Sam George
Web/Cloud Engineer
NJ
Summary
Results-driven web stack developer with 10+ years of IT experience, including 4+ years in optimizing AWS deployments. Skilled in DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and configuration management for complex web and e-commerce applications. Proficient in AWS services including EC2, RDS, S3, CloudWatch, and EBS. Successfully migrated applications to the cloud, designing Public and Private Subnets and Security Groups.
Experienced in custom CMS development, third-party API integration, and performance optimization. Familiar with Agile methodologies and software version control. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for effective application support and troubleshooting.
Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
AWS Solutions Architect
Etale Inc
11.2023 - 7 2024
- Leveraged AWS services like EC2, Auto Scaling, and VPC to build secure, scalable systems
- Provisioned resources via AWS CLI/API, managing EC2, S3, VPCs, IAM policies, and Route 53 for high availability
- Deployed applications on EC2, configured S3 storage, and set up CI/CD pipelines with CodePipeline and CodeDeploy
- Migrated MySQL databases to AWS RDS using the Server Migration Service and provided 24/7 support for Production, Test, and Development environments.
AWS Solutions Architect/Senior Web Developer
D & A Technologies LLC
04.2021 - 10.2023
- Managed multiple AWS accounts with VPCs for production and non-production environments, emphasizing automation, integration, and cost efficiency
- Automated backup and recovery processes with AWS Backup and S3, and built infrastructure using CloudFormation (VPC, EC2, S3, IAM, EBS, Security Groups, Auto Scaling, RDS)
- Created and managed S3 bucket policies and utilized S3 and Glacier for storage
- Designed and developed a RESTful API in PHP7 for mobile app integration (Android, iOS) and optimized MySQL search performance by 65%
- Maintained existing databases and implemented PHP OOP coding patterns in the company's API.
Lead Web Developer
Aiuto Inc
03.2019 - 03.2021
- As Lead Developer at Aiuto, I led a team in designing and developing a complex web application for FinTech focusing on student loan benefits
- My responsibilities included system architecture, application development, security, mentoring junior developers, rapid prototyping, and continuous integration for a scalable solution
- The technology stack features a responsive web interface (Bootstrap, Mustache, jQuery) that connects to a PHP7 MVC service layer using Composer packages (Symfony, Laravel, Aura) via REST and JSON
- The application is hosted on AWS (EC2, RDS, SQS, S3, CloudFront) and integrates with various banking APIs for identity and loan verification, as well as ACH payments.
Lead Web Developer
Analog Method LLC
02.2018 - 01.2019
- Designed and deployed a scalable back-end data system using PHP7 for AB InBev, integrating it into a data warehouse while leveraging Composer packages from Symfony, Laravel, and PHPLeague
- Developed nightly cron scripts to extract data from external databases (MS-SQL, PostgreSQL, MySQL) using sshpass and GPG keys
- Transformed extracted data per business logic and loaded it into various dimension and fact tables, resulting in a conversions data table for KPIs in Tableau visualization
- Deployed on AWS with a scaled cluster and failover architecture for EC2 large instances, complemented by high-performance RDS for MySQL in the same availability zone to optimize data throughput.
Senior Web Developer
Knight Capital Group
05.2016 - 12.2017
- Developed a custom internal ticketing system for change management at KCG, featuring a user-friendly web interface for employees to submit requests and queries
- The application includes role creation, staff account management, and permission control from a single interface
- The implementation of this system enabled quicker resolution of internal requests, enhancing operational productivity while reducing costs and effort
- Built using the LAMP stack with PHP 7 and Composer, the application incorporated extensive AJAX interactions for a dynamic user experience
- Managed workflows and projects using the ticketing system, including verification testing and ticket assignment to developers
- Led the migration of multiple extensions between platforms, involving custom development of complex database queries and OOP code for reuse across projects.
Senior Web Developer
Sooryen Technologies Inc
02.2014 - 01.2016
- Senior LAMP Developer for a leading gifting industry company, responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining custom software for thousands of users
- The system featured real-time inventory management, order fulfillment, shipment and billing integration, virtual gift cards, and in-store order history
- Contributed to front-end development with HTML5, CSS3, and jQuery, utilizing Tritium for mobile data transformation
- Developed new and existing web applications using PHP and Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), including a travel aggregator and distribution systems for travel agencies, as well as credit card and banking reward program sites
- Key responsibilities included tuning server-side PHP code, optimizing MySQL queries for faster load times, and implementing an object caching layer with Memcached for enhanced system efficiency.
Senior Web Developer
Wings Global
03.2013 - 01.2014
- Designed and developed an Agent Productivity Tool for brokers and agents to enhance productivity and streamline business processes
- The application featured modules for tasks, projects, document management, CRM, and a calendar, along with an admin module for user access management
- Key aspects included integrating featured listings and improving usability
- Successfully integrated leads from various sources into the CRM using PHP and a REST API
- Built on the LAMP stack with PHP 5.5 and Composer packages from Symfony, Laravel, and the PHP League, utilizing AJAX with jQuery
- Contributed to front-end development using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Bootstrap 3 for a responsive interface.
Senior Web Developer
Enter Marketing LLC
04.2012 - 02.2013
- Implemented a multi-language gamification project for EMC, aimed at boosting sales engagement for channel partners through features like leaderboards, points, challenges, and badges
- The backend CMS was developed using PHP with various design patterns for maintainability and scalability
- To enhance performance, PHP APC was utilized for caching, resulting in significantly improved response times
- Managed both backend and frontend development with MySQL 5, indexing tables for optimized query performance, and set up cron jobs for regular user point updates
- The application leveraged AJAX with jQuery to facilitate a seamless user experience, enabling real-time interactions and dynamic content updates.
Senior Web Developer, Facebook App developer & Ecommerce projects
Sky Social Media LLC
04.2010 - 03.2012
- Developed a Facebook application for the Men's Wearhouse Prom Rep Challenge, integrating POS data from 1,000 stores into an interactive leaderboard
- The app processed user and POS data as XML every other hour, using PGP encryption for security
- Utilized PHP XML Serializer to parse data into MySQL tables for real-time updates, while enhancing the frontend with data from the Facebook Graph API, YouTube, Twitter, and other sources
- Contributed to integrating Norton Cybercrime Index data into the app, providing alerts about online threats
- Additionally, worked on campaigns for the Rosetta Stone Facebook app
- Created Savvy Spree, a collective purchasing site targeting active women's lifestyles, connecting high-end products and services with specific demographics
- Implemented social sharing features and gamification through the Facebook API, with payment processing handled via the Authorize CIM module.
Senior Developer
Kaleidoscope Sports and Entertainment Inc
03.2007 - 02.2010
- Contributed to Fandome, a social media platform enabling fans to submit and view videos for over 600 college and professional sports teams
- The backend was built in PHP, utilizing Amazon Simple Queue Service (SQS) for a robust queuing system that ensured smooth asynchronous video processing
- By leveraging AWS services, videos were stored in Amazon S3 for reliable and scalable object storage, allowing for quick access and retrieval
- This architecture supported efficient handling of high traffic and frequent uploads, ensuring an enhanced user experience and easy integration of future features.
Education
B.S. in Computer Science & Engineering -
College of Engineering, Trivandrum
Skills
PHP 7/8, PythonSymfony, LaravelJavaScript (Vuejs, AngularJS)SQL, HTML5, CSS3, BootstrapAWS Services (EC2, RDS, S3, SNS, SQS), Docker, Jenkins, GitMySQL/MariaDB, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis, Memcached, Firebase, Database OptimizationDataDog, CloudWatch, CloudTrailPHPUnit, Selenium, XdebugAgile/Scrum
Certification
AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Associate) - 2020
Timeline
AWS Solutions Architect
Etale Inc
11.2023 - 7 2024
AWS Solutions Architect/Senior Web Developer
D & A Technologies LLC
04.2021 - 10.2023
Lead Web Developer
Aiuto Inc
03.2019 - 03.2021
Lead Web Developer
Analog Method LLC
02.2018 - 01.2019
Senior Web Developer
Knight Capital Group
05.2016 - 12.2017
Senior Web Developer
Sooryen Technologies Inc
02.2014 - 01.2016
Senior Web Developer
Wings Global
03.2013 - 01.2014
Senior Web Developer
Enter Marketing LLC
04.2012 - 02.2013
Senior Web Developer, Facebook App developer & Ecommerce projects
Sky Social Media LLC
04.2010 - 03.2012
Senior Developer
Kaleidoscope Sports and Entertainment Inc
03.2007 - 02.2010
B.S. in Computer Science & Engineering -
College of Engineering, Trivandrum