Frank Pernice

Bachelor's

Computer Engineering

Amazon

Senior Software Engineer Tech Lead

- Developed high-performance GraphQL APIs using Java Spring Boot and Kotlin, achieving a 20% improvement in data query efficiency - Spearheaded performance testing and optimization of Java-based APIs deployed through Apigee Edge, achieving a remarkable 25% enhancement in API response time through Apigee's traffic management and caching strategies - Designed and built real-time data presentation features, including charts, chats, and updates, resulting in a 25% increase in user engagement - Created web applications using MVC, Web API, HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap, Angular, jQuery, and Azure, resulting in a seamless user experience and a 15% increase in user satisfaction - Conducted performance tuning and optimization of PostgreSQL databases to handle large volumes of data and high concurrent user loads - Implemented Kafka for real-time message streaming and event-driven architectures, resulting in a 40% improvement in data processing speed - Developed microservices using both Java and Kotlin technologies, resulting in a 30% improvement in page load times and enhanced system scalability - Configured and maintained RabbitMQ message broker for asynchronous communication between distributed systems, resulting in a 25% reduction in coupling and improved system reliability - Containerized and deployed microservices using Docker and Kubernetes, reducing deployment times by 30% and achieving 99.9% deployment reliability - Built RESTful APIs and implemented messaging systems for microservices communication, improving integration efficiency by 35% and reducing errors - Implemented Terraform configurations to automate the deployment of infrastructure components, resulting in significant time and cost savings - Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design and optimize data pipelines using Kafka, resulting in a 20% increase in data processing efficiency - Implemented service discovery, load balancing, and fault tolerance mechanisms using tools like Consul and Polly, ensuring system availability and reducing downtime by 25 - Utilized domain-driven design principles and bounded contexts to design and develop microservices for a complex financial application, resulting in a 40% improvement in code modularity and maintainability - Collaborated with DevOps team to set up monitoring and logging using tools like Prometheus and Grafana, ensuring system performance and providing actionable insights for optimization - Deployed and managed applications on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) cluster, ensuring high availability and scalability of the system - Designed and implemented an automated deployment pipeline using Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), reducing deployment time by 40% and minimizing human errors - Collaborated with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve issues related to container orchestration, network configuration, and security in an Azure Kubernetes environment, achieving a 95% issue resolution rate - Created and managed Kubernetes manifests and YAML files for deploying and scaling microservices on an AKS cluster, ensuring smooth deployment and horizontal scaling - Monitored and logged the performance and health of an AKS cluster using tools like Prometheus, Grafana, and Azure Monitor, maintaining system stability and proactively identifying performance bottlenecks - Developed web pages using Java Spring MVC, C#, JavaScript, and CSS, resulting in a visually appealing and user-friendly interface - Developed and maintained infrastructure as code for Java Spring-based APIs deployed in cloud environments (AWS, Azure) with Apigee Edge integration, ensuring standardized, replicable, and secure deployments through Apigee's continuous integration and deployment capabilities - Developed SSIS data transformation packages to transfer and update data between servers, ensuring efficient data synchronization and reducing data transfer time by 25 - Used jQuery for DOM manipulation, animations, and Ajax applications, enhancing the user experience and achieving a 15% improvement in application responsiveness - Collaborated closely with clients to deliver API-based software solutions using Java, Apigee, and cloud-native technologies, resulting in a notable 30% surge in customer satisfaction levels due to Apigee's simplified API consumption and management - Involved in writing stored procedures and functions with SQL, optimizing database operations and improving query performance by 30