Summary
Gregory Winkler is a Lead Software Engineer with a decade of experience building data-driven, production-grade systems at the intersection of platform engineering and applied AI. A former Air Force officer and cyber warfare instructor, he combines operational discipline with hands-on expertise in Scala/Spark analytics, malware analysis, and full-stack engineering to design scalable infrastructure and developer tooling. He currently focuses on embedding large language model capabilities into products and APIs, making complex AI accessible to engineering teams. Gregory’s background in aircraft maintenance and military operations gives him a practical, systems-oriented view that helps him turn high-risk, “improbable” problems into reliable solutions. Based in Fort Walton Beach, he holds a BS in Software Development and a Master’s in Data Analytics, and consistently emphasizes pragmatic, product-focused delivery over theoretical complexity.
10 years of coding experience
2 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Science - BS, Software Development, Bachelor of Science - BS, Software Development at Western Governors University