Wesley R.
Back-end and Systems Engineer

Skills

Django

Cascading Style Sheets

Github

Html

Javascript

Python

Postgresql

Amazon Aws

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Bio

With four years of experience in strategic IT management, resource management, and project management, a seasoned professional seeks to contribute to new IT teams. Their background includes seven years of full-stack development, during which they developed applications capable of handling up to 7,000 requests per hour within distributed systems. Their expertise encompasses web application development for both monolithic and distributed architectures. Demonstrating proficiency in Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), DevOps practices, Python, Django, and JavaScript, this individual is particularly interested in application scalability, infrastructure optimization, best development practices, Test-Driven Development (TDD), and Behavior-Driven Development (BDD).

CIO
8/2/2020 - Present

Successfully led the IT department through significant technological transformations, overseeing the implementation of advanced cyber security protocols and the integration of cloud-based solutions. Developed expertise in a variety of technical areas including network infrastructure, data management, and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems. Utilized tools and frameworks such as AWS, Azure, VMware, and Kubernetes to enhance system scalability and reliability. Demonstrated extensive skills in SQL, Python, and Linux server management. Streamlined IT operations by implementing ITIL methodologies and Lean Six Sigma processes, significantly reducing downtime and improving service delivery. Coordinated cross-functional teams to ensure the alignment of IT initiatives with business goals, utilizing project management tools such as Jira and Confluence for efficient workflow tracking. Played a pivotal role in securing ISO 27001 certification, ensuring compliance with international standards for information security management.
CTO
8/2/2020 - Present

Demonstrated expertise in IT leadership through effective planning and implementation of new modules and features, ensuring alignment with business requirements and technological advancements. Provided robust infrastructure governance by overseeing the development and maintenance of secure, reliable, and scalable IT environments. Managed IT budget planning effectively to optimize resource allocation and support organizational goals. Led comprehensive project planning and execution, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to project specifications and budget constraints.
Software Engineer
12/2/2018 - 2/2/2020

Gained extensive experience in constructing e-commerce platforms using the Django framework. Developed proficiency in Python programming and Django ORM. Utilized Django Rest Framework (DRF) for creating robust and scalable RESTful APIs. Implemented front-end components using JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3, with a particular focus on responsive design and user experience. Worked with PostgreSQL and MySQL databases to ensure efficient data storage and retrieval. Leveraged Celery for asynchronous task processing and Redis as a message broker. Implemented payment gateways, ensuring secure and seamless online transactions. Employed Docker for containerization to streamline the development and deployment processes. Ensured quality and performance through continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines and unit/Selenium testing. Utilized Git for version control and collaborated effectively with team members through GitHub and GitLab platforms. Enhanced the scalability and reliability of e-commerce solutions by integrating AWS services, including EC2, S3, and RDS. Demonstrated adeptness in troubleshooting and debugging to maintain platform stability and performance.
Consultant
8/1/2018 - Present

Served as a consultant for software architecture, specializing in monolithic and microservices-based frameworks. Gained extensive experience in team development and leadership, effectively guiding diverse technical teams to successful project completions. Provided strategic support for startup seeds and played a crucial role in building MVPs for projects aimed at process automation and automated testing. Cultivated a deep understanding of various architectural paradigms and demonstrated the ability to drive innovation within emerging ventures.
Traineer - Junior Dev C# | VBA | PYTHON
1/1/2014 - 11/1/2016

Developed automated tests for legal operations focusing on web applications, legacy systems, web services, SOAP, and APIs. Gained expertise in automation frameworks and tools such as Selenium, JUnit, and TestNG. Applied REST and SOAP APIs testing techniques to ensure robust integration and performance. Maintained high standards of code quality through continuous integration and version control systems like Jenkins and Git. Conducted rigorous functional, regression, and performance testing to identify and resolve defects. Enhanced software reliability and expedited release cycles through comprehensive automated test scripts. Demonstrated proficiency in scripting languages such as Python and Java for test automation.