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Daniel Flanagan

Huntington Woods,MI

Summary

Backend software engineer proficient in Java, Python, and C++. Demonstrated expertise in the complete software development lifecycle, including coding, testing, and debugging. Emphasizes collaboration to deliver dependable, scalable solutions. Recognized for adaptability and meeting dynamic project demands.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Software Engineer II

Walmart Global Tech
02.2025 - 08.2025
  • Drove chain-wide configuration rollouts. Scoped, staged, and executed dozens of CCM feature toggles—progressively impacting 4,000+ U.S. stores—while designing Grafana dashboards & alerts that caught performance regressions early and kept rollout-related incidents at 0.
  • Modernized critical services. Migrated pods to a new Kubernetes cluster and upgraded a multi-module Maven repo from JDK 8 → JDK 21 and accompanying dependencies, eliminating over 10 legacy vulnerabilities.
  • Raised true code quality. Tracked down a year-long SonarQube mis-configuration; restored accurate reporting (87% overall coverage) and repaired a key module’s coverage resulting in an increase to 91%.
  • Built reliability into the pipeline. Wrote end-to-end Kafka tests and xMatters alert rules, then embedded them in Concord/Looper CI-CD.
  • Owned incident response. Rotated 24/7 on-call, using Postman, SQL, and DataHub to debug store-reported issues and drive mean-time-to-resolution below 45 min.
  • Authored SOX-compliant change docs. Created CRQs and Confluence runbooks to report and document team releases.
  • Led peer collaboration. Merged/Reviewed many GitHub PRs, worked within a team in a fast-paced two-week Agile sprints, mentored interns on test strategy, and facilitated sprint retrospectives in a fast-paced two-week Agile cadence, led deployments and utilized Kubernetes during implementation.
  • Tooling & Stack: Java 21, Spring, Maven (multi-module), Kubernetes, Kafka & Kafka Lenses, Grafana, SonarQube, Snyk, SQL, GitHub (Copilot), Concord, Looper, xMatters, Jira, Confluence, Postman.

Software Engineer Intern II

Walmart Global Tech
06.2024 - Current
  • Developed a scheduled auditing system for the RFID team's item location database, leading to more accurate inventory tracking, and integrated it with their existing mobile app.
  • Automated data retrieval and comparison queries using Google Cloud Platform and Cassandra database, enhancing data accuracy by nearly 10%.
  • Created an automated email reporting system using Javax Mail to notify the team of data discrepancies, ensuring timely corrections.
  • Built an API to correct database inaccuracies using alternative data sources, demonstrating strong problem-solving and coding skills in Java.

CRM Database Manager Intern

AlixPartners
07.2022 - 06.2024
  • Conducted research to update information for company contacts, ensuring data accuracy and currency.
  • Swiftly navigated the company's CRM database to efficiently manage a high volume of contact updates.
  • Worked collaboratively with a small team, enhancing communication and teamwork skills.

Volunteer Tutor

Boys and Girls Club
01.2017 - 12.2020
  • Volunteered as a tutor in various subjects such as math, reading comprehension, and speech for young children.
  • Utilized and improved fundamental skills such as communication, patience, and persistence.

Education

B.S. - Computer Science, Minor Entrepreneurship

Michigan State University, E. Lansing, MI
12.2024

Graduated With Honor

  • 3.9 GPA
  • Tau Beta Pi Member (Engineering Honor Society)
  • Relevant Coursework: Web Development, Machine Learning, Biometrics Analysis, Mobile App Development, Media Processing
  • Dean's List (All Semesters)

Skills

  • Java
  • Python
  • C
  • C
  • SQL
  • Kubernetes Deployment
  • API Development
  • Software Testing
  • Unix
  • Git
  • Agile methodology
  • Kafka

Prior Positions

  • Walmart Global Tech, Bentonville, AR, Software Engineer Intern II, 06/24, Present, Developed a scheduled auditing system for the RFID team's item location database, leading to more accurate inventory tracking, and integrated it with their existing mobile app., Automated data retrieval and comparison queries using Google Cloud Platform and Cassandra database, enhancing data accuracy by nearly 10%., Created an automated email reporting system using Javax Mail to notify the team of data discrepancies, ensuring timely corrections., Built an API to correct database inaccuracies using alternative data sources, demonstrating strong problem-solving and coding skills in Java.
  • AlixPartners, Southfield, MI, CRM Database Manager Intern, 07/22, 06/24, Conducted research to update information for company contacts, ensuring data accuracy and currency., Swiftly navigated the company's CRM database to efficiently manage a high volume of contact updates., Worked collaboratively with a small team, enhancing communication and teamwork skills.
  • Boys and Girls Club, Royal Oak, MI, Volunteer Tutor, 01/17, 12/20, Volunteered as a tutor in various subjects such as math, reading comprehension, and speech for young children., Utilized and improved fundamental skills such as communication, patience, and persistence.

Timeline

Software Engineer II - Walmart Global Tech
02.2025 - 08.2025
Software Engineer Intern II - Walmart Global Tech
06.2024 - Current
CRM Database Manager Intern - AlixPartners
07.2022 - 06.2024
Volunteer Tutor - Boys and Girls Club
01.2017 - 12.2020
Michigan State University - B.S., Computer Science, Minor Entrepreneurship

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