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Persie Wailer

@persiewailer

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Experienced software engineer and product manager delivering high impact solutions.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters innovation and collaboration, where I can leverage my technical skills and leadership experience to drive impactful projects and contribute to a dynamic team.

I am a seasoned software engineer with a strong background in product management, dedicated to delivering high-impact software solutions. My expertise lies in optimizing customer business relations and ensuring end-user satisfaction through innovative technology. I have a proven track record of leading cross-functional teams to enhance workflow processes and drive project success.

Currently, I serve as a Senior Software Engineer at M-TREAT.com, where I have successfully implemented best practices in web application architecture, achieving 100% site reliability and scalability. My efforts in optimizing backend systems have maintained a remarkable 99.9% uptime during peak demand, while my leadership in agile methodologies has significantly accelerated our development processes, cutting deployment time by 60% and increasing user adoption by 30%.

My previous roles at Azur-agency.org and ALX Africa have further honed my skills in system architecture and security, where I transformed legacy systems and developed secure OAuth2.0 systems for over 100,000 users. I thrive in collaborative environments, consistently receiving commendations for my code quality and teamwork.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Sr. Software Engineer

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M-Treat.com

Jun 2024 - Present (1 year)

Laid out best WebApp architecture, ensuring 100% site reliability and scalability. Optimized backend systems processing high user loads/requests, maintaining 99.9% uptime during peak demand and enhancing platform response times by 80% with Redis caching and CDN. Led and managed Designing, Developing and DevOps teams, implementing agile methodologies to speed up development and cut deployment time

Python Django React AWS Docker Git PostgreSQL Redis CDN

Software Engineer

Azur-Agency.org

Jan 2024 - May 2024 (4 months)

Revamped legacy system minimizing API latency by 40%, significantly enhancing user experience. Transformed from monolithic to microservices architecture, cutting infrastructure expenditures by 25%. Adopted Docker containerization for reliable and fast application delivery across diverse environments.

Python Django Flask Docker Microservices API Development PostgreSQL Git Linux

Software Engineer

ALX Africa

Nov 2022 - Jan 2024 (1 year 2 months)

Developed a secure OAuth2.0 system serving over 100,000 users, reducing security incidents by 90%. Optimized database query performance by 15%, enhancing the efficiency of a recommendation engine. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable backend systems, receiving commendations for code quality and teamwork.

Python JavaScript SQL PostgreSQL MySQL MongoDB OAuth 2.0 Scalable Systems Git

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Nairobi

BSc, Astrophysics & Space Science

Pursued a Bachelor of Science degree in Astrophysics & Space Science, gaining foundational knowledge in celestial mechanics, cosmology, and space exploration. Developed analytical and problem-solving skills applicable to complex scientific data.

ALX Africa

Certificate, Advanced Software Engineering

Completed an intensive program focusing on advanced software development principles. Gained expertise in modern programming languages, system design, and agile methodologies.