Miguel Gonzalez
@miguelgonzalez1
Senior Software Engineer with a focus on Golang.
What I'm looking for
I'm a Senior Software Engineer with extensive experience in developing backend solutions, particularly using Golang. Currently, I work at simplesurance by Allianz in Berlin, where I lead a team focused on creating robust backend services for insurance solutions. My role involves analyzing business requirements, developing API services, and enhancing our backend infrastructure to meet the evolving needs of our clients.
Previously, I contributed to various projects at justDice GmbH and TradeStation Global Services, where I successfully improved system performance and reduced costs through innovative architecture and efficient coding practices. My passion for technology drives me to continuously seek improvements in workflows and deliverables, ensuring that my teams meet deadlines while maintaining high-quality standards.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Software Engineer
Simplesurance by Allianz
Apr 2024 - Present (1 year 3 months)
Currently contributing to the CORE - Backend Services team, developing features and improvements for the backend infrastructure, including a report integration service for insurance transactions. I also hold a lead team position, organizing and grooming tasks, which involves analyzing and understanding business requirements from a broad perspective.
Golang Developer
JustDice GmbH
Jul 2023 - Present (2 years)
Developed backend solutions for mobile games and services, building a microservice architecture that increased feature efficiency by 35% and overall system performance by 20%. I also developed a notification system for mobile applications and wrote extensive unit test cases with 90% code coverage.
Senior Software Engineer
TradeStation Global Services
Aug 2020 - Present (4 years 11 months)
Migrated the Gateway API to a better-performing AWS architecture, leading to over $70K USD in maintenance cost savings. I also analyzed application metrics using Datadog and created load balance tests in Locust, improving application resource consumption by 50%.
Full Stack Developer
Avantica Technologies
Aug 2018 - Present (6 years 11 months)
Developed and maintained the SpotOn application, focusing on payment processor modules and implementing internationalization and localization. I also refactored and optimized SQL queries and application processes, improving performance by 40%.
Full Stack Developer
Lightspeed Tech Development
Feb 2015 - Present (10 years 5 months)
Implemented a promotion service API for Mybookie.ag, managing and providing available promotions for customers. I also created multiple applications and widgets using JavaScript and Laravel.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Universidad Técnica Nacional
Bachelor's Degree, Software Engineering
Completed a comprehensive curriculum in software engineering, gaining foundational knowledge and practical skills in various aspects of software development. Focused on core principles and methodologies essential for building robust and efficient software systems.
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