Amanda Burger

About Amanda Burger

I’m a software engineer passionate about building scalable, reliable applications that solve complex problems through clean design and thoughtful engineering. An expert in Java and Python, I specialize in developing full-stack and event-driven systems, with strong experience in DevOps and infrastructure—particularly in automation using Ansible, container orchestration with OpenShift, and observability with Splunk to ensure performance, security, and reliability.I grew up in Japan and am now based in New York City, where I’m continuing to grow my career in software engineering and automation technologies while pursuing a Master’s in Computer Science with a focus on Artificial Intelligence. Alongside my professional work, I’ve built a strong foundation in app development, web development, algorithms, and data-driven projects through both academic study and personal exploration. This fuels my passion for using technology to solve complex problems and drive innovation.

Experience

1. Software Engineer (Assistant Vice President)

   Wells Fargo

   Jan 2025 — Present · New York, NY, US

   Designs and engineers a full stack (IaC) web application from the ground up using Java, Spring Boot, React, Postman, and MongoDB—enabling internal teams across Wells Fargo to manage infrastructure, deployments, and compliance workflows through a unified platform.Develops scalable, event-driven backend services leveraging Kafka for system communication and OpenShift (OCP) for container orchestration, integrating SonarQube and other tools to enforce code quality and security.Builds automation workflows using Ansible, writing in YAML and PowerShell to support dynamic infrastructure provisioning and deployment orchestration—executed via the core Java application.Implements software-driven solutions for desired-state configuration, vulnerability detection, and patch management, ensuring system compliance and reducing operational overhead through intelligent automation.Enhances platform observability and reliability by leveraging Splunk to monitor application health, performance, and deployments—accelerating release cycles and improving incident response

Education

• University of Wisconsin-Madison

  Bachelor's degree, Data Science

• University of Wisconsin-Madison

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Computer Science

  2019 — 2023

• The American School in Japan

  High School Diploma, STEM

  2015 — 2019

• Georgia Institute of Technology

  Master of Science - MS, Computer Science