Bruce Getting
About Bruce Getting
Bruce Getting is the Lead Cloud Developer at Thomson Reuters, where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in software development, architecture, and big data processing, with a strong educational background in Electrical Engineering from the University of Minnesota.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Bruce Getting currently serves as the Lead Cloud Developer at Thomson Reuters, a position he has held since 2022 in Eagan, Minnesota. His previous roles at the company include Business Systems Architect from 2007 to 2009, Infrastructure Architect from 2009 to 2018, and Service Architect from 2000 to 2007. Over his tenure at Thomson Reuters, he has accumulated significant experience in software development and architecture.
Education and Expertise
Bruce Getting studied Electrical Engineering at the University of Minnesota, where he earned both a Bachelor of Science (BS) and a Master of Science (MS). His educational background supports his expertise in designing and developing high-scaling customer applications using Java and Spring frameworks. He is also skilled in business process modeling and has experience with development cost estimation and requirements gathering.
Background in Big Data and Cloud Development
Bruce has extensive experience in big data processing, utilizing technologies such as Hadoop Map/Reduce and HBase. His role as Lead Cloud Developer involves leveraging these technologies to enhance cloud-based solutions. He is proficient in time series data management using OpenTSDB and has integrated SAAS platforms like ServiceNow into existing systems.
Previous Experience at Refinitiv
Before his current role, Bruce worked at Refinitiv, an LSEG business, as a Developer and Infrastructure Architect from 2018 to 2020. This role contributed to his comprehensive understanding of infrastructure and development processes, including Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid methodologies. His experience in various capacities has equipped him with a broad skill set in software development and architecture.
Leadership and Mentoring Skills
Bruce has demonstrated leadership capabilities by leading architecture design and mentoring other developers in both large and small team settings. His ability to guide teams through complex projects has been a key aspect of his professional development, enhancing collaboration and innovation within the teams he has worked with.