Holden A
@holdena
Experienced staff software engineer with a focus on backend platforms.
What I'm looking for
I am a dedicated Staff Software Engineer with a strong background in backend platform development and team leadership. At Route App, Inc., I served as a technical lead across multiple teams, driving significant improvements in team velocity and engineering excellence. My efforts have directly contributed to millions of dollars in revenue and the successful delivery of cloud-based SaaS platforms that handle billions of requests daily.
Throughout my career, I have been committed to mentoring and developing engineers, fostering a culture of communication and collaboration. I have led initiatives in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and have taught software engineering fundamentals to non-engineering employees, demonstrating my passion for teaching and mentorship. My technical expertise includes transforming legacy systems into streamlined microservices and optimizing CI/CD pipelines for enhanced performance and reliability.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Staff Software Engineer
Route App, Inc.
Jan 2021 - Jan 2025 (4 years)
Led multiple backend platform teams, innovating processes for engineering excellence and doubling team velocity. Designed and delivered cloud-based SaaS platforms handling billions of requests daily. Stabilized legacy systems into microservice infrastructure and mentored engineers across teams. Volunteered for DEI initiatives and taught software engineering bootcamps.
Software Engineer
NortonLifeLock, Inc.
Jun 2017 - Dec 2020 (3 years 6 months)
Developed REST and Spring features for Single Sign-On Service, built RabbitMQ service for GDPR compliance, and optimized CI/CD pipelines. Mentored interns and improved service uptime to 99.999% SLA through effective troubleshooting and automation.
Intern
Thornton Tomasetti, Inc.
Jul 2014 - Jun 2016 (1 year 11 months)
Designed and developed various projects including a real-time public transportation dashboard and a solar-powered environmental monitoring system. Collaborated on project proposals and layouts with colleagues.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of California, Los Angeles
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Studied Computer Science with a specialization in Physics and Electrical Engineering.
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