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Software Engineer Senior

Location:
Galena, IL
Posted:
August 26, 2025

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Mike Furlong

Galena, Illinois 815-***-****

**************@*****.*** www.linkedin.com/in/mike-furlong-004b13303

Senior Software Engineer

Build High Quality Systems with Innovative Features

Design applications supporting internal and external transactional processes. Expert in all areas of software development life cycle, from analysis and design through development, implementation, and documentation. Deliver full-scale solutions by partnering with non-technical audiences and utilizing problem-solving and communication skills. Adapt easily to changes in priorities, seamlessly manage multiple assignments simultaneously.

Agile Methodologies

Product Design & Specification

Data Model & Database Programming

Project Team Leadership

Object-Oriented Design & Programming

Identify & Resolve Underlying Causes of Issues

Technical Skills

Languages: C, C++, C#, Visual Basic, HTML, HTML5, JavaScript, React, TypeScript

Databases: MS SQL Server, Oracle, MS Access

Web Technologies: ASP.NET, Active Server Pages (ASP), VBScript, CSS, XML, JSON

Cloud Technologies: Azure DevOps, AWS Cloud Practitioner, AWS AI Practitioner

Professional Experience

BENTLEY SYSTEMS, INC, Lisle, Illinois (Virtual)

Senior Software Engineer 2021 to 2024

Played critical role in shaping next generation infrastructure engineering applications. Collaborated with highly skilled international team to design and develop software for both cloud and desktop environments. Provided and received constructive feedback within agile software development process. Mentored team members.

Collaborated with engineers to troubleshoot and debug software applications, resulting in reduction in bug-related delays and customer-reported issues creating an improved user experience.

Communicated with customers, identifying and resolving software and hardware issues.

Created internal defects and tracked resolutions using Azure DevOps, ensuring efficient collaboration and timely issue resolution.

Led code reviews for software application modules and systems, resulting in improved quality and performance.

BENTLEY SYSTEMS, INC, Lisle, Illinois (Virtual)

Security Champion 2020 to 2024

Acted as first point of contact for security-related matters. Identified and mitigated security risks using threat modeling, secure code reviews, and security testing tools.

Collaborated with security team to do security scan on product, resulting in reduction in security-related issues.

Promoted security awareness and best practices, ensuring security requirements were integrated into development lifecycle.

BENTLEY SYSTEMS, INC, Lisle, Illinois (Virtual)

Senior Consultant 2012 to 2021

Collaborated with clients to understand business needs and challenges. Designed scalable software solutions aligned with client performance and integration requirements. Evaluated existing systems and recommended improvements or upgrades. Oversaw implementation of software solutions ensuring successful deployment. Worked closely with development teams, project managers, and stakeholders to achieve project goals.

Awarded Sherpa award for efforts, allowing WINNDOT project to be completed on time and on budget.

Designed and implemented web service, integrating bridge analysis process for state of Illinois, allowing issuance of 230K+ permits annually.

Played instrumental role in development, design, maintenance, and testing of key product features, significantly contributing to product evolution and user satisfaction.

Designed and implemented customizations for state of MoDOT, allowing distribution of 150K+ permits annually.

BENTLEY SYSTEMS, INC, Lisle, Illinois (Virtual)

Senior Web Developer 2007 to 2012

Oversaw development projects from inception to completion. Wrote and reviewed code, ensuring high-quality standards. Regularly reviewed application performance, identifying areas for enhancement. Devised strategies to improve efficiency and user satisfaction. Prioritized software development projects, set realistic timelines, and allocated tasks to team members.

Developed and maintained codebase for mission-critical software system, achieving 99.9% uptime and ensuring uninterrupted service for thousands of users.

Designed and implemented customizations for state of Maryland, saving carriers $24.6M in annual load expenses.

Designed and implemented customizations for state of West Virginia, allocating 130K permits annually.

Education

Bachelor of Science (BS), Computer Science, University of St. Francis, Joliet, IL

Certifications

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, Amazon Web Services Training and Certification

AWS Certified AI Practitioner, Amazon Web Services Training and Certification



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