Summary
Robert Burghart is a Senior Software Engineer with 13 years of professional experience designing and delivering high-availability systems across enterprise and consumer domains. He has held technical leadership roles at Lockheed Martin, Mhelpdesk, Angi, and currently Care.com, bringing deep expertise in systems engineering, database design, and the full SDLC. Known for translating complex technical solutions into accessible terms, he blends hands-on architecture and implementation with strong communication skills to drive successful deployments. His background spans defense-grade engineering through to fast-moving product teams, reflecting an ability to adapt practices to rigorous reliability and rapid iteration alike. Based in Annandale, VA, he holds a BS in Computer Science from James Madison University and consistently focuses on pragmatic, maintainable solutions that balance innovation with operational practicality.
13 years of coding experience
17 years of employment as a software developer
BS, Computer Science, BS, Computer Science at James Madison University