Anthony Schanen

Software Developer

Software Developer
Currently building foundational infrastructure for growth at Active Life Medical Products.
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Passionate about clean and clever architecture, web apps, and shipping software that has real business impact.
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When I'm not coding, you can find me exploring new tech, bowling, or drinking concerning amounts of coffee.
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Work

System Developer

Jan 2025 – Present

Active Life Medical Products · Sacramento, CA

  • ▸Architected and built real-time eligibility system, catching deceased patients and coverage changes to reduce revenue leakage
  • ▸Built AWS infrastructure (Lambda, RDS Postgres, DynamoDB, API Gateway) supporting all company automations
  • ▸Led Medi-Cal 270 integration and testing, identifying critical implementation issues
  • ▸Automated eligibility verification across payors (Blue Cross, Molina, Healthnet, etc.)
  • ▸Reduced operational overhead through automated PO confirmations and sales order processing
  • ▸Automated monthly eligibility checks and built a portal with a rules engine that determines patient coverage eligibility, eliminating the need to train staff on reading raw eligibility data

Software Developer

Apr 2021 – Feb 2025

BET Recreation · Los Angeles, CA

  • ▸Built customer-facing portal with a real-money digital wallet and ACH transaction processing
  • ▸Programmed Arduino-powered jumbotron displays for live venue entertainment
  • ▸Designed and integrated a reward points system with Square POS for customer loyalty tracking

Software Engineer

Jun 2020 – Feb 2023

Global Clean Energy · United States

  • ▸Decreased API endpoint latency by over 90%, from 15 minutes to 20 seconds
  • ▸Managed Redshift data warehousing and designed ETL/orchestration strategies for reporting
  • ▸Built emergency report system for prompt identification of on-site workers during evacuations
  • ▸Developed SEC compliance approval framework for public-facing content using a headless CMS
  • ▸Implemented safety and security process for authorizing visitors and staff at the refinery

Blog

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