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Galen Bowles

@galenbowles

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Experienced Senior Full Stack Engineer with a passion for cloud solutions.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a role that fosters innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.

As a Senior Full Stack Engineer with over 10 years of experience, I specialize in designing and developing cloud-based applications that are both scalable and secure. My expertise spans a wide range of technologies, including Java, Node.js, React, Angular, and Python. I have a proven track record of architecting backend systems using Spring Boot and creating dynamic front-end applications with modern JavaScript frameworks. My passion lies in delivering user-centric products while optimizing system performance and maintaining clean, maintainable code.

Throughout my career, I have successfully led projects that significantly improved performance and user experience. For instance, at BEEU Tech, I redesigned an e-commerce checkout process, optimizing backend services and integrating AWS Lambda, which resulted in a 60% reduction in page load times during peak traffic. I am also skilled in cloud platforms such as AWS and GCP, focusing on building serverless solutions that enhance scalability and reduce costs. My commitment to best practices in security and performance ensures that I deliver high-quality solutions that meet the needs of both users and businesses.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Senior Full Stack Engineer

BEEU Tech

Mar 2023 - Oct 2024 (1 year 7 months)

Led the redesign of an e-commerce checkout process, optimizing backend services with Spring Boot and creating a clean UI using React and Angular. Integrated AWS Lambda, enhancing performance and reducing page load times significantly.

Java Spring Boot React Angular AWS Lambda RESTful APIs Apache Kafka DynamoDB PostgreSQL

Senior Full Stack Developer

Techmedics

Nov 2018 - Jan 2023 (4 years 2 months)

Built a real-time chat system within a React and Next.js app, enabling seamless interaction during live events. Developed backend services using Python and integrated real-time functionality with WebSockets.

React Next.js Python Flask Django AWS Lambda GraphQL WebSockets TypeScript

Software Developer

Wisdom Square

Jun 2017 - Jun 2018 (1 year)

Developed a custom product search engine using Elasticsearch and integrated it with a React and Angular front-end. Built scalable e-commerce applications with Java and Node.js, enhancing user experience and performance.

Elasticsearch React Angular Java Node Spring Boot REST APIs MySQL MongoDB AWS

Backend Developer

Challenge Entertainment

Oct 2013 - Sep 2016 (2 years 11 months)

Developed an event-driven system using Apache Kafka and Python, enabling real-time data streaming. Built RESTful APIs and optimized database performance, ensuring high availability for enterprise applications.

Java Python Apache Kafka Spring Boot Flask RESTful APIs Hibernate SQL RabbitMQ

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Florida State University

Bachelor's degree, Computer Science

2009 - 2013

Completed a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, focusing on software development, algorithms, and system design. Gained practical experience through projects and coursework, preparing for a career in full stack development.