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Ambrose Tuscano

@ambrosetuscano

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I am a Backend Dev. Excited to work on complex projects, build distributed systems, optimize APIs.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a challenging role as a Backend Developer. Excited to work on complex projects, build distributed systems, optimize APIs. Value collaborative culture, continuous learning. Committed to high-quality code and making an impact.

Ambrose is a talented Backend Developer with a strong academic background in Computer Science. Currently excelling as a Software Engineer at Amazon, Ambrose demonstrates proficiency in Java, Python, JavScript and SQL, along with expertise in developing distributed backend software, building REST-based APIs, and working with databases like DynamoDB and PostgreSQL. He has a track record of optimizing application performance, implementing efficient data pipelines, and consistently delivering high-quality code. Additionally, he showcases versatility and the ability to meet diverse client requirements through a proven history of freelancing for web development and data analysis projects. He is committed to continuous learning and staying updated with emerging technologies in the field.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Software Engineer

Current

Amazon

May 2022 - Present (3 years 6 months)

Built scalable ad labeling and registration services handling 5K+ TPS, optimized relevance API for 1M+ TPS, improved BrandSafety pipeline 3x, and led smooth service transitions with 100% uptime.

Python JavaScript AWS SQL TypeScript

Software Engineer

Openprise

Mar 2022 - May 2022 (2 months)

1. Developed API calls for consuming Google Calendar API, integrated with PostgreSQL database to push and query pre-processed data within the service.

Python Java SQL

Graduate Teaching Assistant

University of Maryland, Baltimore County

Sep 2020 - Jan 2022 (1 year 4 months)

1. Wrote automation scripts to download, organize emailed submissions and populate spreadsheets for grading as a TA.
2. Created and maintained a Word press based website to highlight ongoing research and people associated at the Lab.
3. Researched Fake News Detection methods for AI-SSGL lab at UMBC. https://ai-ssgl.umbc.edu/ambrose-tuscano/
4. Mentored students for courses : Information Retrieval,

Python Software Engineering Data Science Teaching

Software Engineer

NXP Semiconductors

Jun 2021 - Sep 2021 (3 months)

1. Revamped the test suite utilizing Unsupervised Learning techniques, leading to minimal configuration changes at each stage, resulting in a 30% reduction in runtime and requiring 50% less manual intervention.
2. Created a User Interface in Python that automated the pre-processing of large data sheets, allowing for easy querying and visualization of data graphs to support the analysis of business

Python Machine Learning

Software Engineering Intern

NXP Semiconductors

May 2021 - Aug 2021 (3 months)

Revamped and optimized ML-driven test suite using Python and Keras, reducing runtime by 30% and manual intervention by 60%, and collaborated cross-team to identify ML integration opportunities and documentation for adoption.

Python Keras NLP Unsupervised Learning Test Automation Documentation

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Maryland, Baltimore County

Master of Science, Computer Science

Master of Science in Computer Science completed in December 2021 with coursework and projects focused on machine learning, distributed systems, and cloud deployment.

University of Mumbai

Bachelor of Engineering, Computer Science

Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science awarded in May 2019 with hands-on projects in distributed systems, web and mobile application development.