Richard Safier

Richard Safier

@rsafier

R&D Lightning Ops Engineer

Location not available
richardj@safier.com

Career Timeline

  • ZEBEDEE

    2022-02 -

    R&D Lightning Ops Engineer
  • Safier LLC

    2020-04 -

    Owner
    IT consulting and development services, with a focus on Bitcoin/Lightning Network projects.
  • Tazmanian Freight Systems

    2016-06 - 2020-04

    Principal Systems Architect
    Developed comprehensive budgeting for hardware & licensing updates. Maintained Microsoft licensing compliance and successfully completed multiple audits. Migrated & consolidated server infrastructure with Windows Storage Spaces Direct (S2D) 3 Node Cluster. Designed and maintained full Backup & DR infrastructure for a 12-site network. Standardized hardware stack for remote locations to simplify support. Designed backend services and integrations using C#/ServiceStack/ASP.NET Core/Redis/SQL Server 2019 HA. Mentored junior developers.
  • Panther Premium Logistics (ArcBest)

    2012-02 - 2016-06

    Sr. Developer
    Backend development and remote team management for mobile applications (iOS & Android). Led integration projects and designed new quoting systems. Assisted with Xamarin-based mobile app development and mentored junior programmers.
  • Tazmanian Air Freight

    2004-06 - 2007-03

    IS Developer
    Developed ASP.NET applications to replace AS/400 components, acting as DBA for SQL Server environments. Led dozens of EDI integration projects. Redesigned processes to maintain staffing levels despite increasing transactional loads.
  • Solon Computer Rescue

    2007-03 - 2008-12

    Independent Consultant
    Provided software and hardware support and solutions to individuals and small businesses.
  • Media Webcasters, LLC

    2000-06 - 2004-01

    CIO
    Developed a streaming media storage & delivery system using ASP.NET. Managed contract programmers and consultants.
  • Beginning!