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Senior
Backend Engineer

Specializing in distributed systems, microservices architecture, and high-performance backend solutions. Expert in Go, Java, and cloud infrastructure with a focus on scalability and reliability.

Companies
I've Worked With

Notable companies I've collaborated with across various engineering roles.

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What I Do
My Services

Comprehensive backend and infrastructure engineering services tailored to enterprise-grade needs.

System Architecture

  • Designing and implementing scalable microservices architectures using domain-driven design principles. Expert in event-driven systems and message queues for high-throughput applications.
  • Experience in building distributed systems that handle millions of requests per second with 99.99% uptime. Specialized in system resilience and fault tolerance.

Backend Development

  • Developing high-performance backend services using Go, Java, and Node.js. Implementing RESTful and GraphQL APIs with focus on security and performance optimization.
  • Expert in database design and optimization, including PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and Redis. Experience with distributed caching and real-time data processing systems.

DevOps & Infrastructure

  • Setting up and maintaining cloud infrastructure using AWS, GCP, and Kubernetes. Implementing CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code using Terraform and Ansible.
  • Experience in building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, and Jenkins.

My
Projects

Explore projects I’ve built and contributed to across cloud platforms, scalable services, and backend optimization.

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CloudScale Platform

Led the development of a cloud-native platform handling 1M+ requests per second. Implemented a microservices architecture using Go and gRPC, with Kubernetes orchestration and Redis caching. Achieved 99.99% uptime and reduced latency by 60%.

Go
gRPC
Kubernetes
Redis
PostgreSQL
AWS
Terraform
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DataFlow Analytics

Built a real-time analytics platform processing 10TB of data daily. Implemented a distributed system using Apache Kafka and Apache Spark, with custom data processing pipelines and real-time dashboards.

Java
Apache Kafka
Apache Spark
Elasticsearch
Docker
Kubernetes
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SecureNet API Gateway

Developed a high-performance API gateway with advanced security features. Implemented rate limiting, OAuth2 authentication, and request validation using Go and Redis. Handles 500K+ requests per minute with sub-50ms latency.

Go
Redis
JWT
OAuth2
Docker
Prometheus
Grafana

What
Clients Say

A few words from people I've worked with.

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Sarah Chen

Engineering Director at ScaleFlow

Emily's expertise in distributed systems transformed our backend infrastructure. Her implementation of our service mesh reduced latency by 40% and improved system reliability significantly. A true technical leader who delivers results.

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Michael Torres

CTO at DataStream Technologies

Working with Emily was instrumental in scaling our platform. Her deep knowledge of Go and microservices architecture helped us handle a 10x growth in traffic without compromising performance. Her mentorship also elevated our entire backend team.

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Elweiz Kathy

VP of Engineering at CloudScale

Emily's contribution to our distributed caching system was exceptional. She not only architected a robust solution but also implemented it with careful consideration for future scaling needs. Her ability to solve complex technical challenges while keeping code maintainable is remarkable.

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David Kim

Lead Architect at TechForge

I've worked with many senior engineers, but Emily stands out for her deep understanding of system design and performance optimization. Her redesign of our authentication service reduced CPU usage by 60% while improving security measures.

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Lisa Wang

VP of Platform Engineering at CloudCore

Emily's expertise in distributed systems and microservices architecture was crucial in scaling our platform to handle 5x traffic growth. Her implementation of our service mesh reduced latency by 45% and significantly improved our system's reliability.