Jennifer Calixte
Margate,FL
Summary
Highly motivated IT professional with hands-on experience in managing complex technical environments, optimizing systems, and enhancing performance. Proficient in deploying scalable solutions, cloud technologies, and troubleshooting distributed systems. Skilled in improving security protocols, analyzing data trends, and applying machine learning concepts to optimize IT infrastructure. Eager to contribute to Apple\'s mission of building innovative, global-scale security solutions and enhancing privacy and performance in emerging technologies.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Software Developer
Alexandre Investments
01.2021 - Current
- Cloud-Native Backend Solutions: Architected scalable, fault-tolerant Java backend systems handling millions of transactions daily using Spring Boot, Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS/GCP, optimizing infrastructure costs and ensuring high availability.
- Microservices & API Design: Designed stateless RESTful APIs and microservices for efficient data flow, reducing integration times and improving system interoperability.
- Security & Compliance: Implemented robust security protocols (OAuth 2.0, JWT, SSL/TLS), ensuring GDPR and HIPAA compliance while maintaining data integrity and privacy.
- Privacy-Enhancing Technologies: Familiar with homomorphic encryption and secure multi-party computation to safeguard data in use and transit.
- High-Availability Systems: Built multi-region, fault-tolerant architectures ensuring 99.99% uptime and reducing downtime by 40% through disaster recovery and auto-scaling.
- QA Automation & Testing: Led automation efforts with Selenium and Rest Assured, improving test coverage and reducing manual testing time.
- Performance Optimization: Enhanced backend performance through advanced caching with Redis and Memcached, improving response times by 40%.
- Monitoring & Incident Management: Deployed Prometheus and Grafana for real-time monitoring, reducing incident response times by 25%.
- Emerging Technologies: Integrated AI/ML (TensorFlow, Keras) and deep learning for real-time data processing and advanced pattern recognition.
- Cost Optimization: Reduced cloud infrastructure costs by 20% using serverless architectures (AWS Lambda, Google Cloud Functions).
- Leadership & Collaboration: Led junior developers, promoted best practices, and collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions on time.
- Open Source Contributions: Contributed to open-source projects, promoting microservices architecture and cloud-native best practices.
Computer Technician Manager
Circuit City
01.2007 - 02.2009
- Enhanced system performance by troubleshooting and resolving technical issues related to Windows Vista/7, improving operational efficiency in an enterprise environment.
- Developed and implemented cybersecurity protocols to strengthen system security, contributing to higher productivity and fewer security breaches.
- Utilized Microsoft Office 2007 for comprehensive data analysis, reporting, and project management, streamlining internal processes.
- Conducted regular security audits of digital systems and tools, ensuring compliance and improving overall system resilience and data integrity.
- Integrated computers with network infrastructure and peripheral devices, ensuring seamless connectivity and minimal disruptions.
- Diagnosed and repaired hardware and software malfunctions, ensuring continuous system functionality and reducing downtime.
- Provided remote technical support to resolve client issues, improving response times and boosting customer satisfaction.
- Performed troubleshooting to correct computer hardware and software malfunctions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Cyber Security and Ethical Hacking
Broward College
Fort Lauderdale, FL08.2024
Associate of Arts -
Broward College
Fort Lauderdale, FL05.2015
Skills
- Java
- Python
- Spring Boot
- AWS
- Docker
- Kubernetes
- API integration
- Object-oriented programming
- OAuth 20
- Jenkins
- Prometheus
- Machine Learning (TensorFlow, Keras)
Certification
- CompTIA Security+, In Progress, 12/2024
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Expected Completion, 01/2025
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Expected Completion, 01/2025
Timeline
Senior Software Developer
Alexandre Investments
01.2021 - Current
Computer Technician Manager
Circuit City
01.2007 - 02.2009
Associate of Arts -
Broward College
Bachelor of Science - Cyber Security and Ethical Hacking
Broward College