Peter Ugbodaga

Orlando,FL

Summary

Backend Software Engineer with 4 years of experience designing, developing, and maintaining enterprise-scale Java applications within fintech. Skilled in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices architecture, REST APIs, SQL, cloud environments and Test-Driven Development (TDD). Proven ability to improve system performance, optimize database workloads, and deliver reliable platforms supporting high-volume financial transactions. Currently focused on continued professional development in cloud engineering and AI/ML fundamentals.

Overview

years of professional experience

Certification

Work History

Independent Technical Study

05.2025 - Current

Continuing structured learning in backend system design, cloud-native development, and AI/ML fundamentals, with hands-on projects in AWS and Azure environments.
Strengthening expertise in scalable architecture, distributed systems, and modern fintech technology trends.

Software Engineer

FIS

Orlando, FL

01.2022 - 05.2025

Developed and maintained Java Spring Boot microservices supporting fintech applications serving 1M+ monthly users.
Improved backend transaction performance by 40% through API redesign and tuning, demonstrating a focus on delivering efficient solutions.
Built scalable RESTful services supporting secure, high-volume financial operations.
Applied TDD practices using JUnit and Mockito, reducing defects by 60%.
Optimized SQL queries and stored procedures, cutting reporting runtime from 10 minutes to 30 seconds.
Collaborated with cross-functional global teams to deliver enterprise-grade solutions, emphasizing teamwork and adaptability.
Automated CI/CD deployments with Jenkins, improving release efficiency and stability.
Supported production uptime of 99.9% through monitoring and troubleshooting.

Education

B.S. - Computer Science

University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee

12.2021

Skills

Languages: Java, SQL, JavaScript, TypeScript
Frameworks: Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Hibernate
Architecture: Microservices, Distributed Systems
Databases: Microsoft SQL Server, MongoDB, Stored Procedures
Testing: JUnit, Mockito, TDD

DevOps: Docker, Terraform, Jenkins, Git, CI/CD
Cloud: AWS, Microsoft Azure
Platforms: Linux/Unix, Windows
Methodologies: Agile/Scrum, SDLC

Accomplishments

Guided new employees to familiarize them with projects, leading to faster overall completion milestones.
Resolved existing performance issues in the database which optimized the system 50%.

Certification

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate

Languages

English

Native or Bilingual

Timeline