Christian W. Hesselbach

Summary

Experienced manager with a passion for software development and data systems. Exceptional communication skills with an emphasis on building flexible, efficient, and collaborative teams. Highly technical with proficiency in all phases of software development, computer systems, and their deployment.

Experience

TransPerfect, New York NY October 2021 — Current

Engineering Manager
Tech: Apache, Bash, CSS, HTML, Javascript, PHP, Python

Directed a team of engineers, responsible for implementation and upkeep of websites for TransPerfect clients across the globe.

  • Lead and manage a team of engineers.
  • Respond to emergency requests at any time.
  • Join discussions about the product and internal systems regarding their current state, how to improve them, or issues that need to be addressed.

TransPerfect, New York NY October 2015 — October 2021

Website Engineer
Tech: Apache, Bash, CSS, HTML, Javascript, PHP, Python

Responsible for implementation and maintenance of client websites translated with the OneLink proxy.

  • Utilize TransPerfect's proprietary software to crawl a client's website for content and generate files for translation.
  • Configure OneLink to display translations, adjustments, and customizations for the target websites.
  • Resolve formatting and functional issues caused by translations and/or the proxy server.
  • Develop scripts/software to solve complicated problems and increase productivity.
  • Advise clients on best practices in order to maximize the effectiveness of TransPerfect's service to them.

Cablevision(Crossfire Consulting), Woodbury NY June 2015 — October 2015

QA Automation Tester
Tech: CSS, HTML, Java, Javascript, JSP, MongoDB, Python, SQL

Responsible for execution and analysis of automated testing on consumer products.

  • Schedule scripts for testing.
  • Analyze, debug, and report on results.
  • Design/implement software to support test development.
  • Developed a web-based data visualization and execution platform for stress tests on set-top boxes.

Teaching and Learning Technologies, Stony Brook NY 2012 (Fall)

SINC Site Consultant

Provided assistance/support for faculty and students in Stony Brook University's SINC (Student Instructional Network Computers) Sites.

  • Maintained computer equipment and accessories.
  • Responded to requests and questions from faculty/students.
  • Responsible for maintaining certain facilities.

Enstoa, New York NY 2011 (Summer)

IT Intern
Tech: C#, SQL, XAML

Developed database management software for multi-site real estate portfolios.

  • Designed and implemented a C# (WPF) application utilizing Excel spreadsheets and an SQL database to manage facilities information for a New York-based client.

West Hempstead Union Free School District, West Hempstead NY 2010, 2013, 2014 (Summer)

IT Technician

Responsible for deployment and maintenance of computer hardware and data systems across the school district.

  • Installed new desktop hardware and mobile systems for all facilities.
  • Installed and maintained existing hardware/software.

Education

Stony Brook University, Stony Brook NY 2010 — 2014

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Honors and Awards

  • 1st Place: CSE 305-Database Systems, Final Project
  • Dean’s List: Spring 2014

Skills

Computer languages: Bash, C, C#, CSS, HTML, Java, Javascript, LATEX, PHP, Python, SQL, XML, Visual Basic/VBA, WPF, Winforms
Tools: Apache server/Tomcat, Eclipse, Microsoft Office suite, Microsoft Visual Studio, MongoDB, MySQL, NetBeans, Tortoise SVN, UMLet

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