I'm a developer who specializes in backend and full-stack development, with a strong focus on building high-performance, scalable APIs, microservices, and real-time data streaming architectures. From designing end-to-end payment integrations to optimizing big data queries, I ensure systems remain stable and efficient under extreme traffic. As a software developer with over four years of experience, my core expertise lies within the Java and Kotlin ecosystem, alongside modern frameworks like Spring Boot, Quarkus, and React/Vue for front-end integration. I am highly skilled in database performance tuning—having successfully optimized ClickHouse and MySQL databases to handle billions of data points with sub-5-second query responses—and implementing reliable caching strategies using Redis. What differentiates me from other developers is my deep, proven sector experience in the FinTech (payment gateways) and Gaming industries. I don't just write functional code; I architect systems for peak resilience. I have successfully resolved race conditions in real-time gaming transactions using Redis Distributed Locks, eliminated polling bottlenecks with Server-Sent Events (SSE), and designed cloud-native, serverless data pipelines on GCP. My background enables me to navigate strict financial logic, handle high-concurrency systems, and bridge the gap between complex backend architecture and seamless front-end delivery.

Robert Chen

I'm a developer who specializes in backend and full-stack development, with a strong focus on building high-performance, scalable APIs, microservices, and real-time data streaming architectures. From designing end-to-end payment integrations to optimizing big data queries, I ensure systems remain stable and efficient under extreme traffic. As a software developer with over four years of experience, my core expertise lies within the Java and Kotlin ecosystem, alongside modern frameworks like Spring Boot, Quarkus, and React/Vue for front-end integration. I am highly skilled in database performance tuning—having successfully optimized ClickHouse and MySQL databases to handle billions of data points with sub-5-second query responses—and implementing reliable caching strategies using Redis. What differentiates me from other developers is my deep, proven sector experience in the FinTech (payment gateways) and Gaming industries. I don't just write functional code; I architect systems for peak resilience. I have successfully resolved race conditions in real-time gaming transactions using Redis Distributed Locks, eliminated polling bottlenecks with Server-Sent Events (SSE), and designed cloud-native, serverless data pipelines on GCP. My background enables me to navigate strict financial logic, handle high-concurrency systems, and bridge the gap between complex backend architecture and seamless front-end delivery.

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I’m a developer who specializes in backend and full-stack development, with a strong focus on building high-performance, scalable APIs, microservices, and real-time data streaming architectures. From designing end-to-end payment integrations to optimizing big data queries, I ensure systems remain stable and efficient under extreme traffic.

As a software developer with over four years of experience, my core expertise lies within the Java and Kotlin ecosystem, alongside modern frameworks like Spring Boot, Quarkus, and React/Vue for front-end integration. I am highly skilled in database performance tuning—having successfully optimized ClickHouse and MySQL databases to handle billions of data points with sub-5-second query responses—and implementing reliable caching strategies using Redis.

What differentiates me from other developers is my deep, proven sector experience in the FinTech (payment gateways) and Gaming industries. I don’t just write functional code; I architect systems for peak resilience. I have successfully resolved race conditions in real-time gaming transactions using Redis Distributed Locks, eliminated polling bottlenecks with Server-Sent Events (SSE), and designed cloud-native, serverless data pipelines on GCP. My background enables me to navigate strict financial logic, handle high-concurrency systems, and bridge the gap between complex backend architecture and seamless front-end delivery.

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Full-Stack Developer at GoCode
February 1, 2025 - Present
Co-engineered and optimized high-concurrency backends, enabling real-time data streaming for a massive user base under extreme traffic; leveraged Kafka and Redis SSE for real-time processing; designed scalable microservices, APIs, and server-side technologies.
Full-Stack Developer at Fastpay
September 1, 2023 - October 1, 2024
Developed and deployed payment system modules on Google Cloud Platform; integrated bank APIs; coordinated with third-party partners; improved code performance and maintainability; mentored team and standardized coding style.
Backend Developer at BOBI Software
September 1, 2022 - September 1, 2023
Optimized database queries and backend processes; processed billions of data points from ClickHouse for customer behavior insights; implemented Redis distributed locks for critical payment and wage APIs; reduced risk and improved transactional consistency.
Full Stack Developer at TPI Software
February 1, 2021 - September 1, 2022
Engineered high-performance APIs for real-time data processing; improved efficiency by 40%; documented software issues and requests; designed BPMN diagrams and customized Activiti API for streamlined workflows; contributed to front-end optimization and back-end responses.
Software Automation Engineer at Sea2Sky Technology
August 1, 2018 - September 1, 2019
Conducted audits of manufacturing and support areas ensuring compliance; proactively addressed quality issues and initiated corrective actions to maintain standards.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) in Automotive and Vehicle Technology at McMaster University
September 1, 2010 - December 1, 2014

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Software & Internet, Professional Services

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