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Zachary Spar

Backend Software Engineer

New York, NY

zachspar@gmail.com

(914) 486-8258


Tools / Frameworks

  • Linux / Unix

  • Django (Original / REST / Channels)

  • Flask

  • Nginx

  • AWS

  • Git

  • Batch / BCP / ETL


Languages

  • Python (2 & 3)

  • Perl

  • C++

  • Java

  • SQL



Education

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
College of Engineering
Ann Arbor, MI
2015 - 2019

Bachelor of Science in Engineering, May 2019

Major: Computer Science



Work Experience

Ampla Technologies, New York, NY
Dec 2021 – Jan 2024
  • Initiated and executed Growth-Line-of-Credit (GLOC) ACH automation project, achieving flawless daily imports, a 99% audit reconciliation rate for GLOC customers, and enhanced process efficiency

  • Collaborated closely with Risk team to resolve complex customer-centric issues, implementing comprehensive features and infrastructure improvements to enhance internal processes

  • Led implementation of SFTP system and standardized incoming Mailchimp webhooks, optimizing data management capabilities and setting the stage for future projects

  • Maintained open communication and stakeholder collaboration, contributing to improved customer experiences; played a key role in the growth transition from a team of 35 to over 100 employees


MORGAN STANLEY - E*TRADE, New York, NY
Jun 2019 – Dec 2021
  • Upgraded out-of-date IPO services and interfaces for middle office advisors

  • Assembled real-time IPO service pipeline for deals and customer orders flowing from E*TRADE to Morgan Stanley

  • Composed and documented critical daily batch processes for advisor equities, mutual funds, and fees

  • Delineated and optimized legacy C services

  • Scripted bulk copy programs to facilitate management fee calculations and analysis

  • Produced manipulable Job Control Language code generator written in Python


UNDERGROUND SOUND, New York, NY
Nov 2020 – Present
  • Maintained version control, test suites, API & websocket framework documentation, and general application deployments

  • Implemented fault-tolerant and auto-scaling backend system to run API and websocket servers

  • Built continuous integration pipeline for staging and production, resulting in zero downtime application updates

  • On App Store: 'Underground Sound – UGS'


DARKOWL, Denver, CO
Jun 2018 – Sep 2018
  • Designed plugin transforms analyzing API sourced data to visually display sensitive information on Maltego software platform

  • Developed client-requested dynamic display of customizable data characteristics using company API

  • Illustrated client-facing Python library, facilitating access to proprietary DarkOwl API

  • Optimized internal legacy processes with streamlined programming using Python and Java


ELLIOTT MANAGEMENT CORPORATION, New York, NY
Jun 2017 – Sep 2017
  • Constructed interactive graphic portfolio interface displaying relevant financial indicators for company-held securities

  • Scripted autonomous Python applet that tracked and processed recent IPO's

  • Assisted senior technology team in full database encryption and security monitoring