Garry Hurley
Senior Software Developer and Technology Lead
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Accomplished Senior Software Developer and Technology Lead with over 15 years of experience architecting, developing, and modernizing scalable web applications and cloud-native solutions. Proven expertise leading technical teams and mentoring junior developers within Agile environments. Highly skilled in designing secure Java/Spring Boot microservices, RESTful APIs, and system administration workflows.
Well-versed in federal program requirements and fully qualified to obtain Public Trust Clearance.
Experience
Senior Developer / Tech Lead – Java at J-Mack Technologies (2024-12 – 2025-04)
Served as a crucial government subcontractor designing innovative system enhancements for Veterans Administration (VA) software programs.
- Facilitated regular engineering code reviews to support team members, ensuring high software quality, security compliance, and architectural alignment.
- Orchestrated multi-team collaborative development meetings to reduce technical risks and streamline system integrations.
Technology Lead – Java at Infosys (2021-09 – 2024-11)
Led critical application enhancement, comprehensive code review, and system validation workflows for Vanguard, prioritizing highly secure and scalable platform delivery.
- Mentored junior developers on Spring Boot microservice architectures and directed technical interview processes to expand engineering team capabilities.
- Managed cross-functional technical risk assessments including RHEL server migrations and Ruby-based production script repairs.
Senior Java Developer at Digital Systems, Inc (2021-09 – 2022-01)
Enhanced and maintained high-performance web service applications for Broadridge Financial Services.
- Specialized in building and optimizing Spring Boot RESTful APIs to facilitate secure, high-volume financial document processing.
Java Developer at Veterans EZ Info (VetsEZ) (2017-06 – 2021-01)
Optimized the VA's direct secure messaging system, modernizing database connection pooling and error handling to maximize system availability.
- Reduced overall system exceptions by 60% by troubleshooting critical infrastructure bugs in Apache James and implementing strict certificate evaluation rules.
- Revamped RESTful API services and implemented automated deployment scripts, cutting release delivery timelines to under 30 minutes.
Software Developer at Insight Global (2016-02 – 2017-04)
Revitalized JP Morgan Chase's legacy batch applications, optimizing memory management workflows and database compatibility.
- Migrated complex applications to modern web hardware, successfully reducing system processing errors by over 99%.
Developer Consultant at Kana Software (2014-02 – 2016-01)
Customized the enterprise Kana Agent Desktop platform by integrating LDAP authentication and optimizing core RESTful API services.
- Streamlined deployment processes by building custom automation scripts for WebSphere, improving delivery efficiency for enterprise clients.
Applications Artist (Senior Developer) at Phantasy Concepts (2012-06 – Present)
Spearheaded architecture and development for the "Dungeoneer" project, leveraging Java EE, Android development, LDAP schema design, and MySQL/MongoDB administration to build secure, highly available solutions.
- Designed and built scalable microservices and modern RESTful web services utilizing industry best practices.
- Consulted for Paragon Consulting Services to maintain complex legacy VB6 and.NET business applications and engineered optimized XSLT-based web projects
Technical Development Lead / Java Developer at Mindteck (2013-01 – 2013-10)
Web Technologies Analyst at The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. (2010-09 – 2012-06)
Senior Applications Developer / Team Lead at Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Dept. of Labor & Industry (2006-05 – 2010-09)
Lead Student Worker at Pennsylvania College of Technology (2002-10 – 2006-05)
Aerospace Ground Technician at U.S. Air Force (1988-09 – 1993-04)
Inspected, maintained, and dispatched essential aircraft support equipment to ensure operational readiness.
- Contributed to logistical operations for multiple military installations, refining critical skills in technical maintenance, quality assurance, and high-stakes risk assessment.
Education
Master of Science in Information Systems Management (Information Security) – Keller Graduate School of Management (2009-10 – 2012-06)
Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Technology (Internetworking Application Development) – Pennsylvania College of Technology (2002-08 – 2006-05)
Associate of Applied Sciences in Computer Information Technology (Programming and Database Design) – Pennsylvania College of Technology (2002-08 – 2004-05)
