Summary
Lee Baydush is a seasoned senior systems architect with more than 27 years of experience in designing, developing, and maintaining enterprise software and leading migrations from legacy platforms. He currently leads architectural initiatives at Applied Software Technologies, Inc., where since 2013 he has been building scalable, secure systems for complex environments. Lee previously served as Senior System Architect for the Department of State's Consular Affairs and Passport Systems Division, bringing deep domain expertise in high-assurance government applications. Based in Potomac, Maryland, he holds a government Top-Secret/SCI clearance, underscoring his track record of delivering sensitive, mission-critical solutions. His career also spans leadership roles at URS Corporation, Apptis, and General Data Systems, reflecting a steady progression from development to enterprise-wide architecture. With a rare blend of hands-on engineering and strategic oversight, he excels at translating complex requirements into reliable, auditable systems that meet stringent security and compliance needs.
11 years of coding experience
28 years of employment as a software developer