I’m looking for a software engineering role where I can solve complex technical challenges, build scalable and reliable systems, and contribute to impactful products. I value collaboration, ownership, continuous learning, and a strong engineering culture. I'm excited by opportunities to work with Java, Kotlin, AWS, and cloud-native technologies while continuing to grow professionally.
Ashton Ceasar
@ashtonn77
Software Engineer at Amazon with expertise in Java, Kotlin, and AWS. Passionate about building scalable, reliable software solutions.
What I'm looking for
I am a Software Engineer with professional experience building scalable, reliable, and customer-focused software solutions. Currently, I work at Amazon, where I design, develop, and maintain backend services and applications using Java, Kotlin, and AWS technologies. Working in a fast-paced, high-performance environment has strengthened my ability to solve complex technical challenges, collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, and deliver high-quality software that meets both business and customer needs.
Throughout my career, I have contributed to the development of new features, improved system reliability, optimized application performance, and resolved production issues while maintaining a strong focus on clean, maintainable code and engineering best practices. I enjoy taking ownership of projects from design through implementation, working closely with teammates to deliver solutions that have a measurable impact.
My technical expertise includes Java, Kotlin, AWS, RESTful APIs, distributed systems, microservices, and software design principles. I am passionate about backend engineering, cloud technologies, system architecture, and building applications that can scale efficiently to support millions of users. I continuously invest in expanding my knowledge and enjoy learning new technologies, frameworks, and development practices.
Beyond my technical skills, I value collaboration, open communication, and mentoring. I enjoy working with diverse teams, sharing knowledge, and contributing to a positive engineering culture where continuous learning and innovation are encouraged.
As I look toward my next opportunity, I am seeking a role where I can tackle challenging engineering problems, contribute to impactful products, and continue growing as a software engineer. I am particularly interested in organizations that value engineering excellence, encourage ownership, support professional development, and provide opportunities to work on large-scale, cloud-native systems.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Software Engineer
Amazon
Aug 2022 - Present (3 years 11 months)
Coordinated with other engineers to evaluate and improve services, including feature updates, system maintenance, and design work. Developed robust, scalable, modular, API-centric code and forward-thinking systems to improve productivity and system correctness.
Software Engineer
Derivco
Jan 2022 - Jul 2022 (6 months)
Collaborated with engineers to evaluate and maintain software for an online game development tool that helps game developers develop, improve, and safely deploy games. Delivered unit-tested systems within customer-prescribed timeframes.
Software Engineer Intern
Nebula
May 2021 - Dec 2021 (7 months)
Built a platform to streamline the interview process for candidates, including an online code editor and automated response functionality. Implemented a points service designed to be consistent across multiple components of the platform.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Richfield Graduate Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science, Information Technology
Activities and societies: Major: Software Engineering, Information Systems, Networks, Cloud Computing, Databases. Recipient of the High Achiever Award for Mathematics and Networking.
Earned a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology with a focus on software engineering, information systems, networks, cloud computing, and databases. Received the High Achiever Award for Mathematics and Networking.
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