Robert Hodgen is a Principal Software Engineer with 11 years of hands-on experience modernizing enterprise systems and delivering cloud-native solutions, particularly in insurance and HR domains. He blends deep OOP expertise in Java and .NET with AWS architecture and React front-end development, often leading cross-functional teams to build greenfield products and migrate legacy systems to containers and cloud. As a consultant he pairs technical leadership with software development lifecycle coaching to drive client success and developer productivity. His background includes founding a cloud startup and running a solo consulting practice, reflecting strong product instincts and operational ownership beyond coding. Based in Tallahassee, he combines pragmatic engineering with a track record of shipping scalable, user-friendly systems for regulated industries.
11 years of coding experience
11 years of employment as a software developer
Associate of Arts (A.A.), 4.0 GPA, Associate of Arts (A.A.), 4.0 GPA at St. Petersburg College
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Management, 3.6 GPA, Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Management, 3.6 GPA at Florida State University - College of Business
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Robert Hodgen - Principal Software Engineer at HH Sterling