Val Schuman

Intro

Hi, I’m Val.

I’m a software engineer who likes building useful things — mostly for the web, usually full stack.

Right now, I work at Equip Health, where I help build tools therapists use to treat patients with eating disorders. I spend most of my time writing Java (Micronaut, Spring) and React, trying to make systems that are clean, reliable, and not too painful to work with.

Outside of work, I volunteer as the CTO of Balakun, a small nonprofit helping Ukrainians learn English and connect with the world. I help run the tech side — websites, tools, support, whatever’s needed.

I’ve been doing this kind of work for over 15 years. I like when things are thoughtfully built and easy to use, and I care about working on stuff that actually helps people.

I live in New York with my two sons, who are constantly reminding me that debugging code is sometimes easier than parenting.

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About

I’ve been writing code professionally for over 15 years, but I started long before that — teaching myself HTML as a kid and running personal websites off a dial-up connection. I never really stopped tinkering.

I was born in Lviv, Ukraine, and moved to the U.S. as a child. That early experience shaped how I see the world and why I care deeply about helping people find connection and opportunity through technology.

These days, I work at Equip Health, building full-stack software to support therapists treating eating disorders — a mission I care about. I’ve previously built enterprise tools for NBA teams, modernized backend systems at Capital One, and led development teams on large-scale platforms.

I also volunteer as CTO of Balakun, a nonprofit helping Ukrainians learn English and connect with the world. I manage our infrastructure, guide a team of volunteer developers, and help keep the tech side running. It’s a small but meaningful way to give back.

Outside of work, I live on Long Island with my wife, our two sons, and a very opinionated green cheek conure named Kiki. I love skiing, travel, and any excuse to get outdoors (or drink a good cup of coffee).

I like working with people who care — about users, about quality, about impact. Whether I’m deep in a backend refactor or mentoring someone early in their career, I try to bring clarity, humility, and curiosity to the work.

Resume

Val Schuman

Summary

I am a passionate software engineer with over 15 years of experience designing, developing, and deploying scalable full-stack enterprise web applications. I excel in creating complex, data-driven applications using Java/Spring for backends, JS frameworks for dynamic frontends, and developing serverless, back-end microservices in AWS. With a strong background in architecting frameworks and leading teams, I am dedicated to delivering comprehensive and innovative solutions.

Core Competencies

• Software Engineering Leadership
• Team Training & Coaching
• Performance Optimization
• Cloud Computing
• Front- & Back-End Development
• API Design & Integration
• System Architecture & Design
• Database Management
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Complex Technical Solutions
• Microservices Architecture
• Test-Driven Development

Languages & Frameworks

Java, Spring Framework, Spring Boot, Python, JavaScript, Angular/JS, SQL, CSS, HTML, C#, PHP, VB (+ASP), Perl, C/C++, XML, Struts 2.*, React, jQuery, JUnit, Hibernate, Node.js

Cloud & DevOps

AWS (Fargate, Lambda, DynamoDB, SQS, SNS, S3, Route 53, CodeDeploy, CloudWatch), Docker, Jenkins, Git, Bitbucket, Azure DevOps, New Relic, Splunk

Databases

SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, DB2, Oracle, Sybase, MyBatis, T-SQL, PL/SQL

Additional Technologies

Maven, Bash, Zsh, PowerShell, JIRA, Horusec, CodeDX, Sass, Apache, Tomcat, Linux/Unix, SVN, BIRT, sql2java, GWT, MediaWiki, Websphere 6.1, Sonar, Eclipse, IntelliJ IDEA, Photoshop, InDesign, npm, yarn, bower, Ant, DMN

Experience

Senior Software Engineer, Equip Health

Remote — February 2025 – Present

• Led the architecture and implementation of an integration with an external vendor to enable lab ordering within the application.
• Designed and developed RESTful APIs using Java with Micronaut and Spring Boot in a microservices-based architecture.
• Built and maintained distributed services deployed on AWS ECS, leveraging Kinesis, SQS, SNS, and direct REST API calls for inter-service communication.
• Worked closely with external vendors to troubleshoot and resolve integration and data consistency issues.
• Utilized Aurora PostgreSQL as the primary relational data store for backend services.
• Collaborated with front-end engineers using React by defining clear API contracts and debugging cross-layer issues.
• Contributed to system architecture and engineering best practices through code reviews, documentation, and technical discussions.

Principal Associate Senior Software Engineer, Capital One

New York, NY — November 2023 – October 2024

• Supported the tech lead by taking over key responsibilities during her absence. Led standups and provided weekly status reports.
• Interviewed candidates for technical and cultural fit.
• Developed AWS cloud-based microservices with Java (Spring Boot), Python, and Docker.
• Redesigned rule processing system to reduce external API requests and improve configuration flexibility.
• Created POC using DMN for new rules engine platform.
• Set up CloudWatch and New Relic monitoring and alarms.
• Supported production using PagerDuty and Splunk, analyzed incidents using Snowflake and Looker Studio.
• Developed WireMock stubs and fixed acceptance test bugs.

Software Architect, LBi Software

Melville, NY — August 2009 – July 2023

• Architected frameworks and led development for enterprise applications used by NBA, MLB, and other organizations.
• Used Spring, AngularJS, SQL Server, and AWS to build large-scale systems for managing player data, contracts, and transactions.
• Implemented DocuSign, WebSockets, external API integrations, and optimized performance.
• Built CI/CD pipelines in Jenkins; implemented security scanning with Horusec.
• Containerized apps using Docker, deployed to AWS.
• Customized MediaWiki for centralized internal documentation.

Chief Technology Officer (Volunteer), Balakun

September 2023 – Present

• Overseeing technology strategy and implementation for a global nonprofit helping Ukrainians connect and learn English.
• Managing infrastructure (Google Workspace, Zoho, GitHub), deploying the website, training volunteers, and guiding development.

Earlier roles: Computer Science Tutor (Stony Brook), Summer Analyst (Bear Stearns), Web Developer (Stony Brook University), System Administrator (Web Host Plus), Webmaster (NYC Office of the Comptroller)

Education & Professional Development

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science – Stony Brook University
• AWS Certified Developer Associate
• Completed: The Complete Python Bootcamp (Udemy)

Contact

• BlueSky
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• Linkedin
• GitHub

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