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• Contributed to the development of two external-facing applications, working collaboratively with the team to deliver high-quality solutions.• Operated within an Agile environment, participating in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives to ensure effective project management and delivery.• Applied a full-stack technology stack, including Angular for front-end development, Java for server-side logic, and Oracle SQL for database management, alongside HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.• Engaged in various initiatives to enhance team efficiency, including refining development processes and implementing best practices.• Assisted in resolving critical problems through strategic refactoring, leading to improved application performance and stability.• Contributed to process improvements, optimizing workflows and supporting a culture of continuous improvement within the development team.

• Led the setup and administration of a large portfolio of Linux (Debian, Ubuntu, CentOS) dedicated servers and VPSs, catering to diverse businesses within the industry. Expertly managed database administration for MySQL, Redis, and MongoDB, implemented robust bash scripting for automation, and ensured seamless automated backups to guarantee data integrity and availability.• Developed and released numerous public/open-source Java plugins with a combined download count of over 125,000.• Designed and implemented a comprehensive server health monitoring system using a Java plugin and REST API. Collected health and performance metrics, displayed them through Grafana graphs, and enabled incident alerts via Discord/PagerDuty's webhook (HTTP) endpoint. Included an automated remote server restart system for unexpected terminations.

• Contributed to the development and maintenance of Java and Groovy code within a large-scale codebase, serving thousands of unique users daily. Implemented new features and optimizations, positively impacting the project's continued success.• Designed and developed a dynamic web application empowering staff members to post and manage changelogs, synchronized seamlessly with Discord through HTTP webhooks, and the game server via a Java plugin.• Produced comprehensive project requirement documentation and developer onboarding guides.• Effectively managed and resolved user tickets, providing prompt support and technical fixes to the staff.

• Entrepreneurially established and managed a thriving community server for a widely popular video game, generating over $500,000 USD in revenue and attracting millions of players worldwide. • Spearheaded all aspects of the project, including plugin configuration, digital store management, community engagement, staff supervision, and content creation, resulting in a consistently enjoyable and engaging user experience.• Attained programming expertise through the development of numerous Java plugins to enhance game functionalities, and the creation of multiple REST APIs and websites for web counterparts.