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Alexander Kahoun

Staff Engineer/Manager
Solving problems with technology. Leader and Staff Software Engineer with experience in many languages currently specializing in AWS Cloud Strategy with Node.js. Experience with C#, TypeScript, JavaScript, Scala, Clojure, Objective-C, DynamoDB, Cassandra, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, and MongoDB. Learning more every day. I do what I love.
Sibi
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Temple University
Gilbert, AZ, USA

Professional Background

  • Current status
    Employed
  • Profession
    Back-end Engineer
    Technical Manager
    Full Stack Development
  • Fields
    Ecommerce
    Big Data
    IT / Digital
  • Work experience
    More than 15 years (More than 15 years relevant)
  • Management
    I've had experience in managing 5-10 people
  • Skills
    Mentoring
    Learning
    Leader
    Integrations
    .NET
    C#
    Golang
    Scala
    Clojure
    Node.js
    JavaScript
    TypeScript
    VB.NET
    VB6
    jQuery
    AngularJS
    React.js
    REST API
    GraphQL
    SQL Server
    PostgreSQL
    MongoDB
    Cassandra
    DynamoDB
    Lambda
    Lambda Architecture
    Architecture and Design
    Object-Oriented Programming
    Objective-C
    Functional Programming
    AWS
    DevOps / CI / CD
    Terraform
    Serverless
    Docker
    Leadership
  • Languages
    English
    Native or Bilingual
  • Highest level of education
    Bachelor

Job search preferences

  • Desired job type
    Full-time
    Remote Only
  • Desired positions
    Staff Engineer/Manager
  • Desired work locations
    United States
  • Freelance
    Non-freelancer

Work Experience

Staff Software Engineer

Sibi
Full-time
Dec 2018 - Present
- Led a teams of up to 6 direct reports and mentored several into leadership positions. - Designed and developed scalable and maintainable software solutions using Node.js, TypeScript, AWS, DynamoDB, GraphQL, React, and Serverless using SST. - Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software products that met business requirements. - Designed and implemented data models using DynamoDB. - Developed serverless applications using AWS Lambda and API Gateway, leveraging SST. - Developed web applications using React. - Implemented CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions.
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Solution Architect

Nov 2016 - Dec 2018
2 yrs 2 mos
- Lead architect for client - Implemented, maintained, and managed four major projects at client - Implemented and maintained REST API that integrated primary website and mobile application to salesforce - Maintained and enhanced iPadOS application for field agents - Maintained and enhanced performance of internal cloud-based secure file management system. - Mentored client engineers on how to maintain and enhance systems - Helped client interview and hire permanent Lead Architect and managed transition

Senior Engineer/Data Engineer

Apr 2015 - Nov 2016
1 yr 8 mos
- Lead Data Pipeline Engineer - Implemented and maintained lambda architecture for data processing - Leveraged Hadoop and Spark to true up data in CassandraDB - Consumed terrabytes of data per hour through TCP stream and combined together with Storm and loaded into CassandraDB and RabbitMQ for quick consumption - Helped DevOps implement IaC for data pipeline with Chef - Led migration from Scala to Clojure

Senior Consultant III

Apr 2012 - Mar 2015
3 yrs 0 mos
- Mentored other consultants to foster career growth - Led team of 10 engineers on client project - Architected full-stack .NET solution for client that reduced users' time to complete work from one week to one hour - Helped implement REST API in C# with MVC 3 prior to WebAPI - Led migration from BackboneJS with CoffeeScript client code to AngularJS with JavaScript - Led a team of 5 engineers at another client to take over a project from another team for completion - Led team and created desktop application for client and managed integration team between desktop application and third party - Helped plan cost estimation and strategy for multiple client projects and risk assessment

Software Engineer III

Jun 2010 - Apr 2012
1 yr 11 mos
- Led .NET and web teams for call script, reporting, and admin tools for recruitment - Integrated with Java APIs for data collection - Ran hiring initiatives for team - Consulted for other teams on how to improve efficiency and best practices

Senior Developer

Oct 2007 - Jun 2010
2 yrs 9 mos
- Contributing developer on vacations team - Solely responsible for integrations with third-party hotel systems using SOAP - Helped maintain and enhance vacations full-stack - Began apprenticing as Architect

Senior Systems Engineer

Feb 2004 - Oct 2007
3 yrs 9 mos
- Started out in tech support as Systems Engineer - Promoted to Senior Systems Engineer when transitioned to engineering and consulting team - Created custom enhancements and integrations for AppXtender, WebXtender, DiskXtender, PaperFlow, OCR for AnyDoc, and integrations with clients' existing software - Consulted with clients on how to improve their usage of existing software - Managed three high-level accounts from a technical perspective - Managed many lower- level accounts - Ran client training sessions on how to use existing software and custom integrations
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Undergraduate Teaching Assistant

Jan 2002 - May 2003
1 yr 5 mos
- TA for 3 separate 300-level courses - Ran, taught, and graded all labs for the 3 courses - Mentored students on OS setup, web development, and .NET server development - Received Undergraduate Teaching Assistant of the Year award

Education

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Bachelor of Science (BS)
Information Science & Technology
1999 - 2003