Alexander Morales
Takoma Park,MD
Summary
Senior Software Developer with extensive experience at Exiger, focusing on microservices architecture and full-stack development. Proficient in Java and Python, driving innovation and mentoring teams to improve software performance and user experience. Designed a patented Risk Service, demonstrating technical leadership and commitment to excellence.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Software Developer
Exiger
09.2021 - 06.2025
- Served as Tech Lead for the RTIQ (Risk Team), driving the integration of risk data across core 1Exiger applications. Designed and implemented the Risk Service, a central component of Exiger’s data strategy, currently under patent consideration.
- Led software development for ExploreRx, a pharmaceutical tracking tool, utilizing Groovy on Grails and AWS tools.
- Assisted junior developers with coding tasks and debugging problems.
- Developed and maintained software applications to ensure optimal performance.
- Performed code reviews and enforced software development best practices.
- Designed frontend architecture with React and backend microservices using Java, Spring Boot, MySQL, Python, Flask, Redis, Celery, Node.js, and MongoDB.
- Executed full-stack development on Due Diligence application leveraging Spring and RabbitMQ.
- Engineered frameworks to automate connections between DDIQ data and RTIQ services.
Lead Developer
HUD (Pyramid Systems Inc.)
Washington, DC
05.2020 - 08.2021
- Served as Tech Lead and full-stack developer for TRACS program at Housing and Urban Development.
- Initialized TRACS pipeline utilizing GitLab for CI/CD and Terraform for AWS deployment.
- Developed AWS Glue jobs with PySpark to enhance data processing efficiency.
- Prototyped data migration and change data capture using AWS DMS and MSK.
- Configured Kafka Connect; modified Kafka JDBC Connector for DB2 to Postgres migration.
- Set up Weblogic on AWS and Docker within AWS EC2 for Kafka integration.
Lead Developer
USCIS (Pyramid Systems Inc.)
Washington, DC
07.2016 - 05.2020
- Served as Tech Lead and full-stack developer for National Appointment Scheduling System (NASS).
- Provided guidance and direction to junior developers in areas of coding standards, debugging techniques, software design, and system architecture.
- Developed user interface utilizing AngularJS, HTML5, CSS3, and UI-Bootstrap.
- Executed backend development with Spring Framework to enhance system performance.
- Utilized D3 library for effective data visualization solutions.
- Created executive dashboard and APIs; migrated from monolithic architecture to microservices with Spring Boot and OAuth2.
- Constructed internal tools using React and Node.js to improve operational efficiency.
Principal Consultant
USCIS (Integrated Business Consulting)
Washington, DC
08.2014 - 07.2016
- Modernized Infopass UI using AngularJS and Spring Framework to enhance user experience.
- Developed 508 compliant UI, ensuring accessibility for all users.
- Integrated Visa request functionalities to streamline processing.
- Implemented Jasper for efficient reporting capabilities.
- Mentored junior staff, fostering professional growth and technical skills.
- Provided business knowledge to improve project alignment and execution.
Consultant
US Senate (Deloitte)
Washington, DC
08.2013 - 08.2014
- Executed software enhancements for Senate Financial Management Information System (FMIS).
- Developed new FMIS functionalities while resolving defects and ensuring system stability.
- Oversaw data migration utilizing DB2’s pureXML feature to enhance data integrity.
Software Engineer
NASA (AI Solutions)
Greenbelt, MD
06.2010 - 08.2013
- Designed tools for System Administrators utilizing NetBeans Platform, Oracle, and GMSEC.
- Re-engineered ground station software to enhance performance and reliability.
- Created a web-based facility health tool to monitor operations effectively.
- Developed and maintained FDF’s website using Drupal, ensuring optimal functionality.
Software Engineer
SRA International
Columbia, MD
08.2008 - 06.2010
- Developed and tested modules for intelligence satellites supporting DoD and USAF operations.
- Wrote comprehensive test procedures to ensure module reliability and performance.
- Automated testing processes using SCL, Java, and Perl to enhance efficiency.
Software Engineer
Métier
Arlington, VA
11.2007 - 07.2008
- Customized WorkLenz PPM tool, developed database reports, and created web services.
- Automated sales data transfer, and tested web services using C# utilities.
Software Engineer
Kidde Aerospace and Defense
Wilson, NC
04.2007 - 11.2007
- Validated software requirements for Boeing 787 fire protection system.
- Debugged code, wrote test procedures according to DO-178B standards, and tested embedded C code.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Charlotte, NC05.2005
Skills
- Java, Python, Groovy, and JavaScript
- Database management systems
- Microservices architecture
- Full-stack development
- Object-oriented programming
- RESTful services
- Data structures and algorithms
- Design patterns
Personal Information
Title: Senior Software Engineer
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Senior Software Developer
Exiger
09.2021 - 06.2025
Lead Developer
HUD (Pyramid Systems Inc.)
05.2020 - 08.2021
Lead Developer
USCIS (Pyramid Systems Inc.)
07.2016 - 05.2020
Principal Consultant
USCIS (Integrated Business Consulting)
08.2014 - 07.2016
Consultant
US Senate (Deloitte)
08.2013 - 08.2014
Software Engineer
NASA (AI Solutions)
06.2010 - 08.2013
Software Engineer
SRA International
08.2008 - 06.2010
Software Engineer
Métier
11.2007 - 07.2008
Software Engineer
Kidde Aerospace and Defense
04.2007 - 11.2007
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
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