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Software Developer
Gurugram, Haryana, India
Toptal member since April 29, 2020
Bio
Pankaj is a hands-on professional and entrepreneur with 20+ years of experience in product development, planning, architecture and design, team building, and business leadership. He has led teams in the business-growth phase across enterprise software, advertising, B2B SaaS, education, personal finance, food tech, and logistics. Pankaj's specialties include database design, API development, product management, and back-end development in Ruby on Rails, Java, SQL, and AWS.
Portfolio
Carsales
Ruby on Rails (RoR), JSON API, Ruby on Rails API, Docker, GraphQL, MySQL...
Causemetric LLC
Ruby on Rails (RoR), APIs, API Integration, Docker, JavaScript...
Playvalve S.L.
Ruby on Rails (RoR), JavaScript, APIs, SQL, CI/CD Pipelines, Heroku, Full-stack...
Experience
- Back-end Development - 20 years
- Relational Databases - 20 years
- Ruby on Rails (RoR) - 11 years
- Java - 10 years
- Product Management - 10 years
- API Integration - 10 years
- REST APIs - 10 years
- Amazon Web Services (AWS) - 8 years
Work Experience
Senior Back-end Developer (via Toptal)
2020 - PRESENT
Carsales
- Implemented GraphQL from scratch to return on-demand vehicle data.
- Built REST APIs for the vehicle CMS with CRUD operations.
- Handled large model changes, database migration, and duplicate merges.
Technologies: Ruby on Rails (RoR), JSON API, Ruby on Rails API, Docker, GraphQL, MySQL, MariaDB, Amazon Web Services (AWS), AWS Lambda, SQL, Task Analysis, Redis, JSON, Technical Leadership, Leadership, Solution Design, Relational Database Design, API Development, API Architecture, Git, Back-end Development, RSpec, Test-driven Development (TDD), RESTful Services, RESTful Development, REST APIs, Architecture, Integration, Back-end
Ruby on Rails Developer
2023 - 2024
Causemetric LLC
- Handled new feature development in the nonprofit web application.
- Implemented multi-tenant architecture to support multiple organizations.
- Contributed to the Braintree payment gateway 3rd-party integration.
Technologies: Ruby on Rails (RoR), APIs, API Integration, Docker, JavaScript, Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Senior Ruby on Rails and Full-stack Developer
2023 - 2023
Playvalve S.L.
- Created an optimization tool using Applovin MAX APIs.
- Integrated Google spreadsheets API for read/write operations.
- Worked on detailed RSpec test cases to handle large datasets.
Technologies: Ruby on Rails (RoR), JavaScript, APIs, SQL, CI/CD Pipelines, Heroku, Full-stack, RSpec, Google API, AppLovin MAX
AWS Lambda Developer
2021 - 2022
Anenta
- Developed an app that imports data and is integrated with Gmail; used AWS Lambda to import data from Gmail.
- Set up a Lambda development environment using SAM and TOML file configuration.
- Implemented Google OAuth in a Lambda function using Google APIs.
Technologies: Amazon Web Services (AWS), AWS Lambda, Serverless, Ruby, OAuth, Google API, Slack, JSON, Database Migration, Gmail, Git, Automation, Back-end Development, RSpec, Test-driven Development (TDD), Microservices, API Integration, Third-party Integration, Consulting
Senior Back-end Developer and Senior Ruby on Rails Developer
2021 - 2022
CWS
- Implemented 2-way Slack API threaded communication.
- Developed web notifications using Rails Action Cable.
- Investigated, evaluated, quickly comprehended, and fixed many critical issues.
Technologies: Ruby, Ruby on Rails 5, Ruby on Rails (RoR), Slack API, ActionCable, Slack, Redis, JSON, Git, Back-end Development, API Integration, REST APIs, Integration, Back-end
Co-founder
2020 - 2022
Hyrr
- Led the design and development of the software platform of the recruitment marketplace (Java, Spring, and MySQL) for employers to hire faster and at a lower commission rate.
- Designed the system and database architecture for a Tiktok and Tinder-style video-based hiring product for grey and blue-collar hiring, using Java, Spring Boot, MySQL, Android, React, and API design.
- Spearheaded project management, sprints, best practices and systems, and process implementation. Introduced systems and processes such as Jira, Sentry, and development sprints. Implemented continuous integration using CircleCI Jenkins.
- Developed the back-end API in Ruby on Rails 5 for blue-collar, bulk-hiring, and outsourced-hiring management.
Technologies: Jenkins, CircleCI, Jira, Amazon Route 53, Amazon ElastiCache, Relational Database Services (RDS), Amazon S3 (AWS S3), Amazon EC2, Spring, MySQL, Java, Android, AWS Lambda, Ruby on Rails 5, Code Review, Task Analysis, Technical Hiring, Interviewing, Team Management, Source Code Review, Image Processing, JSON, Requirements Analysis, Database Migration, Project Leadership, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Team Leadership, Technical Leadership, Leadership, Automation Tools, New Relic, Solution Design, Relational Database Design, Entrepreneurship, API Development, API Architecture, Linux, DevOps, Agile, Git, Automation, jQuery, Back-end Development, API Integration, Startups, RESTful Services, RESTful Development, Third-party Integration, Enterprise SaaS, Software Architecture, REST APIs, Consulting, Architecture, Back-end, Fractional CTO, CTO
Senior Back-end Developer
2020 - 2021
BangTheTable
- Optimized the API response, which reduced the response time by half.
- Implemented tag management and bulk data migration for legacy models.
- Trained junior developers in project management and agile practices.
Technologies: Ruby on Rails API, Ruby on Rails (RoR), MySQL, Task Analysis, Redis, Continuous Integration (CI), JSON, API Development, Agile, Git, Back-end Development, RSpec, Test-driven Development (TDD), Consulting
Senior Back-end Developer
2020 - 2020
SunReign
- Developed data visualization using Mapbox to help solar installation companies identify the best position location for break-even years.
- Set up the deployment process, AWS, and the database for the application.
- Built the product from scratch for the MVP and investment pitches.
Technologies: Mapbox, Ruby on Rails (RoR), JavaScript, MySQL, JSON, Linux, Git, Back-end Development, Consulting
Senior Back-end Developer
2020 - 2020
GOJINET
- Developed a web app for online international education communities, connecting English language students to native English-speaking tutors on a social learning platform.
- Set up the deployment process, AWS, and the database for the application.
- Oversaw the launch process and MVP product testing.
Technologies: Ruby on Rails (RoR), PostgreSQL, JSON, Relational Database Design, Linux, Git, jQuery, Back-end Development, API Integration, RESTful Services, RESTful Development, Consulting, Architecture
Founder and CEO
2018 - 2020
Croftr
- Built a four-acre farm and a successful B2C brand from scratch.
- Designed and developed crop planning and customer management product using Ruby on Rails and MySQL hosted on Amazon EC2 and RDS.
- Recognized with startup status by India's Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade.
Technologies: Amazon Web Services (AWS), Relational Database Services (RDS), Google Cloud, Java, Ruby on Rails (RoR), Ruby, Code Review, Task Analysis, Team Management, Requirements Analysis, Project Leadership, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Team Leadership, Technical Leadership, Leadership, Automation Tools, Solution Design, Relational Database Design, Entrepreneurship, Back-end Development, Startups, RESTful Services, RESTful Development, Finance, Fractional CTO, CTO
Product Strategist and Digital Transformation Consultant
2017 - 2019
Freelancer
- Developed a generic web-scraping framework using JUnit, Java, and other scraper frameworks.
- Initiated an online lead-generation system and marketing campaign for a leading real-estate consulting firm, using Java and Ruby on Rails. Grew their incoming queries by 50% MoM.
- Created processes and a document-management system for a leading chartered accountant using the Ubuntu server and Dropbox. This greatly helped them recover from a major malware attack.
- Delivered a strong online presence, communication system, and processes for a playschool using DropBox, Google Drive, and Google Cloud.
- Developed a document-management system using Java and Dropbox APIs.
- Set up an online presence for a top-rated resort and booking engine using WordPress, resulting in a doubled revenue increase.
Technologies: Trello, Asana, Jira, Dropbox, Google, WordPress, Java, Ruby on Rails (RoR), Ruby, HTML, Project Leadership, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Leadership, Automation, jQuery, Back-end Development, Consulting, Finance, Fractional CTO, CTO
Vice President of Product
2016 - 2017
Zomato
- Integrated Zomato with third-party POS systems that solved a significant challenge for restaurateurs, using Ruby on Rails, Java, and AWS.
- Designed a callback system and database architecture for third-party API integration systems.
- Upgraded Ruby on Rails to its fifth version and completed many feature enhancements in a delivery optimization SaaS product.
- Developed the back-end API in Ruby on Rails for an online food ordering system.
Technologies: MySQL, Java, Ruby on Rails (RoR), Ruby, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Task Analysis, Team Management, Memcached, JSON, Requirements Analysis, Database Migration, Project Leadership, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Team Leadership, Technical Leadership, Leadership, Automation Tools, New Relic, Solution Design, Relational Database Design, API Development, API Architecture, Ruby on Rails 4, Amazon EC2, Linux, DevOps, Git, Automation, Back-end Development, API Integration, Startups, RESTful Services, RESTful Development, Third-party Integration, Capistrano, Software Architecture, REST APIs, Consulting, Architecture, Integration, Back-end, Grape
Founder and CEO
2014 - 2016
Sparse Labs
- Bootstrapped a B2B SaaS startup for hyper-local delivery optimization. It was acquired in 2016 by Zomato after finding it to be a great fit. As part of the acquisition, joined Zomato as the vice president of products.
- Designed the system architecture, APIs, and database. Integrated with third-party system APIs, such as POS and online food ordering systems, and provided a callback mechanism.
- Developed Android mobile apps (Java), web apps (AngularJS), back-end API (Ruby on Rails), ServerSocket (Java), and hardware-based products, namely GPS trackers.
Technologies: DigitalOcean, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google API, Cloud Telephony, Android, MySQL, Java, Ruby on Rails (RoR), Ruby, Code Review, Technical Hiring, Interviewing, Team Management, Source Code Review, Redis, Pub/Sub, HTML, Memcached, JSON, Requirements Analysis, Database Migration, Project Leadership, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Team Leadership, Technical Leadership, Leadership, Automation Tools, New Relic, Solution Design, Relational Database Design, Entrepreneurship, API Development, API Architecture, Ruby on Rails 4, Amazon EC2, Linux, DevOps, Gmail, Web Development, Git, Automation, jQuery, Back-end Development, RSpec, API Integration, Startups, RESTful Services, RESTful Development, Scraping, Third-party Integration, Capistrano, Enterprise SaaS, Software Architecture, REST APIs, Consulting, Architecture, Integration, Back-end, Grape, Finance, Fractional CTO, CTO
Blogger
2007 - 2014
Personal Finance Blog
- Built and published one of the most downloaded income tax calculators in India. Developed the blog in WordPress.
- Authored articles on personal finance such as income tax and investments. Thousands of people have benefited from reading these articles.
- Considered one of India's top personal finance blogs and seen as the top website for multiple finance-related terms on Google search.
Technologies: DigitalOcean, Linode, PHP, WordPress, HTML, Project Leadership, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Leadership, Automation Tools, Web Development, Consulting, Finance, FileZilla FTP Server
Technical Architect
2010 - 2011
Educomp
- Built Eduignite, a career counseling and assessment product, using Ruby on Rails and MySQL in collaboration with one of the best minds in India in the education space.
- Empowered students to understand themselves and make the best academic and career choices in life. Led a team of 10 people consisting of marketers, content writers, and teachers.
- Designed the system architecture and database for the assessment and counseling system.
Technologies: PHP, MySQL, Spring, Java, Ruby on Rails (RoR), Ruby, Architecture, Code Review, Technical Hiring, Interviewing, Team Management, Source Code Review, HTML, Project Leadership, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Team Leadership, Technical Leadership, Leadership, Automation Tools, Solution Design, Relational Database Design, Web Development, Back-end Development, Software Architecture, Consulting, Integration, Grape, Full-stack Development
Founding Member and Technical Architect
2007 - 2010
StudyPlaces
- Built a lead management system in Spring, Java, and MySQL to capture lead lifecycle and better utilization rate.
- Developed a call management system in Spring, Java, and MySQL for telemarketers and automatic distribution with a matching engine.
- Created India's first online college application platform in Spring, Java, and MySQL.
- Delivered a marketing automation product (campaign management system) in Spring and Java with landing page generation for SEM and other online marketing requirements.
- Designed system architecture and database for the lead management system, college online application system, and marketing automation.
Technologies: PHP, Ruby on Rails (RoR), Ruby, MySQL, Java, Code Review, Task Analysis, Technical Hiring, Interviewing, Team Management, Source Code Review, Full-stack Development
Product Team Lead
2006 - 2007
Tribal Fusion, Exponential Interactive
- Developed a contextual ad serving platform in Java. Built Scraper to scrape website contents and crawl them regularly.
- Created geographical targeted serving platforms in Java for the advertising industry.
- Delivered Facebook API integration in Java on the launch for an ad product.
Technologies: Web Scraping, Facebook API, Spring, Java, Code Review, Task Analysis, Technical Hiring, Interviewing, Team Management
Senior Software Engineer
2003 - 2006
Fiorano
- Selected ahead of other team players from IITs for US-based client-facing opportunities. One of the best performers in the company. Received a 4X salary hike in six months due to outstanding performance.
- Saved over $2,000/per month for the company in the first month of joining by building an in-house email marketing automation tool, VerticalResponse, to replace their previous one.
- Developed integration adapters, such as DB, POP3, IMAP, SMTP, File, JMS, MSMQ, TIBCO, and HTTP for Fiorano SOA 2006 and Fiorano ESB in Java.
- Operated as a sales engineer and built a proof-of-concept for various prospects-applications using Fiorano ESB and FioranoMQ.
- Participated as a core team member of the world's first JMS compliant server, FioranoMQ.
Technologies: MySQL, Java Message Service (JMS), Enterprise Service Bus (ESB), Service-oriented Architecture (SOA), Java, BizTalk Server, MSMQ, FileZilla FTP Server
Founder and CTO
2002 - 2005
Net4Engineers
- Created a social network for engineers. This was an internet startup ahead of its time, developing the first portal to create Facebook-like pages for collages.
- Created SMS4India, an online platform to send messages from the web to mobiles, an industry first.
- Delivered ExamOnline, a web-based solution that can be used on the intranet and the internet to conduct multiple-choice question-based tests.
Technologies: MySQL, Java, Full-stack Development, FileZilla FTP Server
Project History
Automotive Marketing Platform | B2B SaaS
A CMS and web platform that powers more than thousands of car dealers.
Key Deliverables:
• Implemented GraphQL from scratch to return on-demand vehicle data.
• Built REST APIs for vehicle CMS with CRUD operations.
• Handled large model changes, database migration, and duplicate merges.
Key Deliverables:
• Implemented GraphQL from scratch to return on-demand vehicle data.
• Built REST APIs for vehicle CMS with CRUD operations.
• Handled large model changes, database migration, and duplicate merges.
HYRR | Short Video-based Hiring App
HYRR is a next-gen short video-based hiring platform that disrupts the way hiring is done today by reducing (and in some cases) eliminating the need for CVs.
Key Deliverables:
• Designed the system and database architecture for a Tiktok and Tinder-style video-based hiring product for grey and blue-collar hiring, using Java, Spring Boot, MySQL, Android, React, and API design.
• Spearheaded project management, sprints, best practices and systems, and processes implementation. Introduced systems and processes such as Jira, Sentry, and development sprints. Implemented continuous integration using CircleCI Jenkins.
• Developed the back-end API in Ruby on Rails 5 for blue-collar bulk-hiring and outsourced hiring management.
Key Deliverables:
• Designed the system and database architecture for a Tiktok and Tinder-style video-based hiring product for grey and blue-collar hiring, using Java, Spring Boot, MySQL, Android, React, and API design.
• Spearheaded project management, sprints, best practices and systems, and processes implementation. Introduced systems and processes such as Jira, Sentry, and development sprints. Implemented continuous integration using CircleCI Jenkins.
• Developed the back-end API in Ruby on Rails 5 for blue-collar bulk-hiring and outsourced hiring management.
Logistics Tech B2B SaaS Product
http://sparselabs.comKey Deliverables:
• Founded Sparse Labs, a B2B SaaS product. Zomato acquired it in 2016.
• Conceptualized product, architecture, and database design and developed the back-end API in Ruby on Rails.
• Completed third-party integration with POS and food ordering platforms. Led the Android and web front-end team.
• Used the following technologies: Java, Ruby on Rails, PHP, MySQL, Android, AWS EC2, Lambda, RDS, ElastiCache, Google cloud, Exotel, Bitbucket, API Gateway, and SNS.
• Founded Sparse Labs, a B2B SaaS product. Zomato acquired it in 2016.
• Conceptualized product, architecture, and database design and developed the back-end API in Ruby on Rails.
• Completed third-party integration with POS and food ordering platforms. Led the Android and web front-end team.
• Used the following technologies: Java, Ruby on Rails, PHP, MySQL, Android, AWS EC2, Lambda, RDS, ElastiCache, Google cloud, Exotel, Bitbucket, API Gateway, and SNS.
Recruitment SaaS Platform
Key Deliverables:
• Defined the system and database architecture.
• Led product ideation and the go-to-market strategy.
• Developed recruitment products.
• Delivered the API design for the employer and candidate side for mobile and web apps.
• Led the back-end development in Java and Spring Boot.
• Managed the front-end development in native Android and React.
• Oversaw project management, sprint planning, best practices, systems, processes, and implementation.
• Used the following technologies: Java, MySQL, Spring, AWS EC2, S3, RDS, ElastiCache, Route 53, Rekognition, QuickSight, Jira, CircleCI, Jenkins, SendGrid, and GitHub
• Defined the system and database architecture.
• Led product ideation and the go-to-market strategy.
• Developed recruitment products.
• Delivered the API design for the employer and candidate side for mobile and web apps.
• Led the back-end development in Java and Spring Boot.
• Managed the front-end development in native Android and React.
• Oversaw project management, sprint planning, best practices, systems, processes, and implementation.
• Used the following technologies: Java, MySQL, Spring, AWS EC2, S3, RDS, ElastiCache, Route 53, Rekognition, QuickSight, Jira, CircleCI, Jenkins, SendGrid, and GitHub
Online Food Ordering Applications
Key Deliverables:
• Developed the back-end API in Ruby on Rails for an online food ordering system.
• Designed a callback system and database architecture for third-party API integration systems.
• Integrated Zomato with third-party POS systems and reduced order confirmation time by 70%. This further improved the merchant happiness score due to the removal of the manual order entry process.
• Upgraded Zomato Trace to the latest technologies.
• Used the following technologies: Java, Ruby on Rails, PHP, MySQL, Android, AWS EC2, RDS, ElastiCache, Google Cloud, Ubuntu, GitHub, and Lambda.
• Developed the back-end API in Ruby on Rails for an online food ordering system.
• Designed a callback system and database architecture for third-party API integration systems.
• Integrated Zomato with third-party POS systems and reduced order confirmation time by 70%. This further improved the merchant happiness score due to the removal of the manual order entry process.
• Upgraded Zomato Trace to the latest technologies.
• Used the following technologies: Java, Ruby on Rails, PHP, MySQL, Android, AWS EC2, RDS, ElastiCache, Google Cloud, Ubuntu, GitHub, and Lambda.
Marketing Automation System and Landing Page Creator
An online system to manage dynamic landing pages and SEM/online-marketing requirements.
Key Deliverables:
• Developed marketing-automation systems for the education industry with a landing-page generation for the SEM.
• Built a lead-management system from scratch to capture lead lifecycle and better utilization rate. This included support for telemarketers and automatic distribution with a matching engine.
• Used the following technologies: Java, Spring, and MySQL.
Key Deliverables:
• Developed marketing-automation systems for the education industry with a landing-page generation for the SEM.
• Built a lead-management system from scratch to capture lead lifecycle and better utilization rate. This included support for telemarketers and automatic distribution with a matching engine.
• Used the following technologies: Java, Spring, and MySQL.
Career Counseling and Assessment Product
The Eduignite program empowers students to understand themselves and make the best academic and career choices.
Key Deliverables:
• Conceived of Eduignite, a career counseling and assessment product, along with the best minds in the education space.
• Led a team of 10 people consisting of marketers, content writers, and teachers.
• Used the following technologies: Ruby on Rails, Java, Spring, and MySQL.
Key Deliverables:
• Conceived of Eduignite, a career counseling and assessment product, along with the best minds in the education space.
• Led a team of 10 people consisting of marketers, content writers, and teachers.
• Used the following technologies: Ruby on Rails, Java, Spring, and MySQL.
Lead Management System
Key Deliverables:
• Developed system architecture and a database to manage leads, telecalls, and distribution with an order matching engine.
• Built a lead management system in Spring, Java, and MySQL to capture the lead lifecycle, better utilization rates, and for telemarketers and automatic distribution with a matching engine.
• Developed system architecture and a database to manage leads, telecalls, and distribution with an order matching engine.
• Built a lead management system in Spring, Java, and MySQL to capture the lead lifecycle, better utilization rates, and for telemarketers and automatic distribution with a matching engine.
India's First Online College Application Platform
Key Deliverables:
• Developed India's first online college, web-based application platform where students can apply to colleges online.
• Designed the system architecture and database.
• Led a team of ten developers.
• Managed the QA resources.
• Used the following technologies: Spring, Java, MySQL, PHP, and Linux.
• Developed India's first online college, web-based application platform where students can apply to colleges online.
• Designed the system architecture and database.
• Led a team of ten developers.
• Managed the QA resources.
• Used the following technologies: Spring, Java, MySQL, PHP, and Linux.
Adapters for a Service-oriented Architecture Product
https://www.fiorano.com/products/fiorano_adaptersKey Deliverables:
• Developed integration adapters (DB, POP3, IMAP, SMTP, File, JMS, MSMQ, Tibco, HTTP) for Fiorano SOA2006 and Fiorano ESB.
• Worked as a sales engineer and built the proof-of-concept for various prospects and applications using Fiorano ESB and Fiorano MQ.
• Used the following technologies: Java, Mail APIs, SQL, JMS, Tibco, and web services.
• Developed integration adapters (DB, POP3, IMAP, SMTP, File, JMS, MSMQ, Tibco, HTTP) for Fiorano SOA2006 and Fiorano ESB.
• Worked as a sales engineer and built the proof-of-concept for various prospects and applications using Fiorano ESB and Fiorano MQ.
• Used the following technologies: Java, Mail APIs, SQL, JMS, Tibco, and web services.
Contextual and Geo-targeted Ad Server
http://exponential.com/Key Deliverables:
• Developed parsers and a scraper to crawl the content website for Exponential's (Tribal Fusion) display ad server.
• Revitalized contextual and geo-targeted ad serving platforms and developed self-serve advertiser applications to create location targeting and content-targeted display ads.
• Used the following technologies: Java, JUnit, HttpUnit, scraping, JavaScript, and Oracle.
• Developed parsers and a scraper to crawl the content website for Exponential's (Tribal Fusion) display ad server.
• Revitalized contextual and geo-targeted ad serving platforms and developed self-serve advertiser applications to create location targeting and content-targeted display ads.
• Used the following technologies: Java, JUnit, HttpUnit, scraping, JavaScript, and Oracle.
E-MarketMail | Email Marketing Automation Tool
A web-based application for managing mailing lists, sending bulk emails and newsletters to the audience in the various lists, and monitoring the campaign's effectiveness by generating real-time reports.
Key Deliverables:
• Built an in-house email marketing automation tool to replace the previous one, VerticalResponse.
• Used the following languages and tools: JavaMail, servlets, JSP, JDBC, MySQL, and Java.
Key Deliverables:
• Built an in-house email marketing automation tool to replace the previous one, VerticalResponse.
• Used the following languages and tools: JavaMail, servlets, JSP, JDBC, MySQL, and Java.
ExamOnline | Online Testing System
A web-based solution that can be used both on an intranet and the internet for conducting multiple-choice question-based tests. Languages and tools used: servlets, JSP, JDBC, MySQL, JavaMail, Linux, Tomcat, and Java.
Education
1999 - 2003
Bachelor of Technology Degree (Honors) in Information Technology
Kurukshetra University - Haryana, India
Certifications
DECEMBER 2020 - PRESENT
Basics of GraphQL with Ruby on Rails
Udemy
Skills
Libraries/APIs
JSON API, Devise, REST APIs, API Development, Ruby on Rails API, jQuery, Java Message Service (JMS), Google API, Facebook API, Slack API
Tools
Capistrano, Apache Tomcat, Git, Jira, RSpec, Slack, Jenkins, CircleCI, Trello, Asana, Amazon ElastiCache, Apache
Languages
JavaScript, Java, Ruby, SQL, PHP, HTML, GraphQL, C++, CSS
Frameworks
Ruby on Rails (RoR), Ruby on Rails 4, Spring, Ruby on Rails 5, Spring Boot, ActionCable, Grape
Paradigms
REST, Automation, Requirements Analysis, DevOps, RESTful Development, Database Design, B2B, Agile, Microservices, Test-driven Development (TDD), API Architecture, Service-oriented Architecture (SOA), Continuous Integration (CI)
Platforms
Linode, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Amazon EC2, Linux, Android, New Relic, DigitalOcean, AWS Lambda, Mobile, Docker, Mapbox, Dropbox, WordPress, Shopify, Heroku
Storage
Database Migration, MySQL, Relational Databases, JSON, Memcached, Google Cloud, PostgreSQL, Amazon S3 (AWS S3), Redis, MariaDB, Databases, FileZilla FTP Server
Other
Scraping, Web Scraping, Automation Tools, Leadership, Technical Leadership, Team Leadership, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Project Leadership, Back-end Development, API Design, Third-party Integration, APIs, Startups, Entrepreneurship, Google, API Integration, Software as a Service (SaaS), Solution Design, Relational Database Design, Relational Database Services (RDS), RESTful Services, Code Review, Task Analysis, Technical Hiring, Interviewing, Team Management, Source Code Review, Consulting, Back-end, Product Development, MSMQ, Fractional CTO, CTO, Gmail, Web Development, Product Management, Enterprise SaaS, Software Architecture, Architecture, Integration, Back-end Performance, Full-stack, Finance, Full-stack Development, Enterprise Service Bus (ESB), Pub/Sub, Image Processing, Cloud Telephony, Amazon Route 53, Internet of Things (IoT), Serverless, OAuth, Third-party APIs, Programming, Information Technology, Computer Science, Operating Systems, AWS DevOps, CI/CD Pipelines, AppLovin MAX, BizTalk Server
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