Jay V.

Jay V.

Senior Software Engineer

Vancouver, Canada
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About Me

A skilled software engineer with an extensive background in creating and developing innovative applications and solutions for the past 10 years. An expert back-end developer, using REST APIs and Python as main technology stack, proficient with embedded systems and digital design. As a cross-functional leader and team player, I have created numerous testing and code generation automation tools and am an avid learner of new and emerging technologies. I am a dynamic and articulate client-focused developer who is passionate about delivering the highest-level service and products.

Work history

UpStack
UpStack
Senior Software Engineer
2017 - Present (7 years)
Remote
  • Create and develop innovative software solutions for different clients across a broad range of industries.

  • Participate in scrums consisting of cross-functional teams, both software and hardware.

  • Ensure that features are being delivered efficiently and on-time.

Amazon
Amazon
Software Development Engineer
2018 - 2020 (2 years)
Remote
  • Developed a server-side enterprise application to support a variety of different clients including desktop browsers, mobile browsers and native mobile applications.

  • Designed, implemented, and deployed large-scale systems and services, tackling complex problems.

  • Define and develop secure, scalable, and low-latency services and competent physical processes.

Intel
Intel
Software Engineer
2015 - 2016 (1 year)
Remote
  • Created unique virtual platforms to be used for stress tests and adapted code to work on a variety of operating systems.

  • Developed build systems for AWS environments and automated deployments.

  • Enhanced broker systems for improved handling of concurrent messaging.

Independent Consultant
Independent Consultant
Full-Stack / PHP / Node Developer
2015 - 2016 (1 year)
Remote
  • Developed AWS Lambda functions to effectively input data for system integration and created an API endpoint for the main integration. Implemented project (in Ruby) on AWS EC2 using an existing codebase.

  • Managed the integration flow based on input eCommerce data and produced output based on established POC. Integrated code with Mandrill to send output via email. Developed a script to migrate metadata from Ubersmith into the system models.

  • Created automated tasks that synchronized sales information and generated commissions and partial payments. Created schema for job dispatching, commission, and bonus plan manipulation.

Bytelion
Bytelion
Project Manager
2015 - 2015
Remote
  • Created and oversaw the personnel budget for the project and participated in the hiring process for the technical team.

  • Led daily Scrum meetings to motivate and educate the team on best practices.

  • Communicated requirements, to the team, and addressed all client feedback.

ValleyWorks
ValleyWorks
Project Manager
2014 - 2015 (1 year)
Remote
  • Instrumental in troubleshooting and fixing bugs while improving an existing web app developed in PHP with the Yii framework.

  • Managed a project for a Django and AngularJS web app for economic chart plotting (in D3.js).

  • Led a project for a Django and Ember.js web app for an innovative e-commerce site.

Toptal
Toptal
Software Developer
2014 - 2018 (4 years)
Remote
  • Developed low-level and efficiency boosting solutions. Created single-page applications, implemented the REST API, implemented the REST API for clients.

  • Developed an MVP from scratch for Chrome extension for one of the largest web filtering solutions worldwide.

  • Grasped end user requirements to provide technical solutions and for the implementation of new software features. Performed scripting and task automation.

ClariPhy
ClariPhy
Software Team Leader / Senior Engineer
2012 - 2014 (2 years)
Argentina
  • Designed computer architecture for standalone optical communication equipment. Directed and led the development team by managing the workload, following progress, and presenting results.

  • Created a Python script to automate initialization and administration software for the equipment's operating system and developed a separate Python script to automate the testing process for all APIs using Google Test.

  • Developed Perl scripts to automate testing and code. Verified digital designs against synthesized designs through gate-level simulations. Developed Python scripts for automated modeling of low-level digital synthesis.

Hewlett-Packard
Hewlett-Packard
Security Consultant
2010 - 2012 (2 years)
Remote
  • Managed user accounts, on several server platforms, including Unix and Active Directory.

  • Wrote automated scripts, for multiple tasks, using Perl, MS Excel, and Bash. Led the daily activities of the team while leading them through multiple projects.

  • Managed abandoned requests to ensure the companies were compliant with SLA.

Portfolio

Python/Node Developer - BuildRX
Python/Node Developer - BuildRX

BuildRX builds custom apps and websites for really awesome brands. Created AWS Lambda functions to handle input data for system integration. Created an API endpoint for the main integration. Deployed the service (in Ruby) on AWS EC2 based on an existing codebase. Implemented integration flow based on input eCommerce data and produced output based on established POC. Integrated code with Mandrill to send output via email. Technologies: Python, Node.js, AWS, Ruby

Data/Cloud Engineer - Engineers Gate LP:
Data/Cloud Engineer - Engineers Gate LP:

Engineers Gate is a leading quantitative investment company focused on computer-driven trading in global financial markets. The Engineers Gate team consists of researchers, engineers, and financial industry professionals. Created a Java app for huge data transfer from a PostgreSQL DB to a Cassandra DB. Created a Python script to translate SQL-like queries into CQL queries. Created a Python script to perform client-side filtering of huge data sets. Technologies: Java, Python, Cassandra, PostgreSQL

Developer - BetterVoice
Developer - BetterVoice

BetterVoice Inc, DBA Better Voice is focused on bringing "Business Class Communications to the Mobile World". The Better Voice platform is completely cloud-based and geographically redundant. The product is now the most customizable voicemail and phone system on the planet, capable of serving any industry or need. Added i18n support for a big set of Django templates. Created POE files for language translation by the client's team. Created an editor macro to automate i18n tag edition and increase speed. Technologies: Python, Django

Full-stack PHP Developer
Full-stack PHP Developer

Tough Space Consulting is a software and business consulting firm based in central Iowa. We specialize in creating custom field service management software to improve the efficiency of field service businesses. Created schema for job dispatching, commission, and bonus plan manipulation. Created routines and schema to persist front-end information input. Created and maintained migration files and code manually. Technologies: PHP, JavaScript, jQuery, Vue.js

Python/Django Developer - Atlantic Metro
Python/Django Developer - Atlantic Metro

Atlantic Metro delivers custom-tailored IT solutions – cloud hosting, nationwide network connectivity, and secure data center colocation to Fortune 500 and mid-market companies worldwide. Our integrated platform provides the core infrastructure you need to pursue bold initiatives instead of focusing on routine maintenance. Created a script to migrate metadata from Ubersmith into the models in the system. Generalized the commission structure, generation, and payment of the sales agents system. Modified HTML/CSS code to display new information scheme. Created automated tasks to synchronize sales information and generate commissions and partial payments. Technologies: Python, Django, PostgreSQL, MySQL

Education

Education
Graduate degree in Digital Marketing
Universidad Nacional de Córdoba
2015 - 2015
Education
Master's degree in Business Administration
Universidad Empresarial Siglo 21
2013 - 2015 (2 years)
Education
Graduate degree in Business Management
Universidad Empresarial Siglo 21
2011 - 2012 (1 year)
Education
Master's degree in Computer Engineering
Universidad Nacional de Córdoba
2004 - 2012 (8 years)