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Aaron Lewis

@aaronlewis

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Lead Engineer with expertise in microservices and team leadership.

Zimbabwe

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a role that fosters innovation, encourages collaboration, and offers opportunities for professional growth.

As a Lead Engineer with extensive experience in software development and team leadership, I have successfully driven architectural transformations and improved system performance across various projects. My journey began with a strong foundation in programming languages such as Node.js and PHP, which I have leveraged to build scalable and efficient systems. At Blenheim Chalcot, I facilitated architecture discussions that enhanced scalability and performance by 30%, while also streamlining processes to boost team efficiency by 20%.

Throughout my career, I have consistently adopted Agile methodologies and led cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact projects on time. My tenure at Purplle.com saw a significant transition to microservice architecture, resulting in a 30% improvement in scalability. I take pride in mentoring teams, conducting thorough code reviews, and implementing best practices that have led to substantial reductions in bugs and technical debt. My commitment to continuous improvement and user satisfaction drives my passion for engineering excellence.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Lead Engineer / Specialist

Blenheim Chalcot

Apr 2024 - Jan 2025 (9 months)

Facilitated architecture and system design discussions, improving scalability, performance, and maintainability across multiple projects by 30%. Streamlined software engineering processes, achieving a 20% increase in team efficiency and reducing project delivery timelines. Implemented best practices in code reviews, enhancing code quality and reducing bugs by 25% before deployment.

React GCP Kafka Microservices

SDE-3 (Team Lead)

Purplle.com

Apr 2021 - Feb 2024 (2 years 10 months)

Spearheaded the transition to microservice architecture, resulting in a 30% improvement in scalability for the Logistic service. Adopted Agile methodologies, streamlining project delivery to achieve a 25% increase in efficiency and ensuring timely delivery. Contributed to strategic decision-making, leading to a 15% reduction in infrastructure costs.

PHP Redis Kafka MySQL Kubernetes Agile Microservices

SDE-II

Tacto (Delivery Solutions)

Apr 2020 - Mar 2021 (11 months)

Enhanced features and resolved bugs across 3+ microservices, improving system reliability by 30%. Led initiatives that improved team efficiency by 40% through streamlined processes and best practices.

MongoDB Angular Microservices Reliability

Backend Engineer

Aertrip Pvt Ltd

Aug 2019 - Mar 2020 (7 months)

Integrated Razorpay webhook to capture payment events, improving transaction tracking accuracy by 30% and reducing reconciliation time by 40%. Developed a currency conversion API, enabling multi-currency payments and increasing international transaction volume by 25%.

PHP MongoDB MySQL Redis Razorpay API Development

Senior Application Developer - L2

Endurance International Group

Nov 2014 - Aug 2019 (4 years 9 months)

Enhanced internal projects, including Risky and CRM, by implementing 10+ feature improvements and resolving 30+ bugs, achieving a 25% increase in user satisfaction. Integrated third-party applications, such as Constant Contact, to streamline workflows, reducing processing time by 20% and significantly improving user experience. Conducted comprehensive code reviews and implemented best practices, l

PHP Laravel Java MySQL Postgres CRM Code Review

Backend Engineer

Directi Pvt Ltd

Jan 2011 - Oct 2014 (3 years 9 months)

Engineered a comprehensive revenue reporting tool, increasing analytics data capture by 30% and enhancing decision-making efficiency for the business unit. Integrated an affiliate system and CRM, resulting in a 25% boost in lead conversion rates and improved customer relationship management.