As a Principal Software Engineer at Rally Health, Steven Hicks leverages over a decade of diverse experience to drive innovation and efficiency within the organization. His role is pivotal in mentoring teams on functional programming concepts, particularly in Scala and ZIO, fostering a culture of...
As a Principal Software Engineer at Rally Health, Steven Hicks leverages over a decade of diverse experience to drive innovation and efficiency within the organization. His role is pivotal in mentoring teams on functional programming concepts, particularly in Scala and ZIO, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement. Steven excels at translating complex business requirements into actionable engineering milestones, ensuring that projects are not only delivered on time but also meet the highest standards of quality.
One of his notable achievements includes leading a team to develop a robust GraphQL service from the ground up in just two months, capable of handling over 300 requests per minute with remarkable reliability. This project exemplifies his expertise in distributed systems and microservices architecture, as well as his proficiency in using technologies such as Kafka for real-time data streaming. Steven's commitment to Test Driven Development (TDD) ensures that the software solutions he architects are both scalable and maintainable.
In addition to his technical skills, Steven is adept at conducting production deep dives that span multiple systems, identifying bottlenecks, and implementing strategic improvements. His extensive knowledge of cloud services, particularly Amazon Web Services (AWS), further enhances his ability to design and deploy efficient, cloud-native applications. By staying at the forefront of emerging technologies and methodologies, Steven continues to contribute significantly to Rally Health’s mission of transforming healthcare through innovative software solutions.
