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Robert Sayers

Robert Sayers

Software Engineer

Austin, Texas, US
(512) 203-5704

Background


About

About

I'm a veteran software engineer with 25 years of experience. I'm a generalist who is comfortable working in many different techonlogies. As a result, I have a solid foundation with the ability to troubleshoot issues both technical and personal.

Work Experience

Work Experience

  • Senior Software EngineerUndercover Tourist

    Mar, 2017 - Oct, 20258 years 7 months

    My primary job was developing new features for an e-commerce site. I wore many hats at this job including project manager, IT support for employees, evaluating and implementing new products, as well as infrastructure having been the de-facto DevOps person for the company.

    • Technologies used: Python, Django, JavaScript, PHP, Docker, Django Rest Framework

    • I was project manager for a mid sized team adding a major vacation package feature to the site. I led a team involving the stakeholders, designers, and engineers. In addition, I was the sole engineer for the Python and Javascript updates needed.

    • For several years I was in charge of DevOps (AWS) and security. I updated and maintained existing processes, while building new ones as needed. From the security aspect, I was in charge of installing a secerity appliance on our network. I was also in charge of monitoring security issues in software dependencies

    • I was in charge of Python and Django upgrades throughout my entire time there. I was the principle engineer in charge of upgrading from Python 2 to 3.

  • Engineering LeadHumm Systems

    Jun, 2014 - Mar, 20172 years 8 months

    I was the principle engineer, working on the product's API and Android App. I managed all development, working with leadership and customers to set goals and priorities for future development.

    • Technologies: Java, JavaScript, Python, Google App Engine, Google Datastore

    • Resolved a severe scaling issue by refactoring code used to access the NoSql database. API requests which were previously timing out went to <10ms after the update

    • Provided all tech for scoring a major chef competition in a live setting

  • Senior Software EngineerT-3 The Think Tank (Aquired by Material+)

    Sep, 2012 - Jun, 20141 year 9 months

  • Senior Software EngineerLife Technologies (Aquired by Thermo Fisher Scientific)

    Jun, 2010 - Sep, 20122 years 2 months

  • Senior Software EngineerMegagate Broadband (Aquired by C-Spire)

    - Present

  • Senior Software Engineer, My Game Room, N.V (Defunct)

    - Present

  • Senior Software EngineerNetdoor

    - Present

Skills

Skills

  • Web Development

    JavaScript

    React

    Node.js

    TypeScript

Education

Education

  • I.T. with Software Emphasis (Later renamed to Computer Science, Bachelor, Western Governors University

    Sep, 2009 - Feb, 2012