Johnny Rice

• Lead technical teams building data-driven applications with Node, Python, SQL, and AWS
• Manage external contractors, overseeing delivery and controlling costs
• Shape technical strategy and roadmap with focus on scalability and future-proofing

• Built AWS-hosted data platforms for scientific and semiconductor manufacturing clients
• Designed scalable data systems with a focus on quality, reliability, and maintainability
• Managed external vendors and consultants: scoped work, oversaw delivery, reviewed quality
• Defined engineering best practices later adopted across dozens of projects
• Led team focused on test-first development and quality assurance

• Partnered with research scientists as primary informatics contact, translating research needs into technical solutions
• Designed and built data pipelines and automation tools, improving research operational efficiency
• Integrated AWS, Elasticsearch, and SharePoint to improve data storage, quality, and accessibility
• Developed Python/Flask backend services with REST APIs for scientific data workflows
• Led cross-functional projects from requirements through production with research stakeholders
• Implemented automated testing and CI/CD pipelines, ensuring reliable, maintainable systems
• Created interactive data visualization tools, simplifying complex scientific data analysis

• Partnered with research scientists to design informatics solutions for sample management and project tracking
• Built dozens of data-driven applications supporting diverse research activities across full software lifecycle
• Improved research outcomes by aligning software capabilities with scientific community requirements
• Facilitated collaboration between scientists, IT, and management on data workflows and systems
• Championed reusable, modular code practices enabling scalable solutions for evolving research needs

• Founded scientific software company building laboratory automation and data management systems
• Led creation of custom informatics solutions tailored to scientific research workflows
• Oversaw full software lifecycle from requirements through production deployment
• Managed multidisciplinary teams delivering solutions for research professionals

• Taught Python, SQL, MySQL, AWS, and full-stack development
• Provided technical mentorship and project guidance to students entering tech careers

Earlier Experience

• Medical Software Lead · UMass Medical School · 2000–2002, clinical trial data systems
• Software Engineer · Iron Mountain · 2011–2014, enterprise data platform development