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Miguel Alzate

@miguelalzate

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Senior software engineer delivering efficient Python/Ruby full-stack platforms and mentoring.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking to lead full-stack projects that improve performance and reliability—pairing Python/Ruby backend work with React real-time experiences, strong CI/CD, and rigorous testing in a fast-paced team.

I’m a Senior Software Engineer specializing in full-stack development with Python (Django) and Ruby on Rails. At InComm Payments, I redeveloped a mission-critical platform and improved overall system performance by 35%.

I build real-time dashboards with React and WebSockets, optimize PostgreSQL with Redis caching to cut API response times by 40%, and drive quality with PyTest/RSpec pipelines that raise coverage to 85%. I also set up Docker-based CI/CD on AWS for zero-downtime deployments, and I bring a collaborative mindset—mentoring peers and partnering with product teams to deliver high-quality solutions in fast-paced environments.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Software Engineer

Current

InComm Payments

Jul 2021 - Present (4 years 9 months)

Redeveloped a mission-critical platform with Python (Django) and Ruby on Rails, improving system performance by 35%. Built real-time dashboards with React and WebSockets and reduced API response times by 40% by optimizing PostgreSQL queries and adding Redis caching.

Python Django Ruby on Rails React WebSockets PostgreSQL Redis Pytest Docker AWS

IT Analyst

Chick-fil-A Corporate Support Center

Feb 2021 - Jul 2021 (5 months)

Developed modular web applications using Ruby on Rails and FastAPI, delivering multiple projects from concept to production. Modernized legacy codebases with service-oriented architecture, improving maintainability by 50% and accelerating deployment cycles by 30% with GitLab CI/CD.

Ruby on Rails fastAPI Vue.Js React Gitlab CI SQL PostgreSQL REST APIs CI CD Performance Profiling

Junior Software Developer

InductiveHealth Informatics

Oct 2020 - Dec 2020 (2 months)

Built web applications in Python (Flask) and Ruby for clients across multiple sectors, including migrating monolithic systems to modular designs. Developed REST APIs that reduced manual processes by 20% and implemented unit and integration tests to improve code quality.