Sammo Gabay

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Years of integration experience and back-end programming in multiple languages have honed my ability to create scalable and flexible systems. I have recently undertaken to massively scale my front-end knowledge as well. I seek opportunities to apply my aptitude and insatiable appetite for learning new technologies to the world where code meets art.

Skills

C# • Python • TypeScript • Java

A diverse set of languages

Git • CI/CD • Docker • Kubernetes

Portable code that runs anywhere

ASP.NET Core • Vue • Azure

Multiple web frameworks with cloud experience

SQL Server • PostgreSQL • S3/Blobs • Web APIs

Various data storage and retrieval paradigms

Linux • Windows • macOS • Bash/Zsh • PowerShell

Dexterity across desktop and server OS’s

Experience

2022 – present

Cantera

Somerville, MA

C#/Python specialist

  • Introduce a new interface to consume a complicated scientific computing toolset from .NET by leveraging high-performance, low-level interop techniques.
  • Develop a Python-based source generator to automate scaffolding C# code from the underlying C API

2022

Rockstar Games

Andover, MA

Software Engineer

  • Developed and maintained the online services platform with over 100 million distinct users and 1 million concurrently online players
  • Provided operational support for title releases/updates, minimizing down-time during high usage periods
  • Fostered a culture of quality by writing unit tests for each new piece of code, performing stringent code reviews daily (including as approver), and submitting code changes only through our CI/CD pipeline
  • Adhered to a stringent set of coding standards while championing modernization
  • Innovated new services in coordination with the game engine team to provide more features for players

2017 – 2022

WGBH Educational Foundation

Boston, MA

Senior Software Developer/Integrations Architect

  • Developed C# and Python-based integration system of web APIs and microservices for billing, new hires, storage, mass data transform/copy, and systems monitoring
  • Introduced loosely coupled design to the foundation: one API for integrating several related applications
  • Wrote add-ons for Jira and Confluence in Java and Groovy using a shared, reusable component design
  • Implemented a complete CI/CD solution using the Atlassian Suite with automated build and deployment
  • Authored comprehensive naming conventions and style guidelines for the systems department

2010 – 2014

Emcore Corporation

Albuquerque, NM

Senior Applications Developer/Consultant

  • Developed and maintained .NET-based custom shop floor control system for the solar cell fab
  • Slashed resource usage and loading time of the shop floor front-end by 80% and 40%
  • Assisted with data extraction and migration using SQL for upgrading legacy systems
  • Generated data packages to support external customer requests and resolve process excursions
  • Released and documented software in compliance with industry-standard certification requirements

2008 – 2010

Emcore Solar Power, Inc.

Albuquerque, NM

Production Engineering Lead

  • Developed, sustained, and optimized processes to improve yield and throughput while trimming costs
  • Doubled diode assembly production capacity
  • Reduced CIC and diode assembly shipping costs by 30% with automated reporting and labeling

Education

2015 – 2016

New England Conservatory

Boston, MA

  • Composition Studies with Kati Agócs, Conducting/Rehearsal Studies with Michael Gandolfi
  • Theory Department Tutor for Tonal Practice Harmony

2012 – 2015

Longy School of Music

Cambridge, MA

  • Composition Studies with Paul Brust, Piano Studies with Libor Dudas
  • Composition and Theory Department Tutor for Harmony and Keyboard Skills

2002 – 2007

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology

Socorro, NM

  • B.S. Materials Engineering, Minor in History
  • Initiated into Tau Beta Pi, the engineering honors society
  • Active member of student association, student materials science society, and intramural sports teams