Zach Wixson
Software Engineer
Austin,TX
Summary
Versatile, solutions driven Software Engineer with expertise in C# and .NET Core. Effectively collaborates within productive teams and self-driven during independent projects. Thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven E2E environment. Quick to grasp and implement cutting-edge
technologies, techniques, procedures and supports complex infrastructures.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Software Engineer
Camp Gladiator
Austin, TX
09.2021 - 08.2023
- Responsible for developing highly scalable and resilient code to support new and existing APIs and web applications in Java and Golang.
- Developed robust, scalable, modular and API-centric microservice infrastructures.
- Reviewed project specifications and designed technology solutions that met or exceeded performance expectations.
Software Engineer III Team Lead
Charles Schwab
Austin, TX
09.2019 - 09.2021
- Team / Area Lead for ASMAS Status and Notifications.
- Lead efforts to refactor multiple applications to improve overall code quality, greatly improving development time, leading to 300% increase in DAU.
- Championed security best practices, mitigation potential security flaws.
- Organized release management for eight applications coordinating builds, dependencies and
requirements for production deployments across multiple layers.
Software Engineer II
AccuLynx
Beloit, WI
10.2014 - 09.2019
- Architected and developed new systems wanted from business leaders to increase monthly DAU.
- Developed new authorization flows for both web and mobile development, utilizing OAuth 2.0 and PBKDF2 to reduce vulnerabilities of brute-force attacks while enforcing latest security measures.
- Collaborated with mobile developers to outline requirements for RESTful API’s, while simultaneously creating new infrastructure and developing Android applications.
- Automated software installation processes for bare metal web servers, reducing human error and improving overall uptime.
Quality Assurance Engineer
AccuLynx
Beloit, WI
10.2013 - 10.2014
- Fixed identified issues to increase productivity and boost workflows.
- Created internal tools for investigating issues with proprietary software and third party integrations to reduce and streamline issues.
- Documented integration issues and vulnerabilities and outlined improvement recommendations.
- Worked with client applications to become subject matter expert on functionality, to help customers consolidate process flows with our integrations.
Senior Technical Support Engineer
AccuLynx
Beloit, WI
05.2010 - 05.2013
- Resolved user inquiries regarding computer software and hardware operations with a 24hr SLA.
- Served as primary point of contact for support relating to owned solutions and products.
- Assessed system hardware and software and suggested modifications to reduce lag time and improve overall speed.
- Curated training materials and procedures, to train users in proper use of hardware or software reducing overall call volume and training required for new hires.
Education
Associate of Science - Computer Science And Programming
Rock Valley College
Rockford, IL 10.2011 - 10.2013
Skills
Database programming
undefinedTimeline
Senior Software Engineer
Camp Gladiator
09.2021 - 08.2023
Software Engineer III Team Lead
Charles Schwab
09.2019 - 09.2021
Software Engineer II
AccuLynx
10.2014 - 09.2019
Quality Assurance Engineer
AccuLynx
10.2013 - 10.2014
Associate of Science - Computer Science And Programming
Rock Valley College
10.2011 - 10.2013
Senior Technical Support Engineer
AccuLynx
05.2010 - 05.2013
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