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Herndon, VA, US

Ashburn, Virginia, United States

• Work with Ignite IT on federal agency projects for the USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office), safeguarding the intellectual property of inventors, small businesses, and large corporations worldwide.
• Developed full-stack applications using a combination of Python (Django), TypeScript, JavaScript, Django REST, and AngularJS to create user-friendly and robust solutions.
• Supported in optimizing PostgreSQL 15 database queries written in Python using the pg. admin and Heidi SQL tools, and implemented secure backup and recovery procedures; achieved 99.99% data integrity.
• Manage Linux system (identify, troubleshoot, and resolve server issues) to ensure data security, reduce downtime, and prevent data loss.
• Administered a Linux server using PuTTY via the SSH protocol to monitor the hosted application's server status, logs, and processes.
• Transfer files from local to remote servers securely using Win SCP (Windows Secure Copy), ensuring no data breaches (loss of sensitive information) while updating the applications on the remote servers.

Pittsburgh, PA

• Worked with the development team to develop a real-time Spring Boot-based Loan Approval System utilizing Java/J2EE, JavaScript, and Python to enable instant and well-informed decision-making operations, significantly.
• Developed a user-friendly User Interface (UI) on the Angular Framework with JavaScript that is highly compatible with all platforms/devices.
• Created and documented RESTful APIs, including third-party APIs using Swagger, to retrieve applicant data from all credit reporting agencies and integrate it with internal systems.
• Established a PostgreSQL DB for efficient data storage and management, leveraging SQL queries; effectively saved, retrieved, and manipulated data.
• Connected the databases with the application using Spring Hibernate and Spring JPA ORM tools for seamless database interactions, simplifying the development process.
• Automated the build process with Maven and Jenkins for CI/CD to automate testing, deployment, and rollback across all environments.

Riverwood, IL

• Rebuilt the existing online banking system and micro-services using Java (Spring Boot) and Oracle as the database in a service-oriented architecture (SOA). This upgrade resulted in notable enhancements to the system's.
• Created compatible User Interface (UI) using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and React; improved client and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Collaborated with 22 AGILE team members, and attended all SCRUM meetings to communicate with the team; which was crucial for the project's success.
• Followed a test-driven development (TDD) approach by performing unit testing using JUnit, resolving code errors (critical bugs), and improving code quality.
• Streamlined the JSON data transfer using Apache Kafka messaging services, optimizing large-scale message delivery rates.
• Supported the security team to implement security measures such as data encryption and incorporate Spring Security and Oath 2.0 into the application for verification, authentication, and authorization to reduce.

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

• Responsible for the developer role as a member of the development team, contributing to the insurance rate calculator project, which utilizes Python (Flask) for back-end operations and JavaScript (Vue.js) for front-end.
• Collaborated with team members using Version Control Systems (GIT and GitHub) to manage code changes and Jira to manage project and task tracking.
• Implemented effective countermeasures to prevent data breaches and leaks by deploying firewalls, endpoint detection, and strong authentication protocols; successfully protected customer data and employee credentials.
• Built a RESTful API using Flask-RESTful for seamless communication and data exchange across various services, third parties, and front and back ends.
• Designed and developed a No-SQL database in MongoDB to optimize data storage, retrieval, and management of large-scale applications.
• Managed cloud computing resources efficiently, deploying applications on the Google Cloud Platform (GCP) while reducing costs.