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Canada

Clean and Reusable Code Engineer:- Set up and CI-enforced unit testing culture for the front end application. Coverage of >50% was achieved within 6 months.- Designed and implemented the refactoring of a monolithic module to unblock new functionality. Implemented within estimates with 0 Sev 1 bugs.- Created and published React wrapper library for a new map provider API- Created formalized Style Guides and Best Practices for code and testsNew System Creator:- Designed and implemented an abstract interface for an addition of a new map provider. - Designed and implemented multi client access in the front end app. - Conducted system analysis for an existing user management system. Goal is to create a system design proposal to address issues and implement a consistent reliable system.Mentor:- Provide code reviews with attention to maintainability, re-usability and testability - Made presentations and workshops on testing, design principles, code refactoring- Assist teammates in pair programming sessionsCustomer Focused:- Collaborate closely with Support and Sales to identify critical issues and ensure their quick resolution so that customers stay happy.Code Intelligence Promoter:- Researched and set up web app monitoring with Datadog that provided high-value insights into product usage and performance- Configured semantic release management on a new project to automate versioning and release process. Advocate for adopting the new system company-wise.- Reworked CI pipeline for a front end app which resulted in ~65% decrease in pipeline minutes.

- Squad lead for a team of 3- Design and develop features for enterprise-grade web applications in Digital Signage industry - Design and implement front end architecture that is simple, performant, and maintainable - Mentor team members through code reviews, pair programming and Test Driven Development- Promote proactive planning culture by facilitating feature design, tech analysis and refinement sessions- Write unit and integration tests to ensure code base integrity (Test Driven Development)Accomplishments: - Managed delivery of an internal application intended for Services (Scrum Master role)- Designed the abstraction to implement gradual transition from Backbone to React that allows to maintain legacy code and develop new features in React - Developed an integration service between corporate SaaS solution and third-party system (implemented in Python)