Jacques Lazare
Senior Software Engineer
Nashville,TN
Summary
Senior Software Engineer with 15+ years of Java Payment development experience.
I am a passionate and driven software developer that gets things done. I believe in test-driven development and that today's developer should use the tools and technologies available to him. I excel at all aspects of the development life cycle. My experience in the payments industry has allowed me to be an expert in the design and development of large scale SOA and distributed web applications. I love learning new technologies and I adapt quickly to changing tech stacks. I am a problem solving machine and enjoy being challenged. Simply put, I love technology.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
4
4
Languages
Work History
Senior Software Engineer
Cardtronics/NCR/NCR Atleos
Nashville, TN
10.2020 - Current
- Design, develop and support large scale payment application as a member of the Payments Network team. Areas of expertise include Postilion Realtime, eSocket.POS, Postilion Office and ATM App.
- Creation of API's and and Interfaces to incorporate different Issuer and Acquirer systems.
- Lead architecture discussions, driving innovation in software design and implementation strategies.
- Contribute valuable insights during product planning sessions, aligning technical strategy with business objectives.
- Conduct thorough testing to identify and resolve bugs, ensuring optimal software performance.
- Stay current on industry trends, incorporating emerging technologies into new projects when appropriate.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining strict deadlines and high-quality standards.
Solutions Architect
Stanchion Payments Solutions
Nashville, TN
05.2019 - 05.2020
- Prepared clear objectives, and accurate, concise and relevant documentation for large scale distributed solutions.
- Mapped business processes and relationships clearly and ensured that recommended approach supports overall scope of designed solution.
- Accurately interpreted and identified relevant information, gaps, errors and inaccurate data and identified trends, risks and new business opportunities.
- Effectively transferred knowledge to empower technical teams to build and deliver solutions per technical design documentation.
- Assessed feasibility of recommended approaches from business and technical perspectives.
- Managed changes to business requirements and did regularly analysis of effectiveness of proposed solution.
- Developed prototype user interfaces and web applications to demonstrate proposed solutions.
Senior Software Engineer
ACI Worldwide
Nashville, TN
04.2009 - 05.2019
- Developed large scale, full stack Java (SOA and distributed) web applications for acquisition, processing, settlement, and reporting of secure, high volume financial transactions. Specifically, Postilion Realtime and Postilion eSocketPos SDKs were used to develop payment solutions for Petroleum travel centers and stores.
- Served as EL (engineering lead) on multiple complex projects.
- Managed, mentored, provided code reviews and general guidance to junior and senior developers.
- Provided technical direction and system architecture expertise.
- Created templates and documents to provide accurate development estimates and timelines to all levels of management.
- Attended cross-country onsite client meetings to facilitate business requirement analysis, solution design and technical specification writing.
- Developed manual and automated tests to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and maintainability of complex cross-platform payment solutions.
- Worked with quality assurance teams to develop scripts, test cases, and automation protocols.
- Collaborated in team-based, agile environment to accomplish objectives in measured, consistent and transparent manner.
- Performed troubleshooting, diagnostics and analysis to uncover root malfunctions in client production environments – L3 support.
- Implemented company policies, technical procedures, and standards for preserving integrity and security of data, reports, and access.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science And Programming
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Graduated cum laude.
- Graduated top of class.
- Awarded academic certificate for top achiever in Computer Sciences.
- Awarded academic certificate for top information technology student.
- Elected to member of Sciencia student council 2006, 2007, 2008.
Some College (No Degree) - Comprehensive Programming - C#, .NET
01.2004 - 12.2004
Skills
Core Java - Design Patterns, Algorithms, Data Structures, Multi Threading
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Certification
Google Cyber Security
Timeline
Google Cyber Security
05-2023
Senior Software Engineer - Cardtronics/NCR/NCR Atleos
10.2020 - Current
Solutions Architect - Stanchion Payments Solutions
05.2019 - 05.2020
Senior Software Engineer - ACI Worldwide
04.2009 - 05.2019
North-West University - Bachelor of Science, Computer Science And Programming
01.2006 - 01.2008
CTI College - Some College (No Degree), Comprehensive Programming - C#, .NET
01.2004 - 12.2004
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