Software Engineer Senior

Kyle Drew Kifer

Senior Software Engineer

Objective

A highly skilled, self-motivated Senior Full Stack Software Engineer with over 10 years of experience specializing in Python, Ruby on Rails and Node for back-end development, and Angular, React.js, Next.js, and Vue.js for front-end development. Expertise in designing, developing, and deploying scalable web applications and cloud-native solutions. Proficient in developing RESTful APIs, working with cloud technologies (AWS, Azure), serverless architectures, CI/CD pipelines, containerization using Docker and Kubernetes. Strong background in real-time data processing, microservices architectures, cloud platforms, and mentoring teams within Agile environments. Proven ability to deliver high-quality, scalable software solutions that meet business objectives.

Experiences

Senior Software Engineer

Jan, 2021 - Present / Attract Group - Las Vegas, NV o Architected and developed cloud-native applications for the cyber security industry using Python / Django and Ruby on Rails for back-end services and React 18 for responsive, user-friendly front-end development with PrimeReact, delivering scalable and high-performance enterprise solutions on both Windows and Linux environments.

o Followed Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban) to manage the SDLC, ensuring continuous integration, frequent iterations, and timely delivery of software. o Designed and implemented serverless architecture using AWS Lambda, API Gateway, and DynamoDB, enabling real-time processing with zero downtime and high availability. o Integrated secure OAuth 2.0 and JWT for user authentication in both front-end (React) and back-end Python(Django, Flask), ensuring compliance with security standards. o Implemented NGINX load balancing for distributed Django and Ruby on Rails with microservices, ensuring seamless scaling and high availability for the backend infrastructure. o Developed complex RESTful APIs and microservices with Kafka using Django & Ruby on Rails and Express, enabling seamless communication between front-end applications and back-end services. o Optimized Angular front-end performance through lazy loading, SEO optimization, and server-side rendering (SSR), reducing page load times by 30%.

o Designed and optimized relational database schemas for MySQL and PostgreSQL, ensuring high performance and scalability for Python Django back-end applications. o Implemented stored procedures, triggers, and views in MySQL and PostgreSQL to encapsulate business logic and streamline data access for Angular-based web applications. o Conducted database performance tuning by optimizing PostgreSQL queries, indexing strategies, and analyzing execution plans to reduce latency in API responses. o Utilized SQLAlchemy to create custom functions and stored procedures for business-critical logic in backend services.

o Integrated Django ORM with PostgreSQL for seamless database communication in Django applications. o Implemented real-time data processing solutions using AWS Kinesis and AWS Step Functions, improving transaction throughput and processing efficiency by 40%. o Designed and implemented blockchain solutions** by integrating smart contracts, decentralized systems, and full-stack applications using technologies like Ethereum, Solidity, React.js, and Node.js. o Implemented generative adversarial networks (GANs) using PyTorch and TensorFlow to generate synthetic data for augmenting training datasets and improving model robustness. o Implemented generative AI solutions using OpenAI's GPT-3 and DALL-E models to develop innovative text-to-image and language-based applications.

o Built CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions and AWS CodePipeline, automating front-end and back-end deployments, resulting in faster release cycles.

o Enhanced code quality and maintainability by following SOLID principles, using component-driven development, and enforcing unit testing and integration testing with pytest, Jest, Mocha and Karma. o Collaborated closely with QA and DevOps teams to automate the infrastructure provisioning and management with Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Terraform. o Ensured cross-browser compatibility by rigorously testing and debugging applications across major browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge) and devices, implementing polyfills and CSS fallbacks to deliver a consistent user experience.

o Streamlined Agile project management by effectively utilizing JIRA to track sprint progress, prioritize tasks, and manage team workflows, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality software. o Demonstrated enthusiasm for innovation by proactively suggesting and implementing new Angular features to enhance application functionality.

o Showcased problem-solving abilities by diagnosing and resolving intricate application bugs, reducing defect rates by 25%.

o Created and maintained detailed technical documentation using tools such as Confluence, Swagger, and Markdown, covering frontend workflows, backend architecture, API endpoints, and deployment processes, ensuring clarity and consistency across development and operations teams. o Maintained attention to detail by meticulously managing version control systems (GitHub, Bitbucket, GitLab), ensuring clean, well-documented commit histories, resolving merge conflicts efficiently, and adhering to branching strategies for seamless collaboration and project organization. o Acted as a mentor to junior developers by providing constructive feedback during code reviews and conducting workshops on Angular and TDD.

o Key Project: Spearheaded the development of a cloud-based cybersecurity application for threat detection and monitoring, using Python (Django) for the backend, React for the frontend, and integrated AWS services like Cognito and IAM for secure user authentication and access control, ensuring real-time data protection and compliance with industry standards.

Senior Software Engineer

Oct, 2017 - Jan, 2021 / Capgemini - Austin, TX

o Led the migration of a legacy monolithic customer-focused finance application to a modern microservices architecture, leveraging Python(Django) and Ruby on Rails, AWS Lambda, API Gateway, and Docker containers on both Windows and Linux environments, improving system scalability, performance, and deployment flexibility.

o Displayed flexibility by effectively managing shifting priorities and deadlines while ensuring high-quality deliverables.

o Developed RESTful APIs and integrated AWS DynamoDB for back-end data storage and AWS API Gateway for seamless integration with front-end technologies. o Optimized front-end performance by implementing server-side rendering (SSR) and lazy loading techniques in React.js and Next.js applications, improving page load times by 30%. o Designed and deployed cloud-based solutions on AWS, including AWS Fargate for container management, Amazon S3 for static asset storage, and AWS RDS for efficient database management. o Integrated OAuth 2.0 and JWT for user authentication across front-end (React.js, Angular) and back-end

(Python (Django, Flask) and Node(Express), securing critical user data. o Integrated message queues like Kafka and RabbitMQ into full-stack applications to enable real-time data processing, improve system scalability, and ensure reliable message delivery across microservices. o Adopted Test-Driven Development (TDD) and Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) methodologies to deliver reliable, maintainable code.

o Employed FastAPI to serve machine learning models as RESTful APIs, enabling seamless integration with front-end applications and microservices.

o Developed custom machine learning models using PyTorch, implementing neural network architectures and leveraging GPU acceleration for training on large datasets. o Automated the deployment pipeline using AWS CodePipeline, Jenkins, and GitHub Actions, significantly improving the velocity of front-end and back-end updates and reducing manual interventions. o Utilized Apache server to host Angular front-end builds and integrate them with Django APIs, enabling seamless communication between the client and server layers. o Designed and optimized partitioned tables in PostgreSQL to handle large datasets and improve query performance for data-intensive systems.

o Implemented advanced Angular features such as dynamic forms, animations, custom directives, and pipes to enhance user interactivity and experience. o Built scalable, document-oriented NoSQL databases in MongoDB, enabling dynamic data handling for Angular front-end and Flask back-end APIs.

o Created indexes and fine-tuned queries in MongoDB to optimize read and write operations for real-time Angular dashboards.

o Created and maintained detailed JIRA dashboards to provide clear visibility into project statuses, backlogs, and team performance for stakeholders and team members. o Enhanced collaboration between front-end and back-end teams with strong interpersonal skills to ensure seamless integration of user-facing features with robust back-end logic. o Developed and documented API specifications using OpenAPI for seamless integration between frontend and backend services, and created interactive UI components documentation with Storybook to enhance collaboration between developers and designers. o Demonstrated enthusiasm for learning by staying updated with the latest Angular and JavaScript ecosystem developments.

o Key Project: Architected a real-time financial transaction platform utilizing Django and Ruby on Rails, React/Next, AWS Lambda, DynamoDB, and API Gateway, delivering highly scalable solutions that handle millions of transactions per day with minimal latency.

Software Developer

Oct 2015 – Oct 2017 / BeachBody – El Segundo, CA

o Developed and optimized e-commerce front-end applications using React, while working closely with back-end teams to integrate features such as real-time messaging and user authentication. o Architected and built RESTful APIs using Python(Flask, Django), Node (Expresss) and Ruby on Rails, providing seamless data flow between the front-end (Angular, React) and back-end (Node.js, Python). o Leveraged AWS S3 for file management and AWS RDS for database management of high-traffic applications.

o Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities by efficiently managing multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks, meeting deadlines, and adapting to shifting requirements while maintaining high- quality code and ensuring seamless collaboration across cross-functional teams. o Developed and maintained robust Oracle databases, implementing PL/SQL scripts, triggers, and stored procedures for backend logic in Django applications. o Ensured optimal performance of React applications by creating materialized views and utilizing Oracle Optimizer Hints for complex query execution.

o Integrated Oracle APEX RESTful Services with React and .NET Core, enabling efficient communication between front-end and back-end.

o Built responsive, scalable UI components using Angular and TailwindCSS for highly dynamic web applications with a focus on mobile-first design.

o Designed real-time communication features for e-commerce platforms, using WebSockets and AWS SQS for asynchronous messaging between front-end and back-end systems. o Led a successful initiative to migrate legacy systems to AWS cloud infrastructure, optimizing deployment workflows using AWS CodePipeline and Jenkins. o Provided mentorship to junior engineers, fostering a culture of best practices in front-end and back-end development, testing, and optimization.

o Key Project: Migrated a large e-commerce platform to a microservices architecture utilizing AWS Lambda, API Gateway, React and Django, Ruby on Rails, improving system uptime by 40% and enabling faster scaling for user traffic.

Junior Software Developer

Oct 2013 – Oct 2015 / Deloitte – New York, NY

o Developed and maintained web applications using Django and Ruby on Rails for back-end services and jQuery, HTML5, and CSS3 for front-end functionality. o Built custom RESTful APIs using Django, enabling seamless data integration between the application and external systems.

o Assisted in developing responsive user interfaces, ensuring cross-browser compatibility and a smooth user experience.

o Contributed to database design and management using SQL Server, optimizing queries and improving system performance.

o Integrated third-party services and APIs into the platform, enhancing functionality and user engagement. o Collaborated closely with senior developers to implement Agile practices and participated in sprint planning, code reviews, and daily stand-ups.

o Participated in pair programming sessions to enhance team collaboration and improve coding efficiency. o Created automated unit and integration tests for back-end services using JUnit, improving code reliability.

o Designed and implemented serverless applications using DynamoDB, achieving low-latency data retrieval for React-based applications.

o Utilized DynamoDB Streams to process real-time data updates and sync with React front-end components.

o Key Project: Supported the development of a customer relationship management (CRM) tool, leveraging Python, Django, and SQL Server, which improved client management workflows by 20%. Education, Skills

University of Genoa

o 2009 – 2013 Bachelor’s Degree of Computer Science

Skills

o Python / Django / Flask / PyTorch / TensorFlow

o Ruby on Rails / Laravel

o HTML5 / CSS3 / Sass / Scss

o JavaScript / TypeScript / jQuery / Ajax

o React, Next

o Vue / Angular

o Boostrap / TailwindCSS / MUI / AntD

o Rx.js / Observable / Closure

o Restful API / Socks

o MySQL / PostgreSQL / Oracle

o NoSQL / MongoDB / DynamoDB

o AWS / GCP / Azure

o Docker / Kubernetes / Jenkins

o Node / Express / Loopback / Nest

o NightWatch / Jest / Mocha / pytest

o C++ / C# / .Net Core / ASP.Net

Contact

Address: 13538 Coleridge St, San Antonio, TX, 78217

Email: ****.*******@*****.***

Phone: +1-210-***-****

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-kifer-974838341/

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