Experienced Lead Software Engineer with a demonstrated history of developing efficient, scalable real-time solutions in the information technology and services industry. Quality Engineering lead with expertise in building custom tools and frameworks for more effective testing. Skilled in Software Development and Design, Java, Python, C++, C, Agile Methodologies, data analytics and machine learning. Strong engineering professional with a Master of Science (M.S.) in Computer Science from Rutgers University, with a concentration in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning. Studied Machine Learning in the Computer Science Ph.D. program at University of California, Irvine completing all course and exam requirements and the preliminary thesis defense.Strong emphasis on building highly adaptable systems with a focus on general purpose solutions that solve specific problems rather than specific solutions. Extensive Java development experience (> 15 years). Known best for creativity, leadership, and building highly scalable real-time rule engines with over a billion end-users. Developed world class optimization algorithms for scheduling and was part of the team that developed a machine learning framework that was applied to the scheduling domain. Core Competencies include: highly scalable real-time rule-based engines | creative problem solving | cross functional teaming | project leadership | data analysis and machine learning.Primary Languages/Technologies: Java | Python | C++ | C| JUnit | SQL | Spring Boot | Unix | JAXB | REST | JSON.Other Languages/Technologies: Go | ActiveMQ | Spark | Smalltalk | Prolog | PL/1 Lisp | Pascal | Fortran