Cody Thomas
@codythomas
Senior Software Engineer specializing in backend and DevOps solutions.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a Senior Software Engineer with extensive experience in backend development and DevOps practices. Currently, I am contributing to the Fleet Automation Platform at Cruise Vehicles, where I have significantly improved operational efficiency by 40% through the development of scalable microservices and advanced Kubernetes orchestration.
Previously, I led engineering teams at DigitalOcean, where I architected a comprehensive Kubernetes Orchestration System and enhanced cloud infrastructure management using Terraform and Ansible. My journey began at Cisco, where I played a pivotal role in developing the Mobile Collaboration Suite, enabling seamless communication across devices. My passion lies in leveraging technology to create efficient, scalable solutions that drive business success.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Backend Engineer
Cruise Vehicles
Dec 2023 - Present (1 year 7 months)
Participated in the development of the Fleet Automation Platform, a critical system responsible for managing the communication and orchestration of autonomous vehicles in real-time, improving operational efficiency by 40%. Developed and maintained scalable Java, Go-based microservices to handle high-throughput workloads, integrated seamlessly with GCP Kubernetes Engine (GKE), ensuring reliable orc
Senior Backend Engineer
DigitalOcean
Jan 2021 - Present (4 years 6 months)
Led the engineering team in developing a comprehensive Kubernetes Orchestration System that managed the deployment and lifecycle of containerized services across GCP and AWS, streamlining containerized service operations. Architected and built Go and Python based microservices to manage distributed systems, utilizing GKE and AWS EKS for orchestrating containers and GCP Cloud Run for serverless con
Software Engineer
Cisco
Jan 2015 - Present (10 years 6 months)
Acted as a key developer for the Mobile Collaboration Suite, a hybrid mobile and web communication platform designed to integrate Cisco's cloud services, enabling real-time messaging and video calls across multiple devices. Designed and implemented backend APIs using Java and Python, enabling seamless communication between mobile applications (iOS and Android) and web clients, servicing millions o
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
SWState University of New York (SUNY) at Old Westbury
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Studied Computer Science at the State University of New York at Old Westbury. Gained foundational knowledge in various aspects of computer science.
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