I am looking for a job that offers a challenging and dynamic environment where I can utilize my skills in Golang and other programming languages. I am particularly interested in opportunities that involve developing scalable applications and working with cloud platforms. I value a company culture that promotes collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.
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Forrest Ledbetter
@forrestledbetter
Experienced software engineer specializing in Golang.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am an experienced software engineer with a strong background in developing scalable applications using a wide variety of tech stacks. Throughout my career, I have primarily worked on short-term contracts, which has allowed me to gain diverse skills and adaptability in fast-paced environments.
In my most recent role at Akamai / Wipro, I developed Golang SaaS back-end APIs for the administration of distributed Linode & AWS virtual infrastructure environments. I also built new microservices interfacing with Cassandra, Kafka, Zookeeper, and Consul, Postgres, and Gorm, focusing on system efficiency and maintainability. Additionally, I actively contributed to debugging and optimizing Golang systems, improving overall system reliability and performance.
During my time at Pizza Hut / YUM! Brands Inc., I focused on Golang development for a back-end SaaS CMS system used for web presence administration of over 6000 different storefronts. I played a key role in converting the existing CMS system code to a new microservice-based architecture, optimizing for Google Cloud Platform deployment. I also worked with Docker in a Kubernetes cluster, using MongoDB and JSON, on GCP, enhancing deployment processes for cloud environments.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
AWDeveloped Golang SaaS back-end APIs for administration of distributed Linode & AWS virtual infrastructure environments. Built new microservices interfacing with Cassandra, Kafka, Zookeeper, and Consul, Postgres, and Gorm focusing on system efficiency and maintainability. Actively contributed to debugging and optimizing Golang systems, improving overall system reliability and performance.
PI
Senior Developer
Pizza Hut / YUM! Brands Inc.
Aug 2022 - Oct 2022 (2 months)
Focused on Golang development for back-end SaaS CMS system used for web presence administration of over 6000 different storefronts. Played a key role in converting existing CMS system code to a new microservice based architecture, optimizing for Google Cloud Platform deployment. Worked with Docker in a Kubernetes cluster, using MongoDB and JSON, on GCP, enhancing deployment processes for cloud environments.
SI
Senior Developer
Sezzle Inc
Sep 2021 - Feb 2022 (5 months)
Contributed to Golang development of a Buy Now - Pay Later platform, focusing on back-end SaaS microservices using REST and gRPC, with Postgres, Redis, and Kafka. Engaged in developing and maintaining a distributed checkout and payment system, aiming for improved transaction efficiency.
BC
Senior Developer
BlackBag Tech / Cellebrite
Oct 2020 - Mar 2021 (5 months)
Developed Golang microservices for hard-drive forensics data recovery and investigation. Created a TypeScript ReactJS front-end for remote forensics management system. Developed back-end SaaS microservices utilizing gRPC and REST for remote data forensics processing and Gorm for relational data.
BG
Senior Developer
Bethesda.net / Jahnel Group
Jul 2019 - Jan 2020 (6 months)
Participated in a Golang infrastructure project, addressing concurrency issues in Bethesda.Net back-end for the game Fallout 76, focusing on authentication and rights management in a distributed environment. Analyzed and converted Python code to Golang, enhancing system reliability and concurrency.
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GolangJavaScriptTypeScriptPythonSQLKubernetesDockerLinuxSSHgRPCCassandraRedisKafkaZooKeeperConsulEntity FrameworkMVCLINQMSSQLMySQLPostgresMariaDBMongoDBOracleAWSGoogle Cloud PlatformAzureLinodeGitHubProblem SolvingAgile MethodologiesEcommerceRemote CollaborationApplication DevelopmentSecurity Consulting.NETASP.NETAkamaiJSONS3 LambdaSaaSAPIsGormMicroservicesAngular2
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