I am a proactive and eager learner with a desire for ongoing growth. I am an experienced manager who has supported, grown, and led small and large teams. I have a proven track record of developing individual competencies while promoting a culture of growth and engagement. I am a mentor and coach who can increase efficiency while maintaining high quality.

Sukhdeep Samrai

I am a proactive and eager learner with a desire for ongoing growth. I am an experienced manager who has supported, grown, and led small and large teams. I have a proven track record of developing individual competencies while promoting a culture of growth and engagement. I am a mentor and coach who can increase efficiency while maintaining high quality.

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I am a proactive and eager learner with a desire for ongoing growth.

I am an experienced manager who has supported, grown, and led small and large teams. I have a proven track record of developing individual competencies while promoting a culture of growth and engagement. I am a mentor and coach who can increase efficiency while maintaining high quality.

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Work Experience

Senior Java Full Stack Developer at Mckesson Canada (Remote)
July 1, 2023 - October 30, 2025
Developed and maintained web applications using Java, Spring Boot; Implemented front-end features using React/Angular and ensured responsive design and AODA compliance; Designed and optimized database schemas and queries for MySQL and Postgres; Integrated third-party APIs and services to enhance application functionality; Created a new theme for the Liferay Digital Experience Platform; Contributed to code reviews, bug fixes, and debugging production issues; Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions; Conducted unit and integration testing to ensure code quality and reliability.
Technical Consultant at Daylight.io
August 1, 2023 - August 1, 2023
Leveraged the Studio SaaS offering to include online forms into client apps; Developed architectural, flow, and technical specs to translate ideas into practice; Took total accountability for creating apps, establishing CI/CD pipelines, and realizing concepts and technical requirements; Applications were developed with NodeJS, React, and AWS cloud services; Built a NodeJS/React application that interacted with Google Drive and Google Spreadsheet APIs to store and process data; Coached and assisted team members with their technical endeavors.
Director of Engineering at Coinsquare
February 28, 2023 - February 28, 2023
Led a fully distributed microservices architecture, working with Java, Go, Python, NodeJS, React, TypeScript, GraphQL and AWS S3, Kafka, Elasticsearch, Redis, and EKS. Managed two scrum teams and other people leaders to foster a healthy team culture and accountability. Worked with executives on a technical roadmap to support product initiatives. Conducted bi-weekly 1-on-1s to help team members grow and achieve career goals. As Technical Lead, built APIs for version 2 of the platform, secured customer accounts, and supported the treasury team in profit/loss visibility across business lanes. Led efforts to improve code quality and delivery velocity.
Bigcommerce API Developer at Mckesson Canada
December 31, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Collaborated with architects and IT leaders on a digital platform for online customer purchases; Helped build and enhance the development CI/CD pipeline; Supported full-stack development efforts to bring the product to market on time; Worked with product teams to clarify requirements and reduce technical scope creep.
Associate Director (Competency Lead) at LoyaltyOne
December 31, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Led teams to enforce strong technical practices (code reviews, pair programming, mobbing); Contributed to architectural decisions to modernize legacy platforms; Built a core service enabling AIR MILES collectors to redeem rewards; Created Frontend Community of Practice to standardize frontend patterns and foster collaboration; Managed recruitment, performance reviews, and conflict resolution.
Technical Lead at LoyaltyOne
December 31, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Built APIs powering the AIR MILES rewards program using Java, Spring Boot, Scala, and NodeJS; Implemented Auth0-based authorization/authentication; Enhanced API Gateway functionality and documentation practices; Advocated for a frontend pattern library in React to improve efficiency and consistency.
Software Engineer at INTERSTRA TA INC.
December 31, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Full-stack development of microsites for clients (e.g., Atlantic Path, Sick Kids Foundation, Fortis BC, Heart and Stroke Foundation) and contributing to DevOps efforts; Created Ansible playbooks to speed up dev environment setup and onboarding.
Director of Engineering at Coinsquare
June 1, 2019 - February 28, 2023
Led a fully distributed microservices architecture using Java, Go, Python, Node.js, React, and TypeScript; utilized AWS S3, Kafka, Elasticsearch, Redis, and EKS; fostered team efficiency and quality; managed two scrum teams and other people leaders; partnered with executives on a technical roadmap; collaborated with product owners and engineering managers to plan, prioritize, and execute work; conducted regular 1-on-1s to support team growth.
Technical Lead at Coinsquare
June 1, 2019 - February 28, 2023
Developed APIs to support version 2 of the Coinsquare platform (microservices architecture); led a team of 5 developers on initiatives including building the exchange platform, securing customer accounts, and enabling treasury visibility of P&L across business lanes; introduced a GitHub wiki-based documentation approach; led a Frontend COP to create a React pattern library to improve markup, styling, efficiency, quality, and consistency.
Bigcommerce API Developer at Mckesson Canada (Remote)
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
Collaborated with architects and IT leaders on a new digital platform for customers to purchase medications online; helped build the CI/CD pipeline; supported full-stack development efforts to ship on time; helped clarify requirements and reduce scope creep by aligning with product teams.
Associate Director (Competency Lead) at LoyaltyOne
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2019
Enforced best technical practices within scrum teams (code reviews, pair programming, mobbing); contributed to key architectural decisions to modernize legacy platforms; led a team to build a core service enabling AIR MILES reward redemptions; established a Frontend Community of Practice to drive frontend initiatives and collaboration; managed reports, performance evaluations, and conflict resolution.
Technical Lead at LoyaltyOne
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2019
Built APIs powering the AIR MILES rewards program using Java, Spring Boot, Scala, and Node.js; implemented Auth0-based authorization/authentication for LoyaltyOne APIs; extended API Gateway functionality; introduced GitHub wiki documentation and peer-review practices; led Frontend COP to develop a React-based pattern library to standardize UI components.
Software Engineer at LoyaltyOne
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2019
Reduced customer care costs by delivering a self-service pin reset flow for AIR MILES; optimized the AIR MILES site through asset compression and CDN usage; created Ansible playbooks to accelerate development environment onboarding; contributed to multiple partner microsites on a LAMP stack.
Web Programmer at Interstrata Inc.
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2012
Collaborated with design and product teams to develop microsites from concept to production; participated in the full development lifecycle and delivered small to mid-sized web projects for clients such as Rogers, Black's Photography, BMO, and Lone Star Texas Grill.
Web Programmer at INTERSTRA TA INC.
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2012
Web programmer building microsites and full-stack solutions in a development lifecycle from inception to production. Collaborated with design and product teams to deliver small microsites for clients.

Education

Computer Engineering at Humber College
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2006
Computer Engineering at Humber College
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2006
Diploma in Computer Engineering at Humber College
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2006
Diploma in Computer Engineering at Humber College
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2006

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Financial Services, Media & Entertainment, Healthcare, Retail, Education