Software Engineer C++

Houston, TX

832-***-****

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Matthew Pappas

SOFTWARE ENGINEER C++ DEVELOPER

EDUCATION

Self-Taught C++ Engineer with 15+ years of experience in software development, system optimization, and algorithm design.

Rockland Community College – Coursework in Computer Science (2000-2002)

DeVry University – Coursework in Computer Science (2002-2004)

OBJECTIVE

Experienced C++ software engineer with a strong background in developing high-performance, low-latency applications. Proficient in modern C++ (C++11/14/17/20), STL, multithreading, and performance optimization. Skilled in designing and maintaining large-scale systems, debugging complex codebases, and implementing efficient algorithms.

Expertise includes network programming (TCP/IP, OpenSSL), systems programming, and database management (SQL, MySQL, SQLite). Experienced in cross-platform development on Linux and Windows, with deep knowledge of build systems, debugging tools, and version control (Git, SVN).

Passionate about solving complex technical challenges, improving system efficiency, and optimizing software performance.

REFERENCES

Available upon request

FUNCTIONAL SKILLS

C++ Development – Proficient in modern C++ (C++11/14/17/20), STL, multithreading, memory management, and performance optimization.

System Architecture – Experience in designing scalable, high-performance systems for low-latency applications.

Debugging & Optimization – Strong troubleshooting skills using tools like GDB, Valgrind, and performance profilers.

Networking & Security – TCP/IP, socket programming, OpenSSL, secure communication protocols.

Database Management – SQL, MySQL, SQLite, performance tuning, and query optimization.

Cross-Platform Development – Experienced in Linux (RedHat, Ubuntu, CentOS), Windows, and embedded systems.

Version Control & Build Systems – Git, SVN, CMake, Makefiles, CI/CD integration.

Multithreading & Concurrency – Thread management, synchronization, lock-free programming.

EXPERIENCE

Software Engineer Hewlett-Packard (HPI) Texas (2022 – 2023)

Worked with Insight Global to develop proof-of-concept software solutions for innovative technology projects involving Polycom devices, HP hardware, and Azure AI services.

Key Contributions:

Designed and implemented C++/C#/Bash programs for research and development.

Developed message queue backup technology with enhanced security layers.

Created and optimized ONNX Computer Vision models on Azure Cloud.

Researched and implemented WiFi Direct for peer-to-peer device connectivity.

Integrated WebRTC and VP8 video compression for conference room applications.

Explored and implemented ultrasonic data transmission for network communication.

Researched and implemented color space conversions for image processing.

Software Engineer, AVP FSV Payment Systems, U.S. Bank Texas (2008 – 2023)

Developed, maintained, and optimized large-scale financial transaction systems in C++. Supported production environments, improved system performance, and led infrastructure migrations.

Key Contributions:

Reduced C++ compilation time from 30 minutes to 2 minutes, improving development efficiency.

Migrated core payment processing systems to AWS Cloud, ensuring scalability and reliability.

Led disaster recovery operations, reducing system downtime in critical scenarios.

Designed and implemented a high-performance caching system to improve transaction speed.

Developed and integrated ISO 8583 protocol for secure payment gateway communication.

Administered version control systems (Git, SVN, CVS) and optimized deployment processes.

Developed a binary patching system to reduce bandwidth usage for remote updates.

Software Engineer Airorlite Communications (HBE) New Jersey (2007 – 2008)

Worked on mission-critical RF communication projects for emergency services, including the 7 World Trade Center and major tunnel systems.

Key Contributions:

Developed C++ software tools for managing RF schematics and CAD files.

Assisted in the assembly and tuning of RF amplifiers and emergency communication systems.

Managed a 1TB repository of schematics, testing procedures, and engineering documents.

Conducted signal processing and network analysis using spectrum analyzers and signal generators.

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/matthew-pappas-82623126

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