Nicholas Walker

Software Build & Release Engineer - Software Programmer

Software Build & Release Engineer specializing in automated build and deployment solutions, source code management, and customer facing installation packages.

Senior/lead build and release engineer for Agilent's Gas Chromatography (GC) software driver division:

• Maintain custom automated build process for multiple projects.
• Assist in transition towards modern build solutions including CI/CD solution (TeamCity & Jenkins), migrating source control to BitBucket/Git, and deploy build artifacts to a Nexus repository.
• Primary architect, developer, and maintainer of multiple localized installation packages and merge modules using InstallShield and WiX.
• Creator and maintainer of virtual PCs used for software builds.
• Primary developer of the GC Firmware Update Tool. This .NET application provides a simple UI to allow customers the ability to easily update the firmware on their GC instruments including device add-ons that are connected to the network.
• Collaborates with global product teams to ensure our driver packages can successfully integrate into various data systems.
• Collaborates with global localization teams to ensure our products have proper translations.

• Provided technical assistance to over 125+ users
• Assisted in PC/Laptop Hardware/Software installations including machine builds, ghosting, back-ups, and general maintenance
• Performed printer maintenance support
• Responded to and resolved service Help Desk requests