QuirkyCoders

QuirkyCoders
BACKEND ENGINEER
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May 2020 - Feb 2021
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Charlotte, NC (Remote)
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7 team members (3 backend, 2 frontend, 1 ML engineer, 1 DevOps)
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REPORTING TO VP of Engineering

Led backend development for innovative tech recruiting platform, focusing on algorithmic matching and API performance optimization. Developed sophisticated matching algorithm increasing successful placements by 45%

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KEY ACHIEVEMENT

Developed efficient matching algorithm increasing successful placements by 45% while reducing API response times by 60% and maintaining 99.99% uptime for critical endpoints

CORE TECHNOLOGIES

Ruby on Rails
PostgreSQL
Redis
Elasticsearch
Sidekiq
AWS
IMPACT METRICS
45%
Match Accuracy

Improvement through ML algorithm

Sustained improvement
60%
Faster Response

API performance improvement

Consistent across endpoints
99.99%
API Uptime

For critical services

Maintained throughout tenure
10K+
Daily API Calls

Handled with optimal performance

Growing 15% monthly
35%
Infrastructure Cost

Reduction through optimization

Continuous improvement
ACHIEVEMENTS & IMPACT

Notable Achievements

SYSTEM PERFORMANCE

API Optimization

Reduced API response times by 60% through comprehensive optimization

Achieved 99.99% uptime for critical endpoints

Handled 10K+ daily API calls with optimal performance

Reduced infrastructure costs by 35% through efficient resource usage

Search Performance

Achieved 200ms average search response time

Processed 50K+ daily searches efficiently

Implemented real-time indexing with zero downtime

Maintained 99.9% search accuracy rate

System Reliability

Established comprehensive monitoring and alerting system

Implemented automated failover and recovery procedures

Reduced system incidents by 75% through proactive monitoring

Created robust error handling and logging system

TECHNICAL ARCHITECTURE

Backend Infrastructure

Designed scalable API architecture handling millions of requests

Implemented efficient caching strategy reducing database load by 70%

Created comprehensive query optimization reducing database time by 65%

Developed automated scaling system for handling traffic spikes

Search Implementation

Built sophisticated search system with complex query capabilities

Implemented custom analyzers for improved search relevance

Created efficient indexing strategy for real-time updates

Developed faceted search improving user experience

Data Management

Implemented efficient data processing pipeline

Created robust data validation and cleaning system

Developed automated data synchronization

Built comprehensive data backup and recovery procedures

DEVELOPMENT PRACTICES

Code Quality

Increased test coverage from 60% to 95%

Implemented comprehensive code review process

Established coding standards and best practices

Reduced technical debt by 40%

Documentation

Created extensive API documentation

Developed system architecture documentation

Built comprehensive troubleshooting guides

Established documentation standards

Process Improvement

Implemented automated deployment pipeline

Reduced deployment time by 70%

Created efficient debugging procedures

Established incident response protocols

BUSINESS IMPACT

Platform Efficiency

Improved matching success rate by 45%

Reduced recruitment cycle time by 30%

Increased platform usage by 55%

Enhanced user satisfaction to 95%

Operational Excellence

Reduced operational costs by 35%

Improved system reliability by 99.99%

Decreased manual intervention by 80%

Enhanced monitoring and alerting efficiency

Team Contribution

Mentored 2 junior developers

Led technical planning sessions

Improved team code quality metrics

Enhanced team documentation practices

COLLABORATION

Cross-functional Partnerships

Recruitment

Collaborated on matching algorithm development

Implemented candidate assessment systems

Developed automated skill evaluation

Created recruitment analytics dashboard

Client Success

Partnered with client team on platform optimization

Developed client reporting systems

Created integration documentation

Implemented client feedback mechanisms

Platform

Worked on API performance optimization

Developed caching strategies

Implemented scaling solutions

Created monitoring systems

PROFESSIONAL GROWTH

Skills Development

MATCHING SYSTEMS

Algorithm Development

Developed sophisticated matching algorithms

Implemented efficient search systems

Created advanced filtering mechanisms

Built ranking optimization systems

Performance Optimization

Optimized large-scale matching systems

Implemented efficient caching strategies

Developed query optimization techniques

Created performance monitoring frameworks

API DEVELOPMENT

System Design

Designed scalable API architectures

Implemented efficient request handling

Developed comprehensive documentation

Created testing frameworks

Integration

Built robust API integration systems

Implemented efficient error handling

Developed monitoring solutions

Created client libraries

TEAM ENDORSEMENTS

Colleague Testimonials

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Kaka's impact on our platform's performance was remarkable. His work on API optimization and search implementation set new standards for our engineering team. The 60% reduction in API response times and implementation of efficient search capabilities significantly improved our platform's user experience.

60% faster API responses
99.99% system uptime
35% cost reduction
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David Thompson
VP OF ENGINEERING
QuirkyCoders
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The monitoring and optimization systems Kaka implemented transformed our operational capabilities. His attention to performance, reliability, and scalability created a robust foundation for our platform. The automated systems and documentation he put in place continue to benefit our team.

75% fewer incidents
70% faster deployments
95% test coverage
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Sarah Chen
SENIOR DEVOPS ENGINEER
QuirkyCoders
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Kaka's technical expertise significantly improved our product's capabilities. The search system he developed enhanced our platform's usability, while his API optimizations improved overall performance. His ability to balance technical excellence with business needs was invaluable.

45% better matching
30% faster recruitment
95% user satisfaction
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Michael Rodriguez
PRODUCT MANAGER
QuirkyCoders
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Working alongside Kaka was an incredible learning experience. His approach to system design, performance optimization, and code quality raised the bar for our entire engineering team. The development practices and documentation standards he established continue to guide our work.

40% less technical debt
95% code coverage
80% faster onboarding
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Emily Watson
SENIOR BACKEND ENGINEER
QuirkyCoders