Bruce Parr
About Bruce Parr
Bruce Parr is a Principal Software Engineer with over 24 years of experience at PGS in Houston, Texas. He specializes in designing applications using Message-Oriented Middleware technologies and has expertise in multiple programming languages and development tools.
Work at PGS
Bruce Parr has served as Principal Software Engineer at PGS since 2000, accumulating 24 years of experience in this role. Based in the Houston, Texas Area, he focuses on designing and developing applications that utilize Message-Oriented Middleware technologies. His responsibilities include deploying software on vessels globally and providing ongoing support for these systems.
Education and Expertise
Bruce Parr earned a Bachelor of Applied Science from Oklahoma State University. His educational background supports his expertise in software engineering, particularly in the development of applications using various programming languages, including C++, C, Python, Perl, and JavaScript.
Technical Skills and Tools
Bruce specializes in Message-Oriented Middleware technologies such as AMQP and MQTT. He utilizes a range of development tools and APIs, including Qt, gcc, cmake, GNU Make, Jenkins, RPM, git, and Subversion. His experience extends to Linux-based systems and message brokers like Apache QPID, ZeroMQ, Mosquitto, and VerneMQ.
Software Development Practices
Bruce engages in automated build and release practices and procedures, ensuring efficient software deployment and maintenance. His role involves not only the development of applications but also the implementation of best practices in software engineering to enhance system reliability and performance.