Summary
Samuel Wiley is a software engineer with 12 years of experience specializing in mainframe modernization and pragmatic, risk-aware technical strategy. He has led modernization initiatives across federal agencies—designing COBOL-to-Java integrations on z/OS, coordinating cross-functional teams, and shaping processes to control budget and minimize operational risk. Samuel combines hands-on engineering with program-level oversight, having served as Lead Engineer at the VA and Technical Advisor at CMS before joining Verdance. Known as a "Boring Technology Advocate," he focuses on dependable, auditable solutions rather than flashy tech, and has a track record of growing teams and presenting complex modernization work to government stakeholders. Based in Philadelphia, he brings both deep legacy systems expertise and a disciplined approach to modern software delivery.
12 years of coding experience
5 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Science - BS, Computer Science, Bachelor of Science - BS, Computer Science at Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Wyomissing Area Junior/Senior High School