Adrian Alexander Abalon

Staff Engineer at Qualcomm

Designed and implemented FastAPI-based backend systems for cloud-native architectures, contributing to a 30% increase in API response speed by leveraging asynchronous I/O and Pydantic models for data validation. Led the migration of enterprise CI/CD pipelines to cloud-native architectures, improving scalability, reliability, and deployment velocity. Designed and maintained infrastructure-as-code solutions using Terraform across AWS environments. Developed and operated containerized platforms using Docker and Kubernetes. Leveraged Azure AI Services to design and deliver AI-powered solutions for internal engineering workflows. Acted as a technical mentor to junior and mid-level engineers, providing guidance on system design, cloud best practices, and career growth. Managed multi-quarter projects, coordinating timelines, and ensuring delivery across cross-functional stakeholders.

Senior Engineer at Qualcomm

Built automated CI and build infrastructure, significantly reducing manual intervention and failure rates. Developed full-stack systems using PHP (Laravel), React, TypeScript, and PHPUnit. Contributed to automated change-request delivery and collaborated with Git, Perforce, and Gerrit for source control and code collaboration. Partnered with QA, release, and operations teams to ensure high-quality, production-ready software.

Lead Application Programmer at IBM Solutions Delivery Inc.

Led offshore Java development teams delivering enterprise-grade applications. Applied Agile development methodologies and contributed to the delivery of robust software solutions for clients. Coordinated with QA and operations to ensure timely, high-quality releases. Implemented CI/CD pipelines and participated in architectural planning.

Embedded System Training Instructor at University of the Philippines, Information Technology Development Center

Delivered tailored training on embedded systems, including C, Raspberry Pi, and Arduino, to university students and professionals. Designed mobile and browser-based applications using Apache Wicket; implemented test-driven development practices using JUnit, PHPUnit, and Selenium; authored design, test plans, and impact analyses for enterprise systems.

Software Developer Analyst at Smart Money Inc.

Developed financial transaction systems for mobile payment gateway projects. Built Java-based backend services using Spring Framework and other Java technologies; implemented mobile payment gateway functionalities including account activation, bill payments, funds transfer, balance inquiry, and PIN handling; collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure reliable service delivery.

Associate – Mobile Payment Gateway at Smart Money Inc. (Indonesia)

Supported the mobile payment gateway project for Indonesia, focusing on end-user activation, bill payments, transfers, balance inquiries, and PIN changes; contributed to integration and stabilization of the payment platform.