Benedict Boaz
Pflugerville,TX
Summary
Versatile Software Engineer with expertise in developing scalable Java Spring Boot applications and maintaining robust microservices architectures. Proficient in leveraging modern tools and methodologies, including CI/CD, Kubernetes, Kafka, and AWS, to optimize performance and ensure system reliability. Experienced in driving automation, incident management, and agile development within a dynamic enterprise environment. Skilled in monitoring tools like Grafana and Kibana, and automation frameworks like Rest Assured, with a focus on delivering efficient, high-quality solutions.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Software Engineer
General Motors
03.2021 - Current
- Contributed to the Advanced Vehicle Inventory Platform (AVIP), delivering real-time inventory data to dealerships
- Designed and maintained microservices using Java Spring Boot, deployed on Kubernetes clusters, and integrated scalable solutions with AWS
- Led CI/CD pipeline integrations with Jenkins, streamlining deployment processes and enhancing release stability
- Built and managed release branches to ensure effective and seamless workflows
- Developed and documented RESTful APIs using Swagger, enabling seamless communication between services
- Optimized search functionality with ElasticSearch and implemented event-driven communication using Kafka, improving system responsiveness
- Automated API testing with Rest Assured, ensuring reliable validation and reducing manual testing overhead
- Utilized tools like Grafana, Dynatrace, and Kibana to analyze system performance, resolve issues, and improve system monitoring
- Managed incidents and change requests through ServiceNow, ensuring operational continuity and minimizing downtime
Software Automation Engineer
Fidelity Investment Services (FIS)
01.2019 - 03.2021
- Automated interactions with mainframe systems using RUMBA, developing scripts to streamline data entry, validation, and retrieval
- Developed foundational coding skills in Java, contributing to automation scripts and enhancing team workflows
- Collaborated with senior engineers to implement and maintain automation frameworks, gaining hands-on experience in coding best practices
- Performed data validation using SQL, ensuring accuracy and compliance for financial transactions
- Supported testing and troubleshooting of automated processes, reducing errors and optimizing performance
- Maintained and enhanced in-house automation tools, gaining practical experience in version control, debugging, and lifecycle management
Education
Master of Science (M.Sc) - Information Systems
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN12.2020
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) - Computer Science
University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR12.2016
Skills
- SQL
- Object-oriented programming
- Agile methodologies
- JIRA
- Software development life cycle (SDLC)
- Git proficiency
- Testing and debugging
- API integration
- Performance testing
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Swahili
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Software Engineer
General Motors
03.2021 - Current
Software Automation Engineer
Fidelity Investment Services (FIS)
01.2019 - 03.2021
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) - Computer Science
University of Central Arkansas
Master of Science (M.Sc) - Information Systems
Walden University
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