Kalan Brinkley
Senior Software Engineer
Results-driven Senior Software Engineer with 10 years of experience in developing scalable, high-performance eCommerce and enterprise solutions. Expertise in ASP.NET Core, .NET Framework, React, Angular, Azure, AWS, and database technologies. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver user- centric, innovative solutions that enhance business efficiency and customer satisfaction. Proficient in Agile methodologies and DevOps practices, ensuring seamless development and deployment pipelines.
March 2022 - Present
Senior Software Engineer
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Etsy Inc
Etsy is an online marketplace that connects buyers and sellers of handmade and vintage goods. Engineered and maintained enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems by employing .NET Core, React, and SQL Server, delivering reliable and efficient business solutions. Enhanced inventory management systems, resulting in a 15% improvement in operational efficiency by redesigning data workflows and implementing advanced features.
Developed and deployed mobile applications using .NET MAUI, enabling seamless functionality across multiple platforms and devices.
Designed and implemented observability solutions using Grafana Loki and Open Telemetry SDKs, improving system monitoring and issue resolution.
Led the migration of core features from legacy systems to Angular-based modern web applications, ensuring enhanced functionality and user experience.
Built and maintained REST APIs for seamless integration with third-party systems, facilitating advanced capabilities and interoperability.
Orchestrated application deployments using Azure DevOps, performing thorough code reviews and ensuring adherence to coding standards.
Optimized data querying by incorporating advanced ElasticSearch configurations, enabling faster and more efficient data retrieval.
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SKILLS
Programming Languages: C#, JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, SQL Frameworks & Libraries: ASP.NET Core, .NET MVC, Angular, React, Vue.js, Entity Framework, Redux Cloud Platforms: Azure (DevOps, AKS), AWS (EKS, Lambda, S3, RDS) Databases: SQL Server, MySQL, DynamoDB, ElasticSearch DevOps Tools: Jenkins, Azure DevOps, Docker, Kubernetes Testing Tools: NUnit, xUnit, Jest, Mocha
Other Tools: Jira, Confluence, GitHub, Telerik Kendo UI, Leaflet.js, Highcharts March 2018 - March 2022
Senior Full Stack Engineer
Wayfair
Wayfair is a retail store that offers a wide range of home products such as outdoor, bedding, lighting, and appliances with online services.
Spearheaded the end-to-end development of eCommerce platforms, leveraging .NET Core and SQL Server to deliver robust and scalable solutions tailored to business needs. Senior Full Stack Developer
BigCommerce
BigCommerce is a SaaS provider for merchants running online businesses. Designed, developed, and deployed scalable web applications using ASP.NET Core, integrating Azure DevOps pipelines to automate the build and release process.
Created dynamic and highly responsive user interfaces utilizing modern frameworks such as React, Angular, and Bootstrap, enhancing the user experience.
Led the migration of critical features from legacy systems to modern frameworks, ensuring alignment with evolving business and technology needs.
Implemented Dockerized applications and deployed them on Azure Kubernetes Services (AKS) to achieve efficient scalability and fault tolerance.
Optimized database performance by analyzing and refining complex queries, stored procedures, and indexing strategies. Conducted rigorous code reviews and implemented robust unit testing frameworks such as xUnit and Moq, ensuring code reliability and adherence to quality standards.
Developed and maintained comprehensive RESTful APIs to support internal operations and third-party integrations, enabling seamless functionality.
Actively participated in Agile sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery.
April 2017 - March 2018
Full Stack Developer
Shopify
Shopify is a cloud-based, multi-channel commerce platform designed for small and medium-sized businesses. Played a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining modules for asset inventory tracking, library inventory, and administrative dashboards utilizing ASP.NET MVC and SQL Server, ensuring streamlined operations across teams. Conducted comprehensive requirements analysis and translated them into module designs using Visio, enabling optimized and efficient development workflows.
Collaborated with quality assurance teams to perform functional and performance testing, ensuring high-quality software deliverables.
Enhanced application performance by implementing optimization techniques and scalable architectural designs, resulting in a 30% performance improvement.
Successfully migrated legacy systems to modern frameworks, improving the scalability, maintainability, and reliability of critical business systems.
Designed and implemented APIs to facilitate seamless data exchange between multiple internal and external systems, improving integration efficiency.
Streamlined development processes by adhering to Agile methodologies, promoting iterative delivery, and maintaining alignment with business goals.
June 2014 - April 2017
Architected and implemented secure authentication systems using Identity Server 4, increasing user trust and reducing security vulnerabilities.
Analyzed and restructured order fulfillment workflows, significantly reducing operational errors and enhancing process efficiency.
Designed and developed modular microservices to improve system maintainability and reduce development time for future enhancements.
Streamlined CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and Azure DevOps, ensuring seamless code integration and automated deployment.
Integrated ElasticSearch to enhance search capabilities and enable detailed analytics for business decision-making. Conducted technical training sessions to upskill junior developers, ensuring continuous improvement of the development team.
Optimized cloud infrastructure, resulting in a 20% reduction in operational costs while maintaining high performance. EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
University of South Florida
August 2010 - May 2014