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Denver, Colorado, United States

Denver, Colorado

I spearheaded the establishment and enhancement of development processes, while also taking the lead in initiating proofs-of-concept (POCs) and undertaking initial service overhauls to facilitate the training of junior team members. I assumed responsibility for releases and the development of backend systems. Additionally, I identified and addressed security vulnerabilities and resolved license issues to ensure compliance and data protection.• Developed software solutions for training purposes and as proof of concept for clients, showcasing technical expertise and innovation.• Collaborated closely with project managers and client to prioritize tasks and deliver minimum viable products (MVPs) within tight time constraints.• Orchestrated project planning, allocated resources, and ensured the timely delivery of high-quality solutions.

Seattle, Washington

I implemented a novel configuration management system across the entire company, leveraging a relational database instead of graph databases to minimize costs. To streamline interactions with the database, I developed an intuitive interface inspired by "graph databases". I also introduced recursive traversal of settings, enabling bidirectional configuration overrides. Furthermore, I evaluated technology options, proposed solutions, and implemented best practices to enhance scalability, reliability, and security.• Coordinated entire development lifecycle, from inception to completion, within an accelerated timeline of six months, surpassing initial projected timeframe of two years.• Reduced time required for terminal-based setting imports from multiple days to just two hours.• Transitioned from on-premises client-installed server setup to Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) model with new system.

Bellevue, Washington

I devised a data ingestion system for third-party data that significantly reduced the processing time compared to the previous system. Additionally, I enhanced the data ingestion system to ensure fault tolerance, scalability, and comprehensive issue tracking. I incorporated a data insight platform into the application, enabling us to provide timely responses to client inquiries regarding data processing status. I also trained the customer success team to effectively utilize the platform and address client inquiries promptly.• Traveled to China for a month to instruct new office staff (engineers) on company's technology stack and system architecture.• Containerized systems to enable rapid development and on-demand creation of testing environments, resulting in reduced recurring server costs and improved production alignment.• Revamped the release process to eliminate downtime during updates.

Bellevue, Washington