Christopher Lam
Software Engineer
Experience
Software Engineer
Opencast
- Designed and implemented scalable Ruby on Rails microservices to handle 10,000+ concurrent users with 99.9% uptime.
- Developed a cloud-based analytics dashboard integrating PostgreSQL and Redis, reducing data retrieval time by 35%.
- Spearheaded front-end migration from legacy JS to React.js, enhancing application responsiveness and user retention.
- Architected RESTful APIs with secure OAuth2 authentication, increasing integration efficiency with third-party services by 40%.
- Implemented CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, cutting deployment time by 50% and ensuring zero downtime releases.
- optimized SQL queries and indexes for high-volume transaction processing, improving database performance by 30%.
- Led a team of 3 engineers in agile sprints, managing project backlog and delivering features ahead of deadlines.
- Designed and executed unit and integration tests using RSpec and Capybara, achieving 95% code coverage.
- Integrated AWS S3 storage for file uploads with automatic image optimization, reducing storage costs by 20%.
- Developed feature toggle system allowing safe rollouts and A/B testing for critical product features.
- Collaborated with UX/UI designers to revamp application interface, resulting in a 25% increase in user engagement.
- Real-time Monitoring Platform: Built a Rails backend with WebSocket integration for live notifications and analytics.
- Subscription Management System: End-to-end delivery of subscription billing, automated email alerts, and secure payment gateway integration.
Full Stack Engineer
VentureCraft
- Developed full-stack web applications using Ruby on Rails and React.js, serving 50,000+ monthly active users.
- Implemented PostgreSQL and Redis caching strategies, reducing page load times by 40%.
- Built GraphQL API endpoints for efficient data fetching and front-end integration.
- Deployed containerized applications on AWS EC2 with Docker, ensuring environment consistency across dev, staging, and production.
- Automated deployment pipelines with Jenkins, reducing manual errors and accelerating release cycles.
- Refactored legacy Rails codebase, improving maintainability and decreasing technical debt by 35%.
- Designed and executed unit, integration, and E2E tests, achieving high reliability for production releases.
- Integrated third-party APIs for payment processing, messaging, and geolocation services.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement feature-rich e-commerce modules, increasing revenue by 18%.
- Conducted performance profiling and implemented caching strategies, increasing application throughput by 50%.
- Mentored junior developers, leading code reviews and knowledge-sharing sessions to promote best practices.
- E-commerce Platform Revamp: Led full-stack redevelopment including Rails API, React front-end, and PostgreSQL integration.
- Analytics & Reporting Module: Designed dynamic dashboards and reporting tools for stakeholders, enabling data-driven business decisions.
Full Stack Developer
Axeos
- Developed robust web applications using Ruby on Rails, React.js, and PostgreSQL, supporting enterprise clients.
- Built modular front-end components and reusable UI libraries to enhance development efficiency.
- Implemented RESTful APIs and integrated with internal and external systems.
- Optimized database queries and designed indexing strategies, improving response times by 25%.
- Collaborated with QA teams to implement automated testing frameworks using RSpec.
- Maintained CI/CD pipelines for seamless code deployment.
- Assisted in designing microservices for scalable backend architecture.
- Refactored legacy applications, reducing maintenance costs and improving code readability.
- Integrated third-party APIs for payment, geolocation, and email automation.
- Participated in agile sprint planning and backlog refinement.
- Inventory Management System: End-to-end delivery of real-time inventory tracking with reporting dashboards.
- Client Portal: Developed secure Rails-based portal with multi-role access controls and API integrations.
Junior Full Stack Developer
Savvycomp
- Assisted in developing full-stack applications with Ruby on Rails and JavaScript frameworks.
- Created dynamic web pages and reusable front-end components using HTML, CSS, and jQuery.
- Built and maintained RESTful APIs for internal and external integrations.
- Optimized SQL queries for small-to-medium database applications.
- Participated in code reviews and learned agile development practices.
- Collaborated with senior developers to implement new modules and features.
- Assisted in front-end UX improvements based on user feedback.
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Experienced in Information Technology (8.5 years) and Retail (2 years).
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Experienced in Information Technology (8.5 years), Product Development (8.5 years), Project Management (2 years), and Business Intelligence (2 years).
Summary
Highly skilled Senior Full Stack Engineer with 7+ years of experience designing, developing, and deploying scalable web applications. Expertise in Ruby on Rails, JavaScript frameworks, PostgreSQL, and cloud-based architecture. Proven ability to deliver end-to-end solutions, optimize performance, and enhance user experiences. Adept at leading cross-functional teams, implementing CI/CD pipelines, and driving measurable results through data-driven decision-making.
Skills
- Languages & Frameworks: Ruby On Rails, Javascript (Es6+), React.js, Node.js, Html5, Tailwindcss, Jquery
- Databases: Postgresql, Mysql, Mongodb, Redis
- Cloud & Devops: Aws (Ec2, S3, Lambda), Docker, Kubernetes, Ci/cd, Github Actions, Jenkins
- Tools & Platforms: Git, Jira, Trello, Vscode, Postman, Rspec, Capybara
- Api & Integration: Restful Apis, Graphql, Third-party Api Integration
- Development Practices: Agile/scrum, Tdd/bdd, Microservices, Continuous Integration & Deployment (Ci/cd)
- Performance & Optimization: Sql Query Optimization, Caching Strategies, Load Balancing
- Testing & Quality Assurance: Unit Testing, Integration Testing, End-to-end (E2e) Testing, Automated Testing
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Education
Ton Duc Thang University
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science · Computer Science · Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam
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