Open To Work
Kurt Brown
Elmont
Summary
Dynamic software engineer with a proven track record at Meta, specializing in distributed systems and microservices architecture. Expert in Python and HACK, I excel in optimizing performance and enhancing fault tolerance. A collaborative leader, I drive teams to achieve high-impact results, including a significant reduction in downtime incidents.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct Instructor (part-time)
City College of NY
New York
01.2026 - Current
- Instructed 30 students in modern distributed computing theory and practical application through hands-on labs, enhancing their understanding of complex concepts.
- Developed engaging course materials for diverse student populations.
- Facilitated interactive classroom discussions to enhance student participation.
- Evaluated student assignments and provided constructive feedback promptly.
Senior Software Engineer
Crystal Equation at Meta
New York
05.2020 - Current
- Contributed to the implementation of distributed identity data processing pipelines that handles big data across multiple upstream and downstream systems, ensuring compliance with strict service level objectives and agreements. [Python, Rust, Hack, MySQL]
- Re-architected legacy systems into modular microservices, reducing complexity and improving fault tolerance and maintainability.
- Built functionality to real-time monitoring and alerting tools for data pipelines that reduced downtime incidents. [HACK, React, GraphQL]
- Automated license reclamation process to deprovision inactive users from third-party applications.
- Conducted daily code reviews and contributed to design discussions.
Lead Software Engineer
Spring Systems
Valley Stream
02.2016 - 05.2020
- Spearheaded design and development of highly available, high-performance, scalable application for ingesting and transmitting data across multiple sources and targets, enhancing data accessibility. [PHP, Python, MySQL]
- Built CI/CD pipelines to automate testing, integration, and deployment, accelerating release cycles.
- Optimized application performance through efficient algorithms, caching strategies, and database tuning, thereby, improving latency.
- Led a 4-person team to rewrite a legacy application, streamlining internal and customer-facing processes.
- Redesigned & implemented UI and improved workflows, thereby reducing customer complaints. [JavaScript, jQuery].
Lead Software Engineer
Pixafy
New York
03.2014 - 02.2016
- Led Agile sprints and managed solution architecture and release processes for 6-person team.
- Optimized infrastructure for increased capacity by improving application code algorithms, refining database queries, and implementing caching, load balancing, and server optimization.
- Designed and implemented custom PHP solutions enhancing high-traffic e-commerce systems and integrated third-party platforms such as payment and CMS applications. [PHP, MySQL, Javascript, JQuery]
Education
Master of Science - Information Systems – Computer Science
City College of The City University of New York
New York, NY09-2013
Skills
- JavaScript
- Python
- PHP
- TypeScript
- ReactJS
- Flask
- GraphQL
- REST
- API Design
- Microservices Architecture
- Container orchestration
- Docker
- Kubernetes
- AWS
- Linux
- CI/CD pipelines
- SQL
- NoSQL
- MongoDB
- MySQL
- Redis
- Caching Strategies
- Database design
- Data Modeling
- Performance optimization
- Fault Tolerance & High Availability
- Event-Driven Architecture
- Distributed processing
- Object-Oriented Programming
- JQuery
- SCIM
- Rust
Work Preference
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$150000/yr - $200000/yrTimeline
Adjunct Instructor (part-time)
City College of NY
01.2026 - Current
Senior Software Engineer
Crystal Equation at Meta
05.2020 - Current
Lead Software Engineer
Spring Systems
02.2016 - 05.2020
Lead Software Engineer
Pixafy
03.2014 - 02.2016
Master of Science - Information Systems – Computer Science
City College of The City University of New York