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King Oruga

Atlanta

Summary

Innovative and results-oriented Software Engineer with7+ years of experience architecting, designing, and implementing large-scale distributed systems. Skilled in building REST APIs, microservices, and backend systems using Java and Spring Boot. Expertise in API security protocols (OAuth, OpenID), CI/CD pipelines, and automation testing. Demonstrated ability to deliver scalable cloud-based solutions while working in Agile environments.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Software Engineer

Hiscox Insurance
01.2023 - 09.2024
  • Designed and developed REST APIs using Java and Spring Boot, incorporating Swagger for API documentation and versioning
  • Led a project to optimize backend processes, reducing latency in microservices by25%
  • Enhanced API security by implementing OAuth and OpenID authentication protocols
  • Utilized Bamboo to deploy and manage cloud-based applications, ensuring high availability and scalability
  • Automated testing using JUnit and Mockito
  • Wrote technical documentation using OpenAPI Spec and Swagger
  • Technologies: Java, Spring Boot, REST API, OAuth, OpenID, Docker, Bamboo, MongoDB, MySQL

Software Engineer (Contractor)

Somalogic
04.2022 - 12.2022
  • Designed and implemented cloud-native microservices for healthcare applications using Java and Spring Boot
  • Deployed and managed cloud resources on AWS, ensuring compliance with OWASP security standards
  • Integrated messaging systems using Kafka to support real-time data communication
  • Wrote test automation suites in Python for backend services, improving test efficiency by40%
  • Technologies: Java, Spring Boot, REST API, Python, Kafka, AWS, Docker, PostgreSQL

Software Developer

Norfolk Southern
04.2018 - 04.2022
  • Architected and migrated microservices to OpenShift cloud environments, reducing downtime by15%
  • Built and maintained CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, automating deployment workflows for production systems
  • Designed secure REST APIs with robust authentication and authorization mechanisms using OAuth
  • Automated build and deployment processes using Maven and Gradle, improving developer productivity
  • Analyzed and resolved performance bottlenecks, achieving30% faster API response times
  • Technologies: Java, Spring Boot, OpenShift, Docker, Jenkins, Oracle DB, Maven, Gradle, OAuth

Software Engineer

Mercedes Benz USA
01.2018 - 04.2018
  • Developed a monolithic vehicle ordering application using Java and Spring Boot, with a focus on backend efficiency
  • Integrated Git for distributed version control, ensuring seamless collaboration
  • Implemented unit testing using JUnit and Mockito to ensure backend reliability
  • Technologies: Java, Spring Boot, Git, JUnit

Education

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology

Georgia Gwinnett College
Lawrenceville, GA
12.2017

Skills

  • Programming Languages: Java, Python, NET, Groovy
  • Frameworks: Spring Boot, JEE, Angular, Emberjs
  • Cloud & DevOps: AWS, Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift, Jenkins, Bamboo
  • Security: OAuth, OpenID, SAML, OWASP
  • Messaging Systems: RabbitMQ
  • Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Oracle
  • Build Tools: Maven, Gradle, ANT, Artifactory
  • Other: REST APIs, Swagger, OpenAPI, CI/CD

Timeline

Software Engineer

Hiscox Insurance
01.2023 - 09.2024

Software Engineer (Contractor)

Somalogic
04.2022 - 12.2022

Software Developer

Norfolk Southern
04.2018 - 04.2022

Software Engineer

Mercedes Benz USA
01.2018 - 04.2018

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology

Georgia Gwinnett College
King Oruga