Gebremedhin Mengesha
Richardson,TX
Summary
Experienced software engineer with a strong background in the full software development lifecycle (SDLC), including Waterfall, Agile (SCRUM), and Test-Driven Development. Proficient in designing, developing, testing, and troubleshooting web-based and enterprise applications using Java/J2EE, Spring Boot, REST/SOAP web services, and modern frameworks such as React, Angular, and Node.js. Skilled in application development, operational stability, and performance optimization, including monitoring and resolving reliability issues. Hands-on experience with Unix/Linux environments, including command-line proficiency, shell scripting, process management, and system/network troubleshooting. Expertise in cloud-native technologies, microservices, SOA, and integrating with upstream and downstream systems. Strong knowledge of database querying languages, with practical experience in SQL and NoSQL databases. Adept at implementing CI/CD pipelines, application resiliency, and security best practices using DevOps tools like Docker, Jenkins, Jules and Git. Experienced in deploying and configuring applications on production servers, and collaborating with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and partners in diverse and inclusive environments. Proficient in handling operational events such as farm breaks and utilizing security and scanning tools like Raven scan and SSP to ensure application reliability and compliance. Committed to continuous learning, innovation, and contributing to team culture.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
6046
6046
years of post-secondary education
Work History
JPMorgan Chase
05.2021 - Current
- Project: EES (Oct 2024-Now)
- Project: NOHA (Jan 2022 - Oct 2024)
- Project: IDNOW (May 2021 - Jan 2022)
- Roles/Responsibilities:
- Involved in all phases of the SDLC, including requirement gathering, modeling, analysis, design, development, testing, and deployment.
- Developed and maintained secure, high-quality code by applying industry-standard security practices and frameworks such as Spring Security and Secure Software Practice tools.
- Conducted code reviews with a focus on identifying and mitigating security vulnerabilities, ensuring compliance with firmwide security standards and architectural specifications.
- Actively participated in Agile (SCRUM), contributing to sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives to drive iterative development and continuous improvement.
- Developed and deployed application components into Kubernetes clusters, performing end-to-end and operational testing.
- Designed and implemented workflows for multiple service offerings and executed project planning and solution analysis.
- Migrated legacy applications, implemented new features, and maintained multiple dependent components and libraries.
- Maintained and monitored Kafka environments, configured Splunk alerts, and monitored applications through Grafana..
- . Utilized Unix/Linux command-line tools and shell scripting for process management, system monitoring, and troubleshooting application and network issues.
- Collaborated with cross-functional, offshore, and onshore teams to resolve production and application code issues.
- Implemented remediation frameworks, created orchestrators, and addressed vulnerability fixes, farm breaks, and isolation events.
- Used Core Java features for software analysis, programming, testing, and debugging.
- Environment: Linux, Windows, Agile Methodology, Java 1.17, J2EE, Spring Boot, Spring Security, MongoDB, Oracle, SQL, Temporal Workflow Engine, JSON, REST, Micro Services, Orchestrator framework, SAGA design patterns, Kafka, Docker, Kubernetes, Splunk, Grafana, Git, Jira, JUnit, Log4j, Maven, Jenkins (Jules).
Optimization/IT Tech
Anderson Company
Garland, TX
05.2012 - 05.2021
- Diagnose and resolve hardware/software issues, ensuring high system and data availability.
- Provide technical support and training to management and staff.
- Develop and maintain scripts for data transfer, automated backups, and system notifications.
- Collaborate with maintenance and engineering teams to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.Implemented process improvements for system reliability and operational stability.
- Experience with Unix/Linux systems, shell scripting, and process management.
Telecomm/Broadcasting Engineer
Bridgetech Pvt. LTD. Co
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
10.2010 - 11.2011
- Led installation and maintenance projects for engineering teams.
- Installed and configured hardware/software for language labs at multiple universities.
- Managed SIM card activation/distribution and network infrastructure.
- Proficient in Cisco IOS, network architecture, IP subnetting, VLSM, TCP/IP, NAT, DHCP.
Education
CCNA -
Cisco Networking Academy
B.Sc. - Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mathematics
Bahir Dar University
EthiopiaJava Development Program - Full-stack Java and Web development, Agile, 12 Factor, Git, Design Patterns, AWS Deployment
Merit America
El Centro College
Dallas, TXSkills
- Java
- J2EE
- SQL
- JDBC
- Servlets
- JSP
- JMS
- Java Beans
- Spring
- JPA
- Angular 8/11
- HTML5
- CSS3
- JQuery
- AJAX
- RESTful Web Services
- SOAP
- JSON
- XML
- Log4j
- SOA
- Eclipse
- Intelli
- Git
- SQL Developer
- Putty
- Maven
- Jenkins
- JMeter
- Splunk
- Grafana
- Spring Boot
- Spring MVC
- Spring Security
- Hibernate
- SOAP UI
- Log4J
- React
- JUnit
- Mockito
- Cucumber
- Cloud Foundry
- AWS
- Kubernetes
- Docker
- Tomcat
- Kafka
- MongoDB
- Cassandra
- Oracle
- PostgreSQL
- MySQL
- Temporal
- Linux
- Unix
- Windows
Additional Information
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills; able to work with large, diverse data sets., Committed to diversity, inclusion, and continuous learning., Eligible to work in the U.S.
Education Certifications
- Merit America, Java Development Program, 03/01/21
- Programming Foundations, Coursera/Duke University, Introduction to Structured Query Language, Coursera/University of Michigan, Front End Web Development, Coursera/Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Cisco Networking Academy-CCNA, 05/01/13
- El Centro College, Dallas, TX, GPA: 3.67
- Bahir Dar University, Ethiopia, B.Sc. Electrical and Computer Engineering, 12/01/10, Mathematics
Timeline
JPMorgan Chase
05.2021 - Current
Optimization/IT Tech
Anderson Company
05.2012 - 05.2021
Telecomm/Broadcasting Engineer
Bridgetech Pvt. LTD. Co
10.2010 - 11.2011
CCNA -
Cisco Networking Academy
B.Sc. - Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mathematics
Bahir Dar University
Java Development Program - Full-stack Java and Web development, Agile, 12 Factor, Git, Design Patterns, AWS Deployment
Merit America
El Centro College