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LYS PAUL LUKUKA

Des Moines,IA

Summary

Software Engineer with over 4 years of experience in full-stack development and technical improvements, expert in Java and Angular. My key achievements include leading the implementation of scalable microservices architecture and optimizing code deployment efficiency, resulting in improved data retrieval and system stability.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Software Developer

Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines
Des Moines, IA
04.2025 - Current
  • Developing software solutions that streamlined internal banking processes and systems.
  • Maintaining existing codebases to ensure functionality and compliance with industry standards.
  • Participating in code reviews to uphold quality and best practices.
  • Utilizing Agile methodologies to enhance project timelines and team communication.
  • Supporting complex applications using Java and Angular for improved performance.
  • Writing unit tests for comprehensive code coverage using JUnit, Jest, and Mockito.
  • Analyzing data through SQL Server to perform detailed queries.
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to gather requirements for new applications.

Software Developer

Wells Fargo
, Remote
11.2022 - 04.2025
  • Developed and supported web-based inventory systems using Java and Angular, enhancing data management.
  • Led the microservices architecture implementation, improving data retrieval and system efficiency.
  • Drove technical improvements in repository systems, ensuring code quality, and robust backend.
  • Collaborated with teams to boost application performance, leveraging Java and Angular expertise.
  • Executed comprehensive system maintenance and updates, ensuring optimal performance of the web-based inventory management infrastructure.
  • Implemented a scalable microservices architecture for a web inventory system, integrating a Java backend with an Angular frontend to streamline data flow and enhance system reliability.
  • Spearheaded repository optimization initiatives through automated CI/CD workflows, resulting in improved code deployment efficiency and enhanced system stability.
  • Utilized RESTful APIs to integrate backend services, ensuring seamless data communication between frontend and backend systems.
  • Developed and supported CX/ZU apps for credit reporting, ensuring data accuracy and reliability.
  • Created email notifications for credit bureau file transfers using JCL, CA7, and ServiceNow.
  • Supported deposit and warning systems, enhancing data integrity, and system functionality.
  • Conducted code analysis and documentation for Zelle, STOPS, ensuring clear program mapping
  • Architected and maintained critical mainframe applications using COBOL, JCL, DB2, ensuring seamless integration between credit reporting systems and downstream processes

Field PC Technician Specialist

Worldwide Tech Services
Des Moines, IA
05.2019 - 08.2019
  • Executed diagnostics and repairs for hardware, enhancing system performance and reliability
  • Installed and upgraded printers, improving user efficiency and reducing downtime
  • Supported computer hardware, resolving technical issues promptly for seamless operations

Education

Bachelor's degree - Information Technology with a Concentration in Cyber Security

Capella University
Minneapolis, MN
07.2024

Mainframe Development

Per Scholas
Des Moines, IA
11.2022

Associate of Science - Information Technology - Networking

Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids, IA
05.2020

Skills

  • AWS
  • Azure
  • C/C
  • C#
  • CloudWatch
  • COBOL
  • CSS
  • Cybersecurity
  • Dataflow
  • DynamoDb
  • Git
  • GitLab
  • GitHub
  • HTML
  • IBM DB2
  • Java
  • JavaScript
  • JCL
  • Jenkins
  • Linux
  • MongoDB
  • Mockito
  • React
  • REST
  • ServiceNow
  • SpringBoot
  • SQL
  • Nodejs
  • Microservices
  • Gradle
  • Angular
  • Unit testing
  • JEST
  • JUnit
  • Web development
  • Agile methodologies
  • SQL database management
  • Code debugging
  • RESTful services

Projects

My Portfolio https://my-portfolio-lp.azurewebsites.net/, My Portfolio code https://github.com/lyspaul/portfolio-app.git

Email AI Writer Backend (Google Chrome extension) https://github.com/lyspaul/Email-ai-writer-ext.git, 

Email AI Writer Frontend https://github.com/lyspaul/email-ai-writer-ui.git, 

Email AI Writer Backend https://github.com/lyspaul/EmailAIWriter.git, 

CRUD Application Frontend https://github.com/lyspaul/student-App-UI.git, 

CRUD Application Deployed https://student-app-ui-production.up.railway.app/, 

CRUD Application Backend https://github.com/lyspaul/studentApp.git, 

Timeline

Software Developer

Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines
04.2025 - Current

Software Developer

Wells Fargo
11.2022 - 04.2025

Field PC Technician Specialist

Worldwide Tech Services
05.2019 - 08.2019

Bachelor's degree - Information Technology with a Concentration in Cyber Security

Capella University

Mainframe Development

Per Scholas

Associate of Science - Information Technology - Networking

Kirkwood Community College
LYS PAUL LUKUKA