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Cedric Barbez

Verified Expert in Engineering

Back-end Software Engineer and Developer

Seattle, United States

Toptal member since July 1, 2022

Expertise

Software Engineering Code Review Back-end Go MacOS Agile Amazon Web Services (AWS)Python SQL Windows Java

Bio

Cedric is a back-end software engineer with nearly seven years of experience developing highly-scaled services for companies like Amazon and Twitch. He specialized in using Go as his preferred coding language and developing applications that utilize AWS.

Portfolio

Twitch Interactive

Go, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Agile, Back-end, Software Engineering, Python...

Amazon.com

Java, Agile, Software Engineering, Code Review

Experience

Software Engineering - 10 years Agile - 7 years Amazon Web Services (AWS) - 6 years Back-end - 6 years GoLand - 5 years Go - 5 years Python - 5 years System Design - 3 years

Availability

Part-time

Preferred Environment

MacOS, GoLand, Go, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Back-end, Windows, Agile, Software Engineering

The most amazing...

...project I've worked on is an automated sponsorship platform for broadcasters on Twitch, allowing them to earn extra revenue.

Work Experience

Software Development Engineer

2016 - 2022

Twitch Interactive

Developed commerce features that empowered broadcasters to earn a living while broadcasting on the platform.
Designed and developed new advertising experiences to empower broadcasters to earn a living while broadcasting on the platform.
Tracked and fixed features and bugs using Jira as a reporting tool.
Oversaw launches and fulfilled operational needs after multiple launches.

Technologies: Go, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Agile, Back-end, Software Engineering, Python, SQL, System Design, IntelliJ IDEA, Technical Hiring, Code Review, Interviewing

Software Development Engineer

2015 - 2016

Amazon.com

Developed Kindle GameCircle app for a redefined user profile as well as leaderboard statistics.
Tracked and fixed bugs using Jira as a reporting tool.
Oversaw a new version launch and fulfilled operational needs following the launch.

Technologies: Java, Agile, Software Engineering, Code Review

Experience

Automated External Defibrillator Project

https://www.jacquesdechamplain.com/en/projet-dea/

This Jacques de Champlain Foundation mobile project was developed using PHP, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. I started the project by building the administrative web application and allowing it to enter automated external defibrillators (AEDs) into the system. After that, I built mobile apps for users to learn about AEDs.

Education

2011 - 2015

Bachelor's Degree in Software Engineering

Polytechnique Montreal - Montreal, QC, Canada

Skills

Tools

GoLand, IntelliJ IDEA

Languages

Go, Python, SQL, Java

Paradigms

Agile

Platforms

MacOS, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Windows

Other

Back-end, Software Engineering, Code Review, System Design, Technical Hiring, Interviewing

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