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Rachel Robertson

New York City Metropolitan Area,CT

Summary

Dynamic software engineering professional with extensive experience as an R&D Lead, skilled in steering development teams to design scalable and efficient software systems. Proven track record of enhancing project outcomes through innovative problem-solving and fostering collaboration among team members. Recognized for a strong commitment to teamwork and adaptability to evolving project requirements, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Expertise in software architecture, code optimization, and leadership, complemented by the development of SDLC standard operating procedures that establish best practices for the team.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Principal Software Engineer

Revvity
08.2016 - 11.2025
  • R&D Lead: Web application written in React.js, TypeScript, and RESTful API to middle-tier in C# .Net Core. Scrum master running dailies and sprint planning for multiple projects. Jira admin. Git mentor.
  • Streamlined and documented software development processes, improving project delivery timelines significantly.
  • Led cross-functional teams to design and implement scalable software solutions, promoting customer service.
  • Mentored junior engineers, fostering skill development and enhancing team productivity.
  • Collaborated with product management to define technical requirements and prioritize features.
  • Conducted code reviews, ensuring adherence to best practices and high-quality standards.
  • Consistently met project deadlines, effectively managing resources and prioritizing tasks to ensure timely delivery.
  • Use AI tools to assist in technical analysis, problem solving, and testing.

Senior Software Engineer

Dassault Systèmes
01.2016 - 07.2016

Software Developer on Java team for web application.

  • Collaborated with fellow engineers to evaluate software and hardware interfaces.
  • Authored code fixes and enhancements for inclusion in future code releases and patches.

Principal Software Engineer

PerkinElmer
02.2012 - 12.2015
  • Development Team Lead of 10 developer team across multiple time zones. Worked on GUI design in C#, WPF and Telerik on .NET platform using TFS for Agile Scrum software development methodology. Designed and coded for IOS 7.1 and 8 beta mobile apps in XCode and Objective-c.

Sr. Software Engineer

McKesson
10.2010 - 02.2012
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define project requirements and deliverables.
  • Coordinated deployments of new software, feature updates and fixes.
  • Documented software development methodologies in technical manuals to be used by IT personnel in future projects.

Sr. Software Engineer

ClearViewEdge
10.2009 - 10.2010
  • GUI design and implementation of Portfolio Management software for Fund of Funds using C#, WPF, Infragistics on .NET platform.
  • Developed scalable applications using agile methodologies for timely project delivery.

Sr. Software Engineer

NEC Infrontia
05.2005 - 09.2009
  • Windows applications engineer for Telecommunications systems using Java, Swing, ANT, JUnit and Eclipse for a desktop application.
  • Analyzed system architecture, identifying areas for enhancement and increased functionality.
  • Delivered unit-tested systems within customer-prescribed timeframes.

Software Developer Team Lead

Checkfree
11.2004 - 05.2005
  • Software Team Lead for Server Team Supported Java application to manage socket connections Led team of developers for backend database development

Software Engineer

IPC Information Systems
01.2001 - 01.2004
  • Sr. Software Tech Lead/Proj Lead Led team of offshore developers in Java and C++ development Led team of offshore test engineers Wrote Java applications for telephony systems

Software Developer

Neuvis
01.2000 - 01.2001
  • Sr. Software Developer Wrote C++, parsers and HTML code generators for NeuArchitect tool.

Consultant

Pitney Bowes
01.1998 - 01.2000

Senior Software Engineer

PerkinElmer
02.1994 - 12.1998
  • Graphing library and other GUI responsibilities using C++/MFC

Technical Service Engineer

Philips Medical Systems
01.1992 - 02.1994
  • RTAC PACS support

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Skills

  • Agile project management
  • Leadership in cross-departmental collaboration
  • Conducting code reviews
  • Project coordination
  • Mentorship for team growth
  • Reactjs development
  • TypeScript programming
  • C# NET Core
  • Scrum master experience
  • Jira administration
  • Proficient in Git version control

Languages

English

Timeline

Senior Principal Software Engineer

Revvity
08.2016 - 11.2025

Senior Software Engineer

Dassault Systèmes
01.2016 - 07.2016

Principal Software Engineer

PerkinElmer
02.2012 - 12.2015

Sr. Software Engineer

McKesson
10.2010 - 02.2012

Sr. Software Engineer

ClearViewEdge
10.2009 - 10.2010

Sr. Software Engineer

NEC Infrontia
05.2005 - 09.2009

Software Developer Team Lead

Checkfree
11.2004 - 05.2005

Software Engineer

IPC Information Systems
01.2001 - 01.2004

Software Developer

Neuvis
01.2000 - 01.2001

Consultant

Pitney Bowes
01.1998 - 01.2000

Senior Software Engineer

PerkinElmer
02.1994 - 12.1998

Technical Service Engineer

Philips Medical Systems
01.1992 - 02.1994

Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering

University of Connecticut