Alex P.

Alex P.

Full-stack Engineer | Typescript, Python, Node, Blockchain

Bangkok, Thailand
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About Me

Alex is a Senior Full-stack Engineer with extensive experience and expertise in diverse technologies, primarily TypeScript, Python, Node.js, and Blockchain. He loves clean code and is all about innovation and delivering solutions that go above and beyond, working with cutting-edge technologies and using his skills to create efficient, impactful code. With over 15 years working remotely and 5+ years leading teams, Alex fosters team connections and works well in a team or solo.

Work history

Container Exchange Services
Container Exchange Services
Lead Full-stack Developer
2022 - 2023 (1 year)
Remote
  • Developed a set of APIs to manage donation partners' and customers' data.

  • Implemented a new customer onboarding procedure and seamlessly integrated it into existing web portals.

  • Developed customer website and administrative dashboard.

Ledger
Ledger
Full-stack Developer
2021 - 2022 (1 year)
Remote
  • Created and supported Web3 check and safety mechanisms and rules to prevent phishing, scams, and other malicious actions against users.

  • Developed Safari extension to communicate between blockchain and hardware wallet

  • Added new pages to the Safari web extension that supported secure transaction signing.

Xendit
Xendit
Senior Node.js Engineer
2021 - 2021
Remote
  • Supported a payment system that involved complex analytics companion service.

  • Maintained an analytics service to collect and combine payment results.

  • Supported a payment system while expanding to new markets in Asia.

Node.jsMongoDBPostgreSQLTypescriptReact KubernetesAmazon Web Services (AWS) SagasAuth0JestECMAScript (ES6)
Yara International
Yara International
Full-stack Developer
2020 - 2020
, Remote
  • Updated and refreshed Swagger API documentation and contract.

  • Maintained the Node.js back end with hardened security aspects.

  • Added new features to the back end to meet business requirements due to expansion to new markets in Thailand, Indonesia, and the Philippines.

React NativeNode.jsGeolocationJestPostgreSQLAmazon S3 (AWS S3) SagasAuth0ECMAScript (ES6)
San Francisco - Project Evident
San Francisco - Project Evident
Lead Front-end Developer
2019 - 2020 (1 year)
Remote
  • Developed data extraction and translation from the blogging platform to a custom format.

  • Developed of a React front-end

  • Enhanced a Gatsby/Ghost plugin to extract data in an adjusted format.

React Redux GraphqlNetlifyJavaScriptGhostGatsby React CSSVue 3 Architecture DjangoSagas
24me
24me
Lead JavaScript Developer
2019 - 2019
Remote
  • Maintained the Node.js back end powered by CompoundJS. Supported deployments to AWS Elastic Beanstalk.

  • Planned a new API structure, introduced versioning, and added security control.

  • Migrated the old code to a modern runtime and added the appropriate fixes to run on the latest version of Node.js.

API DesignRedisCouchDBExpress.js Node.jsCSSStrapiSolution Architecture Architecture JestECMAScript (ES6)
BetterVentures
BetterVentures
Full-stack Engineer
2019 - 2019
Remote
  • Developed the back end for a custom printing application.

  • Planned and implemented database models' design. Added a MongoDB schema migrations infrastructure.

  • Added administrative dashboard pages for products, orders, and printers' management.

Caplena GmbH
Caplena GmbH
Front-end Developer
2019 - 2019
Remote
  • Created a reusable chart component and a custom HTML canvas-based chart.

  • Reviewed and refactored Vuex structure to make it clear and avoid "magic strings."

  • Added a library of wrappers for Vuetify to match project requirements.

APIsECharts ApacheVuetify Vue CSSSagasAuth0JestECMAScript (ES6)
Oxstreet
Oxstreet
Team Leader and Lead Full-stack Developer
2019 - 2019
Remote
  • Reworked legacy Express.js code for a set of services on the back end.

  • Added a new inter-services communication layer with Autodiscovery.

  • Rewrote the administrative dashboard from scratch (increasing performance, providing pagination for large datasets, bug fixing).

Amazon Web Services (AWS) React Redux React DockerECSAmazon Elastic Container Registry (Amazon ECR) MicroservicesNode.jsCSSVue 3 StrapiSolution Architecture Architecture Sagas
Medera.ai
React Native Lead Developer
2019 - 2020 (1 year)
, Remote
  • Designed an API for remote medical diagnosis to be served from AWS Lambda.

  • Created and maintained an API by specs using Python/Chalice.

  • Built a React Native client for authentication and API calls.

  • Migrated a React Native app to Expo and partially re-implemented a messaging system.

  • Added OAuth sign in/sign up to a Lambda-based application.

  • Deployed the back and front end to an AWS infrastructure (AWS Lambda, DynamoDB, Route53, and more).

Pivotal IO
Pivotal IO
Lead Full-stack Developer
2018 - 2019 (1 year)
Remote
  • Designed and structured the overall project management tool.

  • Prepared recommendations on tooling and packages.

  • Implemented part of the back end.

Amazon Web Services (AWS) Express.js MySQLBootstrapVuetify Vue Node.jsCSSVue 3 Solution Architecture DjangoCryptography
DataMeetPeople
Lead Back-end Developer
2018 - 2021 (3 years)
, Remote
  • Migrated an old RoR back end to Flask and MongoDB via MongoEngine.

  • Added a UI dashboard using Vue and fixed the existing front end.

  • Developed an API and protocol for industrial controller data collection.

  • Added data exchange between analytics and real-time data-grabbing back ends.

  • Built a PostgreSQL database schema and introduced a migration-based approach.

WebSockets Vue MongoDBPostgreSQLAiohttp FlaskPythonCSSVue 3 Architecture C++
Pukkamex, LLC
Pukkamex, LLC
Full-stack and Blockchain Developer
2018 - 2019 (1 year)
Remote
  • Prepared architecture and design for a cryptocurrency copy-trading portal.

  • Designed an API for a copy trading portal.

  • Implemented an API according to specs and hardened it against potential security issues.

BlockchainAmazon Web Services (AWS) React Redux DockerOnline Payments Trading CryptocurrencyAPIsReact Express.js Node.jsCSSStrapi
Primebet (Fractional Media)
Lead Developer
2018 - 2019 (1 year)
, Remote
  • Implemented smart contracts from scratch to provide a sports betting feature.

  • Optimized Ethereum smart contracts to minimize consumed gas.

  • Developed communication between the Ethereum network and the Node.js back end.

  • Developed a multi-tier back end to maintain sport games, scores, bidders, and outcome calculation.

  • Created a React front end for a sports site.

  • Implemented integration with third-party APIs (SportRadar, FantasyData).

  • Created background workers to keep data up to date.

  • Created deployment procedures and scripts to promote the app to Amazon infrastructure.

BlockchainAmazon Web Services (AWS) React Redux DockerOnline Payments Smart ContractsSolidityethereumReact Express.js Node.jsCSSCryptography
MyFocus, LLC
Node.js Developer
2018 - 2019 (1 year)
, Remote
  • Created a distributed file sharing system based on modified BitTorrent/Kademlia protocol.

  • Added different network transport layers like UDP4, UDP6, and Bluetooth.

  • Redesigned and created file splitting and hashing to promote to network.

  • Added file discovery methods and multi-regional support for faster content retrieval.

404publishing
Senior React/Preact Engineer
2018 - 2019 (1 year)
, Remote
  • Optimized Preact SSR rendering time.

  • Implemented an API to access dynamically changed data.

  • Created and maintained the WebSocket communication layer with reconnections, heartbeat, and data consistency check.

  • Created and maintained a mesh network based on WebSocket with dynamic node discovering and connection check.

React Redux APIsMongoDBPreact
Asgard Tutor
Desktop App Developer
2017 - 2019 (2 years)
, Remote
  • Designed an API schema and security aspects as a Swagger-based file.

  • Developed the desktop application using Qt 4 for end users.

  • Added communication to API server with authorization and authentication mechanism.

  • Migrated the desktop application to Qt 5 after it was released to production.

  • Added client-side data storage, initially JSON, and then migrated to SQLite.

  • Supported the app for clients and added new features.

SQLiteCairo BoostC++QtVue 3
Successkit.io
Back-end Python Engineer
2017 - 2018 (1 year)
, Remote
  • Supported the Python back end.

  • Improved database migration scripts via Alembic.

  • Fixed PostgreSQL-specific issues in the database layer.

  • Improved and extended existing functionality.

  • Added PDF export of reports.

  • Extended existing React controls to reflect back-end changes.

Amazon Web Services (AWS) React PDF PostgreSQLSQLAlchemyAlembicFlaskPythonDjangoApache
SilverToken
Ethereum Developer
2017 - 2018 (1 year)
, Remote
  • Implemented smart contracts and tokens.

  • Implemented back-end features using Express.js with JWT authentication.

  • Tested pre-ICO technology.

  • Launched and maintained the ICO.

  • Migrated and optimized contracts.

Express.js Node.jsTruffleethereumApacheICO DApps
OG Mobi
Ethereum and Back-end Developer
2017 - 2018 (1 year)
, Remote
  • Gathered requirements for smart-contract and back-end code.

  • Developed a smart contract to collect ether and store jackpot players.

  • Built the back end for the site.

  • Created a front-end prototype that worked with both the back end and contract events using React.

  • Prepared deployment documentation for the site (deployed on Heroku) and Ethereum standalone mode.

  • Generated a contract management dashboard.

  • Conceived minor specific UI controls for the front end using React, like lottery wheel, carousel, among other playing features.

React Express.js Node.jsTruffleethereumICO DApps
Forecastly
Freelance Python Developer
2016 - 2017 (1 year)
, Remote
  • Added an Amazon Inbound Shipment fulfillment interface to www.github.com/czpython/python-amazon-mws.

  • Supported the site using Flask, Bootstrap, and Flask-Bootstrap packages.

  • Refactored and cleaned up code.

  • Provided a suggestion for migration from Pony ORM to SQLAlchemy, pointing to potential caveats and bonuses according to the customer's requirements.

Medify, Ltd.
Freelance Programmer
2015 - 2016 (1 year)
, Remote

Modified the Anki flashcard app to help users concentrate on their weakest topics.

PyQtICO
Steppechange
Steppechange
Senior Python Developer
2014 - 2014
Remote
  • Developed entire user management back- and front-ends

  • Developed an engine for static content handling.

  • Maintained a back-end application.

Exigen Services/Return on Intelligence
Exigen Services/Return on Intelligence
Technical Leader
2010 - 2010
Remote
  • Created and maintained the UI for management of client bonus and benefit groups.

  • Refactored database structure. Introduced Entity Framework to the application. Fixed bottlenecks in requests.

  • Added client-side validation via jQuery validation.

OracleMicrosoft SQL Server Durandal ASP.NETC#C++
North American Solar Academy
Back-end Developer
Present (2024 years)
, Remote
  • Added localization support to the existing back end powered by Django.

  • Refactored the legacy Django API, i.e., Django REST service.

  • Discussed and suggested new approaches to client-server communication and decreased traffic by 30%, according to the back-end logs.

  • Maintained a public website and added new sections and pages.

Ubindi
Full-stack Engineer
Present (2024 years)
, Remote
  • Added Stripe integration to Vue-based project and corresponding back-end code.

  • Improved the dashboard by adding changes to Stripe promotions, such as currency, when applicable.

  • Added teacher dashboard controls such as policy and acceptance workflow and user data updates.

Amazon Web Services (AWS) PostgreSQLElixirVue CSSVue 3 JestECMAScript (ES6)
AirBolt
Node.js Back-end Developer
Present (2024 years)
, Remote
  • Maintained the back end.

  • Implemented the database cleanup.

  • Reviewed and improved security.

  • Reviewed code.

Amazon Web Services (AWS) Hapi.jsNode.js
Popchest
Full-stack Developer
Present (2024 years)
, Remote
  • Provided full-node support and multi-tier deployment support for Bitcoin.

  • Fixed Bitcoin-related issues.

  • Implemented a new payment feature.

  • Implemented tests for Bitcoin and wallets.

Amazon Web Services (AWS) BlockchainAmazon S3 (AWS S3) MongoDBExpress.js Node.jsBitcoin
AirBolt, Pty., Ltd.
Software Developer
Present (2024 years)
, Remote
  • Enhanced an authentication service in a Node.js application empowered with Hapi.

  • Maintained a MongoDB database, fixed consistency, and added constraints.

  • Added the administrative part using React for the front end over the existing API.

  • Extended the API for the administrative part.

  • Prepared deployment and maintenance documentation.

  • Refactored and cleaned up the code.

Amazon Web Services (AWS) Amazon EC2 Amazon S3 (AWS S3) Hapi.jsNode.jsMongoDBApacheICO
The Vaan Group
Freelance Full-stack Developer
Present (2024 years)
, Remote

Created an audio guide plugin for forms.

Amazon S3 (AWS S3) HerokuCSS3BootstrapHTML5Web Audio API DjangoPython 3
Algolibs
Node.js Developer
Present (2024 years)
, Remote
  • Developed a color search engine that allows users to get images relevant to one or more colors.

  • Created image collectors to gather sample data (at least a million images' worth of data) stored in MongoDB from existing images.

  • Extended color search engine to allow search by hue value (median).

  • Prepared deployment documentation.

NDA
Back-end API Developer
Present (2024 years)
, Remote
  • Created an API with OAuth for the existing site to provide desired data externally.

  • Secured the API with request rate and IP per minute.

  • Developed key infrastructure and UI dashboard to help users maintain access keys and secrets.

  • Added automated deployment scripts.

  • Maintained existing back-end code and database (PostgreSQL).

  • Embedded API intermediate results caching using Redis.

PostgreSQLCaching RedisWebpackBootstrapKnockout (Knockout.js) Express.js Node.jsC++DApps
Pickett
Freelance Lead Python Developer
Present (2024 years)
, Remote
  • Prepared technology stack suggestions. Developed site and database architecture documents.

  • Created the site using Python/Flask and MySQL.

  • Supported UI according to design guidelines.

  • Added a database migration engine and supported multiple database branch migration processes.

  • Introduced tests (WebDriver and PyUnitTest) and covered the entire application.

  • Appended a data scraper from different sources (HTML pages and APIs).

  • Prepared multi-tier deployment documentation and supported automatic deployment to Amazon EC2 instances.

  • Optimized Amazon instance performance and cost.

Amazon Web Services (AWS) Amazon S3 (AWS S3) Amazon EC2 MySQLBootstrapjQueryFlaskPython
Perigee
Back-end API Developer
Present (2024 years)
, Remote
  • Assembled API specifications and protocols.

  • Set up the environment and automatic deployment script.

  • Prepared tests for future API endpoints and methods (integration and unit tests).

  • Created an API server according to specs and tests.

  • Adjusted the API to meet iOS app requirements.

  • Made some change requests to improve application functionality.

  • Worked closely with the front-end team to fix issues.

Portfolio

Oxstreet

Ox Street is the first sneakers and streetwear marketplace tailor-made for southeast Asia. Ox Street is a place for a streetwear loving beast to connect with buyers and sellers of limited-edition sneakers, watches, handbags, and streetwear, from Yeezy and Off-White to Supreme and Louis Vuitton. Based in Singapore, Ox Street aims to connect buyers and sellers across the region. This marketplace makes it easier for clients to buy what they want without waiting weeks, paying crazy shipping fees, and getting ripped off by fakers. Ox Street believes South East Asia is the next frontier for street culture. Influenced by local cultures, East Asia and the West are blending together to create a unique and highly innovative street culture movement. Ox Street is the core connector and facilitator of this movement.

PM415

Led the full-stack development of an open-source project manager with a rich hierarchical structure for entities like bugs, ideas, conversations, and more.Technologies used in the implementation process include Node.js 10, MySQL, and Vue with Vuetify.Demo credentials: user1@demo.org / P@ssw0rd and user2@demo.org / P@ssw0rd

Real Estate Reporting and Forecast System

A real estate reporting/forecast system written using the .NET technology stack allowing customers to collect and manage property portfolios, analyze their values, and perform forecasts based on past information. I developed C# code for the project.

Analytics Portal

An analytics portal with its own SDK for mobile apps that aims to break down all users to groups based on a number of criteria. It helps users to better know their audience and make promotions more effectively and in a more targeted manner. My team (four people) and I created this portal from scratch using Python, Flask, and MongoDB for the back end. On the client side, we used Bootstrap, jQuery, Knockout.js, and a couple of other JavaScript tools.

Health and Benefits Bonus System

A system aimed at maintaining the insurance data of customers and employees. I implemented it as the technical leader, using C#, DataFlux, and WebForms technologies.

Share/Repost JS Widgets

For the former marketing company RadiumOne, I created a sharing widget that supports link shortening and user action analytics (known before as Po.st, now retired).

Education

Education
Engineer's Degree in Radio Systems
Saint Petersburg State Electrotechnical University
1999 - 2005 (6 years)
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science
Saint Petersburg State University