Stack Developer Spring Boot
Resume:
SAMSON MICHAEL
Java Full Stack Developer
Seattle, WA
*********@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:
Performance-focused Java Full Stack Developer with 5 years of experience designing, developing, and deploying scalable web applications using Java, Spring Boot, Hibernate, RESTful APIs, Angular/React, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Adept at working across the full software development lifecycle from requirements gathering to production deployment, with strong expertise in microservices architecture, database management (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB), and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure). Known for writing clean, efficient, and maintainable code while collaborating with cross-functional teams in Agile/Scrum environments. Committed to delivering high-quality, secure, and performance-optimized solutions that meet business objectives.
PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE:
DELL TECHNOLOGIES
Role: Java Full Stack Developer June 2024 – Present
Design and deliver enterprise-grade applications using Java, Spring Boot, Hibernate, and REST API development for backend services, paired with React.js, Angular, HTML5, CSS3, and Bootstrap for front-end. Implement microservices architecture, integrate Kafka for real-time processing, and deploy to AWS/Azure using Docker, Kubernetes, and Jenkins for automated CI/CD pipelines.
Developed and optimized backend applications with Spring Boot, Spring MVC, and Hibernate/JPA, ensuring maintainable, scalable, and high-performance systems for mission-critical workloads.
Created responsive and cross-browser compatible UI components using React.js, Angular, HTML5, CSS3, and Bootstrap, enhancing user engagement and reducing bounce rates.
Designed and consumed secure RESTful APIs, integrating third-party services while adhering to security and data governance standards.
Managed containerized cloud deployments with Docker and Kubernetes on AWS and Azure, enabling automated scaling and faster recovery times.
Configured and maintained Jenkins and GitLab CI/CD pipelines, automating build, test, and deployment workflows to reduce release cycles.
Conducted comprehensive testing with JUnit, Mockito, and TestNG, improving code quality and reducing post-release defects.
Key Achievements: Enhanced application performance by 30% via API optimization and query tuning. Increased scalability and reduced deployment downtime by 40% through microservices adoption. Cut production incidents by 25% using proactive Splunk monitoring and improved test coverage.
MINISTRY OF TOURISM
Role: Java Developer March 2020 – June 2022
Developed and maintained enterprise applications with Java, Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Hibernate, and React.js. Designed and implemented REST APIs, integrated Apache Kafka for real-time messaging, and deployed applications to AWS and Azure environments to support scalability and high availability.
Built and integrated RESTful APIs and microservices to enable modular architecture and improve maintainability across systems.
Created dynamic front-end interfaces using HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap, and React.js, improving usability and design consistency.
Managed MySQL and MongoDB databases, optimizing queries for better performance in high-traffic environments.
Implemented Kafka messaging solutions to improve synchronization and event-driven workflows.
Conducted unit testing with JUnit and performed peer code reviews to maintain high-quality deliverables.
Collaborated in Agile/Scrum teams, participating in sprint planning, backlog refinement, and retrospectives.
Key Achievements: Reduced data processing latency by 35% using Kafka-based event-driven architecture. Improved scalability with microservices, cutting deployment downtime by 40%. Migrated legacy applications to AWS, lowering hosting costs by 20% and boosting system uptime.
COMMERCIAL BANK OF ERITREA
Role: Software Developer November 2017 – November 2019
Built and enhanced banking applications using Java, Spring Boot, Spring Security, and Hibernate/JPA. Developed REST APIs, implemented Spring Cloud microservices, and integrated React.js UI components. Led AOP-based audits and deployed solutions to AWS and Azure for better scalability.
Designed and maintained web-based enterprise banking applications, ensuring secure transactions and stable performance.
Developed and maintained RESTful web services to integrate with external systems and APIs.
Led Aspect-Oriented Programming (AOP) audit implementation, improving maintainability and reducing code duplication.
Built Excel import tools to streamline data entry processes, reducing manual input errors.
Integrated Kafka for reliable, real-time transaction data streaming across services.
Deployed solutions to AWS and Azure using Docker for cloud-native scaling.
Key Achievements: Automated audit processes, cutting review time by 50%. Reduced manual data entry time by 60% via Excel import automation. Improved system reliability with Kafka-based streaming and increased UI satisfaction by 15% through React.js enhancements.
TECHNICAL SKILLS & TOOLS:
Languages & Core Development: Java (Core, Collections, Generics, Annotations), JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3
Backend Frameworks & Architecture: Spring Boot, Spring Core, Spring Batch, J2EE, Hibernate / JPA, Microservices, RESTful APIs
Frontend Frameworks & UI: React.js, Angular
Cloud & Containerization: AWS (EC2, S3, Lambda), Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, CI/CD pipelines
Databases & Messaging: MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Oracle; MongoDB; Kafka, IBM MQ
Performance & JVM: Object-Oriented Design, Concurrency, JVM Tuning, Caching (e.g., Redis)
Security: Web application security, OAuth, JWT, secure coding practices
DevOps & Version Control: Git, GitHub, GitLab, Maven, Gradle
Methodologies & Soft Skills: Agile/Scrum, problem-solving, communication, adaptability, stakeholder collaboration
EDUCATION:
Master of Science in Computer Science December 2024
Maharishi International University – Fairfield, Iowa
Bachelor’s Degree in Science June 2017
Eritrean Institute of Technology, Eritrea
CERTIFICATION:
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
ACADEMIC PROJECTS:
Real Estate SPA – Java, Spring Boot, Spring Security, Hibernate, React.js, MySQL, REST, Docker
Built a full-stack property management platform similar to Zillow, enabling property listings, customer management, and payment processing. Achieved 25% faster search load times.
Car Rental Application – Java, Spring Boot, MySQL, MongoDB, Microservices
Engineered backend reservation/fleet management with multi-database support, improving booking efficiency.
Event Ticketing Application – Hibernate, REST, Apache Kafka, ELK Stack, Docker, JUnit
Developed ticketing platform with organizer dashboard, real-time updates via Kafka, and robust logging.
Weather Now – React.js, Java, REST APIs
Built a responsive weather application delivering real-time forecasts via third-party API integration, enhancing user engagement through intuitive UI.
Online Dictionary – Node.js, Express, HTML, CSS, jQuery, AJAX, TypeScript
Developed a multilingual dictionary with instant search suggestions using AJAX and type-safe code in TypeScript for maintainability.
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