Cary Townsend
About Cary Townsend
Cary Townsend is a Principal Architect at Automation Anywhere in the San Francisco Bay Area with extensive experience in software architecture and development.
Current Role as Principal Architect
Cary Townsend is currently employed as a Principal Architect at Automation Anywhere, located in the San Francisco Bay Area. In this role, Townsend brings extensive experience in software architecture and design, leveraging a wide array of technologies including cloud computing, security, and networking. He plays a key role in optimizing personal and team capacities to implement product strategies effectively.
Previous Experience at Catbird, a Cyxtera Business
Before joining Automation Anywhere, Cary Townsend served as a Principal Software Architect at Catbird, a Cyxtera Business, from 2013 to 2019 in Scotts Valley, California. During his six-year tenure, Townsend was instrumental in leading initiatives that enhanced the company's product offerings, including the addition of Hybrid-Cloud functionality for secure data storage and cloud-scale processing.
Earlier Positions in Software Engineering
Cary Townsend accumulated significant experience through various roles before his tenure at Catbird. He worked as a Senior Software Engineer at Engage Communication in 2013 for 8 months in Aptos, California. Prior to that, he served as a Software Project Lead at Sage Instruments, Inc. for 13 years in Freedom, California, from 2000 to 2013. His other significant roles include being a Project Manager in Software Development at Silicon Valley Group (1997-2000), a Senior Software Engineer at Object Guild, Inc. (1995-1997), and a Senior Member of the Technical Staff at TRW, Ballistic Missile Division (1987-1995) in Southern California.
Educational Background in Physics
Cary Townsend pursued his higher education at UC Riverside, where he studied Physics and earned a Master of Science (MS) degree. His academic journey at UC Riverside spanned eight years, from 1983 to 1991. This technical background laid the foundation for his extensive career in software architecture and engineering.
Proficiency in Diverse Technological Stacks
Throughout his career, Cary Townsend has demonstrated deep expertise in various technological stacks and frameworks. His proficiency includes Java-based tools such as Spring, Hibernate, and Jetty, as well as database management systems like MS SQL Server and Postgres. He is also experienced in utilizing JWT, WSS, protobuf, and gRPC for secure communications and data interchange. Townsend has a strong background in deploying and managing containerized applications using Kubernetes and Helm, adding substantial value to his roles in software architecture and product development.