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Mark Richardson

@markrichardson

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Analytical Senior Software Engineer with expertise in cloud-native projects.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters innovation, encourages collaboration, and offers opportunities for professional growth.

I am an analytical and impact-driven Senior Software Engineer with over 6 years of experience leading backend and cloud-native projects. My expertise lies in architecting scalable microservices and resolving complex system issues, particularly in GCP, AWS, and Kubernetes environments. I am passionate about mentorship and delivering impactful solutions in agile settings.

Throughout my career, I have successfully led teams to optimize systems, significantly reducing latency and improving throughput. My work at Nuvi involved building Go microservices for social analytics, where I implemented Kubernetes-based CI/CD pipelines that cut deployment times by 60%. I have a strong background in developing observability tools and integrating machine learning services to enhance user experience.

My commitment to continuous improvement is evident in my mentoring of junior engineers and my contributions to architectural planning and system stability during high-stakes integrations. I thrive in collaborative environments and am dedicated to delivering high-quality solutions that drive business success.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Software Engineer

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Nuvi

Jun 2019 - Present (6 years 1 month)

Led a team of four to build and optimize Go microservices for Nuvi’s social analytics suite, handling millions of messages daily—boosting system throughput and reducing latency. Architected and executed Kubernetes-based CI/CD pipelines using Helm and ArgoCD, cutting deployment times by 60%.

Go)Kubernetes Helm ArgoCD Elasticsearch RabbitMQ Prometheus Grafana Python

Software Engineer

Alianza, Inc.

Oct 2018 - Present (6 years 9 months)

Refactored telecom microservices in Go to support multi-region failover and carrier-grade resilience. Developed a Go-based internal tool to simulate SIP signaling under load, improving call quality diagnostics.

Go)RabbitMQ Postgres AWS Python

Storage Software Engineer

Cisco

Aug 2018 - Present (6 years 11 months)

Developed containerized backup services with Docker and Kubernetes for enterprise hybrid-cloud environments. Transformed legacy Python backup workflows into resilient microservices, increasing throughput by 30%.

Docker Kubernetes Python Go)REST APIs Disaster Recovery

Software Engineer in Test

Sorenson Media

Apr 2017 - Present (8 years 3 months)

Created Python-based test frameworks for video streaming APIs, reducing regression cycle times by 60%. Built Go-based scripts to generate synthetic video stream data, enabling high-availability load testing scenarios.

Python Go)CI CD Video Streaming API Testing

Junior Software Engineer

Online Image®

Nov 2016 - Present (8 years 8 months)

Enhanced CMS and SEO analytics dashboards using Python and PHP, supporting multi-location marketing campaigns. Diagnosed and resolved dashboard performance issues, improving client reporting reliability.

Python PHP CMS SEO Docker Unit Testing Integration Testing

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Salt Lake Community College

Associate of Science, Computer Science

Acquired fundamental knowledge in computer science, preparing for further studies in the field. Developed a strong base in programming and computational concepts.

Weber State University

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

Completed a comprehensive curriculum in computer science, focusing on core principles and advanced topics. Gained foundational knowledge essential for a career in software development.