Bella Field
Minneapolis,MN
Summary
Accomplished software engineer with expertise in distributed systems and performance optimization. Proven ability to enhance system throughput and reliability while implementing security improvements. Skilled in Kotlin and API development, delivering scalable solutions in high-pressure environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Software Engineer
Target
Minneapolis, USA
10.2023 - Current
- Engineered performance engineering, observability, and backend modernization for systems processing hundreds of thousands of transactions per hour, enhancing system reliability.
- Developed performance testing infrastructure validating over 500,000 operations per hour under peak conditions, ensuring system readiness for high-load scenarios.
- Stress-tested systems to 250 times baseline load, identifying and resolving bottlenecks to optimize transaction processing.
- Engineered high-scale distributed systems within Target’s sales and tender ecosystem.
- Collaborated on APIs and distributed enterprise workflows to facilitate seamless data integration
- Developed and tested software applications for retail operations.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance system functionality.
- Participated in code reviews to ensure quality and adherence to standards.
Engineer (TLP Program)
Target
Minneapolis, USA
09.2022 - 10.2023
- Delivered full-stack features across APIs, data pipelines, and UI for large-scale distributed system.
- Enhanced system throughput through Kafka pipeline improvements and performance optimization.
- Investigated production issues, improving system reliability and minimizing downtime.
- Designed scalable database schemas and migration strategies using Flyway.
- Drove security enhancements by remediating vulnerabilities, ensuring compliance with best practices.
Software Engineer Intern
Target
Minneapolis, USA
06.2021 - 09.2022
- Contributed to backend development and testing for production systems, enhancing system reliability
- Implemented Kafka-based partitioning strategy for database tables, improving data processing efficiency and system scalability
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science Engineering
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH01-2022
Skills
- Java
- Kotlin
- API Development
- Distributed Systems
- Docker
- Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery (CI/CD)
- Kafka
- PostgreSQL
- Cassandra
- Data Modeling
- Performance Testing
- CI/CD
- JavaScript
- React
- User Interface Design
- Python
- GitHub
- Jira
- Confluence
- Flyway
- Data Analysis
Websites
Projects
- Availability Support App, Full-stack owner; integrated 7+ systems; reduced support load; improved latency ~5s
- Scalable Performance Testing, Build scalable performance testing for a business-critical application
- Primary supporter of a full-stack platform supporting inventory validation, drastically reducing support needs and improving system visibility across 7+ integrated services
Leadership Experience
- TLP Mentor
- TWIST Mentor
- Intern Mentor
- Pod Coach & Small Group Leader
- Organizer — Target Volleyball Club
- ATP Planning Committee
- YoungLife Leader
Timeline
Software Engineer
Target
10.2023 - Current
Engineer (TLP Program)
Target
09.2022 - 10.2023
Software Engineer Intern
Target
06.2021 - 09.2022
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science Engineering
The Ohio State University