Email: leestradac@gmail.com
Seasoned Software Architect and Senior Developer with over 20 years of experience in the IT industry, including 6 years delivering enterprise solutions for a global financial services firm. Expert in Java, TypeScript, and Python development, with a proven track record in designing, building, and deploying scalable, high-performance applications. Adept at leveraging modern frameworks, internal libraries, and cloud-native technologies to drive business value. Recognized for technical leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and mentoring teams to deliver robust solutions in complex environments.
- Programming Languages: Java, Python, TypeScript
- Frameworks & Libraries: Spring Boot, Express.js, internal libraries
- Cloud & DevOps: AWS, Azure, GCP, Docker, CI/CD (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Unity deployments)
- Data & Analytics: ERDM, IVS, Splunk, GraphQL, Databricks, Snowflake, Informatica PowerCenter
- Databases: DynamoDB, Oracle, PostgreSQL, Snowflake, MongoDB
- Streaming & Messaging: Apache Kafka, Confluent Kafka
- Testing & Quality: JUnit, Mocha, Postman, Insomnia
- Other Tools: Git, Jira, Confluence, REST APIs, Microservices, Agile/Scrum, Dynatrace
Global Financial Services Firm (via consulting/project engagement)
- Led the design and implementation of enterprise-grade solutions using Java, Node.js, and Python, aligning with industry standards for security, scalability, and maintainability.
- Designed and deployed scalable microservices leveraging cloud-native technologies.
- Provided technical leadership and mentoring for cross-functional Agile/Scrum teams, driving delivery excellence and knowledge sharing.
- Integrated streaming and messaging solutions using Apache Kafka and Confluent Kafka to enable real-time data processing and business-critical messaging.
- Built and optimized data pipelines across Snowflake, Databricks, and Informatica PowerCenter, ensuring robust analytics, reporting, and governance.
- Engineered and maintained multi-cloud architectures on AWS, Azure, and GCP, including networking, security, and hybrid connectivity patterns.
- Implemented CI/CD pipelines, containerized deployments, and infrastructure automation to accelerate delivery and improve reliability.
- Collaborated on observability strategies with tools like Splunk and Dynatrace, enhancing monitoring, troubleshooting, and system resilience.