ROB SEAVER
| Austin, TX 78750 | linkedin.com/in/rbseaver/ | rob.seaver@gmail.com | (512) 576-4801 |
SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER
Seasoned, results-driven, and collaborative software engineer with extensive experience in web-based application development using Node.js, TypeScript/JavaScript, ASP.NET, and C#. Adept at designing scalable APIs, integrating complex systems, and implementing TDD and SOLID principles to ensure clean, maintainable code. Passion for mentoring developers, leading teams, and optimizing software development processes.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Clarivate | Austin, TX | Senior Lead Software Engineer | January 2018–January 2025
Clarivate offers enriched data, insights & analytics, workflow solutions and expert services in the areas of Academia & Government, Intellectual Property and Life Sciences & Healthcare.
- Led development of a microservices-based platform for transmission of patent/trademark data between vastly different systems, using an API-first, event-driven architecture aligned with domain-driven design principles
- Took ownership of an early-stage beta application used by internal support and client-facing teams, scaling it to production on time and meeting the one-year go-live goal
- Served as Scrum Master, mentoring developers in clean coding, CI/CD, and test-driven practices
- Cultivated a high-performing team culture recognized by peers and external collaborators for effective communication, mentorship, empathy, and delivery focus
- Worked closely with business analysts and product managers to extend platform features and improve customer outcomes
Technologies: TypeScript, Node.js, Express, React, C#, ASP.NET Web API, MongoDB, MySQL, MS SQL, Entity Framework, AWS, Azure DevOps, GitHub Copilot, Microsoft Visual Studio, VS Code
Volusion | Austin, TX | Software Engineer | June 2013–January 2018
Volusion provides e-commerce solutions to thousands of small and medium-sized businesses.
- Enhanced shopping cart and inventory systems for performance, scalability, and reliability
- Enabled a new revenue channel for merchants by architecting and implementing Amazon Pay integration, enhancing checkout flexibility and customer trust
- Conducted code reviews and enforced coding standards to maintain system quality
- Supported release automation and incident response via CI scripting in TeamCity and Octopus Deploy with PowerShell
- Implemented a unit testing solution for legacy ASP code, and integrated it with release/deployment process
Technologies: ASP.NET, C#, JavaScript, jQuery, SQL Server, T-SQL, PowerShell, TeamCity, Octopus Deploy, Visual Studio, VS Code
Decision Critical, a HealthStream Company | Austin, TX | Software Developer | June 2005–May 2013
Decision Critical was a SaaS platform for delivering online educational content and assessing professional competencies, acquired by HealthStream in July 2012.
- Joined as the third full-time employee, and worked directly with the CTO and CEO to enhance and expand the core product from primarily a learning management system (LMS), to a fully integrated suite of education, competency management, and employee evaluation tools
- Helped get new developers up to speed and contributing quickly
- Worked directly with major clients to provide account management, technical support, and prioritize feature requests and bug fixes
- Applied diagnostic and programming skills to resolve issues across diverse customer environments
Technologies: ASP.NET, JavaScript, VB6, Active Server Pages, SQL Server, Visual Studio
ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
- NCR Corporation, Austin TX: Software Developer, August 2003–May 2005
- PacifiCare Health Systems San Antonio, TX: Systems Analyst IV/Software Developer, September 2001–April 2003
- TEKsystems San Antonio, TX: Contract Software Developer, March 2001–August 2001
- drkoop.com Austin, TX: Web Developer, August 2000–January 2001
AWARDS
- CPA Global Excellence Award, May 2019.
- Volusion Values Award: Transparency, January 2017
TECHNICAL SKILLS
- Backend: C#, Node.js, ASP.NET, Express.js, Entity Framework
- Frontend: React.js, Angular, TypeScript, JavaScript (ES6), jQuery
- DevOps/Tools: Azure DevOps, AWS, TeamCity, Octopus Deploy, GitHub Copilot, Git
- Database: SQL Server, MySQL, MongoDB
- Practices: Continuous integration, continuous delivery, test-driven development, SOLID, domain-driven design
EDUCATION
Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ: Coursework towards a BA in Spanish (not completed), specializing in linguistic analysis, literature, and culture