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Michael Bennett

@michaelbennett

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Senior Python Developer with expertise in high-performance backend systems.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that challenges my skills and fosters growth in a collaborative environment.

I am a Senior Python Developer with over 10 years of experience in architecting and scaling high-performance backend systems, APIs, and automation workflows. My expertise lies in FastAPI, Django, async processing, PostgreSQL, and DevOps automation. I have a proven track record of delivering production-ready code, integrating cloud platforms, and leading engineering efforts in distributed teams.

At Kiggla, I built and maintained microservices using FastAPI, AsyncIO, and PostgreSQL for SaaS resource management platforms. I monitored API performance and logging using Prometheus and Grafana, and created robust, secure REST APIs with JWT authentication. My role also involved mentoring junior developers and conducting design reviews, ensuring best practices in architecture and security.

Previously, I have worked with various companies where I developed scalable APIs, optimized database schemas, and implemented security measures. I am passionate about using technology to solve complex problems and continuously seek opportunities to grow and contribute to innovative projects.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Python Developer

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Kiggla

Jul 2021 - Present (4 years)

Built and maintained microservices using FastAPI, AsyncIO, and PostgreSQL for SaaS resource management platforms. Monitored API performance and logging using Prometheus, Grafana, and custom Python middleware. Created robust, secure REST APIs with JWT authentication, role-based access, and structured error responses.

fastAPI AsyncIO PostgreSQL Prometheus Grafana Python REST APIs JWT Alembic

Python Developer

Improving

Aug 2018 - Present (6 years 11 months)

Built scalable Flask and FastAPI APIs powering customer insights and recommendation systems. Designed PostgreSQL schema optimizations, indexes, and partitioned tables for performance-heavy queries. Implemented user roles, audit logs, and access-controlled APIs with reusable decorators and permission mixins.

Flask fastAPI PostgreSQL Sentry Grafana Celery AWS S3 JWT

Python Developer

Squareball

Jul 2013 - Present (12 years)

Built Django applications for customer data processing, CRM integration, and notification workflows using PostgreSQL and Redis cache. Wrote integration and unit tests using Pytest, achieving >90% test coverage across services. Created RESTful APIs for frontend teams, including pagination, filtering, and dynamic field serialization support.

Django PostgreSQL Redis Pytest RESTful APIs Pydantic DTO Serializers Postman

Junior Python Developer

Vology

Dec 2011 - Present (13 years 7 months)

Supported development of internal Flask-based tools for HR time tracking and expense report automation. Built scheduled scripts to parse log files, update dashboards, and clean legacy data entries from staging databases. Created dynamic report builders and export functions (CSV, XLSX) using pandas and tablib.

Flask Pandas Tablib Heroku