Benjamin Perez

Skills & Tools: Python, FastAPI, Django, Redis, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Selenium, BeautifulSoup, Celery, Elasticsearch, ETL, AWS, Docker, Github

• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design and implement new features, ensuring timely project completion.
• Enhanced system performance by optimizing back-end code and implementing efficient algorithms.
• Continuously updated professional knowledge and skills by attending industry conferences, workshops, and online courses, applying new techniques to enhance the team''s development capabilities.
• Collaborated with front-end developers to ensure seamless integration of back-end functionality into user interfaces.
• Designed and built microservices architecture, enabling better scalability and flexibility within the application ecosystem.
• Conducted thorough code reviews that promoted high-quality software development practices amongst team members.
• Improved code quality by implementing automated testing procedures using industry-standard frameworks.
• Integrated third-party APIs into existing systems for added functionality without compromising performance or security standards.
• Analyzed system requirements alongside project stakeholders, translating those needs into actionable development tasks for the team.
• Developed scalable APIs for seamless integration with front-end applications, improving overall user experience.
• Optimized database queries for faster data retrieval, enhancing the efficiency of various applications.
• Participated in agile development methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban, ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality software on time.
• Deployed cloud infrastructure and distributed systems on AWS.
• Performed unit testing of web applications and troubleshot issues.
• Developed and maintained core product services, libraries and frameworks.
• Reduced server downtime by proactively monitoring system health and addressing issues promptly.
• Refactored legacy code to improve maintainability and align with modern programming techniques.
• Maintained detailed documentation of back-end systems for easy reference by other team members during development cycles or maintenance periods.

Skills & Tools : Python, OracleSQL, Confluence, Git

• Analyze client requirements and provide inputs in planning appropriate technical solution with a focus on accuracy, build efficiency and maintainability of calculation implementation and letter configuration
• Deliver technical solutions for calculation automation implementation and letter configuration for new clients and enhancement support to existing clients under under the supervision of senior team members Resolve routine issues, escalating more complex problems to senior team members as appropriate
• Collaborate with several teams and developers, communicating what is required in support to what is required in the implementation with the supervision from senior tear members
• Develop in-depth knowledge in the different aspect for pension calculation development and letters configuration Remain up to date with business and legislative requirements and interprets the practical impact to calculation development and letters configuration
• Develop relationships with other business areas to gain a strong understanding of products and services as well as key business processes
• Share best practices of coding and development with the team to encourage continuous improvement and innovation
• Work in line with ISO standards, TAS system, process and quality requirements and WTW Excellence guidelines

Skills & Tools : Python, PHP, Laravel, Lumen, FastAPI, MySQL, MongoDB, OpenAI, OpenCV, LabelStudio, ETL, Selenium, BeautifulSoup, ffmpeg, Pytesseract, PDF2Image, Pillow, AWS, Elasticsearch, Redis

• Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
• Promoted a positive work environment by fostering teamwork, open communication, and employee recognition initiatives.
• Served as a role model for the team by demonstrating commitment to excellence, professionalism, and adherence to company values at all times.
• Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
• Collaborated with other department leads to streamline workflows, improve interdepartmental coordination, and achieve business goals collectively.
• Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
• Re-engineered existing scraping of newspaper, magazine, and multiple pages of catalog data in C# to Python using OpenCV, PyTesseract, and PIL.
• Developed and integrated an automated audio transcription feature.
• Integrate a model for automated text translations in 1,306 language pairs using Python.
• Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
• Enhanced data indexing by migrating from SQL to MongoDB and Elasticsearch.
• Improved Elasticsearch Indices for search capabilities by applying new mappings and indices.
• Developed, integrated, and enhanced API's for a media monitoring tool.
• Enhanced existing scoring scripts for improved performance.
• Enhanced overall team performance by providing regular coaching, feedback, and skill development opportunities.

Skills & Tools : PHP, MySQL, Bootstrap, Linux Server, TailwindCSS

• Participated in code review sessions to maintain codebase integrity and promote knowledge sharing among team members.
• Maximized site reliability through thorough testing, debugging, and proactive resolution of identified issues.
• I was assigned to a project to develop and integrate a Hotel Management System. The project was developed & finished in 3 months and successfully deployed on September 28, 2018