I am a results-driven Senior Full Stack Engineer with a proven track record in technology consulting and financial services. I design and build scalable, secure, and high-performance web applications using React.js, Node.js, and TypeScript, with a focus on AI-powered security features for enterprise clients and cloud-native architectures. I excel at modern CI/CD, microservices, API security, and data modeling with PostgreSQL and MongoDB. I’m passionate about open source, AI-driven security, and exploring the intersection of technology and music production.

James M. Delay

I am a results-driven Senior Full Stack Engineer with a proven track record in technology consulting and financial services. I design and build scalable, secure, and high-performance web applications using React.js, Node.js, and TypeScript, with a focus on AI-powered security features for enterprise clients and cloud-native architectures. I excel at modern CI/CD, microservices, API security, and data modeling with PostgreSQL and MongoDB. I’m passionate about open source, AI-driven security, and exploring the intersection of technology and music production.

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I am a results-driven Senior Full Stack Engineer with a proven track record in technology consulting and financial services. I design and build scalable, secure, and high-performance web applications using React.js, Node.js, and TypeScript, with a focus on AI-powered security features for enterprise clients and cloud-native architectures.

I excel at modern CI/CD, microservices, API security, and data modeling with PostgreSQL and MongoDB. I’m passionate about open source, AI-driven security, and exploring the intersection of technology and music production.

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Senior Full-Stack Engineer at McKinsey & Company
January 1, 2020 - Present
• Architected and led the end-to-end development of a secure, scalable web platform using React.js, Node.js, and TypeScript, enabling seamless integration of AI-powered security features for enterprise clients. • Spearheaded the migration of legacy monolithic applications to a microservices architecture utilizing Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS, resulting in a 40% improvement in deployment efficiency and system reliability. • Designed and implemented robust authentication and authorization flows with OAuth2, JWT, and API Security best practices, significantly reducing security vulnerabilities across multiple client projects. • Developed and optimized RESTful and GraphQL APIs, leveraging PostgreSQL and MongoDB for high-performance data storage and retrieval, supporting millions of monthly active users. • Automated infrastructure provisioning and management with Terraform and GitHub Actions, streamlining CI/CD pipelines and reducing manual deployment errors by 60%. • Integrated advanced monitoring and alerting solutions using Sentry and Datadog to proactively identify and resolve production issues, improving system uptime and user satisfaction. • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver new features in an agile environment, utilizing Next.js for server-side rendering and enhanced SEO performance. • Led the adoption of Jest and Cypress for comprehensive unit and end-to-end testing, increasing code coverage to 95% and reducing post-release defects. • Orchestrated secure secrets management and environment configuration for cloud-native applications, adhering to industry best practices and compliance requirements. • Conducted regular security audits and penetration testing, leveraging OWASP guidelines to identify and remediate critical vulnerabilities. • Mentored junior engineers in advanced JavaScript and TypeScript patterns, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning. • Drove the implementation of feature flags and A/B testing frameworks to enable rapid experimentation and data-driven decision-making. • Optimized database queries and indexing strategies in PostgreSQL and MongoDB, achieving a 30% reduction in average response times for high-traffic endpoints. • Championed the use of infrastructure-as-code and container orchestration, enabling rapid scaling and disaster recovery for mission-critical applications. • Designed and delivered a project leveraging AI-driven anomaly detection for security event monitoring, integrating creative ideas for real-time threat response and automated incident escalation. • Partnered with product managers and UX designers to translate business requirements into technical solutions, ensuring alignment with client goals and timelines. • Evaluated and integrated emerging technologies such as serverless functions and edge computing to future-proof client architectures and enhance system resilience.
Full-stack Engineer at Oppenheimer & Co. Inc
October 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
• Assisted in developing full stack web applications using React.js and Node.js, contributing to the delivery of secure and scalable solutions for financial data analysis. • Implemented RESTful APIs with Express.js and TypeScript, enabling seamless integration between front-end and back-end systems for real-time transaction processing. • Supported the migration of on-premises applications to AWS cloud infrastructure, leveraging Docker containers to improve deployment consistency and scalability. • Collaborated with senior engineers to integrate OAuth2 and JWT authentication mechanisms, enhancing security for sensitive client data. • Participated in the optimization of MongoDB queries and data models, resulting in faster data retrieval and improved application performance. • Contributed to the adoption of Redux for state management in complex front-end applications, streamlining user experience and reducing bugs. • Wrote unit and integration tests with Jest, increasing code reliability and supporting continuous delivery workflows. • Assisted in troubleshooting production issues and deploying hotfixes, ensuring minimal downtime for critical financial applications. • Documented API endpoints and technical workflows, improving onboarding and knowledge sharing within the engineering team. • Engaged in regular code reviews and pair programming sessions to learn best practices in TypeScript and Node.js development. • Developed a proof-of-concept project using React.js and Node.js to visualize financial trends, bringing a creative data visualization idea to the team and integrating it into a client demo. • Supported the integration of third-party APIs for market data, expanding the platform's capabilities and enhancing client offerings.
Senior Full Stack Engineer at McKinsey & Company
January 1, 2020 - Present
Architected and led the end-to-end development of a secure, scalable web platform using React.js, Node.js, and TypeScript, enabling seamless integration of AI-powered security features for enterprise clients. Migrated legacy monolithic applications to a microservices architecture utilizing Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS, resulting in a 40% improvement in deployment efficiency and system reliability. Designed and implemented robust authentication and authorization flows with OAuth2 and JWT; developed and optimized RESTful and GraphQL APIs using PostgreSQL and MongoDB for high-traffic data access. Automated infrastructure provisioning and management with Terraform and GitHub Actions, streamlining CI/CD pipelines and reducing manual deployment errors by 60%. Integrated advanced monitoring with Sentry and Datadog to proactively identify and resolve production issues, improving uptime and user satisfaction. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver features using Next.js for server-s
Full Stack Engineer at Oppenheimer & Co. Inc
October 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
Assisted in developing full-stack web applications using React.js and Node.js; contributed to the delivery of secure and scalable solutions for financial data analysis. Implemented RESTful APIs with Express.js and TypeScript, enabling seamless front-end/back-end integration for real-time transaction processing. Supported migration of on-premises applications to AWS, leveraging Docker containers to improve deployment consistency and scalability. Collaborated with senior engineers to integrate OAuth2 and JWT authentication, enhancing security for sensitive client data. Optimized MongoDB queries and data models, resulting in faster data retrieval and improved performance. Contributed to Redux adoption for state management in complex front-end apps, and wrote unit/integration tests with Jest. Assisted in troubleshooting production issues and deploying hotfixes, ensuring minimal downtime. Documented API endpoints and workflows to improve onboarding and knowledge sharing. Participated in cod

Education

Master of Business Administration at Adelphi University
January 1, 2016 - December 29, 2017
MBA at Adelphi University
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) at Adelphi University
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2016

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Professional Services, Financial Services, Software & Internet