Ramtin Ghassemi
Woodland Hills,CA
Summary
Experienced Software Engineer with a strong background in backend development, cloud technologies, and microservices. Proficient in Node.js, GraphQL, MongoDB, Postgres, and Azure Functions. Adept at designing and implementing scalable and efficient backend services, leading development teams, and optimizing web application performance. Passionate about continuous learning and applying emerging technologies to solve complex problems.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Founding Software Engineer
Stackless Data
08.2023 - Current
- Developed and maintained RESTful APIs and microservices for a high-availablity data platform.
- Automated complex data pipelines, improving efficiency and reliability.
- Led integration of third-party services, enhancing system functionalities.
- Customized open-source libraries to meet company-specific needs.
- Designed and implemented dynamic React components, improving user interfaces.
- Improved user experience by implementing caching in both the front-end and back-end, decreasing data processing times on the order of seconds.
- Optimized SQL queries, decreasing warehouse costs by 30%.
- Deployed microservices to AWS EKS with Kubernetes and Docker.
- Mentored junior developers through design discussions, architectural reviews, and detailed code reviews, enhancing team skills and project quality.
- Strategically refactored multiple code repositories, achieving a 25% reduction in code-base size, which enhanced readability and maintainability of services.
- Re-architected a critical orchestration service to eliminate bottlenecks, significantly enhancing system scalability and enabling the expansion from 5 to over 100 customers.
Undergraduate Student Instructor
UC Berkeley EECS Department
01.2022 - 05.2023
- Managed and instructed lab sessions for over 30 students, effectively facilitating hands-on learning and technical skills development.
- Provided dedicated office hours and one-on-one support, significantly enhancing students' understanding of complex topics such as hardware, RISC-V architecture, and C programming.
- Maintained and upgraded course infrastructure, ensuring all tools and systems were optimized for student use and course requirements.
- Led tutorials and discussions on key principles of computer architecture, contributing to a deeper conceptual and practical understanding among students.
- Resolved technical issues by implementing timely bug fixes in project assignments, which minimized disruptions and maintained a conducive learning environment.
- Developed and administered assessments and lab projects that aligned with course objectives, helping students apply theoretical knowledge in practical scenarios.
- Designed and rigorously tested comprehensive examinations to accurately evaluate student proficiency in computer architecture, ensuring alignment with learning objectives and academic standards.
Senior Mentor
CSM Mentors
01.2022 - 05.2023
- Led weekly lectures and interactive discussions focused on computer architecture, fostering deep understanding and practical problem-solving skills.
- Managed a team of junior mentors by providing expert advice on effective teaching strategies and techniques to maximize student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Developed comprehensive training materials and workshops for junior mentors, significantly enhancing their instructional capabilities and confidence in handling complex subject matter.
- Facilitated regular review and strategy sessions that focused on evaluating teaching effectiveness and identifying areas for improvement, contributing to a 20% increase in student satisfaction ratings.
Undergraduate Researcher
RISE Labs
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Designed and implemented FogROS 2, a cloud-agnostic software toolkit that automates the provisioning of cloud computers, deployment, and launch of ROS 2 nodes, along with establishing secure robot-cloud networking.
- Contributed to the integration of FogROS 2 into the official ROS 2 Humble Hawksbill release, exemplifying its reliability and utility in enhancing robotic computing capabilities.
- Co-authored and critically reviewed a research paper that was accepted for presentation at the International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS) 2023, showcasing innovative findings in robotic systems integration.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Computer Science
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, United States05.2023
Skills
Web Development: HTML, CSS, Reactjs, Koajs, Expressjs, Flask, Nodejs, GraphQL
Programming Languages: JavaScript, C, Python
Data Management: PostgreSQL, Snowflake, MongoDB
Tools: Git/GitHub, Docker, Kubernetes, Postman, Unix-based CLI, Prefect, Gooddata, Fivetran, Terraform, Jest, Mocha, Github Actions
Cloud Technologies: AWS (EC2, CloudWatch, Secrets Manager, Lambda, EKS, ECS), Azure Functions, Azure Cloud Services
Other: API Management Systems, Microservices, RESTful APIs, Algolia
Timeline
Founding Software Engineer
Stackless Data
08.2023 - Current
Undergraduate Student Instructor
UC Berkeley EECS Department
01.2022 - 05.2023
Senior Mentor
CSM Mentors
01.2022 - 05.2023
Undergraduate Researcher
RISE Labs
01.2022 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Computer Science
University of California, Berkeley
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