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London, Gb

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

• Optimized PostgreSQL database performance, achieving a 75% reduction in load through schema, query, and index enhancements.• Improved system stability by identifying and enhancing slow endpoints using ALB log analysis.• Automated database deployments and schema migrations with CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code practices.• Revitalized platform analytics with a Spark ETL pipeline on AWS Glue, boosting data processing efficiency.• Implemented Redis caching to reduce third-party API latency and costs.• Created a Node JS microservice for a dynamic user-facing analytics dashboard, enhancing real-time data accessibility.• Mentored junior developers and conducted code reviews to promote a collaborative work environment.

Bristol, England, United Kingdom

• Spearheaded the design, development, and deployment of a critical web portal project, replacing multiple legacy systems with a modern microservice-based architecture using Java / Spring Boot.• Configured and deployed the app to Google Kubernetes Engine for scalable and self-healing service of the portal application.• Engineered a flexible Identity and Access Management system, implementing dynamic Role-Based Access Control.• Integrated CI/CD pipelines with robust testing frameworks (JUnit & AssertJ), ensuring high code quality and reducing deployment risks.• Implemented an application-wide audit logging system to record user actions for compliance purposes.• Developed key supplier integrations for a high-volume flight caching system, optimising the process of collecting, normalising, and serving data through a REST API.• Utilised headless browsers to develop resilient web scraping solutions, sourcing high-value data for clients to query.

Bristol, England, United Kingdom

• Designed and deployed a PostgreSQL relational database system for event management• Created a custom job management application using React and Spring Boot• Built an automated Python reporting system to provide key stakeholders with critical analytics, leading to a 30% boost in operational efficiency

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