I am a Senior Software Engineer with a strong track record of designing, building, and deploying cloud-native applications. I specialize in Python and both backend and full-stack development, and I enjoy turning complex requirements into reliable, scalable services. I thrive in collaborative environments and I’m passionate about creating clean, maintainable code and robust systems. I value secure architectures, excellent user experiences, and continuous improvement. I love partnering with cross-functional teams to enhance performance, reliability, and compliance, while continuously learning and helping others grow professionally.

Gerard Robinson

I am a Senior Software Engineer with a strong track record of designing, building, and deploying cloud-native applications. I specialize in Python and both backend and full-stack development, and I enjoy turning complex requirements into reliable, scalable services. I thrive in collaborative environments and I’m passionate about creating clean, maintainable code and robust systems. I value secure architectures, excellent user experiences, and continuous improvement. I love partnering with cross-functional teams to enhance performance, reliability, and compliance, while continuously learning and helping others grow professionally.

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I am a Senior Software Engineer with a strong track record of designing, building, and deploying cloud-native applications. I specialize in Python and both backend and full-stack development, and I enjoy turning complex requirements into reliable, scalable services. I thrive in collaborative environments and I’m passionate about creating clean, maintainable code and robust systems.

I value secure architectures, excellent user experiences, and continuous improvement. I love partnering with cross-functional teams to enhance performance, reliability, and compliance, while continuously learning and helping others grow professionally.

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Work Experience

Senior Software Engineer at GENERAL MOTORS
January 1, 2024 - November 4, 2025
Built and maintained cloud-native microservices using Python (FastAPI) on AWS to support large-scale vehicle data processing, significantly improving system reliability and scalability. Implemented real-time telemetry ingestion with AWS Lambda and API Gateway; collaborated with DevOps to refine CI/CD pipelines using Docker, Kubernetes, and GitHub Actions; developed event-driven workflows with Apache Kafka; ensured SOC2 compliance by automating encryption and credential rotation; optimized API performance and implemented asynchronous request handling; implemented logging and observability via the ELK stack.
Senior Software Engineer at EBAY
December 31, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Developed backend solutions in Python (Django) and Flask for client-facing platforms across ecommerce, fintech, and healthtech. Implemented CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins and Docker; collaborated with DevOps and security teams to ensure GDPR, PCI DSS, and HIPAA compliance; integrated third-party APIs (payment gateways, logistics) to extend functionality for external vendor systems; improved system efficiency through database query optimization and caching (PostgreSQL, Redis); implemented WebSocket-based real-time notifications for B2B dashboards; partnered with QA to expand test coverage using Pytest and Cypress.
Software Engineer at ADOBE
December 1, 2018 - December 1, 2018
Helped develop internal analytics dashboards using Python (Flask) and React; built RESTful APIs to connect design tools to cloud asset libraries; contributed to automation scripts for deployment; wrote unit and integration tests with Pytest; optimized SQL queries; collaborated to ensure WCAG-compliant frontends; participated in cross-team code reviews to share secure, scalable practices.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering at National University of Singapore
August 1, 2010 - July 1, 2014

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Retail, Financial Services, Healthcare, Manufacturing