Software Engineer

Robert Furphy

******@*****.*** 845-***-**** https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-furphy

JAVA PROGRAMMER JAVA DEVELOPER TECH DEVELOPER

Senior Software Engineer with many years of experience in developing, testing, and deploying software applications. Skilled in developing efficient solutions and leveraging technology to create innovative products. Proven ability to lead and mentor other engineers. Lifelong technology geek.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Java, C++ Linux (RHEL) SQL (Oracle) bash Perl NetBeans Git Bitbucket JDBC JSON BerkeleyDB Python Google Docs/Sheets

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

OTA LLC (A Private Hedge Fund), Purchase, NY Senior Software Engineer 06/1997 – 08/23

Twenty six years supporting a private hedge fund. As a Java lead developer in the FinTech field, created numerous cross-platform Java applications for use by the firm's Traders as required. These allow the quick evaluation of the firm’s various accounts, among other things. Many applications also create detailed HTML reports for analysis in an easily accessible form.

•Designed and developed numerous Java server applications to store real-time price quotes and trade feeds into databases such as ORACLE and Onetick. These applications were designed to handle substantial data volumes and high transaction rates.

•Designed and developed numerous Java GUI applications. Many display price quotes and risk reports. GUI development using Java Swing API. These applications were designed to specifications of the firm's traders.

•Worked independently and with team members, successfully delivering software solutions based on the firm's requirements, ensuring exceptional quality within designated time frames.

•Fully supported various Linux based systems to ensure minimal downtime. Ensured systems were up to date with software patches for applications and security.

•First line support for Windows based client computers. Identify and fix local problems with windows based systems if possible, refer larger issues to IT second level.

•Programming in Java performed on Linux systems using NetBeans and Git with deployment to both Linux and Windows environments. Release code deployed with custom in house developed bash scripts.

PRIOR EXPERIENCE:

Laerdal, Wappingers, NY - Lead C++ Programmer

Developed program and PCMCIA device for moving defibrillator data into new Windows based app.

Prodigy, White Plains, NY - Lead C++ Developer

Developed Prodigy chat on OS/2.

ERS International, Wilton, CT - C++ Programmer

Created system on OS/2 for electronic shelf labels in grocery stores. Ported System to Unix.

NYNEX, Pearl River, NY - C Programmer & QA Engineer

Numerous C programs as needed by the company. Award Winning Ellis Island Project.

MCI International, Purchase, NY - QA Engineer

Tested MCI store-and-forward Telex system.

D.J.S.A.I. and Bucci Consulting - Programmer Consultant

Junior consultant work as needed using IBM RPG II and COBOL.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) Electrical Engineering – Manhattan College, Bronx, NY

NASD Series 7 (since 2002)

Programming for Everybody (Getting Started with Python) [10/23] - University of Michigan via Coursera.org

Python Basics [11/23] - University of Michigan via Coursera.org

Python Functions, Files, and Dictionaries [11/23] - University of Michigan via Coursera.org

Data Collection and Processing with Python [11/23] - University of Michigan via Coursera.org

Building Scalable Java Microservices with Spring Boot and Spring Cloud [01/24] - Google Cloud Training via Coursera.org

Spring - Ecosystem and Core [01/24] - LearnQuest via Coursera.org

Hackerrank profile: https://www.hackerrank.com/profile/macrob1

Microsoft Learning : https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/users/robfurphy-8451/

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