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James Baker

@jamesbaker1

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Experienced software engineer specializing in SaaS development and cloud solutions.

Zimbabwe

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a role that challenges me and fosters growth, ideally in a collaborative environment focused on innovative technology solutions.

I'm a dedicated software engineer with five years of experience in SaaS development, including three years at Amazon. My journey has been marked by a commitment to leveraging technology to enhance operational efficiency and user experience. At Amazon, I played a pivotal role in modernizing legacy systems and implementing innovative solutions that significantly improved system performance and user engagement.

Throughout my career, I have developed a strong proficiency in various programming languages and frameworks, including JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, and Golang. My work on the Supply Chain Portal involved architecting scalable AWS Lambda services and building robust third-party API integrations, which streamlined data management and enhanced real-time information sharing. I take pride in my ability to create intuitive user interfaces and ensure application reliability through comprehensive testing.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Software Engineer II

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Amazon

Dec 2024 - Present (7 months)

Maintained and updated a comprehensive Supply Chain Portal, seamlessly connecting to the organization's SAP systems to centralize supplier management with Typescript and NestJS. Leveraged MongoDB's document-oriented model and real-time triggers, complemented by a GraphQL API, to ensure efficient data management and dynamic information access across hundreds of attributes.

TypeScript NestJS MongoDB GraphQL AWS Lambda Python Golang React Cypress Jest Mocha

Software Engineer I

Amazon

Aug 2022 - Dec 2024 (2 years 4 months)

Contributed to modernizing of legacy systems using AWS serverless technologies, leading to a 30% improvement in system efficiency, and implemented partial checkout on the Amazon app, enhancing user experience and boosting conversion rates by 20% across emerging markets including India. Implemented Customer Management System (CMS) with TypeScript, React, Next.js while ensuring high performance, acc

AWS TypeScript React Next.js Python Golang Serverless AWS Lambda DynamoDB S3 SNS SQS Cloudwatch Kubernetes EKS Docker Jenkins PostgreSQL Swagger

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Texas at Dallas

Bachelor's degree, Computer Science

Obtained a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science. The curriculum covered various aspects of computer science, preparing for a career in software development.