Jefferson Vaughn is an IBM i modernization lead and senior software engineer with over two decades of experience modernizing legacy AS/400 systems and integrating them into distributed enterprise environments. He blends deep IBM i expertise—RPG/ILE, DB2, CLP—with modern languages and DevOps (Go, C, .NET, Python, Git/Jenkins) to deliver secure, high-performance solutions for financial and enterprise customers. Known for leading critical modernization projects, he has designed DB2 at-rest encryption that became IBM-recognized fixes and engineered live-partition-mobility-safe encryption and cross-platform antivirus integrations. Comfortable switching between hands-on development and technical leadership, he consistently reduces operational risk and accelerates delivery across Agile and hybrid lifecycles. Based in Kennesaw, GA, he brings a pragmatic, business-focused approach and a knack for translating stakeholder needs into maintainable, low-disruption modernization paths.
8 years of coding experience
27 years of employment as a software developer
Master of Information Systems, ASSOCIATES, Master of Information Systems, ASSOCIATES at Southeast Collegiate
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