Cedric Johnson

Senior Software Engineer & Music Artist

Building scalable applications with Elixir/Phoenix while crafting electronic music experiences. 8+ years of turning complex problems into elegant solutions.

About Me

I'm a dedicated software engineer with over 8 years of experience architecting scalable systems and building robust applications. My journey spans from nuclear engineering in the U.S. Navy to crafting elegant solutions for companies like Northrop Grumman and Comoto Holdings.

When I'm not optimizing Elixir services or building React applications, you'll find me behind the decks as a DJ or in the studio producing electronic music. I believe that creativity in music enhances my approach to software development, bringing fresh perspectives to technical challenges.

Based in Denver, Colorado, I specialize in API development, event-driven architectures, and full-stack solutions that scale.

Backend Development

Elixir/Phoenix, Ruby on Rails, API Design, PostgreSQL

Frontend Development

React, TypeScript, Astro, TailwindCSS

Infrastructure

Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, CI/CD

Data & Integration

RabbitMQ, Event Sourcing, REST APIs, WebSockets

Professional Experience

Contract Senior Software Engineer

KFORCE / Northrop Grumman

Nov 2023 - Apr 2025
  • Architected an Elixir service gateway that unified four legacy REST & SOAP services, reducing latency by 50%
  • Built event-driven fulfillment service orchestrating data flow among OMS, WMS, and telemetry systems
  • Migrated core telemetry pipeline from monolithic service to modular Phoenix contexts, tripling throughput
  • Owned CI/CD (Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes) and advocated infrastructure-as-code patterns to cut deployment time by 75%

Software Engineer

Comoto Holdings (RevZilla, Cycle Gear, J&P Cycles)

Aug 2021 - Jun 2023
  • Scaled e-commerce backend serving 2M monthly users; optimized REST API & caching, slashing response times by 80%
  • Refined pricing service to ensure accurate SKU-specific price display across product pages and channels
  • Coordinated with other engineers to evaluate and improve software and hardware interfaces

Freelance Integration Engineer

Unaffiliated Studios

Jun 2020 - Jul 2021
  • Delivered cross-system integrations for healthcare client: ingested HL7 feeds, transformed via FHIR, and synced with EHR
  • Built fault-tolerant job orchestration in Oban, syncing CRM and billing data between three SaaS platforms
  • Led re-platforming of legacy PHP services into Elixir umbrella apps, cutting infra spend by 35%

Music & DJ

Music is where I channel my creativity and passion. I produce electronic music and perform as a DJ, bringing energy and innovation to every set. The same attention to detail that goes into my code goes into crafting the perfect mix.

Music Production

Creating original electronic tracks with a focus on progressive house, techno, and ambient soundscapes.

DJ Performances

Live mixing and performing at events, clubs, and private parties across the Denver area and beyond.

Digital Releases

Check out my latest tracks, mixes, and collaborations on SoundCloud and other streaming platforms.

Latest Tracks

Music player integration coming soon - will automatically sync with SoundCloud releases

Get in Touch

Whether you're interested in collaborating on a software project, discussing a music performance, or just want to say hello, feel free to reach out!

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