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Ryan Petchenick

Leesburg,VA

Summary

Experienced Senior Agile Developer with a strong background in supporting the maintenance of legacy monolithic web applications and implementing microservices in a cloud environment. Demonstrated leadership in guiding teams and mentoring junior developers, ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory compliance. Proven experience in managing the decomposition of legacy systems and driving application modernization for business critical platforms, enabling seamless integration and communication across distributed systems. Skilled in Agile methodologies, sprint planning, and delivering high-quality solutions within fast-paced environments. Proficient in system analysis, requirements gathering, and troubleshooting in enterprise-level initiatives, ensuring successful system transitions and fostering stakeholder collaboration.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Agile Development, Senior

Freddie Mac
02.2022 - Current
  • Designed and implemented automated testing for monolithic applications using a framework based on Selenium, Cucumber, and Spring Boot, while utilizing JNDI resources deployed on a WebLogic Server
  • Designed and implemented automated testing for monolithic applications using a Selenium, Cucumber, and Spring Boot-based framework, leveraging JNDI resources deployed in a Weblogic Server
  • Led monolith decomposition analysis and design as part of an agile team focused on application modernization for a critical system, enabling customers to sell loans to Freddie Mac
  • Designed and implemented multiple Spring Boot microservices using REST APIs and messaging systems to enable efficient communication across distributed systems and support downstream data processing
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to plan sprint work and evaluate team capacity for both development and testing efforts
  • Led junior developers, offering guidance on best practices and technical solutions to ensure strict adherence to deadlines and compliance with FHFA mandates

Business Analyst

Verizon Data Services
05.2012 - Current
  • Managed and developed requirements for a state government contract estimated at over $100 million in additional revenue
  • Evaluated project requests to determine the following: feasibility, functional areas impacted, and dependencies
  • Coordinated and documented development efforts with the Portal's integrated and downstream applications and data stores
  • Created and maintained technical documentation detailing the format of system interfaces
  • Enterprise portal and self-service applications consolidation
  • Streamlined organizational process through standardization of both backend and customer facing systems
  • Facilitated Joint Application Design sessions to define functional project requirements and design
  • Supported Systems Integration Testing through the creation and clarification of test cases for QA and UAT teams
  • Coordinated SDLC activities with internal development and testing teams to ensure deliverable dates were met

Systems Analyst, Senior

Freddie Mac
09.2018 - 05.2020
  • Assessed potential projects within my ownership area, analyzing feasibility, systems impact, and required level of effort to support strategic decision-making
  • Acted as Product Owner for the re-design of re-securitization systems, leveraging Agile methodology to enhance efficiency and scalability
  • Led the requirements gathering process for a multi-year, enterprise-wide initiative to transition an internal-facing EUC into a production-ready system, incorporating feedback from internal and external stakeholders
  • Conducted in-depth analysis and troubleshooting to identify and resolve defects discovered during System Integration Testing (SIT) and User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
  • Supported performance testing and contributed to the development of comprehensive user documentation to facilitate system adoption
  • Facilitated cross-functional sessions between business units and developers to define system expectations, align solutions with business objectives, and ensure successful implementation

Systems Analyst, Professional

Freddie Mac
12.2014 - 09.2018

Business Analyst

Experis IT
08.2014 - 12.2014
  • Worked on site with a client in Mclean

Business Analyst Intern

National Electronics Warranty Corp.
06.2011 - 09.2011
  • Participated in call center customer relationship management design sessions/supported requirements gathering
  • Developed Business Process Management flows in VISIO for the organizational Pega systems application

Education

Bachelor of Science - Information Systems And Operations Management

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA
05-2012

Skills

  • Technical Leadership: Led and mentored junior developers, providing guidance on best practices and technical solutions
  • Application Modernization: Expertise in analyzing and designing the decomposition of monolithic applications into microservices
  • Microservices Architecture: Proficient in designing and implementing Spring Boot microservices, leveraging REST APIs and messaging systems for distributed communication and data processing
  • Agile Methodology: Strong experience working in Agile teams, collaborating with stakeholders to plan sprints and assess capacity
  • Continuous Integration/Delivery: Experienced in CI/CD pipelines for seamless integration and delivery of applications
  • DevOps Tools: Familiar with Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, and version control systems such as Git

Timeline

Agile Development, Senior

Freddie Mac
02.2022 - Current

Systems Analyst, Senior

Freddie Mac
09.2018 - 05.2020

Systems Analyst, Professional

Freddie Mac
12.2014 - 09.2018

Business Analyst

Experis IT
08.2014 - 12.2014

Business Analyst

Verizon Data Services
05.2012 - Current

Business Analyst Intern

National Electronics Warranty Corp.
06.2011 - 09.2011

Bachelor of Science - Information Systems And Operations Management

George Mason University

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