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Hi! I'm Mark.

I’m a Principal Software Engineer at ComplyAdvantage, where I tackle the challenges of building scalable and resilient distributed systems. With over 20 years of experience, I get excited about creating robust software solutions that make a difference. I thrive on coding, mentoring, and exploring the latest tech trends.

When I’m not working, you can find me exploring new interests (currently 3D Printing), spending time with my family, running, and poolside officiating at Swim England galas.

Feel free to connect with me (links above) to learn more!

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A week in my life as a Principal Software Engineer at ComplyAdvantage

This is a syndication of a post I wrote for the ComplyAdvantage Technology Blog.

Principal Software Engineers at ComplyAdvantage need to paint with a broad brush. Every week we must apply the full gamut of skills learnt during our careers as a Software Engineer. From writing code to technical design. Mentoring to managing stakeholders. Reviewing merge (pull) requests for a Junior Software Engineer to presenting at the Executive level.

I’m Mark. That’s me in with the light shirt and crossed arms in the header image above, and I am a Principal Software Engineer here at ComplyAdvantage aligned to our Platform Tribe (which is responsible for platform-level services). A frequent question I get when I tell someone my level is “What does it mean to be a Principal Software Engineer?”. The intelligent quip is “I’ll let you know when I figure it out”. Every week is different, but this is a fairly typical snapshot of my life in this role. Although every Principal Software Engineer’s life is different, I hope I can partially demystify some responsibilities of this role.

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