Vitas Povilaitis
Waltham, MA 02451
LinkedIn • 781-330-7384 • vitas@gracefulboot.com
Senior Software Engineer
Multifaceted career with 10+ years of demonstrated success in automation and software engineering
Technical professional with strong Python, Java, C++, Linux, and Windows skills, as well as a solid background in workflow automation and Agile team leadership. Exceptional ability to identify opportunities for improvement and enhancement, while also adapting to project parameters. Looking for a role in the greater Boston area.
Full Software Life-Cycle / Python / Java / C++ / Linux / Windows
Workflow Automation / Agile & Lean Project Management
Professional Experience
Senior Software Engineer (2011 – 2017) Exa Corporation
Led successful project outcomes through the application of Agile methodologies, including user story maps, stand-up meetings, and other planning strategies. Mentored and coached QA interns to inform on Agile and testing practices.
Key Achievements:
§ Converted optimization math library from MATLAB to Java and C++ to serve as the API in different products
§ Created Isight and modeFRONTIER node/component, called Exa PowerFLOW Optimization Solution, to automate optimization simulations workflow (Java)
§ Automated workflow through various Windows and Linux engineering applications (Python, SocketServer), served as a proof-of-concept for Exa PowerFLOW Optimization Solution
§ Added morphing feature to DeltaGen (C++) which served as a proof-of-concept for the feature in PowerVIZ
Application Programmer (2010 – 2011) Active Broadband Networks
Enhanced enterprise critical software responsible for collecting docsys ipdr information from cable modems and applying traffic shaping policies (Python, PHP, Linux). Mentored intern working on networking driver status using C under Linux.
Key Achievements:
§ Added (RESTful) web services to display customer data and update system parameters (Python, Zope)
§ Created an automated pay-as-you-go system for accessing cable modem services (Python, PHP)
§ Developed an automated regression test for distributed high availability Linux software (Mercurial, buildbot and bash)
Computer Programmer (2008 – 2010) Independent Study
Proactively sought out opportunities to improve programming skills and to gain additional knowledge of popular technologies.
Key Achievements:
§ Created an automated checkout-build-package-deploy-test bash script under Linux to facilitate an auditable, deterministic and repeatable software release process
§ Debugged open-source Java code (Azureus) to add integrity to NAS disk I/O and fix file naming
§ Programmed a survey/polling web page using Python, Django and Google App Engine as a proof-of-concept
§ Programmed an LOLCODE parser in Java as a proof-of-concept
Systems Programmer (2007 – 2008) Ibis Technology
Managed ongoing system needs and innovations, working closely with team members to identify the best approach to quality outcomes.
Key Achievements:
§ Enhanced host controller for SIMOX (Separation by Implanted Oxygen, semiconductor technology) device programmed in Microsoft Visual C++ and a database, and its complementary GUI (Java)
Systems Programmer (2006 – 2007) Lexmark International, Inc.
Developed and documented real-time memory tracking in Linux for application groups at the kernel level adding system calls and /proc files to prevent applications from going beyond designated memory requirements.
Key Achievements:
§ Added memory debug /proc file on PowerPC and ARM processors to show how memory pages are allocated (writable, read-only private, read-only)
Previous roles:
Systems Engineer (2004 to 2005) at United Electronic Industries; Development Engineer (1998 to 2003) at Motorola/Wavemark Technologies.
Education and Training
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Rochester Institute of Technology
Memberships
Agile New England (Agile Alliance affiliate / ACM chapter)
Boston C++ Meetup
Boston Java Meetup
Boston Python Meetup
Virtual Agile Reading Group
Hobbies
Pinball Engineer / Network Integrated Home Theater Hobbyist / Board Game Hobbyist / Glass Fusing & Sculpting Hobbyist / Day-Hiker and Casual Cyclist / Writer (creative & technical) / Artist