Accomplished IT professional with over 15 years of experience in the technology industry, specializing in dynamic startup environments. Demonstrated expertise in delivering comprehensive end-to-end solutions throughout the complete software development lifecycle, encompassing system analysis, architectural design, full-stack development, team leadership, and production deployment.
Having dedicated 90% of my career to startup environments, I excel in fast-paced, high-demand settings that require exceptional adaptability, continuous self-learning, and end-to-end ownership. I possess advanced proficiency in designing scalable software architectures and cloud-native solutions, with the ability to rapidly adopt emerging technologies as needed. My startup experience has cultivated a versatile skill set that enables me to seamlessly transition between multiple roles—whether developing code, architecting systems, or leading cross-functional teams—all while maintaining a focus on delivering tangible business value to customers.
Zurich Neo Project - An international insurance platform delivering comprehensive insurance solutions across multiple countries and regions. The platform leverages modern cloud-native architecture to provide innovative insurance products, policy management systems, and claims processing capabilities serving a global customer base.
Responsibilities
Lead full-stack development initiatives encompassing both backend and frontend components
Architect and implement complex business logic and algorithms for insurance operations
Collaborate closely with Business Analysts and stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver new features
Design and analyze system architecture components for scalability and performance
Investigate and resolve critical production issues to ensure system reliability
Coordinate with cross-functional teams to facilitate seamless system integration
Conduct comprehensive code reviews and maintain elevated code quality standards
Achievements and Skills Gained
Enhanced full-stack development capabilities within the insurance technology domain
Advanced system architecture design skills for cloud-native applications
Strengthened stakeholder collaboration and cross-functional team coordination
Developed deep expertise in insurance domain knowledge and international compliance requirements
Gained comprehensive experience with enterprise-grade DevOps and CI/CD methodologies
Developed and maintained a comprehensive tool for external EIPs to submit data into internal systems. This solution serves as the primary validation gateway for all external inputs and provides comprehensive stakeholder notification capabilities.
Responsibilities
Collaborated closely with Business Analysts and QA teams to establish system design requirements before sprint initiation
Maintained and enhanced a six-year-old project while preserving its core functionality
Developed comprehensive plans and allocated resources for upcoming release cycles
Provided on-call support for partners to ensure continuous system availability
Coordinated and supported all release schedules to maintain project timelines
Conducted log analysis and provided support for partners during production issues
Authored comprehensive engineering specifications for new feature implementations
Prepared migration strategies for integration with new system components
Proposed comprehensive upgrade strategies for legacy system features
Served as the primary engineer responsible for all team-developed features
Achievements
Enhanced client-centric approach and stakeholder satisfaction
Redesigned and optimized developer team workflows for improved efficiency
Strengthened leadership capabilities and fostered team collaboration
Eliminated technical debt and restructured components for improved code maintainability
Gained valuable experience in upgrading legacy systems to modern technology stacks
Developed rapid adaptation skills in high-demand technical environments
Acquired proficiency in multiple technology platforms through self-directed learning
Consolidated knowledge and expertise in enterprise system architecture
Team Leader, Fullstack Engineer | Oct 2021 - Sep 2023
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Express Web is a comprehensive web portal focused on Grab for Business, designed to process high-volume daily orders. The platform provides essential tools including Shopify integration, Bulk Upload capabilities, Route Optimization for partners, and comprehensive Order tracking functionality.
Collaborated closely with Product Owners and QA teams to establish system design requirements before sprint initiation
Provided on-call support for stakeholders to ensure continuous system availability
Conducted comprehensive log analysis and provided support to team members during system issues
Authored detailed engineering specifications for new feature implementations
Served as the primary engineer responsible for all team-developed features
Achievements
Enhanced client-centric approach and stakeholder satisfaction
Strengthened leadership capabilities and fostered team collaboration
Eliminated accumulated technical debt to improve system performance
Consolidated knowledge and expertise in enterprise system architecture
Gained valuable experience in building and developing teams from the ground up
Contributed to a consistent monthly increase of over 5% in Grab Express Web usage, with peak usage reaching 20% following the Bulk Upload feature launch
Developed rapid adaptation skills in high-demand technical environments
Acquired proficiency in multiple technology platforms through self-directed learning
Tech Architect, Team Leader, Fullstack Engineer | Jun 2021 – Present
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Developed a comprehensive online learning platform for children that facilitates connections between tutors and parents. The platform provides an integrated environment for tutors to advertise their courses, manage class scheduling, and interact with their learners effectively.
Responsibilities
Architecture Ownership & Solution Design: Led comprehensive system architecture design, making critical technical decisions for product development and system scalability
Technology Consulting & Solution Selection: Provided strategic technology consulting, evaluated and selected optimal tech stacks, and established standardized backend architecture guidelines
Performance & Security Optimization: Designed and implemented performance optimization strategies, security protocols, and scalable system architectures
System Modernization & Migration: Led legacy system modernization initiatives and migration strategies to improve system efficiency and maintainability
Team Leadership & Technical Guidance: Led startup team development, managed recruitment, and provided technical mentorship to ensure architectural consistency
Business Alignment: Coordinated with sales teams and addressed market demands to ensure product-market fit and technical feasibility
Achievements and Skills Gained
Architecture Excellence: Successfully designed and implemented scalable, secure system architecture from concept to production deployment
Technical Leadership: Established standardized development guidelines, code review processes, and architectural best practices for the development team
Performance Optimization: Implemented system performance improvements and optimization strategies that enhanced user experience and system reliability
Security Implementation: Designed and implemented comprehensive security protocols including OAuth integration, data encryption, and secure payment processing
Technology Strategy: Made strategic technology decisions that balanced scalability, maintainability, and business requirements
Team Development: Built and mentored development teams, ensuring architectural consistency and technical excellence across all projects
Principal Developer / Team Leader | Oct 2019 - Apr 2021
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TradeTeq Project - A sophisticated trading platform that connects banks and financial institutions, providing comprehensive management of financial instruments, letters of credit, notes, reconciliations, portfolios, funds, deals, and negotiations. The platform calculates interest and reconciliations on a daily basis, utilizing Azure functions as a message queue service and leveraging the full capabilities of Azure Portal and Azure DevOps. The system features well-established and thoroughly tested workflows between teams, implementing a multi-pod architecture to address banking security requirements, where each bank maintains its own system and database while ensuring data synchronization and privacy.
Responsibilities
Analyzed requirements and designed comprehensive system architecture for each sprint
Coordinated with and provided support to the London-based team
Broke down, assigned, and monitored tasks to achieve sprint objectives
Provided comprehensive support to team members to ensure task completion
Resolved technical challenges and system issues as they arose
Monitored system health and functionality to ensure optimal performance
Conducted comprehensive testing to validate system functionality
Achievements and Skills Gained
Enhanced client-centric approach and stakeholder satisfaction
Strengthened leadership capabilities and team management skills
Advanced technical skills in Azure platform development and management
Improved multitasking abilities and project coordination skills
Significantly enhanced SCRUM process implementation and team collaboration
Improved user interface and user experience design capabilities