Galen Thomas Bowles

Galen Thomas Bowles

ABOUT ME
Senior Software Engineer
Senior Software Engineer

Full-Stack Developer with a strong background in JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Java, C#, Golang, and Node.js, and 10yrs of experience building scalable, high-performance web applications and backend services.
Proficient in developing end-to-end solutions, integrating APIs, and leveraging frameworks to enhance application efficiency.
Adept at problem-solving, debugging, and optimizing code for performance and maintainability. Passionate about delivering user-centric solutions in dynamic, collaborative environments.

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Joined December 2024
EXPERTISE
10 years experience
Experienced Backend Developer specializing in Java and Spring Boot, with a strong background in designing and deploying scalable backend ...
Experienced Backend Developer specializing in Java and Spring Boot, with a strong background in designing and deploying scalable backend systems for eCommerce, video streaming, and data analytics applications.
7 years experience
Architected and maintained high-performance backend services using Python (Django and Flask) for complex business workflows, efficiently ...
Architected and maintained high-performance backend services using Python (Django and Flask) for complex business workflows, efficiently handling data-intensive operations with low latency. Built scalable APIs with Node.js and Express to support seamless data exchanges across various applications, integrating with Python (Django) backends to leverage the best of both worlds for specific tasks.
6 years experience
Led the modernization of Amazon’s core applications using React.js, implementing a component-based architecture with React hooks and cust...
Led the modernization of Amazon’s core applications using React.js, implementing a component-based architecture with React hooks and custom hooks for optimized state management and improved UI modularity. Architected and deployed high-performance backend services using Node.js with Express and Koa, managing complex, data-intensive workflows and reducing response times by 35%.
EMPLOYMENTS
Lead Full Stack Engineer
Amazon
2023-03-01-2024-09-01
Visionary Lead Full Stack Engineer with over a decade of expertise in designing, developing, and deploying enterprise-grade software solu...
Visionary Lead Full Stack Engineer with over a decade of expertise in designing, developing, and deploying enterprise-grade software solutions. Specialized in Java (Spring Boot, J2EE, Apache Kafka), React.js (latest and middle versions), with a proven track record of building scalable, high-performance systems for e-commerce, video streaming, and data analytics applications. Adept in cloud-native development using AWS and Azure, with hands-on experience in DevOps automation, microservices architecture, and CI/CD pipelines. Certified in Oracle Certified Professional, Java SE 11 Developer and Certified React Developer, demonstrating advanced expertise in cutting-edge frameworks and technologies. Recognized for mentoring engineering teams, fostering innovation, and delivering secure, optimized solutions that exceed business expectations.
Java
MongoDB
TypeScript
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Java
MongoDB
TypeScript
Stripe
React
Spring Boot
Webhooks
AWS
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Senior Full Stack Developer
Challenge Entertainment
2017-09-01-2022-12-01
Delivered modular, scalable web applications using React.js, Django, and Spring Boot, improving user engagement and system usability. Eng...
Delivered modular, scalable web applications using React.js, Django, and Spring Boot, improving user engagement and system usability. Engineered backend microservices in Java (Spring Boot), GCP, processing billions of data points daily while integrating with GraphQL APIs to improve data querying eciency. Designed reusable UI components and frontend architectures using React.js and Material-UI, streamlining application design and reducing frontend workload. Automated deployments with Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions, ensuring continuous delivery and high reliability. Partnered with cross-functional teams to integrate big data analytics and ensure business insights were accessible in real-time dashboards.
Python
Java
Django
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Python
Java
Django
TypeScript
React
Vue.js
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PROJECTS
uncapped-theoryView Project
poker coaching
2023
We analyzed millions of poker hands from users to identify the best strategies and incorporated them into various charts.
We analyzed millions of poker hands from users to identify the best strategies and incorporated them into various charts.
Python
MongoDB
Stripe
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Python
MongoDB
Stripe
React
Chart.js
Fastapi
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talenovoView Project
canada bank
2023
Using AI technology, we analyzed hundreds of thousands of job listings worldwide to find positions that best match your resume.
Using AI technology, we analyzed hundreds of thousands of job listings worldwide to find positions that best match your resume.
Python
MongoDB
Scrapy
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Python
MongoDB
Scrapy
Next.js
NestJS
Mailing Services
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