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IRIS SIMON

Midland

Summary

Results-driven software engineer with extensive experience at Hashgraph Foundry Inc., specializing in blockchain services and multi-tier application development. Proven track record in leading teams, enhancing data management solutions, and implementing robust Java applications. Strong collaborator with exceptional problem-solving skills, dedicated to delivering high-quality results and driving project success.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Staff Engineer

Hashgraph Foundry Inc.
Richardson
01.2023 - 03.2025
  • Implemented backend Hedera blockchain services, including Consensus and File services using Java.
  • Led development of Dynamic Address Book services by gathering requirements and creating design diagrams.
  • Developed Protobuf APIs and wrote majority of Java code, facilitating weekly Q&A meetings.
  • Assisted in clearing roadblocks while collaborating with QA team to ensure quality release.
  • Monitored production logs post-release to track performance and identify issues.
  • Created features, such as long-term scheduler service and batch transaction functionality.
  • Contributed to modularization of services code through comprehensive re-writing efforts.
  • Coordinated all required PRs as release manager, building artifacts and drafting release notes.

Principal Customer Solutions Engineer

Rocket Software
Waltham
02.2013 - 12.2022
  • Delivered data analysis and lineage services by designing and implementing robust software solutions.
  • Architected and developed metadata management, data governance, and data lineage solutions.
  • Designed ETL scanners using Talend and Oracle Data Integrator to capture transformations and generate comprehensive data lineages.
  • Quickly learned Java APIs, frameworks, and web services to enhance solution development.
  • Guided customers through issue resolution and solution implementation as principal technical lead on AWS and Azure platforms.
  • Collaborated with customer architects and business teams to capture use cases and define requirements.
  • Conducted tailored training sessions on new technologies for corporate staff at all levels.

Technical Development Lead / Consultant

Bank of America
Charlotte
05.2012 - 12.2012
  • Directed full SDLC for large-scale, low-latency Java/J2EE web applications with Struts, Hibernate, Oracle 10g.
  • Managed onshore and offshore teams to consistently meet and exceed design and performance standards.
  • Collaborated with business management to gather and refine business requirements.
  • Calculated project scope and developed functional and technical design documents.
  • Reviewed change requests with department leads and devised designs to implement modifications.
  • Assigned tasks to developers while assisting with Java coding to achieve project milestones.

Sr. Developer / Consultant

Wells Fargo Bank
Charlotte
08.2010 - 04.2012
  • Designed and developed Wells Fargo Global Foreign Exchange trading system based on J2EE architecture.
  • Implemented trade feed subsystems utilizing CXF web services, EJB, and MBeans.
  • Resolved issues across multiple modules, including trading, Swift, and settlement processes.
  • Developed full ETL data conversion packages with SQL Server Integration Services for database integration.
  • Created stored procedures and triggers to enhance database functionality.
  • Employed WebLogic, EJB, Spring, Hibernate, JSP, and Tag Libraries in code development.

Principal Engineer / Architect

AGFA Inc.
Newbury Park
05.2007 - 07.2010
  • Served as team lead and project manager for clients with accounts exceeding $100K.
  • Transitioned Java EE project to US, assuming ownership and leadership of initial UK design.
  • Led engineering team through full SDLC of ink-saving application, increasing sales to $3.5 million.
  • Developed entity beans, session beans, and message-driven beans for JBoss applications.
  • Implemented multi-threaded subsystems using JAI and JNI for advanced image processing.
  • Redesigned architecture in Java EE 5 with UML, enhancing overall application performance.
  • Established multi-server automatic fail-over systems to ensure operational reliability.

Education

Master of Science - Computer Science

California State University
Long Beach, CA

Master of Science - Mathematics

P.R., China

Skills

  • Blockchain and cryptocurrency
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data management and lineage
  • Multi-tier application development
  • Software design and coding
  • Agile methodologies
  • Fast learning and adaptability
  • Collaboration and leadership
  • Relationship building
  • Java and JEE
  • Protobuf and Protocol Buffers
  • SQL and NoSQL databases
  • Docker containers
  • WebLogic, WebSphere, and JBoss
  • REST API development

Publications

  • Approximation Theorems and Fixed Point Theorems for Multivalued Condensing Mapping in Wedges, Journal of Mathematical Analysis and Applications, Vol. 167, No.2, 1992, 468-481
  • The Boundary Conditions of Existence of Positive Solutions of Multivalued K-set Condensing Mappings Equations, Journal of Mathematical Research and Exposition, Vol.12, No.2, 1992, 207-212

Timeline

Staff Engineer

Hashgraph Foundry Inc.
01.2023 - 03.2025

Principal Customer Solutions Engineer

Rocket Software
02.2013 - 12.2022

Technical Development Lead / Consultant

Bank of America
05.2012 - 12.2012

Sr. Developer / Consultant

Wells Fargo Bank
08.2010 - 04.2012

Principal Engineer / Architect

AGFA Inc.
05.2007 - 07.2010

Master of Science - Computer Science

California State University

Master of Science - Mathematics

IRIS SIMON