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Principal Software Engineer | Expert in Payment Systems, Scala-based Microservices, Finagle, GCP, and Kubernetes | Innovator in Travel E-commerce.Principal Software Engineer at a leading online travel company, with over 9 years of diverse experience in software development. Most recently with a primary focus on backend systems and payment integrations. Over the last 3 years, I have played a pivotal role in transforming the payment stack of the company to support a variety of modern payment methods, including PayPal, Klarna, and Apple Pay, and successfully extended our virtual credit card integrations to accommodate multiple providers and developed an internal payment transaction event storage system that provides visibility & transparency of customer transactions for both customers and our business.Before transitioning fully to backend development, I spent 5 years working on Android/mobile development, which provided me with a comprehensive understanding of mobile-first solutions and user experience design. My current expertise lies in: • Scala and Microservices: Designing and implementing robust, scalable backend services. • Finagle Twitter Stack: Leveraging Finagle for building asynchronous, concurrent, and fault-tolerant services. • Google Cloud Platform (GCP): Utilizing GCP for scalable cloud solutions, including deployment and infrastructure management. • Payment Systems: Deep understanding of payment gateways, virtual credit cards, and transaction processing. • Integration of Modern Payment Methods: Expertise in integrating and supporting various payment providers. • Building Internal Systems: Creating internal tools to improve business operations and customer experiences.I have a demonstrated a commitment to innovation, learning new technologies and technical leadership. I work best in dynamic environments where I can leverage my skills to solve complex problems and drive impactful results. I am passionate about delivering solutions that provide business value as soon as possible, using cutting-edge technologies to deliver high-quality, reliable solutions.

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