Alexander Arbuckle
About Alexander Arbuckle
Alexander Arbuckle is a Senior Software Engineer and Tech Lead at Travelport, where he has worked since 2021. He has a background in software engineering and has held various roles, including positions at Colorado State University and In-Situ, contributing to significant projects and mentoring teams.
Current Role at Travelport
Alexander Arbuckle serves as a Senior Software Engineer and Tech Lead at Travelport, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he actively contributes to process and design decisions within the API engineering organization. Arbuckle utilizes a variety of technologies, including Java, JavaScript, Spring Boot, and OpenAPI/Swagger, to enhance the functionality and efficiency of Travelport's services. His leadership extends to mentoring and facilitating the onboarding process for multiple teams, promoting knowledge sharing and reducing information silos.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Prior to his current position, Arbuckle worked as a Software Engineer at In-Situ from 2019 to 2021. During his tenure, he developed a new microservice for Travelport+ that streamlined booking and ticketing processes by replacing multiple nanoservices, thereby reducing complexity and latency. He also worked at Sopheon as a Software Engineer from 2017 to 2018 and contributed to various projects that enhanced software performance and user experience.
Education and Expertise
Arbuckle earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Computer Science from Colorado State University. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his technical skills and expertise in software development. He has demonstrated proficiency in various programming languages and frameworks, which he applies in his current role and previous positions.
Contributions to Colorado State University
Alexander Arbuckle has a history of working at Colorado State University in various capacities. He served as a CIS Distance Learning Support Team Member from 2011 to 2012 and as an Infrastructure Management Team Member from 2012 to 2013. Additionally, he worked as a Private Java Tutor from 2013 to 2014, providing individualized instruction in programming. His involvement at the university reflects his commitment to education and technology.
Notable Projects and Initiatives
In his role at Travelport, Arbuckle led the upgrade of the 'Offer' Search service from Java 8 to Java 17. He documented issues and solutions to create a comprehensive migration strategy for all services. Furthermore, he created the Swagger Validator tool to evaluate API POJOs from a customer perspective, ensuring better alignment of object models with Swagger definitions. These initiatives highlight his focus on improving software processes and enhancing user experience.