Cameron Cowan

About Cameron Cowan

Experienced Software Tech Lead and Engineering Manager with a proven track record in the delivery of robust, high-quality big data products. I have a deep understanding of the entire software development lifecycle, possessing advanced skills in big data technologies, software architecture, and system design. I\'m passionate about leveraging my leadership prowess to mentor team members, foster collaboration, and drive projects to successful completion. My knack for managing complexity and navigating through challenging scenarios makes me a trusted partner in any ambitious software engineering endeavor. Adept at maintaining a user-centric approach while championing technological innovation, I am constantly striving to deliver efficient, scalable, and reliable solutions. Let\'s connect to shape the future of big data together.

Experience

1. Software Engineering Manager Lead Software Engineer

   Ams Dataserfs, Inc

   Jul 2021 — Present

   Redesigned and rearchitected a constrained v1.0 data platform initially built for Xbox and HoloLens, handling only ~4TB over its lifetime, into a scalable v2.0 system capable of processing 7TB daily. The new platform played a critical data role in validating Microsoft’s Cobalt 100 silicon and laid the foundation for future validation infrastructure. Leveraged Azure Event Hubs, distributed microservices, and Kusto to build high-throughput, fault-tolerant pipelines supporting real-time analytics.Led design reviews and architectural discussions across teams, driving alignment on SLIs/SLOs for internal services, standardizing observability for mission-critical components.Acted as a technical mentor for developers across three teams, coaching on OOP, DevOps practices, and scalable microservices patterns.Owned and maintained production-grade pipelines and data infrastructure supporting cross-cloud (Azure/on-prem) deployments for key silicon engineering partners.Collaborated with Microsoft hardware and security teams to pass NIST 800-171 audits, enabling ITAR-compliant development pipelines.Acted as the primary technical liaison to director-level leadership, aligning engineering execution with strategic objectives and proactively managing scope and timelines across critical programs.

Education

• University of the Pacific

  Masters of Engineering in Computer Science, Computer Science

  2011 — 2016

Skills

• Windows
• Computer Maintenance
• Programming
• Computer Animation
• Microsoft Excel
• Powerpoint
• Json
• Artificial Intelligence
• Web Application Development
• Microsoft Office
• Computer Repair
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Microsoft Sql Server
• Data Science
• C++
• Algorithm Analysis
• Php
• Javascript
• Game Development
• Sql
• Linux
• Asp.net
• Networking
• Html5
• Python
• C#
• .net
• Algorithm Design
• Data Analysis
• Computer Science
• Virtual Reality
• Research
• Matlab