Emiliano Qaqi
Senior Software Engineering & Architect
Miami, FL 33131
[email protected] 646-692-0501
SUMMARY
An OOP developer with advanced experience that gets the job done right the first time.
Capable of working with your current code base or starting a project from the ground
up. Flexible to work long hours and efficiently in order to accommodate product
success. Independent programmer with a passive/open minded attitude and mentality.
EXPERIENCE
Senior Software Engineer
A.P. Moller - Maersk
Jul 2022 to Present
At Maersk, a leading multinational company, I was part of a multinational team that ran a startup-like
dynamism and agility to our software development sprints. That work was particularly challenging since I
took the responsibility of upgrading Rails to the latest version and creating a stable environment to follow
up such upgrades in the future. Later on, the focus was to develop critical integrations that I personally
ensure to bring the company to a higher technological standard.
● Upgrading to the most recent Ruby and Rails, was a challenge since the company had not run an
upgrade since 2018.
● Architectural tasks were run frequently through our team.
● API development, and microservices implementation were some of the tasks I handled.
● Working with databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, and NoSQL.
● The application deployments were handled on an individual level on AWS and Azure.
Senior Software Engineer
BLive NYC, Inc.
Sep 2020 to Jul 2022
This B2B SaaS facilitates companies to encode and edit videos within a cloud dashboard and deploy live
keynotes. In early 2000s the web application was build in PHP and our teams’ challenges besides moving
the entire app to a modern OOP language was to also create new features. With that in mind, we took
the challenge as a team and decided to run a microservices approach in order to build a robust
application. My work was also to enhance the deployment pipeline and create various automations with
Terraform and scale the testing coverage.
● Converted a monolithic PHP application to a Ruby on Rails microservice based app, used
NODE.js for a secondary product with ReactJS on the front-end.
● Skilled in AWS services, including Dynamodb, API Gateway, Lambda, IAM, Terraform,
CloudFormation, Chef, Docker, and debugging/migrations on AWS Redshift.
● Experienced in creating pipeline deployment automation with Terraform and frequently using
Rspec and other front-end testing frameworks such as Behat, TravisCI, Selenium, karma, mocha,
and jasmine, by using TDD and/or BDD techniques.
● Skilled in working with at least one other server-side framework such as Sinatra or Node.js while
architecting and consuming REST-based APIs.
● Developed custom extensions using ZendFramework and consistently delivered shippable and
quality assured features in three-week sprint cycles.
● Technical design and architecture with a strong focus on long-term stability and maintainability.
Senior Solutions Engineer
Newstore, Inc.
Oct 2017 to Sept 2020
This SaaS B2B product is designed to help e-commerce companies integrate third-party solutions into
their point of sale system with ease. Built with a microservices architecture using Python and AWS
services, this application is scalable and highly reliable. With proficiency in RESTful APIs and mobile
web/app technologies such as ReactJS, Angular.js, JavaScript, and Redux, it offers a user-friendly mobile
application with endless aisles and various seamless checkout options. Utilizing Scrum/Kanban
methodologies and test automation, this product is backed by strong analytical skills, troubleshooting,
debugging, and problem-solving abilities. With a focus on service-oriented approach, Domain-Driven
Design, and S.O.L.I.D. principles, this product is passionate about working with customers and helping
them make informed decisions on technical questions and best practices.
● Developed B2B customer-facing applications and integrated third-party solutions.
● Built large-scale business-critical SaaS applications with MicroServices Architecture using Python
(FastAPI) and AWS services.
● Proficient in customer-facing solutions with RESTful APIs, third-party integrations, and mobile
web/app technologies such as ReactJS, Angular.js, JavaScript, and Redux.
● Skilled in Scrum/Kanban methodologies, test automation, and backend development/integration
technology, including RabbitMQ, Nginx, Postgres, and Amazon Lambda Services.
● Experienced in troubleshooting, debugging, and problem-solving with strong analytical skills.
● Knowledgeable in Service-Oriented approach, Domain-Driven Design, and S.O.L.I.D. principles.
● Passionate about working with customers and representing the company through solution
architectural decisions, and able to advise external engineers on technical questions and best
practices regarding our product.
Lead Software Engineer
Flydata
Sep 2015 to Sep 2017
San Francisco, CA
This SaaS B2B product is designed to enable large data-driven companies to automatically migrate their
data from any database to AWS Redshift. It features proprietary data transfer and migration applications
that adhere to AWS specifications, ensuring seamless conformity. The product's robust database
migration and mapping systems sync data with Redshift while providing performant REST APIs to
modularize and cleanly expose platform functionality. It utilizes multi-tenant SaaS with cloud automation,
including Chef, Docker, and Kubernetes. Additionally, the product features skilled front-end development
with AngularJS and ReactJS, and mobile tech such as ReactNative and Swift, and provides analytical and
problem-solving skills for quick resolution of issues. The product provides technical expertise and
leadership to project teams in the analysis, design, and development of business applications while
leading strategic technical direction and thought leadership.
● Designed and developed proprietary data transfer and migration applications, collaborating with
Amazon Web Services' community to ensure conformity to AWS specifications.
● Worked closely with Japanese customers to determine their data needs and developed new cloud-
based applications to address emerging requirements.
● Extensive work in Python/RUBY, with multi-tenant SaaS experience and expertise in cloud
automation with Chef, Docker, and Kubernetes.
● Skilled in front-end development with AngularJS and ReactJS, and mobile tech such as
ReactNative and Swift.
● Experienced in architecting, implementing, and evolving core systems using Terraform,
Kubernetes, Docker, and AWS Lambda.
● Built robust database migration and mapping systems to sync data with Redshift, and developed
performant REST APIs to modularize and cleanly expose platform functionality.
● Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to quickly become the sole
owner of critical path functionality and master of BigData.
● Provided technical expertise and leadership to project teams in the analysis, design, and
development of business applications, and led strategic technical direction and thought leadership.
● Led technical consulting support on projects and existing system support issues, and designed
integration strategies for disparate business systems.
Lead Backend Engineer
Waitapp, Inc.
Apr 2013 to Sep 2015
This social application is designed for seamless food delivery with a focus on ease-of-use and efficiency.
Users can browse a variety of restaurants, place orders, and track deliveries in real-time, while
contractors handle the deliveries. The app features a range of delivery options, including in-stadium
alcohol deliveries. Built with node.js and Angular/React, the app is built for efficiency, security, and clean
code, and employs SAFe Agile development, Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery, and
modular design. The platform is also built with Terraform modules, and the DevOps team sets up and
builds a delivery pipeline in Jenkins, adding instrumentation and monitoring to support production
environments, while maintaining high-quality code and participating in design and code reviews.
● Develop and maintain microservices using node.js and Angular/React for front-end related tasks,
and design, build, and test web service APIs and backend services with an emphasis on efficiency,
security, and clean code.
● Automate testing plans with >90% test coverage and document services to generate client SDKs
using Swagger.
● Provision new AWS infrastructure and maintain existing infrastructure with Terraform modules,
and work with DevOps team to set up and build delivery pipeline in Jenkins, adding
instrumentation and monitoring to support production environments and building Docker
containers for container management.
● Write high-quality code and participate in design and code reviews to maintain development
standards, and grow tech teams into squads and facilitate sprint developments.
● Utilize SAFe Agile development, Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery, modular
design, components and version control systems using GIT, build tools using Webpack, gulp, and
JIRA, HTTP/S protocols, consuming Restful Web services, and JSON-based request response.
● Plan and architect pipeline automation, and contribute to the continued evolution of the technical
stack while understanding, enhancing, maintaining, and growing the business logic that powers the
app.
Lead iOS Engineer
Leidos, Inc.
Feb 2012 to Jul 2013
A social networking mobile application that uses augmented reality (AR) and location-based services to connect
users with people and places in their immediate vicinity, was built with this team. The app was also integrated with
various third-party frameworks like Google Maps, Google Drive, Dropbox, and social media platforms like Facebook
and Twitter to enhance the user experience. Additionally, the app was designed with a modern and intuitive user
interface and was built using best practices in iOS development, such as MVC architecture, delegation, protocols,
and unit testing.
● Proficient in iOS application development using Objective-C, Cocoa Touch, and the iOS SDK,
with expertise in developing rich user interface applications for various devices using XIB's,
Storyboard with Auto Layout, Size Classes, and animated techniques.
● Thorough understanding of COCOA design patterns, MVC architecture, and other concepts like
Delegation, Protocols, Singleton, Notification, and MVVM, as well as experience working on Unit
Testing.
● Strong expertise in interfacing with web services using XML/JSON, REST, SOAP, and parsing
their contents, and solid knowledge of integrating 3rd party frameworks like Google Maps, Google
Drive, Dropbox, Box, Sugar Sync, Facebook, Twitter, and others.
● Experienced in Concurrent Programming Topics like Operation Queues, GCD, and Agile
Methodologies, including TDD, and proficiency in version control systems like GitHub and SVN.
● Skilled in media player frameworks and iOS AVPlayer, with experience in implementing HTTP
Live Streaming in iOS in a demo app, as well as using 3rd party libraries like Alamofire, Object
Mapper, and Firebase.
● Knowledgeable in the creation of mobile provisions and certificates, Apple Approval &
Distribution Process, Ad Hoc & Enterprise Distribution, and signing identities and installing
Provisional profiles and certificates in Keychain Access.
● Experience using IDEs like Android SDK, Eclipse IDE, and Android Studio.
● Implemented HTTP Live Streaming in iOS in a demo app.
● Advanced knowledge in Using the IDE's like Xcode, Android SDK, Eclipse IDE, Android Studio.
Lead Software Engineer
NCR, Inc.
Sep 2011 to Sep 2012
Remote
As a lead software engineer, I played a pivotal role in developing a SaaS B2B product that enabled
businesses to integrate their existing systems with third-party platforms using Python. With a strong
focus on scalability, we delivered innovative technical designs and architectures that provided long-term
stability and maintainability. Collaborating with cross-functional Agile teams using Scrum and Kanban
methodologies, we delivered shippable and quality-assured features in three-week sprint cycles. I also led
a junior team and provided KPIs to the C-Suite to ensure seamless integration of the product with the
custom CMS and Salesforce.
● Led a team of junior developers in integrating a Point of Sale (POS) system with custom Content
Management System (CMS) and 3rd party software such as Salesforce.
● Managed code ownership and operational responsibility while still providing over 70% of hands-
on coding daily.
● Implemented refactoring and methodologies to manage and drive down technical debt.
● Worked with a cross-functional Agile team to build the next generation of eCommerce software
and deliver shippable and quality assured features in three-week sprint cycles.
● Collaborated with other disciplines to ensure a seamless user experience and an efficient overall
architecture.
● Coordinated and managed a team of 16 developers offshore and nationwide, working on Agile
teams with Scrum and Kanban methodologies.
● Ensured innovative technical design and architecture with a strong focus on long-term stability and
maintainability, while actively participating in code reviews and testing edge cases and
customizing performance aspects on the devOps side.
Lead Developer/Architect
Netronian Inc.
Sep 2010 to Sep 2012
Orlando, FL
Our product is a cutting-edge business intelligence platform designed to help B2B companies unlock the
full potential of their data. Using Hadoop, Pig, Hive, Sqoop, Flume, and Spark, we provide scalable big
data processing and analysis capabilities. Our platform also includes powerful AI and machine learning
algorithms, developed using Python and Django, to provide deep insights into complex data sets. We've
integrated with a wide range of APIs for payment systems, social media, financing, geolocation, and
more, and our infrastructure is built on top of SalesForce and SAAP for seamless integration with existing
workflows. With our platform, businesses can make data-driven decisions with confidence and stay
ahead of the competition.
● Lead a team of 25 developers and marketers to implement various projects.
● Proficient in Big Data technologies including Hadoop, Pig, Hive, Sqoop, Flume, and Spark.
● Expertise in Ruby on Rails, iOS, Android, PHP, Zend Framework, and eCommerce services with
integrations to various APIs including payment systems, social media, financing, geolocation, and
Google API.
● Experience in Python and Django implementations with 3rd party CRM systems.
● Worked on projects involving Chemistry, Biomedical experience, OpenCV, and OpenGL.
● Utilized project management skills to ensure accurate project progression.
● Enhanced SalesForce and SAAP infrastructure with new API integrations and custom
development while expanding knowledge in AI Programming and Machine Learning.
Senior Software Engineering Architect
NCR Corporation
Oct 2010 to Sep 2011
Alpharetta GA
Our SAAS platform is designed to provide B2B clients with comprehensive business intelligence and
analytics tools. Using the latest technologies such as PHP, Ruby on Rails, NODE.js, and AWS services like
Dynamodb, API Gateway, Lambda, and Redshift, we help businesses analyze their data in real-time and
make data-driven decisions. Our platform offers integration with 3rd party software such as Salesforce
and can be customized to work with enterprise DBs such as Oracle SQL and noSQL. With our user-friendly
interface, businesses can easily monitor their KPIs and track their progress over time. Our agile
development process ensures that we can deliver shippable and quality assured features in a timely
manner. Join us and transform your business intelligence capabilities.
● Proficient in PHP, Ruby on Rails, NODE.js, and component-based frontend frameworks
● Expertise in AWS services such as DynamoDB, API Gateway, Lambda, IAM, Terraform,
CloudFormation, Chef, and Docker; adept in AWS Redshift migrations and debugging
● Strong grasp of server-side frameworks, including Sinatra and node.js, and experience with
Enterprise DBs such as Oracle SQL and noSQL
● Proficient in designing and consuming REST-based APIs, and developed ZendFramework custom
extensions for Magento 1.0 and 2.0 retail systems and connected them with the RoR API
● Skilled in Python and C++ scripting for algorithmic data manipulations and integration with gems
such as FluentD
● Experienced in refactoring and methodologies for managing and driving down technical debt
● Deliver shippable and quality-assured features in three-week sprint cycles using TDD and/or BDD
techniques
● Ensure innovative technical design and architecture with a strong focus on long-term stability and
maintainability
Senior Software Engineering
CRU
May 2009 to Sep 2010
Orlando, FL
As a software engineer, I lead the development and expansion of products using various programming
languages, including Java, Objective-C, and Ruby on Rails. I am skilled in working with JS frameworks and Rest
APIs, and am proficient in debugging, testing, and fixing errors. I have experience in developing relational
databases such as PostgreSQL, and am capable of reviewing project requirements in Jira and constructing
programmatic tasks. I am flexible with DevOps and can structure Gitflow deployments along with the pipeline.
Additionally, I am proficient in documenting code development per industry best practices and utilizing
development workflows and associated developer environments. With strong problem solving and critical
thinking skills, I create and use software tools to help automate writing code.
● Proficient in Java, Objective-C, and Ruby on Rails for developing advanced features and products.
● Expertise in working with a variety of programming languages such as Rails, iOS, and restful
APIs.
● Skilled in reviewing project requirements and creating programmatic tasks in Jira.
● Capable of deploying Gitflow and DevOps structure in the pipeline.
● Experienced in debugging, testing, and fixing errors.
● Strong ability to document code development per industry best practices.
● Proficient in using software tools for automating code writing and working with relational
databases such as PostgreSQL.
Software Engineer II
Leidos
Feb 2008 to April 2009
New York, NY
As a developer for an algorithmic product, I was responsible for developing and enhancing applications
using Ruby on Rails and Agile methodologies. I worked with Oracle, PL/SQL, JDBC, and Web Services such
as SOAP, REST, XML, and XSL. Additionally, I had experience in object-oriented design and programming,
and web application development with Rails Backend and JSON API. I also worked on the development
and enhancement of iOS and Android apps. In this role, I provided support to the Global Customer
Service teams on Level 2 & 3 issues, troubleshooting, identified root cause, and resolve complex
problems related to the applications. I was skilled in Ecommerce development, including Magento 1.x,
Shopify, and PrestaShop. I managed projects resources using Agile methodologies for fast delivery and
provided technical assistance to both internal and external clients.
● Lead a team of 7 developers in developing Ruby on Rails applications using Agile methodologies
● Develop and maintain web applications with JSON API and object-oriented design
● Troubleshoot and resolve complex problems related to the applications and participate in 24x7
production support
● Provide support to Global Customer Service teams on Level 2 & 3 issues
● Oversee global teams and serve as a liaison between Development and Global Customer Service
teams
● Develop work around solutions, provide post-implementation release support, and communicate
release updates to business and management teams
● Utilize skills in Oracle, PL/SQL, JDBC, and web services (SOAP, REST, XML, XSL)
● Manage project resources, schedule, and track deliverables while conducting user acceptance
testing and participating in change management activities.
Software Engineer II
Google
Jan 2005 to April 2007
New York, NY
As a lead developer, I planned and developed a new social and educational platform for YouTubers using a
combination of front-end technologies like Bootstrap and jQuery, and back-end technologies like Python
and Django framework. I optimized the platform's performance and built monitoring tools while
maintaining the legacy coding and improving the system's efficiency and security. Additionally, I helped
build out the development team and played a major role in shaping the engineering practices at the
company. My work included handling issues during development, providing support to application teams,
and working with a large scale system that served hundreds of thousands of concurrent users.
● Plan and lead the development of a new system, with a focus on quality, efficiency, and security.
● Collaborate with a team of developers to develop new features, with a 30% front-end and 70%
backend focus using Bootstrap, jQuery, Python, and Django.
● Build an interactive dashboard for ThinkWithGoogle.com, ensuring optimal performance and
building monitoring tools.
● Handle various development issues and plan the architecture of the final product.
● Expand the development team by recruiting additional developers.
● Maintain legacy coding while developing strategies for debugging large-scale systems that handle
hundreds of thousands of concurrent users.
● Provide support to application teams and gather feedback to improve the system.
● Have a major influence on Google's engineering practices.
Links
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