# Tristan Gundel > Backend Software Engineer at SPAN Location: El Cerrito, California, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/tristangundel Dedicated Software Engineer with 4 years of experience in designing and implementing distributed systems using Java and Spring Boot microservices. Proven track record of developing scalable, high-performance applications in fast-paced environments. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that enhance system efficiency and user experience. ## Work Experience ### Backend Software Engineer @ SPAN Jan 2025 – Present | San Francisco, California, United States ### Software Engineer @ General Motors Jan 2020 – Jan 2025 | Austin, Texas, United States • Contribute to the development and maintenance of a new vehicle inventory application - a highly scalable distributed system comprised of over 20 microservices built in Java and utilizing Spring Boot, Kafka, and RESTful APIs while leveraging Azure, Docker, and Kubernetes for deployment, containerization, and management. • Consistently deliver high-quality code, maintaining a rigorous standard of minimum 95% test coverage and 70% condition coverage in Unit Tests to guarantee reliability, reduce defects, and enhance overall software stability. • Successfully identified and resolved complex software bugs by conducting thorough root cause analysis, demonstrating strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail, resulting in improved code quality and enhanced software reliability. • Optimized efficiency of a microservice by 50% through strategic code refactoring and database query enhancements, significantly reducing processing time and enhancing overall performance. • Collaborated with more than 5 cross-functional teams within an agile framework, fostering clear communication, swift issue resolution, and efficient alignment to achieve project milestones, mitigate risk, and deliver successful software solutions. • Created and upheld a spectrum of project documents encompassing Spike Research findings, Knowledge Transfer materials, and Onboarding Instructions tailored for incoming team members. ### Staff Research Associate @ University of California, San Francisco Jan 2017 – Jan 2019 | San Francisco Bay Area • Proficiently processed and analyzed neuroimaging data for multiple sclerosis (MS) studies, employing advanced image processing techniques and software tools to extract meaningful insights, contributing to the understanding of MS pathophysiology and supporting evidence-based research outcomes • Contributed to the development of the lab’s neuroimaging data processing pipeline, built using Python on Nipype’s data processing framework, creating new workflows and adding more methods for analyzing neuroimaging data for ongoing studies • Developed efficient Python scripts to seamlessly import MRI data from external sources into the University's database, streamlining data acquisition and integration processes while ensuring data accuracy ### Assistant II @ University of California, San Francisco Jan 2016 – Jan 2017 | San Francisco Bay Area • Provided quality assurance for various outputs of the lab’s neuroimaging data processing pipeline to ensure accurate results of findings for volumetric data from MRI scans of patients with Multiple Sclerosis • Recruited patients and controls to participate as subjects for MRI research projects focused on neurodegenerative diseases ### Academic Program Coordinator @ Cowell College, UC Santa Cruz Jan 2015 – Jan 2015 | Santa Cruz, CA At this job, I used a high level of organizational and multitasking skills to balance many different responsibilities. Primary job duties include: creating and scheduling courses, hiring of course lecturers, scheduling appointments for the College Provost, updating and maintaining College Fellow relations. Secondary job duties include: updating the Cowell College website, collecting and organizing applications for student or faculty awards and recognitions, aiding in the coordination of events hosted by the college, and various other administrative tasks. ### Cashier @ New Leaf Community Markets Jan 2013 – Jan 2015 | Santa Cruz, CA Led trainings for incoming employees on POS system and job duties. Provided excellent customer service at the front end of this organic grocery store. Primary job duties included: cashiering, stocking shelves, and cleaning. Learned skilled use of POS system. Maintained a high level of attention to detail and exceptional cash-handling accuracy. ### Research Assistant (Volunteer) @ UC Santa Cruz Jan 2014 – Jan 2014 | Sullivan Lab Provided help with the projects of postdoctoral researcher, Li Tao, in Bill Sullivan’s lab at UCSC. Completed various lab procedures individually to help with his ongoing experiments surrounding centralspindlin, a motor protein that transports RhoGEF during Cytokinesis to aid in the formation of the contractile ring. These lab procedures included Reagent Preparation, Protein Purification, Gel Electrophoresis, Western Blotting, Lepidopteran Cell Culturing, Baculovirus Protein Expression, Affinity Chromatography, and Spectrophotometry. ### Sales Associate @ Farm Fresh To You Jan 2012 – Jan 2013 | San Jose, CA Provided excellent customer service for this organic fruit and vegetable delivery service. Canvassed neighborhoods and called individuals to sign up for the service. I received a commission based wage dependent on the number of sales made ## Education ### Bachelor's of Science in Computer Science Oregon State University ### Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Neuroscience University of California, Santa Cruz ### High School The Athenian School ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/tristan-gundel --- Source: https://flows.cv/tristangundel JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/tristangundel/resume.json Last updated: 2026-04-11