Alexander Forward
Detroit,MI
Summary
Innovative and results-driven Principal Software Engineer with expertise in full-stack development, cloud computing, and AI-driven solutions. Adept at building scalable, high-performance web applications, with deep proficiency in JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Node.js, Python, and AWS services. Proven ability to lead complex projects, optimize workflows, and collaborate across teams to drive technical excellence and business impact. Passionate about machine learning, algorithmic trading, and high-frequency trading (HFT), leveraging cutting-edge technologies to enhance efficiency and profitability. Recognized for placing in the top 3 of a company-wide Hackathon within the first year, developing an AI-driven solution projected to save $60 million. Dedicated to continuous learning and innovation, pushing the boundaries of cloud-native architectures, DevOps practices, and AI integrations.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Software Engineer
Ally Financial Inc.
Detroit, MI
08.2023 - Current
- I achieved a top-three placement in a company-wide hackathon within my first year as a full-time employee by developing an AI-driven solution projected to save $60 million in a critical department.
- I became the point of contact for the entire UI of the machine learning platform deployment application within the first six months.
- Contributed several key features to the platform with experience in DevOps, full stack development, and cloud infrastructure, such as AWS, Azure, and Snowflake.
- Developed and engineered a feature that allows users to utilize an external function for Snowflake with AWS infrastructure.
Automation Test Engineer
Accenture Federal
San Antonio, TX
05.2019 - 06.2021
- Ensure product quality by thoroughly inspecting materials, procedures, and mechanical/electrical systems to meet industry standards.
- Analyze malfunctions, identify root causes, and propose solutions for improvements.
- Document technical issues, and develop automated testing systems for regular quality checks.
- Design and implement test strategies, including functional, regression, performance, and usability testing.
- Develop and execute test plans, track key metrics (code coverage, quality, performance), and ensure timely delivery of releases.
- Lead testing efforts, construct test scripts, manage test processes, and provide guidance to the team.
Validation and Verification Engineering Intern
Acelity
San Antonio, TX
06.2015 - 08.2015
- Assisted in engineering tasks by validating test methods through equipment qualification.
- Assembled and tested mechanical, electronic, electromechanical, pneumatic test setups.
- Helped to develop and qualify new test protocols, ensuring that test objectives are effectively incorporated.
- Design and coordinate the fabrication of unique test fixtures required for protocol execution.
- Assisted management with process software validation and/or process improvement projects.
- Compiled test reports summarizing Gage R&Rs, Equipment Qualifications, and Design Verification data.
Education
Bachelors - Engineering Management (Electrical track)
University of the Incarnate Word
Some College (No Degree) - Apprenticeship | Software Engineering
Stiegler EdTech
Charlotte, NCSkills
- AWS Services Proficiency
- GitLab CI/CD and pipeline
- JavaScript React
- TypeScript
- Nodejs
- Nestjs
- Terraform
- SQL
- Python
- Cloud Engineering
- DevOps Implementation
Volunteering
- Volunteers on a regular basis to food banks within my community
- Feeding America, Volunteer, The organization the fraternity used as philanthropy to donate money and food to the Food bank.
- San Antonio Food Bank, Volunteer, Donated 100,000 pounds worth of food a year within my lifetime.
Certification
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
- Professional Scrum MAster I
Accomplishments
- Ally Financial 2024 Hackathon 3rd Place Winner
Timeline
Software Engineer
Ally Financial Inc.
08.2023 - Current
Automation Test Engineer
Accenture Federal
05.2019 - 06.2021
Validation and Verification Engineering Intern
Acelity
06.2015 - 08.2015
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
- Professional Scrum MAster I
Bachelors - Engineering Management (Electrical track)
University of the Incarnate Word
Some College (No Degree) - Apprenticeship | Software Engineering
Stiegler EdTech
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