Tekena Solomon

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Summary

I'm a Backend Engineer with over 6 years of experience in building and refining scalable software systems. I specialize in designing microservices architectures, managing databases, and leveraging cloud-native technologies. I'm passionate about improving system performance and efficiency to create better user experiences. With a strong background in JavaScript, Python, and Rust, I enjoy tackling complex technical challenges and finding innovative solutions.

Relevant Skills

Database Management: Proficient in MongoDB, PostgreSQL, and MySQL for efficient data storage and retrieval.
Microservices Architecture: Expertise in designing scalable and modular systems.
Containerization: Proficient in Docker for reliable, consistent deployments.
Orchestration: Skilled in Kubernetes for optimal resource management and automated scaling.
Message Brokers: Experience with RabbitMQ for seamless communication between services.
Caching: Utilization of Redis for fast data retrieval and reduced database load.

Programming languages

Javascript (TypeScript)
Python
Rust
C

Professional Experience

Braudit (Remote) | March 2023 - Present

Engineered and deployed a scalable backend system, increasing user capacity by 200%.
Applied microservices architecture, improving system modularity by 30% and reducing deployment times by 25%.
Optimized database queries, cutting the average response time of key API endpoints by 50%.
Led the adoption of Docker for containerization, reducing environment setup time by 70% for new team members.

TSC Design Studio Website Project | 4 weeks

Architected and implemented a high-performance system, reducing page load times by 60% compared to the previous website.
Designed and deployed a scalable database structure, accommodating a 300% increase in portfolio items without compromising performance.
Integrated a custom Content Management System (CMS), enabling the client to update 90% of the website content independently, reducing maintenance requests by 75%.
Optimized the website for search engines, resulting in a 50% increase in organic traffic within the first month post-launch.

Cicero LLC | July 2024 - August 2024

Architected and implemented a scalable backend system for multi-persona chatbot integrations.
Developed a Natural Language Processing (NLP) pipeline, improving chatbot response accuracy by 40%.
Engineered a real-time persona switching mechanism, reducing context transition timeand enhancing user experience.
Implemented an efficient caching strategy using Redis, reducing average response time by 60% and database load by 50%.
Designed and deployed a microservices architecture, enabling independent scaling of chatbot services.

MEL-Technologes & Solutions Ltd. | May 2021 - June 2021

Architected and managed CMS websites.
Introduced students to web development by teaching HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Resolved complex website issues and bugs.
Exercised leadership capabilities by motivating and inspiring others.

Anchor University | June 2021 - November 2021

Optimized websites for maximum speed and scalability.
Participated in the full software development life cycle.
Led the web design entrepreneurship group, guiding them during a web forum application development.