team and technologies. Key developer of Managed 401(k) pilot and Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation products.

Java
C#
React
GitHub Copilot
Technical Team Lead
2016-2022
Kansas City, MO

Led technical initiatives for automated retirement account management. Developed front-end fintech applications with user-focused, configurable features. Built API and backend systems. Full-stack development, including development operations.

Node.js
React
Ruby on Rails
PostgreSQL
Puppeteer
Software Engineer, Client Architecture
2014-2016
Lexington, KY

Developed core components of Perceptive Evolution Platform, a modern web application framework for unification of a variety of content-related applications. Awarded two patents with one additional application for related innovative solutions.

JavaScript
Node.js
Software Engineer, Globalization
2011-2014
Lexington, KY

Specialized in internationalization and localization of enterprise content management client/server/database software. Led company-wide internationalization effort. Managed software translation effort for 10-languages.

C++
JavaScript
Globalization
Software Engineer, Portable Aviation
2009-2011
Olathe, KS

Implemented flight data logging, flight plan importation/exportation, and checklists. Developed GUIs, user-map interactions, drag-able lists, and default page layouts.

C
Embedded Systems

Key Projects

Automated Retirement Account Management System
2018
blooom

Developed sophisticated automation architecture using to manage retirement accounts with real-time portfolio analysis and rebalancing capabilities at scale.

Key Metrics:

Automated management of thousands of 401(k) and IRA accounts, reducing client services workload by 25%.

JavaScript
Node.js
Puppeteer
Chrome APIs
Ruby on Rails
PostgreSQL
AWS
React
WebSockets
Multi-Language Enterprise Globalization Platform
2015
Lexmark International

Developed core components of Perceptive Evolution Platform with advanced document management and workflow capabilities.

JavaScript
Node.js
NPM
jQuery Globalize
Multi-Language Enterprise Globalization Platform
2013
Lexmark International

Led the design and implementation of a comprehensive internationalization system supporting 10+ languages for enterprise software, including custom translation management workflows.

C++
ICU
Perl

Patents

Granted
2020
US Patent #10,592,524

Innovative framework for handling web application contexts in enterprise environments, enabling seamless communication between web applications and native operating systems.

JavaScript
Node.js
C#
Granted
2019
US Patent #10,182,119

System and method for web application to native operating system communication, providing secure and efficient data exchange protocols for enterprise software solutions.

JavaScript
Node.js
C#
System Architecture
Applied
2016
Application #2016/0335328

Advanced automation system for document processing and workflow management in enterprise content management platforms, featuring intelligent routing and processing capabilities.

Machine Learning
Document Processing
Workflow Automation

Let's Connect

Interested in discussing technology, leadership opportunities, or potential collaborations? I'm always open to connecting with fellow professionals and exploring new challenges.