Mahru Hass
@mahruhass
Senior Software Engineer specializing in Python and React development.
What I'm looking for
I am a Senior Software Engineer with over 7 years of experience in backend development using Python and frontend solutions with React. My focus is on creating reliable applications that deliver a seamless user experience. I have a strong background in testing, DevOps practices, and agile workflows, and I take pride in leading teams to build scalable, well-designed systems.
Currently, I work at SambaNova Systems, where I developed a high-performance backend system that handles over 29,000 monthly transactions and a React frontend for an enhanced user experience. I led the adoption of microservices, improving scalability by 50% and reducing deployment times by 40%. My previous roles have included optimizing features for scalable applications and implementing real-time data processing pipelines, which significantly improved data analysis speed.
Throughout my career, I have mentored teams, improved code quality, and contributed to significant cost reductions through cloud-native architecture migrations. I am passionate about leveraging technology to solve complex problems and drive business success.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Software Engineer
SambaNova Systems
Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 4 months)
Developed a high-performance backend system with Python and Django, handling over 29,000 monthly transactions, and a React frontend for seamless user experience. Led the adoption of microservices with Docker and Kubernetes, improving scalability by 50%. Mentored a team of 12 developers, enhancing code quality significantly.
Full Stack Engineer
YourHomeEstate
Jan 2022 - Jan 2023 (1 year)
Directed backend development with Python and Django for scalable applications supporting over 800K daily users, with a responsive React interface. Designed a real-time data processing pipeline using Apache Kafka and PySpark, improving data analysis speed by 250%. Led migration to AWS architecture, reducing costs by 35%.
Backend Engineer
YourHomeEstate
Feb 2020 - Jan 2022 (1 year 11 months)
Contributed to backend development with Python and Django, improving performance for applications handling over 500K daily users. Built a real-time data processing pipeline, enhancing analysis speed by 200%. Assisted with migration to AWS, improving system reliability.
Software Engineer (Contract)
Styleseat
Sep 2019 - Jan 2020 (4 months)
Developed a Python-based tool to automate data collection, reducing manual effort and improving accuracy. Enhanced testing by implementing automated unit and integration tests, increasing coverage and reducing defects. Collaborated on a churn prediction model to boost retention.
Software Engineer
Atlassian
Jan 2018 - Jan 2019 (11 months)
Developed a new software module that boosted customer retention by 15%. Managed an SQL database, ensuring data integrity and reducing system outages. Conducted thorough code reviews, which helped reduce codebase errors.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
George Mason University
Master of Science, Data Analytics Engineering
2017 - 2019
Studied advanced topics in data management, analytics, and visualization, focusing on transforming big data into actionable insights through statistical methods and algorithms.
George Mason University
Bachelor of Science, Finance
2010 - 2014
Focused on finance principles, including financial management, data mining, and business analytics, equipping students with the skills to analyze financial data and make informed decisions.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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