As a seasoned Senior Software Engineer, I specialize in backend web technologies, crafting innovative tools that streamline daily tasks and enhance developer productivity. My relentless pursuit of problem-solving doesn't cease until the root cause is uncovered and addressed. With a polyglot approach to development, I match each project with its ideal technology, ensuring optimal outcomes. Beyond coding, I'm passionate about knowledge-sharing, frequently engaging with my peers and the broader engineering community through talks at local Meetup groups.

Accomplishments

Dissected the testing framework to get to the bottom of flaky tests, improving trust and throughput
Become a valued and trusted member for my Git and Docker knowledge
Convince my team to start using tests (and as a result, we have uncovered a PHP core bug)
Build an E-mail registry system and an invoice management system for one of the ERPs
Convert multiple MYSQL databases from ISO to UTF8

Experiences

Senior Ruby Developer @ &Open, Dublin | February 2019 - Present

&Open is a global gifting platform that thoughtfully sources and sends gifts at scale on behalf of brands like Airbnb, Spotify and Intercom. We call ourselves the world's first happiness platform. And we're on a mission to fix corporate gifting.

We are a multidisciplinary bunch and together we're tasked with building the best gifting platform in the world — no big deal. We love digging into the details, making connections and refining touchpoints the end-user may (or may not) experience. Our team uses modern tooling to develop reliable code and a best-in-class platform.

Notable technologies: Ruby on Rails, PostgreSQL, Redis, Docker

Python Software Engineer @ Rapid Ratings International, Dublin | April 2017 - February 2019

Keep the business functions running by resolving issues and preventing them from reoccurring.

Adding value by enhancing the Python apps and patching up the old PHP apps.

Write tools to automate recurring tasks if possible.

Incident Responses
TechSupport Tickets
Code and task enhancements
Monitoring metrics
Deployment tools

Notable technologies: Python, PostgreSQL, Vagrant

Python Software Engineer @ BetBright, Dublin | August 2016 - November 2016

Backend development of betbright.com in an agile environment. Got introduced to event-driven code used in the real-world.

Notable technologies: Python 2, Twisted, MySQL, Vagrant

Ruby Software Engineer @ Rocksteady Technology Limited, Dublin | Jul 2014 - Aug 2016

Helped motocal.com to go live.

Design and implement tests for microservices
Implement microservices according to given specifications
Manage HG-GIT repo bridges
Create and maintain Vagrant images used by developers
Prototype a dashboard, featuring different app versions in Docker container setups

Notable technologies: Ruby 2, Rails 4 MySQL 5, Vagrant, Docker, Git, Mercurial

From 2006 to 2014 I've been working as a PHP developer in several companies in Budapest, Hungary. I've worked mostly on ERP like systems.

Education

Advanced education in programming (EQF5) (2002 - 2004)
CISCO CCNA 3. + upgrade course (2002 - 2004)
Advanced education in logistics, customs and finance (EQF5) (2004 - 2006)
International Business School (2000 - 2002)