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Tim Lefler

Summary

Respectful, organized and self-motivated software architect, designer and programmer. Experienced in web application and API development and offering strong skills in technical leadership, application design and programming. An english speaker who is accustomed to working remotely with cross-cultural, global teams.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Staff Software Engineer

Slack
01.2014 - 07.2020
  • Designed and built services used by millions of people a day.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams around the world in the design and development of the Slack API.
  • Designed and developed most of the original 3rd party Slack internal integrations.
  • Led architecture discussions, guiding the team in making informed decisions about technology choices for various projects.

Manager, Business Applications

Vancouver Film School
11.2012 - 01.2014
  • Managed a team of developers who designed and developed the VFS website, e-commerce and marketing pages.
  • Coordinated the development and led technical designs of the Microsoft Dynamics CRM, and how it was integrated into internal tools.

Game Engineer

Tiny Speck Inc
10.2011 - 11.2012
  • Designed and implemented many game play mechanics for the online game Glitch.

Software Development Manager

SparkTrust Systems
05.2011 - 09.2011
  • Managed a team in the design and development of a web based review verification platform.

Software Development Manager

ParetoLogic Inc.
04.2006 - 05.2011
  • Managed a team which designed and developed multiple security products for the Windows platform.

Senior Software Developer

ACD Systems
01.2000 - 04.2006
  • Lead the design and development of the ACDSee for Mac product.
  • Lead the ACDSee for Mac conversion from Mac OS9 to Mac OSX app development (carbon).
  • Lead the Mac arm of the company's OEM group.
  • Designed and developed a new plugin architecture for ACDSee for Windows.

Education

Diploma - Computer Systems Technology

Camosun College
Victoria, BC

Skills

  • Software Architecture Design
  • Project Leadership Experience
  • Web Application Development
  • API Development
  • Database Programming
  • Service Integration Experience
  • Agile Methodology Expertise
  • Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Elementary

Timeline

Staff Software Engineer

Slack
01.2014 - 07.2020

Manager, Business Applications

Vancouver Film School
11.2012 - 01.2014

Game Engineer

Tiny Speck Inc
10.2011 - 11.2012

Software Development Manager

SparkTrust Systems
05.2011 - 09.2011

Software Development Manager

ParetoLogic Inc.
04.2006 - 05.2011

Senior Software Developer

ACD Systems
01.2000 - 04.2006

Diploma - Computer Systems Technology

Camosun College
Tim Lefler