Neil Baron
Bend,Oregon
Summary
Software engineering leader with 20 years of experience in designing scalable, real-time data streaming solutions. Expertise in cloud-based microservices and high-performance data pipelines. Proven track record in developing systems for large-scale enterprise applications, driving project success through collaboration and innovative problem-solving.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Lead Engineer
Booz Allen
Bend, USA
07.2022 - Current
- Spearheaded successful design and development of applicant systems using Apache Kafka and Spring Boot.
- Mentored a team of 4 engineers, fostering professional growth and skill development.
- Optimized Kafka streaming systems for efficient message handling.
- Investigated failures or malfunctions in products or systems to determine root causes.
- Collaborated with teams across departments to achieve project goals.
- Improved systems by analyzing current implementations to detect deficiencies, understand root causes, and develop solutions.
Assistant Vice President - Lead Software Engineer
MUFG Americas
San Diego, USA
03.2012 - 07.2022
- Designed and implemented technical solutions for advanced online banking systems that can process over 1000 transactions per minute by utilizing the Java Spring framework.
- Mentored junior team members, sharing knowledge and expertise in solutions architecture.
- Developed fraud analytics task-automation systems preventing significant financial loses.
- Provided post-implementation support to clients, addressing issues or concerns.
- Migrated legacy applications to Cloud based platforms as part of modernization efforts.
Senior Software Engineer
QualityLogic, Inc.
Moorpark, USA
11.2011 - 03.2012
- Developed web-based testing frameworks to simulate Smart Grid technology concepts for the PNW Smart Grid Demonstration Project.
- Conducted research to identify and develop innovative technologies using open source frameworks.
- Wrote unit tests to validate code functionality and prevent regression errors.
Software Engineering Manager
Ultra Electronics
San Diego, USA
01.2006 - 11.2011
- Led the design and development of complex engineering solutions for Department of Defense projects.
- Mentored junior engineers, providing guidance and support in their career development.
- Facilitated communication between stakeholders during all phases of software development lifecycle.
- Implemented Agile methodologies to streamline software development process.
Education
Master of Software Engineering -
University of Maryland
B.S. - Aeronautics, Business Administration
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Skills
- Team mentoring
- Microservices architecture
- Software design and architecture
- Continuous integration and deployment
- Cloud computing expertise
- Java and Spring Boot
- Streaming data platforms
- Database management systems
- Azure Cosmos DB
- AWS Elasticsearch
- Agile methodologies
Timeline
Senior Lead Engineer
Booz Allen
07.2022 - Current
Assistant Vice President - Lead Software Engineer
MUFG Americas
03.2012 - 07.2022
Senior Software Engineer
QualityLogic, Inc.
11.2011 - 03.2012
Software Engineering Manager
Ultra Electronics
01.2006 - 11.2011
Master of Software Engineering -
University of Maryland
B.S. - Aeronautics, Business Administration
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
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