Harold Meder
About Harold Meder
Harold Meder is a Senior Java Developer with extensive experience in software development and project management. He has worked for various companies, including Overstock.com and Nortel, and holds an EMBA from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Work at Overstock.com
Harold Meder has been employed at Overstock.com as a Senior Java Developer since 2015. In this role, he focuses on delivering high-priority enhancements by collaborating with customers to specify and prioritize requirements. His work involves developing applications that meet the evolving needs of the business, contributing to the overall functionality and performance of the company's software solutions.
Education and Expertise
Harold Meder studied Business Administration at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he achieved an Executive MBA from 1990 to 1992. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Honors Physics from the University of Waterloo, which he completed from 1972 to 1976. His educational background supports his expertise in software development, particularly in high availability system design and real-time, multi-threaded computing capabilities.
Professional Background
Harold Meder has a diverse professional background with extensive experience in software development and IT analysis. He worked at Nortel as a Software Developer and Technical Manager for 21 years, from 1980 to 2001. He has also held positions at various organizations, including Deutsche Bank Global Technology as AVP Application Development, and Agile Dimensions, LLC as a Pro Bono Developer/Analyst. His career spans multiple roles that emphasize application development and system design.
Previous Employment Experience
Throughout his career, Harold Meder has held several significant positions. He worked as a Senior Software Engineer at Iron Data Solutions from 2014 to 2015 and served as a Senior IT Analyst/Developer at Duke Clinical Research Institute from 2007 to 2008. His experience also includes roles at TOSHIBA Global Commerce Solutions, Inc., Dex Media, and USinternetworking, an AT&T Company, where he applied Agile/Lean principles to ensure quality in software development.
Technical Skills and Methodologies
Harold Meder is experienced in applying Agile and Lean principles to software development. He emphasizes quality assurance through automated unit and functional testing. His technical skills include high availability system design, data collection, transformation, and distribution, which are crucial for developing robust applications that meet business requirements.