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Brian Ting

@brianting

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Backend Engineer specializing in Python REST APIs and distributed systems for multi-site retail and hospitality.

Malaysia

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a backend role where I can build and scale Python/FastAPI services, optimize databases, own CI/CD and deployments, and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver reliable distributed systems.

I’m a Backend Engineer specializing in Python and distributed systems, building production REST APIs and database systems with FastAPI and MSSQL. I design and scale backend services for multi-site retail and hospitality platforms across 15+ distributed locations.

I focus on practical performance and reliability: I reduced API response times by 40% using query optimization, database indexing strategies, and efficient SQLAlchemy ORM data access patterns. I also architect multi-tenant REST APIs and database schemas that support client-specific customizations without codebase fragmentation.

I care deeply about shipping quality at speed. I implemented CI/CD pipelines that cut deployment time from 2 hours to 15 minutes, enabling daily production releases with automated testing and zero-downtime deployments.

I also enjoy building resilient systems end-to-end—like an OTA mobile update system using FastAPI and AWS (S3, CloudFront) with versioning, staged rollouts, and secure pre-signed URL distribution. In prior roles, I modernized legacy systems with Python Flask and delivered real-time emergency coordination features, while mentoring others through backend-focused code reviews and technical mentorship.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Backend Engineer

Current

Plus Intralink Sdn Bhd

Jan 2023 - Present (3 years 5 months)

Designed database schemas and built configurable multi-tenant backend logic for enterprise retail and hospitality systems. Architected FastAPI + MSSQL REST APIs for 15+ production sites handling 50,000+ daily transactions, cutting API response times by 40% and reducing deployment time from 2 hours to 15 minutes via CI/CD and zero-downtime releases.

Python fastAPI MSSQL SQLAlchemy REST APIs Database Schema Design Query Optimization CI CD Docker

Software Engineer (Remote)

Sarawak Information Systems (SAINS)

Jan 2020 - Jan 2021 (1 year)

Worked fully remote during COVID-19, delivering production features through self-directed development cycles and async stakeholder communication. Modernized legacy PHP by building replacement modules with Python Flask and REST APIs for 220+ internal staff, and developed an emergency rollcall system integrating real-time data with database-backed endpoints.

Python Flask REST APIs Database Schema Design Real time Data Processing Remote Collaboration API Integration

Technical Support Technician

PG Alarm & Automation Sdn Bhd

Jan 2015 - Jan 2016 (1 year)

Provided technical support and troubleshooting for home security alarm systems. Diagnosed issues and supported reliable operation of alarm and automation features for customers.

Technical Support Troubleshooting Security Systems Documentation

Software Engineering Intern

Sarawak Information Systems (SAINS)

Jan 2020 - Present (6 years 5 months)

Built an automated penetration testing tool with Django to streamline OWASP Top 10 security assessments for the internal security team. Containerized the security testing platform with Docker to standardize deployment across development and testing environments.

Django Penetration Testing Security Testing OWASP Top 10 Containerization Docker

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University College of Technology Sarawak

Bachelor of Computer Science, Computer Science

2016 - 2020

Earned a Bachelor of Computer Science (2016–2020) from University College of Technology Sarawak. Final year project focused on an augmented reality study of material interaction for community experiences.