About Author & Technical Reviewers
Dr. Edward Lavieri Jr. is a seasoned software developer and senior member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE). He holds a Doctor of Computer Science degree from Colorado Technical University, a Master of Science in Information Systems from Bowie State University, and additional Master of Science degrees from the University of Arkansas Fayetteville and Capella University. His experience spans the military, the software industry, and academia.
He has a firm understanding of modern software systems based on his practical experience with intelligence and communication systems in the U.S. Navy and running a software design and development studio. His experience includes working on various software projects including grants from the National Science Foundation (NSF) and U.S. Department of Education.
His industry experience and knowledge shine through with his published works which include over one dozen technical books, voluminous published articles, and continuing research and exposure to modern technology in his role as a University Dean for a College of Computer Science and a School of Information Technology as well as the Chief Academic Officer of a programming bootcamp organization. These simultaneous and current academic positions are part of a university system accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
When not working on technical or academic projects, Dr. Lavieri enjoys building new worlds with software and bricks.
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ABOUT TECHNICAL REVIEWER'S
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Vijay Kumar Sabbu is a seasoned Engineering Leader with over 17 years of experience in designing and engineering large-scale enterprise applications. He has a proven track record of leading research and development efforts and leading high-performance engineering teams across diverse industries, including finance, gaming, data analytics, iPaaS, digital transformation, and observability. Currently, Vijay works as a Senior Engineering Leader at a leading Data Analytics Telemetry Platform Company in India. In this role, he has been instrumental in building an open telemetry pipeline for client deployments, leveraging reliable and scalable data engineering approaches, and adopting next-generation technologies to drive business innovation. He is passionate about building and leading high-performance teams and helping customers overcome challenges through Al-enabled Digital Transformations.
Avinash, with over a decade of experience in developing large-scale applications and microservices using cutting-edge technologies, specializes in building robust application infrastructures capable of adapting to evolving user needs and incremental changes. His expertise spans diverse industries, including telecom software, fashion and styling tech solutions, and talent management platforms, contributing across various organizations. He is committed to optimizing performance, architecture, cost, and processes to maximize the benefits of existing solutions. His skills encompass a broad range of cloud services, on-premises data warehouses and labs, and open-source software tools, ensuring their optimal utilization. His expertise spans multiple programming languages, frameworks, and development methodologies, allowing him to tackle complex challenges and deliver high-quality software.