Feb 2021 – Present · 5 yrs 1 mo · Remote

• Rapchat is a mobile and web application that empowers users to create music and raps effortlessly using a built-in studio directly from their smartphones.
• Rapchat User has access to over 200k+ free beats and a user base of more than 7M, the application boasts an impressive 500k+ monthly active users.
• In my role as a Full Stack Engineer, I played a crucial part in improving our website's functionality and user experience. On the front end, I used my skills in React.js and Vue.js to give the user interface a fresh look, adding new features and diligently fixing any bugs to ensure smooth browsing.
• Additionally, I led the development of vital backend systems. This included creating a robust User Reporting system to make it easy for users to report issues. I also enhanced security and convenience by implementing Google and Apple authentication for user logins, and I streamlined user profile management for better control.
• Moreover, I tackled the challenge of making the website more resilient against spam and inappropriate content. This involved building a comprehensive Spam Restrictions and Prevention system, setting up an Email Verification system to confirm user identities, and automating the flagging of user-generated content that might be spammy, NSFW, or against image guidelines. These efforts collectively made the online environment safer and more user-friendly.

Feb 2019 – Feb 2021 · 2 yrs · Remote

• I'm responsible for overseeing the backend infrastructure of our application. This includes the development of efficient and scalable RESTful APIs, server configuration, and database design to ensure optimal performance.
• A significant aspect of my work involves optimizing the performance of our backend system. This entails creating comprehensive test cases, implementing load balancing techniques, and configuring monitoring tools like Datadog and New Relic APM. These efforts are aimed at closely analyzing the performance of our APIs and making necessary improvements to enhance efficiency.
• Furthermore, I manage user subscriptions by utilizing third-party services such as RevenueCat. Additionally, I oversee user activities and notifications through Onesignal to ensure a seamless user experience.
• My role encompasses a wide range of technologies, including Node.js, Express.js, React.js, MongoDB, Docker, and Jenkins. Notably, I've played a pivotal role in implementing Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) practices with Jenkins.
• Additionally, I've been actively involved in designing and implementing new features, enhancements, and resolving any encountered bugs.

Nov 2017 – Feb 2019 · 1 yr 3 mos · Remote

• In my role as a Backend Engineer, my primary focus is on the development and maintenance of REST APIs. This includes creating new APIs, refactoring existing ones to enhance performance, and implementing new features while diligently addressing any reported bugs.
• I'm also dedicated to improving the efficiency of our MongoDB collections. This involves creating necessary indexes and optimizing queries to boost overall performance.
• Additionally, I've been involved in a significant server migration project, moving our infrastructure from Azure to AWS. As part of this, I've set up AWS virtual machines (VMs) to ensure a smooth transition.
• Documentation is a key aspect of my work, as I ensure that our APIs are well-documented, and I create Postman collections to facilitate testing and usage. Also work on the overall system documentation for easy onboarding.
• Furthermore, I manage our code repositories and have configured Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines using Jenkins, streamlining our development and deployment processes for increased efficiency.