Robert Towne

Robert Towne is a seasoned software engineer with extensive experience in data engineering and database administration. Currently serving as a Senior Software Engineer at Janrain, Inc. since March 2017, Robert specializes in big data development using Scala and Java, focusing on technologies such as Hadoop, Spark, Kafka, HBase, and Redis. Prior roles include Senior Data Engineer at WebTrends, where responsibilities included RDBMS development for MS SQL Server and MySQL, as well as involvement in testing emerging technologies. Robert’s earlier experience encompasses positions as Database Administrator at Smarsh, Senior Database Administrator at Vesta, and various roles related to SQL Server data warehousing at Homeside Lending and Washington Mutual, demonstrating a robust background in database management and development spanning over two decades.