# Zachary Lash > Senior Software Engineer Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/zacharylash Software Engineer and cloud architect always looking for ways to innovate and improve code for performance while trying to adhere to the 4 simple rules of good design. Development that passes the test, expresses intent, avoids duplication and minimizes the amount of code. As a Engineer, my role has been to take business requirements and transform them in production quality code while following the Agile process in the all aspects of the software development life cycle. My passion is for Full Stack Development, Machine Learning and Architecture. I enjoy continuously learning to enhance my depth of knowledge while finding solutions to modern day challenges that arise ## Work Experience ### Senior Software Engineer @ Umbrage Jan 2023 – Present | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States ### Senior Software Engineer @ Novasenta Jan 2020 – Jan 2023 | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States Responsible for designing, architecting and developing software solutions in multiple areas of the technological stack to meet the needs of the organization. Built front end web applications in React and Redux with multiple visualization tools for big data such as Three.js for performance and advanced graphics. Created Apis in Node.js and Express along with architecting Databases and writing the SQL queries from Postsgre needed to pull data for consumption by the front end. Architected and built solutions for genomics pipelines with AWS using services such as EC2, S3, ECS, Batch, SQS, SNS, Pipelines, Step Functions and Sage Maker. Built Docker container code in R code and Python for scRNA-seq data to analyze along with steps in preprocessing to remove batch effects, run PCA and perform dimensional reduction, clustering and also using machine learning algorithms and statistical analysis to do things like cell typing. Working closely with other engineers, product managers, data scientists, computational biologists and stakeholders to understand requirements, define software architecture, and deliver high-quality, scalable software solutions. Along with mentoring junior developers and participating in the hiring process. ### Senior Software Engineer @ Q2 Strategies Jan 2019 – Jan 2020 | Remote Constructed and architected the Q2 Admin Portal, which was built with Angular 8, SCSS, Kendo UI, Bootstrap 4, RxJS, Karma and Jasmine for Unit testing, NGX-charts and D3. Worked with project manager to build the portal to client specifics while attending daily scrum meetings to display progress as well as go over new features to add for upcoming sprints. Connected portal to Q2DM data accumulator SAP for data analytics to obtain on demand data and use it for authentication and routing, as well as visualizations for grids, charts, and dashboards. ### Software Engineer @ PNC Jan 2019 – Jan 2019 | Greater Pittsburgh Area Built Angular 7 library with SCSS, Angular Materials, Bootstrap 4, RxJS, Karma and Jasmine for Unit testing, and npm while accounting for cross-browser compatibility issues and responsive design. Used performance profiling for optimization and to identify any possible memory leaks. Trained by Deque University in accessibility standards for 508 compliance, and to use NVDA. Mentored junior developers through paired programming along with using pull requests for code review. Working knowledge of the git repository system. Consumed Restful responses built in Java, Maven and Spring Boot micro services architecture. Participated in regular Agile ceremonies with stakeholders, architects, Project Managers, UX Designers and other engineering teams to ensure our team was meeting goals. ### Application Developer @ HM Health Solutions Jan 2018 – Jan 2019 | Pittsburgh, PA Developed responsive web applications using JavaScript, AngularJS, Angular, Less, jQuery, Adobe Experience Manger for content and Git Bash for version control. Participated in daily Agile ceremonies with development team to prioritize workload to meet deadlines, and help other developers. Created custom components and directives in AngularJS for reusability in other parts of the application. Utilized Chrome Developer for debugging and faster development time. ### Application Developer Intern @ HM Health Solutions Jan 2018 – Jan 2018 | Greater Pittsburgh Area Participated in daily Scrum/Agile meetings with developers, business analysts, and managers along with other teams. Worked on a project to reduce the amount of logging to the servers, and also developed code to log to database when Admin changes privileges In Content Management Tool. Followed the Agile methodology to fulfill business requirements to drive quality technical solutions for the organization and our clients. Enhanced performance of servers by reducing the amount of errors logged, in addition to contributing to applications in a production environment that are used by thousands of clients. ### Web Developer Intern @ Pro Digital VR Jan 2017 – Jan 2018 | Irvin, TX Worked at small start up on a web VR experience using JavaScript framework three.js and A-Frame as well as provided support to maintain scripts for WordPress site. Helped setup Node.js on their server. Also, provided tech support for the client relations. ### Teacher of English @ ELS Educational Services, Inc Jan 2016 – Jan 2017 | Greater Pittsburgh Area Responsible for planning, teaching and evaluating assigned classes in accordance with ELS curriculum. Maintained a classroom environment conducive to learning, while providing valuable feedback regarding performance and attendance records. ### English Professor @ Universidad EAFIT Jan 2013 – Jan 2016 | Medellin, Colombia Taught adults at all levels while employing a number of different approaches to language acquisition and ESL techniques that match the diverse needs, motivations, and goals of the learners. Provided opportunities for interaction, problem solving, and task-based learning where learners can use target language. Also, acknowledged and drew upon learners’ prior experiences and strengths with language learning. ### Mortgage Underwriter @ Wells Fargo Jan 2012 – Jan 2013 | Orlando, Florida Area Demonstrated meticulous attention to detail on financial documents and evaluated the financial strength of borrowers to determine risk and repayment capacity. Provided excellent follow-through with borrowers and other lines of business in a timely manner throughout the underwriting process. ## Education ### Bachelor's degree in Computer and Information Sciences University of Pittsburgh ### Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Sociology, and Communications West Virginia University ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/zachary-lash-7b507553 --- Source: https://flows.cv/zacharylash JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/zacharylash/resume.json Last updated: 2026-03-22