Govind R

Senior Backend Engineer

Affirm

Nov 2021 - Current (5 years)

I am helping Affirm convert its first-time users into returning customers via Affirm's Marketplace offering. When Affirm users download the app or visit our website to check on or pay their loans, we use that opportunity to educate our users about various Affirm products and features that to take advantage of. Through the Marketplace, we are able to deliver incredible partner deals that allow our customers to get the things they need on a financial timeline that works for them.
• Design and implement core external and internal Shopping and Affiliate APIs that serve over 50 million requests per day
• Author technical design docs for all feature requests covering feature design, OpenAPI specifications, UAT testing, milestones, pro

System Architect

Beautiful.ai

Apr 2019 - Nov 2021 (2 years 8 months)

I actively designed, built, and managed our backend systems and infrastructure. I was responsible for handling all scaling issues, backend investigations, DNS adminstration, devops, CI/CD pipelines, and most of our DB related work.
• Transformed a dual-environment workflow (stage/prod) into a multi-environment workflow (dev/int/stage/smoke/prod) and introduced additional on-demand developer environments allowing devs to 1) easily test features against a prod like cloud environment 2) be more entrepreneurial without worrying about breaking an environment other teams may be relying on 3) work on major features simultaneously without blocking the release workflow 4) catch breaking changes before they made it to later stage environments

Backend Software Engineer, Cloud Services

Proteus Digital Health, Inc

Dec 2017 - Apr 2019 (1 year 5 months)

At Proteus Digital Health, I wrote software to power a new category of pharmaceuticals: Digital Medicines. I worked closely with product teams (IOS/Android/Web) to translate new product and clinical study requirements into backend functionality.
• Designed, developed and operated production microservices for the Discover 2.0 platform using Node.js and various product offerings on AWS’ Cloud platform to meet goals of low latency, high availability, and resiliency and HIPPA compliance (i.e. Build APIs for Proteus’ Oncology offerings allowing Patients with cancer to use digital Capecitabine to assist in treatment)
• Utilized AWS SNS/SQS/Kinesis service offerings to decrease response times and process data asynchronously for APIs that

Full Stack Software Engineer

Albertsons

Sep 2017 - Dec 2017 (4 months)

Designed and created a RESTful backend API for Safeway’s OneTouch Fuel pilot mobile app on Microsoft Azure’s Cloud Platform Architected and implemented database design on Azure SQL Server to efficiently store user and transactional application data Integrated SendGrid and Azure Notifications Hub to communicate with OneTouch customers via push notifications and email Documented the OneTouch Fuel API to allow easy of use for internal devs and third party venders via Postman’s Documenter

Data Quality Assurance Consultant, Cyber Risk Consultant

Deloitte

Jul 2015 - May 2017 (1 year 11 months)

✦ Create, manage and deploy SQL scripts and Stored Procedures for Deloitte’s E-Discovery practice to ensure the timely and complete ingestion of information in a big data (200+ tables, 50+ servers) environment with a challenging, uphill learning curve ✦ Collaborate with project managers and the Complex Analytics team to build intricate, time-sensitive queries to run on specified time intervals and report to an internal QA dashboard to systemically monitor all major end points of electronic discovery ✦ Intermediate between QA and non-technical stakeholders to build technical specifications for new tools and procedures ✦ Advise clients on strategic risk initiatives and technology implementations surrounding Governance, Risk and Compliance (GR

Technology Consultant

Protiviti

Jun 2014 - Sep 2014 (4 months)

Protiviti is a global business consulting and internal audit firm composed of experts specializing in risk, advisory and transaction services. Through its network of 3500+ professionals and 70 offices in 20 countries, Protiviti has served more than 40 percent of FORTUNE 1000® and FORTUNE Global 500® companies and is able to provide a unique perspective on a wide range of critical business issues for clients in the Americas, Asia-Pacific, Europe and the Middle East. Protiviti also works with smaller, growing companies, including those looking to go public, as well as with government agencies. ✦ Tested 100+ critical business controls surrounding IT SOX, GLBA, Information Security, and SDLC to mitigate IT, privacy and security risks for FORTUN

Professional Development Director

Lambda Phi Nu

Jun 2013 - Jun 2014 (1 year 1 month)

Formerly Beta Alpha Psi | UC Irvine, Lambda Phi Nu is a UC Irvine-founded business leadership fraternity aiming to provide a transformative experience for students seeking mentorship and professional opportunities with a mission to ignite leaders, illuminate communities, and inspire legacies. Positions Held: Executive Committee, Professional Development Director, Associate Professional Development Director | June 2013 – June 2014 ★ Collaborated with the Talent Office to create a rigorous, but enriching, 10 week professional development curriculum ★ Analyzed and presented Michael E. Porter's research surrounding corporate social responsibility and its substantial role in the success of today's organizations ★ Analyzed popular job portals, ne

Product Marketing Associate

Thales

Jun 2013 - Jun 2014 (1 year 1 month)

Thales Group is a French multinational company that designs and builds electrical systems and provides services for the aerospace, defence, transportation and security markets. A division of the Group, Thales Avionics offers an award winning solution that is flexible and supports airline customers before, during and after flight. Having sold over 2000 systems to 75 world airlines and installing an estimated 120 aircraft to 30 different airlines each year, the company is delivering unparalleled value in the in-flight entertainment sector and is emerging as a market leader in the IFEC market. ★ Designed and executed a LiveLink repository site containing all marketing tools and information needed by the global avionics sales team allowing the

President

Management Information Student Society (MAISS)

Mar 2013 - Jun 2014 (1 year 4 months)

Management Information Student Society aims to provide Business Information Management majors and those interested in business and technology with career opportunities, an academic community, and a strong social network. MAISS recognizes the challenges that BIM students face and strives to expose BIM students to various resources that will equip them for the real world post-graduation. Positions Held: President, Marketing Director, Social Activities Coordinator, Member ★ Implemented task management application, Asana, to increase timely task completions from an average of 40% to greater than 90% ★ Maintained relations with external organizations and schools such as The Paul Merage School of Business and Donald Bren School of Information and

Growth Marketer

Yellow Cab

Apr 2007 - Sep 2014 (7 years 6 months)

Operating in the SF East Bay since 1938, Yellow Cab Tri-Valley offers quality taxi service at the most competitive rates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. With a fleet size greater than the 4 largest cab companies combined, Yellow Cab Tri-Valley will get to you first. Positions Held: SEO/PPC Specialist, Web Designer, Customer Service Rep SEO/PPC Specialist | April 2007 – Present ★ Designed and developed over 35 web pages on www.YellowCabTriValley.com utilizing advanced HTML and CSS to establish the company’s online presence and enable the company to accept online reservations and mobile bookings for the first time ★ Operated 7 geo-targete

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