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Erik K

@erikk

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Computer programmer with experience in backend and frontend development.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for full-time engineering roles that foster growth and innovation.

I am a dedicated computer programmer with a strong background in both backend and frontend development. Currently, I serve as an Application Engineer at The Vanguard Group, where I have successfully contributed to a significant migration project that transitioned our services to the cloud, resulting in substantial cost savings for my department. My expertise in Java and Spring Boot has allowed me to enhance our API functionality, including the implementation of cache features that dramatically reduced latency.

Prior to my role at Vanguard, I worked as a Software Engineer Associate at Lockheed Martin Space, where I developed front-end user interfaces for satellite operations. My experience in building data models and integrating codebases within Kubernetes environments has equipped me with the skills necessary to streamline development processes and improve team collaboration. I am passionate about leveraging technology to solve complex problems and enhance user experiences.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Application Engineer

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The Vanguard Group, Inc.

Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 6 months)

Assisted in a migration effort that would retire bare metal servers and have the client user interface direct calls to my team’s API on the cloud, resulting in substantial cost savings estimated at approximately $8,000-$10,000 per month for my department. Implemented cache features in my team’s API functionality, resulting in a 70% reduction in average latency.

Java Spring Boot API Development Cloud Migration Performance Optimization

Software Engineer Associate

Lockheed Martin Space

Jan 2020 - Jan 2023 (3 years)

Built front-end user interfaces that allow operators to coordinate satellite movement in response to security threats. Relocated UI codebases to team’s central repository; involved careful integration testing within team’s Kubernetes environment that ultimately resulted in shorter review and testing times for all merges.

JavaScript HTML CSS Java SQL Kubernetes UI Development Data Modeling Integration Testing

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Villanova University

Master of Science, Applied Statistics

Grade: 3.98

Completed a Master of Science in Applied Statistics, focusing on advanced statistical methods and data analysis. Simultaneously pursued a Master of Arts in Mathematics, deepening understanding of theoretical mathematical concepts.

Lebanon Valley College

Bachelor of Science, Computer & Data Science

Grade: 3.77

Earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer & Data Science, gaining expertise in programming, data structures, and algorithms. Also completed a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and a Bachelor of Music in Music Production, demonstrating a diverse academic background.