Russen Guggemos
About Russen Guggemos
Russen Guggemos is a Senior Software Architect currently at Zipcar, where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in software development, having held various roles at companies such as Berklee College of Music and Harmonix Music Systems.
Work at Zipcar
Russen Guggemos currently holds the position of Senior Software Architect at Zipcar, a role he has occupied since 2019. Prior to this, he worked as a Senior Developer at Zipcar from 2013 to 2019 for a total of six years. His responsibilities include designing and implementing software solutions that enhance the functionality and efficiency of Zipcar's services.
Previous Employment Experience
Before joining Zipcar, Russen Guggemos worked at several organizations in various web development roles. He was a Web Developer at Promoboxx for seven months in 2013, and prior to that, he held positions at Mobile Messenger, FreeCause, and Harmonix Music Systems. His experience spans from 2010 to 2013, during which he developed skills in web technologies and software development.
Education and Expertise
Russen Guggemos earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Computer Science from Boston University, where he studied from 1999 to 2003. His expertise includes developing Sinatra-based APIs, utilizing Resque for background processing, and implementing SMTP with SendGrid for email delivery. He also incorporates Solr search indexing and uses MongoDB with mongoid for database management in his projects.
Technical Skills and Tools
Russen Guggemos possesses a range of technical skills relevant to software development. He employs RabbitMQ with bunny for messaging and queuing, applies SOAP with savon for web services integration, and has experience with various programming frameworks and tools. His proficiency in these areas supports his work in creating efficient and scalable software applications.
Background in Software Development
Russen Guggemos has a solid background in software development, having worked in various capacities since 2008. His experience includes roles as a Rails Developer at Berklee College of Music from 2010 to 2013 and as a Web Developer at multiple companies. This diverse background has contributed to his comprehensive understanding of software architecture and development processes.