Engineered scalable backend microservices using Python and FastAPI for secure, asynchronous data exchange with external ERP systems. Implemented complex backend customizations and optimized server-side logic using SQLAlchemy to improve data processing efficiency and business workflows. Designed OpenAPI contracts and enforced strict data validation with Pydantic for secure endpoint routing and advanced object management.

Software Engineer (Backend Focus) at Whirlpool

September 1, 2023 - April 1, 2025

Developed backend services for a Quality Management System (QMS) using FastAPI for high-volume data ingestion and defect tracking. Streamlined cross-organizational business workflows using asynchronous workflows and background tasks with Celery and Redis, reducing cycle times by 25%. Optimized REST API endpoints by refining complex SQL queries and database interactions, achieving 15% lower average response time and 10% higher throughput.

Software Engineering Intern at Whirlpool

January 1, 2023 - August 31, 2023

Led a proof-of-concept (POC) to migrate legacy internal services to a modern Python/FastAPI architecture, demonstrating improved scalability and maintainability. Built custom REST APIs for aggregated data models supporting advanced frontend analytics dashboards. Supported internal backend development, wrote clean testable Python code, and produced API documentation using Swagger UI.