John Mc Cabe
About John Mc Cabe
John McCabe is a Software Development Lead at FINRA with extensive experience in software development and team management, particularly in the financial services sector. He has a background in Internet Information Services and agile processes, and has led significant projects including the migration of legacy applications to modern platforms.
Work at FINRA
John Mc Cabe has served as a Software Development Lead at FINRA since 2007. In this role, he oversees a multidisciplinary team that includes business analysts, software development engineers in test (SDET), developers, and DevOps professionals. His leadership focuses on enhancing software development processes and ensuring the successful delivery of projects within the organization.
Previous Experience at Applied Information Sciences
Prior to his current position, John Mc Cabe worked as a Consultant at Applied Information Sciences from 1993 to 1997. During his four years there, he gained valuable experience in software development and contributed to projects within the financial services industry, focusing on Internet Information Services (IIS) and agile processes.
Consulting Role at RDA
John Mc Cabe was a Consultant at RDA from 1997 to 2006, where he worked for nine years. His responsibilities included leading various software development initiatives and contributing to the modernization of applications. His expertise in software development played a significant role in the projects he managed.
Education and Expertise
John Mc Cabe studied at the University of Maryland Global Campus, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Information Systems from 1987 to 1993. His educational background laid the foundation for his expertise in software development, particularly in agile processes and Internet Information Services (IIS).
Early Career at National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
John Mc Cabe began his career as a Developer at the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, where he worked for one year from 1985 to 1986. This early experience in software development contributed to his skills and knowledge in the field.
Current Projects and Initiatives
At FINRA, John Mc Cabe leads the migration of a legacy .NET on-premises application to a modern Java/Angular/REST platform hosted on AWS. This project reflects his commitment to leveraging modern technologies to improve software performance and scalability.