Asher Fisher
@asherfisher
Senior Backend Engineer with 9 years of experience in scalable web applications.
What I'm looking for
As a Senior Backend Engineer with over nine years of experience, I specialize in developing robust, scalable, and secure backend systems using Python. My expertise spans multiple industries, including Cybersecurity, E-commerce, Healthcare, Banking, Media, and Retail. I am proficient in Python frameworks such as Django and FastAPI, PostgreSQL, GraphQL, AWS, and CI/CD pipelines. My track record includes successfully developing and deploying high-performance applications, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions, and improving application performance, scalability, and security.
In my current role at ThredUp, I have led the development of scalable Python web applications, optimized system performance by 15%, and transitioned legacy APIs to Django-based solutions, improving reliability by 20%. I have also enhanced CI/CD pipelines, reducing deployment times by 20%, and integrated secure coding practices, reducing vulnerabilities by 65%. My experience at Qualys involved developing Django applications for backend tasks, migrating legacy APIs to FastAPI, and designing a Django-based inventory management system. At Element AI, I focused on building data-driven applications, optimizing a Python-based order management system, and leading performance optimization initiatives.
Throughout my career, I have consistently delivered high-quality solutions, mentored junior engineers, and implemented best practices to ensure secure, efficient, and scalable systems. My commitment to continuous improvement and collaboration has enabled me to make a significant impact in every role I have undertaken.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Python Engineer
ThredUp
Sep 2022 - Present (2 years 8 months)
Led the development and deployment of scalable Python web applications using Django, supporting over 50,000 monthly active users. Improved system performance by 15% and enhanced CI/CD pipelines, reducing deployment times by 20%. Integrated secure coding practices, reducing vulnerabilities by 65%.
Senior Python Developer
Qualys
Oct 2020 - Jul 2022 (1 year 9 months)
Developed and maintained Django applications for backend tasks, migrated legacy APIs to FastAPI, and designed a Django-based inventory management system. Improved response time by 40% and reduced data breaches by 50% through secure API implementation.
Software Engineer
Element AI
Mar 2017 - Aug 2020 (3 years 5 months)
Collaborated on data-driven applications using Django, built a Python-based order management system, and developed data integration tools. Enhanced database performance and automated reporting tasks, improving processing time by 50%.
Backend Developer (Python)
Zscaler
Feb 2016 - Feb 2017 (1 year)
Designed and developed Python backend systems using Django and Flask. Implemented RESTful APIs, enhanced security features, and contributed to CI/CD pipelines, improving deployment frequency and reducing downtime.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Alberta
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
2012 - 2016
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, focusing on the principles of computer science, programming, and software development.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Splunk
Microsoft Azure
DigitalOcean
GitHub
GitLab
Kubernetes
Jenkins
CircleCI
Travis CI
GitHub Actions
GitLab CI
MySQL
PostgreSQL
MongoDB
SQLite
Cassandra
InfluxDB
Gmail
Django
Ruby on Rails
Neo4j
Redis
Terraform
Vue.js
JavaScript
Logstash
Kafka
RabbitMQ
Django REST framework
FastAPI
Grafana
Kibana
Prometheus
SQLAlchemy
GraphQL
Firebase
Elasticsearch
Qualys
Zscaler
Ansible
Serverless
pytest
Auth0
Firebase Authentication
OAuth2
sso
NGINX
SQL
IBM Cloud
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
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