Connie Worthington

Senior software engineer and former engineering manager with extensive experience building high-availability, real-time systems across payments, networking, and distributed platforms. Deep expertise in C/C++ with strong Python experience, complemented by hands-on work in modern cloud and CI/CD environments. Proven ability to deliver secure, compliant systems in regulated industries while mentoring engineers and leading modernization efforts.

Seeking senior individual contributor or technical leadership roles focused on large-scale, mission-critical systems in payments, messaging, or networking domains.

Core Technical Skills

Professional Experience

Senior Software Engineer

• Lead engineer for secure, high-availability transaction systems supporting retail and fuel payment networks
• Designed and enhanced authorization services using C/C++, Python, Perl, and SQL on Linux
• Integrated ISO 8583 messaging into modernized payment flows, improving reliability and throughput
• Strengthened automated testing and CI/CD pipelines, reducing regressions and deployment risk
• Mentored engineers and reinforced secure coding and operational best practices

Senior Software Development Manager

• Led Agile engineering team delivering distributed fintech services with strict uptime and compliance requirements
• Oversaw PCI DSS 4.0-compliant architectures, including tokenization, secure storage, and audit controls
• Directed CI/CD strategy using GitLab and Jenkins to enable frequent, reliable releases
• Provided technical leadership across backend services, cloud infrastructure, and production support
• Conducted performance reviews and mentored senior and mid-level engineers

Senior Software Engineer

• Technical lead for real-time fuel payment processing platforms used by large transportation clients
• Developed low-latency, high-volume transaction services in C/C++, Python, and SQL
• Extended and optimized ISO 8583 message handling for custom authorization workflows
• Improved platform observability through enhanced logging, metrics, and automated testing
• Led onboarding and mentoring initiatives for new engineers

Senior Software Engineer (Contract)

• Developed cross-platform media applications for embedded systems and set-top boxes
• Delivered performance-optimized components across diverse runtime environments

Prior Experience (Selected)

Earlier senior and leadership roles in networking, embedded systems, and distributed platforms, including positions at Apple, Lucent/Ascend Communications, L-3 Communications, EmergeCore Networks, Prosoft Engineering, and other technology companies.

Education

B.S., Computer Science, Mathematics Minor
B.S., Criminal Justice / Police Science
Weber State University – Ogden, UT

Achievements & Patents

• Developed the first PCMCIA-based network driver for Apple laptop platforms, integrating with Apple’s existing kernel driver framework.
• Co-inventor, Patent Application (2002): Open Internet Protocol Services Platform for Embedded Network Appliances (PCT Publication WO2002069165A1)
• Co-inventor of the platform behind EmergeCore’s IT-100

Additional Experience

• Built Linux kernel modules, user-space services, and custom device drivers
• Developed networked applications across Linux, Windows, and macOS
• Provided onsite debugging, customer support, and incident response for production systems
• Extensive background designing secure, auditable systems in regulated environments