Dexter O.

About Me

Dexter is a Senior Software Engineer with Team Lead/Solutions Lead expertise; guiding the implementation of projects of significant complexity using a variety of technologies and architectures to successful completion. He combines awareness of the technological landscape with experience in implementations for projects; optimizing the right solutions to drive priority projects from inception to completion.

Frontend

Backend

Database

DevOps

QA & Testing

Other

Work history

UpStack
UpStack
Senior Software Engineer
2020 - Present (5 years)
Remote
  • Creating and developing innovative software solutions for 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.

Digital Goodie Ltd.
Digital Goodie Ltd.
Solutions Architect/ Team Lead/Senior Software Engineer
2016 - Present (9 years)
Helsinki, Finland
  • Define, architect and evolve solutions to different customer needs; shaping and defining solutions, managing solution teams and ensuring that all solutions are strategic and scalable.

  • Guide project teams to complete projects; participating in business, data, application and infrastructure development and ensuring that recommended solutions follow through to implementation.

  • Worked on diverse projects and revitalized a legacy app into a new microservice; iterating new solutions to meet design, integration, performance and security goals on projects.

Foodiac
Foodiac
Principal Software Engineer
2014 - 2016 (2 years)
Helsinki, Finland
  • Facilitated the innovative design and delivery of solutions on the Foodiac project; handling the SDLC, implementing the core backend services and bringing new approaches to the project.

  • Worked across the full technology stack on the project; developing solutions and services for integration with clients and multiple third party services.

  • Handled data analysis/processing of high-performing background jobs, coordinating developer operations for continuous code optimizations.

Planify
Planify
Software Engineer
2012 - 2014 (2 years)
Helsinki, Finland
  • Collaborated across the stack on all phases of the software lifecycle, participated in daily standups to discuss the project and provided solutions to complex issues on the project.

  • Gathered and ingested large amounts of data daily to support business needs; producing software solutions for data aggregation and integration.

  • Improved software engineering best practices and worked on the availability and scalability of solutions on the project; ensuring adherence to project timelines and deliverables.

Eficode
Eficode
Software Engineer
2012 - 2013 (1 year)
Helsinki, Finland
  • Took an active role in defining and building solutions for Eficode; implementing solutions, providing support, testing and handling other related tasks.

  • Developed reliable tools to support Eficode's IT systems; defining requirements and contributing measurable solutions on the project.

  • Developed well-structured, maintainable, and high-quality code on the project; ensuring performance meets SLA and expectation.

Showcase

Senior Software Engineer - eCommerce Solution for Online Retailer
Senior Software Engineer - eCommerce Solution for Online Retailer
  • Worked on an eCommerce solution for an online retailer.

  • Gathered and understood client mission, business needs, and challenges.

  • Managed the development team and oversaw the design, development, and implementation of solutions.

Senior Software Engineer - Food Ordering Service
Senior Software Engineer - Food Ordering Service
  • Developed an innovative food ordering service for chefs and caterers to acquire new clients.

  • Implemented a robust backend system with high-quality payment integrations and instant messaging features.

  • Focused on creating a user-friendly experience for ease of use.

Senior Software Engineer - Leisure Ordering Service
Senior Software Engineer - Leisure Ordering Service
  • Developed a new leisure ordering service.

  • Iterating backend solutions, including integrations with events databases, payments, and calendar export functionalities.

  • Focus on enhancing service functionality and data management.

Education

IPMA-D
IPMA-D
IPMA: International Project Management Association
2015 - 2020 (5 years)
AgilePM
AgilePM
APMG International
2015 - Present (10 years)
MSc. Management of Technology - Information Systems (MoTIS), Management Information Systems
MSc. Management of Technology - Information Systems (MoTIS), Management Information Systems
ESIEE PARIS
2014 - 2016 (2 years)
Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Economics and Computer Science
Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Economics and Computer Science
Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences
2011 - 2014 (3 years)
études du commerce, Business Administration and Management, General
études du commerce, Business Administration and Management, General
Académie de Langues et de Commerce - Genève
2005 - 2006 (1 year)
Diploma in Network Engineering
Diploma in Network Engineering
NIIT Academy
2003 - 2004 (1 year)