Summary
Tim Dalton is a Principal Software Engineer with over two decades of experience building resilient, business-focused software across Java, C#, and low-level languages. He specializes in enterprise Java (Spring, Swing/JavaFX) and middleware, delivering durable systems for clients including Boeing, Monsanto, Wells Fargo, and Biomerieux. As a contractor he emphasizes lasting value—introducing practices, tooling, and technical insights that continue to pay dividends after engagements end. He enjoys sharing knowledge through local presentations on Scala and functional programming and is increasingly exploring Rust, C/C++ and hobby electronics tied to IoT. Grounded in strong typing and practical engineering, Tim balances technical craft with commitments to family and faith, seeking domains where well-crafted software creates competitive advantage. Based in Missouri, he blends legacy-system expertise (NonStop/TUXEDO) with modern cloud-friendly Java development.
7 years of coding experience
13 years of employment as a software developer
McCluer North High School
BS, Computer Science, BS, Computer Science at Missouri University of Science and Technology