Emerson Farrugia is a seasoned Principal Software Engineer at ONI, where he plays a pivotal role in leading the backend engineering and platform team responsible for CODI, an innovative product designed to run data science workloads on super-resolution microscopy data in the cloud. With nearly...
Emerson Farrugia is a seasoned Principal Software Engineer at ONI, where he plays a pivotal role in leading the backend engineering and platform team responsible for CODI, an innovative product designed to run data science workloads on super-resolution microscopy data in the cloud. With nearly two decades of experience in software engineering and architecture, Emerson has honed his expertise in building scalable and resilient SaaS products that handle millions of requests per second, serving a vast customer base. His extensive background includes co-founding a digital health startup, where he served as CTO and successfully generated over $2 million in revenue, showcasing his entrepreneurial spirit and deep understanding of market needs.
At ONI, Emerson is focused on transforming the early implementation of CODI into a robust product that meets the demands of modern data science applications. This transformation involves refining software delivery practices, enhancing the system's architecture, and maturing the implementation to ensure it is both maintainable and scalable. His proficiency in technologies such as Java, Apache Kafka, and Spring Batch, combined with his experience in containerization and distributed systems, enables him to effectively oversee complex projects that require meticulous attention to performance metrics and batch processing capabilities. Emerson's leadership not only drives the technical direction of the team but also fosters a culture of innovation and collaboration, ensuring that CODI remains at the forefront of cloud-based data science solutions. Through his work, he continues to make significant contributions to the field, leveraging his skills in software project management and enterprise architecture to deliver impactful results.
