Mark Anthony Santos

Senior Software Engineer with 17+ years of experience building high-performance desktop and web applications across Financial tech, ERP, and enterprise domains. Recognized for end-to-end project ownership, ensuring high quality through clean architecture, automated testing, and robust CI/CD pipelines. Experienced in leading complex technical initiatives, mentoring junior engineers, and proactively handling critical tasks. Adaptable and passionate about continuous learning, driving innovation and reliability in every project.

• Reduced central server load by 40% by developing a C++ proxy application that enabled peer-to-peer communication, reducing dependency on a central server.
• Architected and deployed a cloud-native post-trade microservice platform with React frontend, C# backend services, and AWS CloudFront, supported by automated Buildkite CI/CD pipelines.
• Delivered enterprise-grade desktop and web applications across multiple domains (fintech, ERP, logistics) while ensuring high quality, security, and scalability.
• Led initiatives for automated testing, CI/CD improvements, and observability, accelerating release cycles and improving reliability.
• Mentored and coached junior engineers, conducting code reviews, technical training, and pair programming to raise team competency.
• Proactively handled escalations and high-priority tasks, ensuring timely and high-quality deliverables under tight deadlines.