Alan Andersen

Alan Andersen's work experience is as follows:

1. Canopy (2015-present):

- Principal Backend Engineer (November 2020-present): Architected and implemented a service for third-party integrations, primarily focusing on QuickBooks Online. Written in Kotlin, communicates with multiple Python services via RabbitMQ and HTTPS.

- Backend Technical Lead (August 2017-November 2020): Led the design of an E-file integration with the IRS, analyzing technical IRS documentation and meeting API specifications. Assisted and trained new hires, facilitated meetings, and conducted monthly trainings on various topics.

- Software Engineer (November 2015-August 2017): Created a PDF microservice to populate official IRS pdf tax forms with client-supplied and calculated tax data. Used Java, RxJava, and Vertx.

2. Xactware (2013-2015):

- Software Engineer (October 2013-November 2015).

3. Deep Clarity Solutions (2013):

- Software Engineer (June 2013-October 2013).

4. Verisk property estimating solutions (formerly Xactware) (2010-2013):

- Software Engineer (June 2010-June 2013).

5. Deep Clarity Solutions (2009-2010):

- Software Engineer (November 2009-May 2010): Designed and created a front-end for a proprietary Medical Claims decision support tool and an administration interface for report management and batch processing.

6. Self Employed (2009):

- Web architect, designer, programmer (June 2009-October 2009).

7. Wal-Mart (2009):

- Software Engineer (January 2009-May 2009): Designed and created an application for internal customers as part of an automated invoice processing system.

8. Certiport (2007-2008):

- Web Content Intern (May 2007-December 2008): Created and updated web pages using HTML and CSS in Adobe Dreamweaver, assisted with organizational and email duties.

Alan Andersen attended Brigham Young University and studied Information Systems. It is unclear when they initially enrolled at the university or if they completed their degree. However, from 2006 to 2008, Alan was specifically studying Business and Technology within the Information Systems program at Brigham Young University.