Rob Mela is a talented software engineer with a wealth of experience in developing high-performance, reliable, and maintainable code. He is passionate about designing and implementing multithreaded, distributed systems in C and C++ in Linux/Unix environments while using languages like Perl, Python, and Ruby. His expertise includes brainstorming and whiteboarding to translate ideas into top-level system designs. Rob has an impressive educational background from the University of Connecticut, and his extensive experience includes senior software engineering positions with Sharkninja, Smartleaf, Frame Media, One Door, Thinking Screen Media, Varolii, Kickstart Software Systems, Cnet Networks, Zdnet, and New England Financial. Beyond coding, Rob is an expert in advanced bicycle repair, showcasing his diverse range of skills and interests.