Lucas Meyer

Software Engineer | Systems Architect

About


Software Engineer with experience in systems architecture, cloud computing, and machine learning. Development of scalable, high-performance applications and management of infrastructures to improve system performance and results.

Experience


Stansberry Research | November 2020 – February 2025

– Architecture and management of cloud infrastructures for financial data processing, newsletter publishing, streaming services, and API integrations.

– Collaboration with executives to align technical solutions with business goals and inform strategic decisions.

– Mentoring of junior software engineers and promotion of best practices across the team.

Technologies: Python, Java, JavaScript, HTML, PHP. IntelliJ, Pycharm, VSCode, DataGrip, DBeaver. AWS, EC2, ECS, ECR, SES, Lambda, Load Balancers, Target Groups, Route 53, CloudFront, CodePipeline, Data Pipeline, MWAA Airflow, Amazon MQ, RabbitMQ, CloudWatch, CloudTrail, Datadog, S3, RDS, ElastiCache. PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis, Elasticsearch. S&P Xpressfeed, Barchart, CoinGecko.

The Home DepotAmerican Software Inc. | November 2019 – November 2020

– Development of full-stack applications for supply chain replenishment systems, optimizing workflows and enhancing user experience.

Technologies: Python, Java, JavaScript, Kotlin. React, Node.js. GCP, Airflow, Dataflow, BigQuery, AppEngine, GKE. Teradata. TeamCity.

ESPNThe Walt Disney Company | January 2015 – May 2019

– Development of applications to integrate with broadcasting equipment and IP/SDI workflows, enhancing live production systems.

– Creation of touchscreen applications and in-house tools that connected with sports APIs, improving TV newsroom production with real-time statistics and features.

– Research in computer vision, developing a live object tracking system for soccer players to deliver real-time positional data.

– Mentoring of analysts and engineers, helping them transition into the development of software for broadcasting applications.

Technologies: C#, Java, Python, PHP, Javascript, HTML. Visual Studio Blend, NetBeans, VSCode. MySQL, Firebird. WPF, Windows Forms, OpenCV, TensorFlow, .NET, JavaFX.

Education


Self-Driving Car Engineer Nanodegree | December 2017 | Udacity

Hands-on experience in Computer Vision, Deep Learning, and Sensor Fusion.


B.S. Industrial Engineering | December 2016 | The University Center of FEI

Honors: First Place Award for Bachelor Thesis on predictive modeling with neural networks.


B.S. Industrial Engineering | September 2014 | Mercer University

Honors: IIE-sponsored scholarship for academic excellence in industrial engineering studies. Dean’s List.

Costa & Associates


Engineering of production-grade software with real-time data capabilities, leveraging on-premise servers, CDNs, and multi-layer caching for optimal performance and scalability.

Design and implementation of secure network architectures, integrating custom security measures and data distribution systems across cloud and on-premise environments.

Technologies: Python, JavaScript, AWS (EC2, Lambda, S3), PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis, Docker, CDNs, on-premise infrastructure.

Technologies & Skills


Core Competencies

  • Programming Languages: Python, Java, JavaScript, C#, C++, Kotlin, TypeScript, PHP, HTML, CSS
  • Frameworks & Libraries: React, Node.js, Flask, .NET, Spring, TensorFlow, OpenCV, Keras
  • Cloud & DevOps: AWS (EC2, Lambda, CodePipeline, S3), GCP (BigQuery, GKE), Docker, On-premise Infrastructure, CI/CD (Jenkins, TeamCity)
  • Databases & Streaming: PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis, Elasticsearch, RabbitMQ, MySQL, Firebird, RESTful APIs

Specialized Expertise

  • Machine Learning & Robotics: TensorFlow, Keras, OpenCV, ROS for computer vision and autonomous systems
  • Multimedia & Broadcasting:
    • Libraries: FFmpeg, VLC, DirectShow, MediaInfo
    • Protocols: MPEG-TS, DASH, RTMP, H.264, HEVC, AAC
    • Production: IP/SDI Routers, Video Switchers, Streaming Servers, CG Integration
  • Data & Analytics: Minitab, MATLAB, R for statistical modeling and forecasting
  • System Design: Cloud Architecture, Scalable Systems, Data Pipelines, Broadcast Engineering

Tools & Environments

  • Development Tools: Visual Studio, PyCharm, IntelliJ, NetBeans, VSCode, Unity3D
  • Architectural Expertise: Designing resilient, high-performance systems for global applications

Languages

  • Fluent: English, Portuguese, Spanish
  • Intermediate: French

Explore projects to see these technologies in action, or contact me at lucas@lucascmeyer.com to discuss.