Stephen Northam

Stephen Northam

Software Developer

Finding Elegant Solutions to Complex Problems

Full-stack software developer with 6+ years of experience designing, building, and deploying scalable web applications and AI-powered solutions. Proficient in React, .NET, Node.js, and cloud platforms including Azure and Vercel. Skilled in end-to-end development, system architecture, automation workflows, and performance optimization. Strong collaborator with a track record of driving projects from concept to production while ensuring code quality, reliability, and user-focused solutions. Experienced in leading development teams, facilitating agile workflows, and integrating innovative technologies to solve complex problems.

Core Competencies

Analytical Problem Solving
User Centered Design
System Architecture
Clean Code Practices
React & Node.js
.NET & Azure
AI Integration
Performance Optimization

Professional Experience

Software Developer2020 - Present
RoboSource | Fishers, IN
  • Design, develop, and maintain full-stack applications across multiple concurrent projects using React for front-end and .NET and Node.js for back-end services.
  • Build scalable web applications leveraging cloud native services (Azure Logic Apps, Azure Function Apps).
  • Key contributor to ProcessCoach.ai, collaborating on core features and system architecture.
  • Lead development of a RAG application that parsed, indexed, and vectorized hundreds of documents for conversational search.
  • Implemented document ingestion pipelines and vector databases to help clients surface historical insights.
  • Facilitate daily development meetings, code reviews, and architectural decisions to improve performance and maintainability.
Development Intern2019 - 2020
Crossroads Education | Indianapolis, IN
  • Collaborated with senior leads to design and deliver a production web application.
  • Contributed to full-stack development across front-end and back-end components.
  • Participated in code reviews, testing, and debugging to ensure application quality.
  • Supported deployment and post-launch updates.

Education

Master of Science in Technology
Computer Information Technology
Purdue University | 2021

Civic Engagement

Gleaners Foodbank
2025 - Present