Resume

Austin, TX 78750

linkedin.com/in/rbseaver/

rob.seaver@gmail.com

SUMMARY

• 20+ years of experience in web application development across startups, government, and enterprise, globally-distributed teams
• As an original team member, played a key role in developing a scalable microservices platform for exchanging patent/trademark data, transforming a POC into a production-ready solution while mentoring developers and cultivating a high-performing team culture
• Delivered Amazon Pay integration to expand merchant revenue channels, while modernizing legacy systems and automating deployments with PowerShell and CI tools
• Played a pivotal role in evolving a startup LMS into a comprehensive competency management suite, providing direct client support and onboarding new developers during rapid growth and acquisition

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Clarivate · Senior Lead Software Engineer · Austin, TX · Jan 2018 – Jan 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 seamless transmission of patent/trademark data, 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
• Awarded CPA Global Excellence Award in May 2019

Skills/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 · Software Engineer · Austin, TX · Jun 2013 – Jan 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 implementing Amazon Pay integration, enhancing checkout flexibility and customer trust
• Supported release automation via CI scripting in TeamCity and Octopus Deploy with PowerShell
• Awarded Volusion Values Award for Transparency in January 2017

Skills/Technologies: ASP.NET, C#, JavaScript, jQuery, SQL Server, T-SQL, PowerShell, TeamCity, Octopus Deploy, Visual Studio, VS Code

Decision Critical/HealthStream · Software Engineer · Austin, TX · Jun 2005 – May 2013
Decision Critical was a SaaS platform for delivering online educational content and assessing professional competencies, acquired by HealthStream in July 2012.

• Reported directly to the CTO and CEO, collaborating with both 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

Skills/Technologies: ASP.NET, JavaScript, VB6, Active Server Pages, SQL Server, Visual Studio

ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

NCR Corporation · Software Developer · Austin, TX · August 2003–May 2005
PacifiCare Health Systems · Software Developer · San Antonio, TX · September 2001–April 2003
TEKsystems · Contract Software Developer · Austin, TX · March 2001–August 2001
drkoop.com · Web Developer · Austin, TX · 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: Pursued coursework toward BA in Spanish, focusing on linguistic analysis, literature, and culture