Nia Willis

Nia Willis

Java developer building
enterprise systems.

Leveraging a strong foundation in secure infrastructure to architect robust, high-availability backend environments. Focused on secure coding practices, system integrations, and reliable software delivery.

Work Experience

Track record in enterprise deployments and system evaluation.

System Administrator

03/2026 - 05/2026

Northwest Alabama Mental Health Center

  • Orchestrated enterprise software integrations, aligning technical architecture and backend environments with organizational requirements.
  • Architected data redundancy and disaster recovery systems utilizing on-premises servers, ensuring high availability—a core principle for resilient backend applications.
  • Configured Identity and Access Management (IAM) workflows for a ~500-user organization, applying strict authentication and authorization principles.
  • Executed large-scale infrastructure migrations, transitioning unmanaged network devices into standardized, policy-driven secure environments.
  • Evaluated system security postures, emphasizing secure configuration practices and strict HIPAA data protection compliance.

Search Engine & AI Evaluator

08/2022 - 06/2025

TELUS Digital

  • Applied strict technical rubrics to evaluate search engine algorithms and AI models, ensuring data integrity and output accuracy.
  • Monitored system outputs against standardized SLAs, identifying data anomalies and escalating process exceptions for review.

IT Technician

04/2021 - 12/2021

Bevill State Community College

  • Managed configuration and deployment protocols across 200+ network endpoints, utilizing continuous change management strategies.
  • Audited system availability against rigorous security baselines prior to production handoff.

Core Strengths

Backend Systems

Java-focused direction with enterprise software integrations and highly available backend environments.

Cloud & Systems

AWS environments, Linux systems, and deep experience with Identity & Access Management (IAM) architecture.

Secure Development

Focused on secure coding practices, data protection principles, and implementing robust access controls to meet strict compliance standards.

Technical Skills

Languages

  • Java

Frameworks

  • Spring Boot
  • Spring Framework

Cloud & Systems

  • AWS Core Services
  • Linux Environments
  • IAM Architecture

Security

  • Secure Configuration
  • High Availability
  • HIPAA Compliance

Education

M.S. Information Technology Management

07/2025 - 01/2026

Western Governors University

B.S. Information Technology

02/2025 - 05/2025

Western Governors University

A.S. Information Technology

08/2020 - 05/2022

Bevill State Community College

Certifications

CompTIA Security+

CompTIA

AWS Certified Practitioner

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Linux Essentials (LPI)

Linux Professional Institute

Let's Connect

Currently open for new opportunities in Java Backend Development and Cloud Infrastructure.