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Charles Flood

Santa Clara,California

Summary

Honest, reliable, industrious, and courteous. A creative problem solver with effective interpersonal skills. Logical, versatile, capable of working as an individual or team player. Skilled in multiple programming languages, debugging, and software lifecycle management. Known for adaptability and reliability in fast-paced environments.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr. Software Engineer

Sonder
07.2019 - 07.2025
  • Developed scalable web applications using Ruby and Python frameworks to enhance user experience.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define and implement software requirements efficiently.
  • Optimized existing codebases, resulting in improved performance and reduced load times.
  • Designed and implemented RESTful APIs, facilitating seamless integration with third-party services.
  • Mentored junior developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and collaboration within the team.


Senior System Administrator

Cristina Martinez Company
01.2016 - 01.2019
  • Managed server configurations and performed routine system updates to ensure optimal performance.
  • Assisted in troubleshooting hardware and software issues, providing timely resolutions for users.
  • Evaluated existing systems and recommended enhancements to streamline processes and improve productivity.
  • Educated users on software applications and IT best practices, increasing end-user proficiency.

System Engineer

Mindsource Inc.
01.2012 - 2016
  • Developed distributed multithreaded applications for remote management of NOC displays.
  • Deployed and managed infrastructure for test environments across multiple labs.
  • Created an Ansible plugins to address security issues in the local infrastructure environment.
  • Installed and configured software applications, enhancing operational efficiency across teams.
  • Monitored system performance metrics, identifying areas for improvement and optimization.

Data Analyst Intern

BlueCoat Inc.
01.2008 - 01.2012
  • Streamlined system for release of new products.
  • Developed and maintained custom tools and reporting programs for sales and support teams.

Web Administrator

NVBS
01.2006 - 01.2008

Programmer

North Valley Publications
01.2007 - 01.2008
  • Developed and Alpha tested 2D video games in Macromedia Flash

San José State University
  • Published Thesis on software reusability
  • Published multiple papers on software modeling
  • Implemented a secure data transfer program for a class project
  • Implemented a recommendation engine in Ruby for a senior project

Application Developer

North Valley Baptist Church
  • Developed application to manage vehicle maintenance for bus fleet

Education

Bachelor of Science - Software Engineering

San José State University
San Jose, CA

Master of Science - Software Engineering

San José State University
San Jose, CA
01-2017

Skills

  • Applications development
  • Web application development
  • Verbal and written communication

  • Customer support
  • Creative solution development
  • Training and mentoring

Interests

  • Playing Orchestral Instruments
  • Classical Literature
  • Board Games

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Timeline

Sr. Software Engineer

Sonder
07.2019 - 07.2025

Senior System Administrator

Cristina Martinez Company
01.2016 - 01.2019

System Engineer

Mindsource Inc.
01.2012 - 2016

Data Analyst Intern

BlueCoat Inc.
01.2008 - 01.2012

Programmer

North Valley Publications
01.2007 - 01.2008

Web Administrator

NVBS
01.2006 - 01.2008

San José State University

Application Developer

North Valley Baptist Church

Bachelor of Science - Software Engineering

San José State University

Master of Science - Software Engineering

San José State University