Summary
Eugene Barker is a Solutions Architect with 11 years of experience designing and delivering custom software for government and business, currently based in Apia, Samoa. He combines hands-on implementation skills across Java, PHP, PostgreSQL and deployment tooling with proven leadership on large, multicultural teams from Western, Asian, and Pacific contexts. His work ranges from e-filing and registration systems to enterprise search, automated deployment, and tax systems—projects delivered end-to-end from requirements through production. A Colorado School of Mines alumnus and former IBM architect, he is consistently trusted by clients for reliable, auditable solutions and has a rare comfort operating both in small island contexts and U.S. state enterprise environments.
11 years of coding experience
20 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Science, Mathematics (Computer Science Option), Geophysics Minor, Bachelor of Science, Mathematics (Computer Science Option), Geophysics Minor at Colorado School of Mines