Bill Harper
About Bill Harper
Bill Harper is a Senior Software Engineer at Barracuda with extensive experience in software engineering, consulting, and technical advising across various industries.
Current Position at Barracuda
Bill Harper is currently employed as a Senior Software Engineer at Barracuda in Ann Arbor, MI. He began his tenure with the company on August 1, 2018. In this role, he utilizes his extensive experience in software engineering to contribute to the company's projects and initiatives.
Past Roles and Experience
Bill Harper has an extensive career history in software engineering and consulting. He worked at kickanotch mobile as a Technical Advisor from 2011 to 2013 in Kansas City, Missouri Area. Prior to this, he served as a Peer Reviewer at BROADBANDUSA in 2009 for two months. He also worked at The Timken Company as a Software Consultant from 2001 to 2018 and as an Instructor at Learning Tree from 2001 to 2008. Further back, he was the Staff Director of Software Engineering at Sprint from 1989 to 1992 and a Consultant at Coopers & Lybrand Consulting from 1988 to 1989.
Owner/Consultant at SolutionsT.com LLC
In addition to his work at Barracuda, Bill Harper is also the Owner and Consultant at solutionst.com llc, based in Kansas City, Missouri Area. This role showcases his entrepreneurial spirit and ability to provide expert consulting services in various facets of software engineering.
Educational Background
Bill Harper studied at MIT Sloan School of Management, where he achieved an SM in Information Technology from 1980 to 1981. Prior to that, he completed an SB in Management Science from Massachusetts Institute of Technology, studying from 1975 to 1980. His education from these prestigious institutions equipped him with foundational knowledge in management and technology.
Industry Knowledge and Skills
Throughout his career, Bill Harper has cultivated in-depth industry knowledge in fields such as discrete manufacturing, heat treating, medical imaging, telephony, travel, library automation, credit card processing, and both domestic and international banking. He has expertise in statistical methods, image manipulation, database design, web services, and service-oriented architectures. Additionally, he has experience in databases, systems integration, mobile devices, analytics, and search.