Giovanni Venegas
Federal & Regulated Systems
Drupal -> React • Unqork & Stripe • Contract-First APIs • Zero Trust • Active TS Clearance
I modernize legacy and CMS-bound platforms into secure, decoupled, API-first systems aligned with federal and compliance requirements (PCI, HIPAA). With 15+ years of delivery experience, I focus on audit-ready architecture, reduced technical debt, and resilient long-term platforms.
About Me
Secure Platform Modernization Architect with 15+ years of experience transforming federal and enterprise platforms into scalable, decoupled, API-first systems aligned with security and governance requirements. Active Top Secret Security Clearance.
I specialize in enterprise Drupal modernization, identity-centric access control (CAC/PKI/MFA), middleware engineering (Spring Boot / FastAPI), structured data migration, and hybrid search architecture. My work focuses on transitioning legacy systems into maintainable, secure, service-oriented platforms delivered within regulated DevSecOps environments.
Core Expertise
Pick a lane. See the depth.
- Legacy monolith -> decoupled architecture: UI, services, and data boundaries that evolve independently
- Identity-first and governance-aligned modernization across regulated DevSecOps delivery
- Risk-controlled migration strategy that prioritizes maintainability, traceability, and security posture
- Reduced operational risk during modernization
- Future-ready modular platform boundaries
- Governance-compliant delivery and change control
Technology Ecosystem
Organized for quick scanning: architecture, web, services, cloud, DevOps, data, search, AI, CMS, and iOS.
Modern UI systems, performance, and accessibility for public-facing and mission workflows.
Next.js
React
Angular
TypeScript
Vite
Tailwind
Framer Motion
Redux
Accessibility (508)
HTML5
CSS3
Bootstrap
Sass
JavaScript (ES6+)modern JS patterns
- Design systems that scale: consistent components, tokens, and accessibility defaults
- Motion used intentionally: clarity, hierarchy, and reduced cognitive load
- Performance first: bundle discipline, caching, and UX stability
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Professional Experience
15+ years modernizing federal and enterprise platforms in regulated environments
DLA – JAMEX Additive Manufacturing Platform
Led full-stack modernization of a secure additive manufacturing distribution system supporting controlled 3D model delivery across U.S. military logistics environments.
Phase 1 – Enterprise Drupal Engineering
- Architected secure Drupal platform enabling authenticated 3D asset distribution
- Implemented CAC/PKI-based authentication aligned with DoD Zero-Trust posture
- Developed custom modules supporting controlled digital asset workflows
Phase 2 – Re-Platforming & Decoupling
- Transitioned from monolithic Drupal to React/Vite front-end with service-oriented backend
- Engineered Spring-based middleware replicating CAC authentication flows
- Redesigned Azure SQL schema and executed structured migration from Drupal exports
- Implemented hybrid search using Azure Cognitive Search + embedding-based ranking
- Delivered within secure DevSecOps governance pipelines
Defense Commissary Agency (DECA)
- Engineered enterprise Drupal application supporting global DoD commissary operations
- Implemented RBAC-based workflow enforcement
- Designed contextual search and structured retrieval enhancements
Architected FastAPI service layer enabling decoupled modernization from Drupal CMS to Next.js front-end. Designed API-first separation between CMS and application logic, implemented secure federal data endpoints, and contributed to CI/CD modernization aligned with accessibility and governance standards.
Led enterprise Drupal modernization initiatives across TSA and IRS platforms. Refactored deprecated dependencies, stabilized legacy architectures for future decoupling readiness, and strengthened identity integration aligned with Zero-Trust security models. Delivered modernization within regulated DevSecOps pipelines under federal governance controls.
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Featured Projects
Representative work. Details are anonymized for client confidentiality.
TSA Enterprise Portal
Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
Secure portal supporting workflows and controlled document processing in a regulated environment.
Insurance Workflow Platform (Confidential)
Enterprise insurance carrier (details anonymized)
Governed workflow architecture and integrations within a no-code ecosystem.
Federal Analytics & Monitoring Dashboard (Representative)
Federal program (details anonymized)
Secure analytics dashboard and API layer with real-time visualization.
Wealth Management Platform (Confidential)
Global financial services organization (details anonymized)
Enterprise platform with secure APIs and decision-support automation patterns.
Healthcare Claims Automation (Representative)
Healthcare environment (details anonymized)
Automation patterns for intake, routing, and secure audit logging.
Licenses & Certifications
Professional certifications and technical achievements
Harvard University's introduction to the intellectual enterprises of computer science and the art of programming, coveri...
Certification in Unqork's no-code platform for building enterprise applications, focusing on component configuration and...
Expert-level certification in implementing and optimizing Stripe payment solutions, covering payment processing, securit...
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