Samuel X.
Back-end and Systems Engineer

Skills

Node.js

Express.js

Javascript

Postgresql

Redis

Amazon Aws

React

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Bio

A technology enthusiast with a diverse range of interests spanning from astrology and alchemy to self-help literature. Avid reader and lifelong learner, drawing connections between various fields of study. Aspiring to relocate internationally, with goals to immerse in new languages and cultures.

Information Technology Analyst
1/1/2021 - 6/1/2021

Developed significant expertise in big account chatbot development, constructing efficient NodeJS Serverless APIs utilizing AWS Lambda. Leveraged AWS CloudWatch for robust monitoring and implemented comprehensive Unity Tests to ensure software quality. Demonstrated strong skills in collaborative code maintenance using Git Flow on GitHub.
Full-Stack Developer
9/1/2023 - 4/1/2024

Specialized in API development, establishing robust and scalable interfaces utilizing advanced frameworks. Enhanced frontend development capabilities through extensive work with modern JavaScript frameworks and libraries, ensuring seamless user experiences. Played a critical role in designing and implementing efficient database structures, optimizing data retrieval and storage processes.

Integrated Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) practices within the development lifecycle, leveraging DevOps tools and methodologies to streamline release cycles and improve deployment efficiency. Implemented Redis for caching and session management, significantly boosting system performance and response times. Utilized Socket.io to enable real-time, bidirectional communication between clients and servers, enhancing the interactivity and responsiveness of applications.

Proficient in managing and deploying services on Google Cloud, utilizing its suite of tools to ensure scalable, reliable, and secure cloud infrastructure.
Technical Lead
7/1/2021 - Present

Led a team of four developers, mentoring two of them into becoming team leaders. Conducted pull request analysis and approval, configured deployment pipelines, and managed deploy routines using GitHub. Developed technical solutions, actively participating in discovery phases and providing technical support during delivery. Utilized AWS CloudWatch for monitoring and filtering API requests and responses. Developed NodeJS REST APIs using the Serverless Framework and AWS Lambda.
IT Assistant
5/1/2019 - 11/1/2020

Developed proficiency in hardware troubleshooting and maintenance, contributing significantly to both backend and frontend development for user and services management systems. Gained extensive experience with embedded systems and microcontrollers, ensuring seamless integration and performance optimization. Utilized languages such as Python and C++ for scripting and firmware development. Leveraged frameworks such as Django for backend and AngularJS for frontend development. Showcased adeptness in managing data storage solutions with MySQL and SQLite, ensuring database reliability and efficiency. Utilized version control systems like Git for collaborative development and source code management. Enhanced system security by implementing robust authentication and authorization mechanisms. Applied knowledge in network protocols and hardware interface standards to support comprehensive user and service management solutions.