Billy Davis
Georgetown, TXbilly@billydavis.devLinkedInGitHub
Work Experience
Software Developer
Werx · Georgetown, TX · June 2020 – January 2026
- Architected and delivered complete subscription-based SaaS platform as sole developer from ground up on Microsoft Azure, handling full system design, implementation, and deployment
- Developed full-stack solutions using .NET Core, ASP.NET MVC, React, TypeScript, and Entity Framework Core to create responsive web applications with comprehensive business management features
- Built and maintained CI/CD pipeline using Azure DevOps, automating deployment processes and testing workflows to enable reliable continuous delivery
- Created cross-platform mobile applications using React Native for both Android and iOS platforms, managing entire mobile development lifecycle from design to app store deployment
- Integrated multiple third-party services including Stripe for payment processing, QuickBooks for accounting automation, Postmark for transactional email, and Active Campaign for marketing workflows
- Leveraged GitHub Copilot and AI-assisted development tools to enhance coding productivity and accelerate feature development
Software Developer
Praeses · Georgetown, TX · December 2014 – June 2020
- Developed and maintained ASP.NET MVC web applications with SQL Server databases to support business workflow optimization and daily operations
- Built CI/CD pipeline using TeamCity to automate build, testing, and deployment processes, improving development workflow efficiency
- Created full-stack business applications focused on workflow optimization and data management, streamlining various business processes
- Gained exposure to Kotlin development expanding technical skillset beyond primary .NET focus
Engineer III
CenturyLink / Qwest Communications · Austin, TX · March 2000 – April 2014
- Served as Chief Architect and Developer for CORBA-based high-availability Network Management System using C++ for server components and C# for client applications
- Developed company-wide project tracking website to manage work requests and project lifecycle, improving visibility across engineering organization
- Built Ethernet Provisioning system and created Java modules for Business Process Management integration to automate network configuration workflows
- Administered and maintained SQL Server and MySQL databases for mission-critical telecommunications applications, implementing performance optimizations and ensuring data integrity
Education
East Texas A&M University · Commerce, TX Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems
Continuing Education — AI, Python & Data (2025 – 2026)
Build AI-Powered Apps · Code with Mosh · Completed January 7, 2026
Designed and deployed AI-integrated applications using the Anthropic Claude API and modern Python frameworks, with hands-on implementation of prompt engineering, streaming responses, and tool-use patterns.
Complete Python Mastery · Code with Mosh · Completed February 15, 2026
Covered Python fundamentals through advanced topics including OOP, functional programming, file I/O, and package management, with direct application to backend automation, data pipelines, and AI scripting.
Complete SQL Master · Code with Mosh · Completed February 5, 2026
Expanded relational database expertise across complex queries, indexing strategies, stored procedures, and performance tuning for MySQL and SQL Server.
Claude Code for Professional Developers · Code with Mosh · Completed April 22, 2026
Applied AI-assisted coding workflows in practical engineering scenarios, including agentic development, automated code review, and multi-file refactoring.
AI Coding Assistant Deep Dive · Self-Directed · 2025 – Present
Conducting ongoing, hands-on evaluation of GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, and Cursor across code generation, multi-file refactoring, agentic task execution, and context management to develop an AI-augmented development workflow.
Skills & Interests
Technical Skills: .NET Core · C# · ASP.NET MVC · React · TypeScript · JavaScript · Entity Framework Core · SQL Server · Azure Cloud Platform · Azure DevOps · React Native · GitHub Copilot · CI/CD Automation · RESTful APIs · Git · TeamCity · Python (in progress) · AI/ML Fundamentals (in progress)
Specializations: Full-Stack Development · SaaS Architecture · Cloud Infrastructure Management · Mobile Application Development · Database Design & Optimization · System Architecture · Legacy System Modernization · DevOps Practices
Interests: Cloud-native application development, AI-enhanced productivity tools, system architecture design, emerging technologies in machine learning, continuous learning and professional development