Uwe Meding

Resume

A results-oriented technology leader with 20+ years of experience designing, developing, and deploying innovative solutions across diverse industries. Proven ability to leverage cloud technologies, data analysis, and machine learning to deliver cost-saving systems and secure platforms. Expertise in leading and motivating development teams to achieve ambitious goals.

Technical Toolbox

  • Leadership: Local and Outsourced Team Management
  • Cloud Technologies: AWS (API Gateway, S3, EC2, Lambda, SNS, SQS, Cognito, DynamoDB, Glue, Step Functions, Neptune, RedShift, IoT Core)
  • Data Analysis: Machine Learning, Predictive Analytics
  • Cloud Development: Java EE, Python, Wildfly, Spring Boot, Postgres/MySQL/Oracle
  • Mobile Development: Java, Kotlin, Swift, React Native
  • Web Development: React.js, Next.js, Node.js, Swagger
  • Security: Threat Modeling, Secure OTA updates, PII protection
  • Regulatory: Significant experience with General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), PII/PHI ISO 27001, NIST 800-53
  • Other: NLP, VoIP integration

Professional experience

Jul 2024-now : Boston University, Adjunct Professor

Teach undergraduate computer science courses in classroom and online

  • Practical web software development and database management (React, Next.js, Node.js, FastAPI, varied database technologies)
  • Electrical engineering (basic circuit theory, visible light communication)
  • Developed curriculum and training plans used to educate more than 400 students.
  • Developed/delivered lectures in accordance with course objectives; prepared course syllabus and aligned learning objectives with course materials; and engaged students via Blackboard discussions, individual emails, and group
  • Evaluated and graded student coursework, assignments, and papers in accordance with school policy; provided effective feedback to students.

Sep 2018-Jun 2024 : Helen of Troy, Senior IoT Architect

Responsible for the global IoT infrastructure build-out for Braun, Vicks, PUR, and Honeywell’s consumer & medical product lines.

  • Designed and built privacy-focused, secure AWS infrastructure compliant with GDPR/CCPA, FDA, HIPAA for PII protection (ISO27001/NIST 800-53). Technologies used: core AWS services like API Gateway, S3, EC2, Lambda, SNS, SQS, Cognito, DynamoDB, Docker/Podman
  • Mobile application and cloud threat modeling and mitigation (OWASP and FIRST)
  • Worked directly with partners on IoT platform needs and requirements, developed product roadmaps for various connected products (thermometers, hearing aids, air purifiers, water filtration)
  • Provided comprehensive analysis for internal teams on IoT functionality and usage patterns, enhancing application experience and driving data-driven decisions
  • Analysis platform based on various technologies, such as AWS Glue (ETL), Athena, Aurora/Postgres, and RedShift, Neptune (graph database), DynamoDB.
  • Architected AI capabilities for (app centric) consumer support, and ML system for data analysis (LLM, PyTorch)
  • Delivered secure mobile applications through threat modeling, connected device security practices, and OTA update implementation.
  • IoT business continuity, DevOps standards and procedures

Aug 2009-Jun 2018 : eFacto Power (formerly OutSmart Power Systems), Chief Architect

Spearheaded the development of a cloud-based energy monitoring platform.

  • Successfully installed at a large grocery chain in the Northeast US, resulting in verified energy savings of $38 million across 200+ stores.
  • Delivered a comprehensive energy management solution with data visualization and predictive analytics for prepared food companies, leading to verified savings of $2 million across 5 locations.
  • Led the development team in designing and deploying a scalable energy monitoring system with real-time data acquisition capabilities.
  • Led and motivated 5 local and outsourced development teams to successfully achieve project milestones

Oct 2004-Jul 2009 : Meding Software Technik, Principal

  • Led the development and deployment of an IT provisioning solution for a 15,000-user student campus, streamlining IT operations.
  • Successfully delivered innovative solutions leveraging Natural Language Processing (NLP) for:
    • Financial document mining and classification for a major bank.
    • Citizen journalism platform for a large New York publisher.
    • Property tax calculation/validation system that recovered $1.5 million for about 1,300 clients.
  • Managed the integration of a VoIP solution for a hotel chain in Minneapolis, enhancing communication efficiency.
  • Provided leadership for local and outsourced development teams.

Apr 2000-Oct 2004 : Chipdata, Chief Architect

  • Built a world-wide content distribution platform for a content mining startup, which secured $33 million in VC funding.
  • Led the development of a highly-available data center to ensure reliable content delivery.
  • Managed IT infrastructure and R&D budgets, fostering efficient resource allocation.
  • Awarded “Innovative Software Product” by APA (Advanced Packaging Association) for two consecutive years.
  • Led a team of 42 engineers across development, QA, and outsourced teams.

Patents