Derrick Antaya

Led efforts to optimize the contact import pipeline, significantly reducing error rates and import times from minutes to seconds. Diagrammed the entire system to enhance team understanding of data flow within the Hatch platform.

Developed and expanded a comprehensive library of 3rd party integrations, enhancing platform capabilities. Contributed to infrastructure improvements for deploying new API endpoints. Built a custom end-to-end Slack application for customer interaction.

Developed new features across the full stack for the platform, enhancing functionality and user experience. Built external-facing integrations for messaging and downstream action systems. Connected to external systems like Slack, Outreach, Hubspot, Salesforce, and Salesloft to automate actions and alerts.

Managed and led a team of three software developers, overseeing project planning and the implementation of new features. Redesigned buffalonews.com from a third-party vendor solution to an in-house PHP system. Built new features and WordPress plugins, enabling the newsroom to fully curate the website's look and feel.

Architected and built a distributed analytics and paywall API using Golang, Kafka, and Elasticsearch, handling millions of requests daily. This system significantly grew The Buffalo News' digital subscriptions by over 400% in two years. The SaaS platform is now deployed on over eight newspaper websites nationwide, achieving similar subscription growth results.

Implemented a new paywall system, initially in PHP and later migrated to Go for performance benefits, which increased digital subscriptions by over 400%. Built and implemented a new PHP API for the mobile application.

Developed and maintained websites for various clients. Collaborated with clients to understand their needs and deliver tailored web solutions. Ensured website functionality and user experience.

Studied computer science principles and practices. Gained foundational knowledge in software development and related technologies.