Brazillian Jiu Jitsu
AUSTIN NICHOLAS
Senior Software Engineer
Dallas,TX
Summary
Seasoned Backend Engineer and Web Developer with over 7 years of expertise in crafting robust RESTful APIs using Python and Golang. Adept at swiftly acquiring new technologies to address pressing business challenges. Proficient in frameworks such as Django, Flask, and FastAPI, as well as working with diverse technologies including SQL, NoSQL, Redis, Kafka, ElasticSearch, SqlAlchemy, ECS, EC2, Lambda, and more.
Passionate about designing pipelines through microservices and event-driven architecture to efficiently handle intricate data processing demands crucial for modern enterprises. Committed to delivering high-quality solutions that drive business success in today's dynamic digital landscape.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
FastAPI Developer/Backend Engineer
Medtronic
Dallas, TX
01.2023 - Current
- Architect backend of new Medtronic Application from very beginning
- Design SQLAlchemy shared repo so that teams across Medtronic can create FHIR compliant SQL database
- Design FHIR-compliant APIs using FastAPI for quick prototyping and improvements
- Head integration of other Medtronic teams into certain portions of API that I personally oversaw and designed
- Extensive test framework developed to ensure FHIR compliance for medical records application
Django Developer/ Software Engineer
EMoney Advisors
10.2021 - 01.2023
- Implement new Django Rest features in customer-facing admin portal to manage Investment Firm’s clients
- Developed thorough test suite to avoid any private information being leaked by API
- Added search on encrypted user table by caching search results
- Improved query speed from 60 seconds to 1-2 seconds
- Architect new microservices for new core features that require their own scalable instances such as downloading bank statements
- Built Two Factor Authentication sign-in to improve security for admin portal and support users
Notifications Architect
AMERAShare
Dallas, TX
10.2020 - 06.2021
- Designed robust test suite so that all security vulnerabilities and exploits are avoided since security was top priority for file sharing and messaging at major companies such as Toyota and Mitsubisihi
- Implemented Kafka Middleware to capture all requests and responses
- Created Async SSE server to push real time applications to users online.
- Designed Facial Recognition Login using Tensorflow.js using facial vectors that are stored in verified in Postgres
API / Django Software Engineer
7-Eleven
Irving, TX
03.2019 - 10.2020
- Implemented new "Feed" API for mobile app to dynamically generate custom feed for each user based on context
- Integrated with Salesforce Mobile API to manage text message sign-up for millions of users
- Reviewed project specifications and designed technology solutions that met or exceeded performance expectations.
CEO/Founder
DebateBot
Dallas, TX
01.2017 - 07.2019
- Created an MVP for academic research using knowledge graphs and machine learning
- Deployed our custom machine learning models using Flask
- Managed a small team of one data scientist, one front-end developer, and one salesman
- Oversaw the hiring of contractors for implementing various components of our frontend development
- Implemented a graph database using Neo4j
- Designed ElasticSearch database for academic research app
Python/Golang Software Engineer
CBRE
Dallas, TX
12.2017 - 01.2018
- Developed and maintained database architecture to store transaction data for real estate deals
- Lead Developer for Golang Microservice to handle asynchronous logic to process jobs after project was submitted.
- Integrated Kafka to hold transactions for processing by microservices
- Collaborated with FrontEnd to create APIs using Django Rest to add new features for additional use cases
- Collaborated on multiple branches for development to track user feedback, staging, and development
- Followed Scrum methodology.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physics
City College of New York of The City University of New York, The
New York, NY 01.2012 - 05.2016
Skills
Python API Development
Interests
Real Estate Management
BvB Alzheimers Foundation
Timeline
FastAPI Developer/Backend Engineer
Medtronic
01.2023 - Current
Django Developer/ Software Engineer
EMoney Advisors
10.2021 - 01.2023
Notifications Architect
AMERAShare
10.2020 - 06.2021
API / Django Software Engineer
7-Eleven
03.2019 - 10.2020
Python/Golang Software Engineer
CBRE
12.2017 - 01.2018
CEO/Founder
DebateBot
01.2017 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Science - Physics
City College of New York of The City University of New York, The
01.2012 - 05.2016