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Neil Tuscano

Long Beach,CA

Summary

Software Engineer with 2+ years of experience building distributed systems and scalable backend services using Java, Spring Boot, and AWS. Proven ability to design and deliver resilient microservices, integrate real-time APIs, and drive innovation in cloud-native environments. Adaptable, customer-focused, and motivated to solve complex, ambiguous problems through clean architecture and continuous learning.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Software Developer

HTC Global Services
08.2022 - Current
  • Collaborated cross-functionally with developers, analysts, and architects to design and implement scalable insurance solutions in a distributed architecture.
  • Designed and deployed microservices using Java, J2EE, and Spring Boot to support modular, low-latency systems that processed high-throughput policy and billing operations.
  • Built resilient, schema-driven integrations using REST APIs and event-based messaging for inter-service communication.
  • Refactored legacy batch operations into cloud-hosted AWS Lambda pipelines, reducing policy renewal delays by 35% and improving overall fault tolerance.
  • Partnered with UI/UX teams to develop intuitive, self-service digital portals using React.js and Guidewire Jutro, directly improving customer engagement and agent productivity.
  • Monitored system health and performance using Datadog, TeamCity, and AWS CloudWatch, contributing to operational excellence and proactive error detection.
  • Contributed to architectural discussions around service decomposition and led implementation of reusable backend components, improving maintainability.
  • Worked in agile sprints with product owners and QA teams, delivering tested, production-ready software with high velocity and minimal bugs.

Software Developer

GM Financial – OnStar Insurance
01.2023 - 05.2023
  • Played a key role in configuring Guidewire Billing Center and Policy Centre using Guidewire Studio, PCF, Gosu, XML, and Java, enhancing Policy Center and Billing Center performance through new rules and class improvements.
  • Successfully deployed OnStar Insurance within an Agile framework, contributing new features and patches while adhering to best practices. Gained experience in Personal Auto Lines and Telematics in the insurance industry. Maintained GW Cloud Assurance Checks.
  • Managed version control using Git and Bitbucket, monitored performance with Datadog, Guidewire Cloud, and Team city. Employed Azure DevOps and JIRA for bug resolution, code optimization, and sprint-based development.
  • Facilitated effective communication with business and product owners to gather requirements and integrate out-of-the-box (OOTB) functionalities and features seamlessly.
  • Conducted extensive testing, including end-to-end, API, and integration testing, bolstering system robustness.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams, for effective Integration of Guidewire Cloud.

Education

Master of Science - Information Systems

The University of Texas at Arlington

Bachelor of Engineering - Information Technology

Mumbai University

Skills

  • Java development
  • Microservices architecture
  • REST API integration
  • Cloud computing
  • Agile methodologies
  • Problem solving
  • Software lifecycle management
  • Data structures

PROJECTS

  • COMMERCIAL WEB APPLICATION https://github.com/neiltuscano/theDigitalDudes.github.io.Developed a website for a personal. The site was built using Spring and Angular frameworks.,
  • LAN Chat Application – https://github.com/neiltuscano/lanchat Built an application with python Django framework and Postgres Database for LAN communication.

Timeline

Software Developer

GM Financial – OnStar Insurance
01.2023 - 05.2023

Software Developer

HTC Global Services
08.2022 - Current

Master of Science - Information Systems

The University of Texas at Arlington

Bachelor of Engineering - Information Technology

Mumbai University