CKChris Kieschnick
@chriskieschnick
Senior Backend Software Engineer with expertise in high-performance systems.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a Senior Level Software Engineer with a proven track record in live data processing and high-performance systems. My expertise lies in designing and developing scalable, replicated microservices, focusing on multithreading and safe storage solutions. I am recognized for delivering clean, maintainable, and efficient code that drives mission-critical data processing for global organizations.
Throughout my career, I have collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance and innovate internal platforms, ensuring compliance, security, and scalability. My experience at Google involved leading the reimplementation of a widely-used payment service and developing backend APIs that enabled additional features in Google Pay. I have also mentored interns, contributing to their professional growth and the overall success of our projects.
At Verizon Connect, I developed applications to process live telemetry data and pioneered the first production release using Docker containers, leading to company-wide adoption. My background in engineering science has equipped me with strong analytical skills, allowing me to develop tools for data analysis and visualization, ultimately enabling actionable insights for users.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
BSSoftware Engineer
Bayside Solutions
Aug 2025 - Dec 2025 (4 months)
Collaborated with a team from Bayside Solutions and a team with Apple to implement an OPA (Open Policy Agent) -based solution to an existing AWS (Amazon Web Services) IAM (Identity and Access Management) policy management tool. Leveraged the Gen AI, Claude, to document code, make changes, and assist with implementation. Built code to convert a JSON-based policy document to OPA Rego policies.
Senior Software Engineer
Jul 2019 - Jan 2025 (5 years 6 months)
Collaborated with a team of software engineers to maintain, enhance, and innovate an internal payments platform responsible for secure, direct communication with external financial institutions. Led the reimplementation and staged rollout of a widely-used payment service, replacing deprecated internal services without disrupting customer experience.
Senior Software Engineer
Verizon Connect
Dec 2013 - Jun 2019 (5 years 6 months)
Developed and maintained applications in C# and TypeScript to process live telemetry and diagnostic data from vehicles, including direct device communication with servers and integration of real-time data from various vehicle manufacturers. Pioneered the first production release using Docker containers at Telogis, creating a migration path for other services.
Engineering Scientist Associate
The University of Texas at Austin: Applied Research Labs
Jan 2009 - Nov 2013 (4 years 10 months)
Maintained and monitored GPS satellite systems, ensuring consistent performance and operational accuracy. Developed tools for data analysis and visualization, simplifying the interpretation of large datasets and enabling actionable insights for users.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Texas, Austin
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Activities and societies: Participated in College Puzzle Challenge
Studied Computer Science at the University of Texas at Austin. Participated in the College Puzzle Challenge.
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