Lead Software Architect (C/C++/Java, Linux, Agile)

Richard N. Ferri

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SOFTWARE DEVELOPER / SOFTWARE ARCHITECT

Senior software developer and architect with 30+ years of experience designing, developing, and optimizing enterprise software, middleware, web services, GUI applications, and multithreaded systems. Expert at performance optimization, database design, and complex system troubleshooting. Experience across industries: financial services, healthcare, telecommunications, defense, and enterprise software environments.

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE

Languages: C, C++, Python, Java, Visual C++, Visual Basic, SQL

Operating Systems: Linux, UNIX, Windows

Databases: Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, SQL

Software Engineering: Multithreading, Object-Oriented Development, Client/Server Applications, Web Services, Code Reviews, Design Reviews, Performance Optimization, System Troubleshooting

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Mindful Software Solutions Inc — Founder / 2020–Present

● Help clients leverage AI technologies to enhance, automate, and scale their businesses.

● Design and develop high-performance software solutions using C, C++, Python, Linux, Oracle, and SQL Server in multithreaded environments.

● Advise Orion Technologies on improving performance of existing software systems.

● Establish code and design review practices to improve software quality.

● Improved database architecture to support application performance and scalability.

I-Connective (Telcordia) — Senior Software Developer / 2017– 2020

● Design and develop software solutions using C, C++, Python, Linux, Oracle, and SQL Server within multithreaded environments.

● Partnered with AT&T to improve the performance of an automated system.

● Improved database architecture, supporting application performance and scalability.

Jersey Mike’s Corporate HQ — Senior Software Developer / 2016 – 2017

● Developed software solutions using C, C++, Python, Linux, Oracle, and SQL Server in multithreaded environments.

● Designed and implemented solutions with emphasis on system reliability, and scalability.

● Collaborated with technical teams to analyze and improve existing systems.

● Participated in code/design reviews, helping establish consistent development practices.

American Express — Senior Software Engineer / 2015– 2016

● Designed and developed software solutions using C, C++, Python, Linux, Oracle, and SQL Server in multithreaded environments.

● Participated in code and design reviews to promote software quality and maintainability.

● Contributed to database architecture and application design improvements.

Goldman Sachs — Senior Software Engineer / 2014 -- 2015

● Designed and developed software solutions using C, C++, Python, Linux, Oracle, and SQL Server in multithreaded environments.

● Developed software with focus on high performance, reliability, and scalability.

● Collaborated with technical teams to analyze system performance and identify opportunities for optimization.

GE Healthcare — Lead Software Architect / 2011– 2014

● Architected and designed software solutions using C, C++, Python, Linux, Oracle, and SQL Server in multithreaded environments.

● Led technical design emphasizing performance, scalability, reliability, maintainability.

● Established and promoted code and design review practices.

● Guided database architecture and software design improvements.

● Collaborated with technical teams to evaluate system performance and develop optimization strategies.

Department of Defense — Lead Architect Software Dev / 2005– 2011

● Engineered and developed multiple web services / applications using Java, C++, SQL

● Managed real-time monitoring of network resources and oversaw operational efficiency.

● Designed software solutions supporting operational/network-management requirements.

Morgan Stanley (Barra Inc.) — Senior Software Engineer / 2001– 2005

● Led upgrades, maintenance, support of World View, a complex middleware component.

● Implemented automated testing capabilities to improve software quality

● Optimized data-loading performance within a core middleware environment.

Lucent Technologies (AT&T) — Lead Software Architect / 1998– 2001

● Developed a user-friendly configurator for Lucent IP router products using UNIX, C, C++, and multithreaded programming, along with Microsoft and Java technologies.

● Served as Lead Developer/Architect, identifying essential features and establishing project timelines and deliverables.

● Diagnosed and resolved complex software defects, improving product stability

Bell Laboratories (AT&T) — Lead Programmer Architect / 1990–1998

● Led development of ActiveX components and GUI applications using Visual C++, Visual Basic, Java, and C.

● Created an AI-based software platform enabling rapid development of multiple GUI applications and significantly increasing development productivity.

● Design work was recognized in a Bell Labs publication for its high productivity and innovative approach.

EDUCATION

Master of Science, Computer Science

Fairleigh Dickinson University

Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering

New York University (NYU)

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