David Flett
Suffern,NY
Summary
Dedicated software engineer skilled in technical problem-solving and project management. Known for leading high-impact projects and mentoring teams, driving efficiency and performance through the adoption of cutting-edge technologies while keeping end-user value front and center.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Software Engineer - Alliance Cloud
Swift
New York, New York
01.2024 - Current
- Led the design and development of a software solution for high-reliability, high-performance, API-driven network access to Swift's secure network for their cloud financial messaging platform.
- Resolved complex technical issues related to the adoption of gRPC API microservices to replace monolithic, proprietary, legacy messaging, and network gateway products.
- Utilized Agile methodologies to manage project timelines and deliverables efficiently.
Lead Software Engineer - Alliance Lite2
Swift
New York, New York
11.2020 - 01.2024
- Developed, tested, and maintained software components for Swift's Lite2 messaging product, serving approximately 30% of Swift's 10,000 corporate and banking members.
- Provided technical support to end users when needed.
- Provided on-call support for critical services on a rotational basis, and conducted post-mortem investigations into operational issues.
- Led a small development team, overseeing project progress, mentoring junior engineers, and providing technical reports to management.
Independent Software Consultant
Claydon Flett Consulting
New York, New York
02.2008 - 10.2020
- Analyzed client requirements to design tailored software solutions.
- Developed documentation for software specifications and user manuals.
- Participated in project planning meetings to define project scope and timelines.
- Worked closely with business teams to understand their needs and develop appropriate solutions.
- Designed, coded, debugged and tested software per business's systems standards, policies, procedures, and security requirements.
- Developed custom software applications to meet client requirements.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Software Technology
University of Bath
UK06-1993
Skills
- API development
- Microservices architecture
- Scrum methodology
- Java
- Containder-based deployment
- Effective communication
- Cloud computing
- Mobile application development
- Software design
Timeline
Lead Software Engineer - Alliance Cloud
Swift
01.2024 - Current
Lead Software Engineer - Alliance Lite2
Swift
11.2020 - 01.2024
Independent Software Consultant
Claydon Flett Consulting
02.2008 - 10.2020
Bachelor of Science - Computer Software Technology
University of Bath
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