Lou Perna is a highly experienced software development professional with a career spanning several decades. Currently serving as a Senior Mobile Developer at ALKU since October 2019, Perna also holds the position of Technical Lead at GXM CONSULTING since October 2015, where responsibilities include aligning project goals, technology, and team dynamics. Previously, Perna was a Principal Software Engineer at Sierra Nevada Corporation, overseeing a team of approximately 15 engineers and managing the development of various products. With a solid foundation in programming languages such as Java, JavaScript, and Python, as well as expertise in technologies like ElasticSearch and Hadoop, Perna has consistently contributed to significant projects, including a current role focusing on Big Data for a major financial institution. Educational credentials include a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from SUNY Polytechnic Institute.