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Robert Rong

@robertrong

Java and Kotlin Spring Boot back-end developer researching agentic AI and cloud-native systems at GitHub Zurich.

At GitHub Zurich, I conduct independent software engineering R&D through hands-on projects, proof-of-concepts, and reference architectures. My research includes agentic AI for enterprise systems with Spring AI and Embabel, and migrating COBOL applications to Spring Boot microservices with Anthropic Claude AI.

At Swiss Re Zurich, I developed data integration and business services aligned with a microservices architecture, and improved continuous delivery practices. I packaged and deployed services to AKS using Helm and Kustomize, with automated tests in Azure DevOps pipelines.

Across work with organizations including Credit Suisse, Bank Julius Bär, UBS, and Digital Equipment Corporation, I’ve developed and integrated enterprise software, modernized Java applications, and worked on DevOps and system integration. My experience spans Spring, Kubernetes, messaging, and cloud platforms.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Independent Software Engineering R&D

Current

GitHub

Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 9 months)

Conducted independent software engineering and technology research through hands-on development of open-source projects, proof-of-concepts, and reference architectures. Focused on Java/Spring, distributed systems, Kubernetes, GitOps, and secure microservice architectures.

Java Spring Framework Kubernetes GitOps Infrastructure as Code Microservices Spring AI GitHub Spec Kit Flux CD STACKIT

Senior Spring Boot Developer and Azure DevOps Engineer

Swiss Re

Feb 2022 - Dec 2024 (2 years 10 months)

Developed data integration and business services aligned with microservices architecture, implementing and improving DevOps and Continuous Delivery practices. Packaged and deployed to AKS using HELM/Kustomize and Azure DevOps release pipelines, ensuring compliance with CI/CD standards.

Spring Boot Spring Cloud PostgreSQL Kubernetes Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)Microservices Azure DevOps REST APIs OIDC OAuth Helm Charts Kustomize Terraform Kafka JUnit5 Test Containers Flyway

Java Developer Spring Boot

Credit Suisse

Jul 2020 - Feb 2022 (1 year 7 months)

Built robust and scalable back-end solutions using Spring Boot, with extensive experience in Agile methodologies and modern development tools. Delivered high-quality software through effective collaboration and a strong focus on testing and CI/CD processes.

Spring Boot Spring Cloud REST APIs Cucumber Jenkins Oracle Database Service Oriented Architecture (SOA)Microservices OpenAPI Swagger JUnit5 MockMvc Pact Liquibase Splunk

JEE and Spring Boot Developer and Solution Architect

Bank Julius Bär

Nov 2010 - Jul 2020 (9 years 8 months)

Implemented DevOps tooling for provisioning business solutions on JBoss EAP6 and EAP7, and managed a Java development proof-of-concept cluster on RedHat OpenShift. Developed Spring Boot starters and established best practices for technologies such as Keycloak, Spring Cloud Sleuth, Config, Eureka, and Gateway.

Senior Java JEE and Spring Developer

Credit Suisse

Jul 2009 - Nov 2010 (1 year 4 months)

Developed and integrated trading portal solutions leveraging Java Enterprise Edition (JEE) technologies. Utilized WebLogic and Oracle database integration, Apache Camel for integration workflows, and JAX-WS for SOAP-based services.

WebSphere MQ Spring Framework JMS Web Logic Spring Integration Jenkins Oracle Database SOA OpenAPI Swagger Apache Camel Apache CXF JPA JSF

Java Spring Developer

UBS

Jul 2007 - Jun 2009 (1 year 11 months)

Modernized enterprise Java applications and advocated for agile development practices. Provided alternatives to traditional J2EE EJB architectures using the Spring Framework and introduced Extreme Programming concepts and test-driven development.

Spring Framework Apache Camel Spring Integration JMS WebSphere MQ Jenkins Oracle Database Mule ESB Test Driven Development Extreme Programming

J2EE and Spring Developer and Solution Architect

Jenrick Technology

Feb 1996 - Jun 2007 (11 years 4 months)

Engineered robust Spring applications for various customer projects in telecom, banking, and other industries. Applied Spring MVC, AOP, Integration, Batch, and Acegi Security, and utilized Hibernate for ORM and Apache Camel for integration.

Spring Framework Spring MVC AOP Spring Integration SpringBatch Hibernate Apache Camel Mule ESB Apache ServiceMix Web Logic Oracle Database COBOL C Java UML RUP XP Practices

Software Engineer

Digital Equipment Corporation

Apr 1988 - Nov 1996 (8 years 7 months)

Worked on various customer projects for organizations such as Philips, Shell, KPN, ING, and Friesland Bank. Proficient in MACRO-11 Assembler, C, COBOL, Fortran, and Pascal, and experienced with DEC RDB and Unix, VMS, and Ultrix environments.

C Fortran COBOL MACRO 11 Assembler Pascal DEC RDB Unix Virtual Machines ULTRIX Yourdon SA SD Jackson Structured Programming

Cobol / C Programmer

ITT R&D Amsterdam

Sep 1986 - Apr 1988 (1 year 7 months)

Began career as a System Programmer in the ITT Research & Development department, specializing in MACRO-11 Assembler, C, Fortran, and Pascal. Gained extensive experience in Unix and VMS environments.