Doug Appleyard
About Doug Appleyard
Doug Appleyard is a Senior Software Engineer with extensive experience in web application development, currently working at Pickhoops, LLC and National Agents Alliance Corporate. He has a strong background in using Docker, PHP frameworks, and cloud technologies, with a notable project involving an NCAA tournament bracket website.
Work at PCLaw
Doug Appleyard has been a Senior Software Engineer at PCLaw | Time Matters since 1999. His tenure of 25 years in this role has involved significant contributions to software development in Raleigh, North Carolina. He focuses on enhancing the functionality and performance of legal practice management software, leveraging his extensive experience in web application development.
Current Roles and Responsibilities
In addition to his position at PCLaw, Doug Appleyard has served as a Senior Software Engineer at National Agents Alliance Corporate since 2017. He also works as a Software Developer at Pickhoops, LLC, a role he has held since 1999. His responsibilities across these positions include developing and maintaining software solutions, with a focus on integrating various technologies for enhanced performance.
Education and Expertise
Doug Appleyard studied Computer Science at North Carolina State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree from 1985 to 1987. He also attended Cornell University from 1982 to 1984. His educational background supports his expertise in web application development, particularly in using PHP frameworks such as Symfony and CodeIgniter, as well as containerization technologies like Docker.
Professional Experience at Oracle
Before his current roles, Doug Appleyard worked at Oracle as a Senior Member of Technical Staff from 2005 to 2017. During his 12 years at Oracle, he contributed to the development of various software solutions, enhancing his skills in integrating multiple technologies for web services and cloud-deployed applications.
Notable Projects and Contributions
Doug Appleyard developed an NCAA tournament bracket website capable of supporting 100,000 brackets annually. He also implemented a Single Sign-On solution using Amazon AWS Cognito and Elastic Container Service, showcasing his ability to manage complex software projects and integrate advanced technologies.