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Markas Mai

@markasmai

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Senior Software Engineer with 10+ years of full-stack development experience.

Cyprus

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters innovation, encourages collaboration, and offers opportunities for professional growth.

I am a Senior Software Engineer with over 10 years of experience in full-stack development, specializing in the MERN stack, Java, and .NET technologies. My proven track record includes delivering scalable fintech and e-commerce platforms, significantly boosting transaction speeds and leading Agile teams to success. I thrive in dynamic environments where I can leverage my technical expertise to drive innovation and efficiency.

Throughout my career, I have architected and led the full lifecycle of cloud-based fintech platforms, successfully processing millions of transactions monthly while enhancing scalability and reducing latency. My commitment to excellence is evident in my ability to design modular, reusable components and implement CI/CD automation, resulting in faster deployment cycles and improved team performance. I am passionate about mentoring junior engineers and fostering a collaborative team culture that prioritizes continuous learning and growth.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Full Stack Software Engineer

Tech Solutions Inc

Jan 2021 - Sep 2024 (3 years 8 months)

Architected and led the full lifecycle of a cloud-based fintech transaction platform using the MERN stack and microservices. Successfully processed over 1 million monthly transactions, boosting platform scalability by 30% and reducing latency by 25%. Designed and implemented modular, reusable React components and scalable Node.js APIs, cutting feature rollout time by 40% and reducing front-end reg

MERN Stack Microservices React Node Docker OAuth 2.0 JWT PCI DSS GraphQL

Software Developer

Innovatech Corp

Jan 2017 - Sep 2020 (3 years 8 months)

Built and launched a high-traffic e-commerce platform in 2018 using JavaScript, Node.js, and PostgreSQL, leading to a 20% increase in annual online sales and improved checkout performance. Refactored a legacy PHP backend into a scalable Node.js microservices setup during 2019, which cut maintenance costs by 30% and boosted deployment speed across feature teams. Led the technical architecture in 20

JavaScript Node PostgreSQL PHP Microservices React RESTful API Design Agile Scrum Kanban

Web Developer

Digital Ventures

Jan 2014 - Aug 2016 (2 years 7 months)

In 2015, developed responsive web applications using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, resulting in a 22% increase in user engagement and better mobile usability. Rebuilt front-end architecture in 2016 with SEO-optimized structure and performance enhancements, decreasing page load time by 35% and improving search rankings.

HTML CSS JavaScript Responsive Web Design SEO Web Performance

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Nicosia

BSC OF SCIENCE, COMPUTER SCIENCE

2007 - 2011

Completed advanced coursework in software engineering, database systems, and algorithms. Gained practical development skills through hands-on projects and independent learning.