Emil George James
Alappuzha
Summary
Dynamic Engineering Lead with a proven track record at YOUGotaGift, excelling in microservices and performance tuning. Spearheaded the migration to OAuth 2.0 and implemented Kafka for real-time data flows. Adept at stakeholder communication and problem-solving, I drive impactful product development and enhance user engagement through innovative solutions.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Engineering Lead
YOUGotaGift
Calicut
08.2023 - Current
- Lead a team of six engineers managing over 10 microservices and all mobile app APIs.
- Spearheaded performance tuning and zero-downtime deployments for mobile and backend platforms.
- Strengthened authentication by migrating to OAuth 2.0 and integrating Amazon Cognito.
- Designed and executed real-time data flows using Kafka for synchronization and reliability.
- Revamped major platform components like Group Gift and Happy Credits, improving load performance and user retention.
- Initiated transition from REST to GraphQL APIs, optimizing data delivery and system efficiency.
- Successfully launched "Loyalty Rewards" to improve customer engagement and recurring revenue.
- Spearheaded end-to-end API development for seamless communication between mobile app and backend services.
Senior Software Engineer
YOUGotaGift
Calicut
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Designed and developed Gift Card Wallet and Gifting System with secure transaction handling.
- Led the introduction of Happy Credits for wallet-based gifting and bulk creation.
- Built Retail Brand Listing systems for enhanced vendor integration and analytics.
- Delivered user-centric features like gift card splitting and swapping to enhance app utility.
- Led the design and development of APIs powering core functionalities of the mobile application.
Software Engineer
YOUGotaGift
Calicut
08.2019 - 08.2021
- Migrated legacy monolith to a microservices architecture using Django and DRF.
- Developed OTP-based mobile login and revamped brand sync APIs.
- Implemented Group Gift service as a standalone scalable microservice.
- Designed and developed RESTful APIs for mobile application integration.
Software Engineer
Freelance
Cochin
01.2019 - 07.2019
- Built video consultation for Dofody using Twilio and Django REST APIs.
- Architected and implemented scalable APIs to support mobile app features and performance.
Software Engineer
Macle Studio
Bengaluru
06.2016 - 05.2018
- Created educational games for EkStep Foundation using a custom JavaScript scripting engine.
- Built a Matrimony Web App and Billboard Rental eCommerce site using Django and REST APIs.
- Automated deployment packaging via Python scripting.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science
Vins Christian College of Engineering
Nagercoil, Tamilnadu12.2014
Higher Secondary Education - Computer Science
Leo Xlll Higher Secondary School
Alappuzha, Kerala12.2010
High School - General Education
Assisi English Medium Higher Secondary School
Palakkad, Kerala12.2008
Skills
- Amazon Cognito
- Microservices
- Kafka
- Django
- Django REST API
- Microservices architecture
- OAuth 20 integration
- GraphQL APIs
- Technical writing
- Data structure understanding
- Product development
- Design thinking
- Problem solving
- Performance tuning
- Agile methodologies
- Stakeholder communication
- Requirements analysis
- Analytical thinking
Languages
- English
- Malayalam
- Tamil
Timeline
Engineering Lead
YOUGotaGift
08.2023 - Current
Senior Software Engineer
YOUGotaGift
08.2021 - 08.2022
Software Engineer
YOUGotaGift
08.2019 - 08.2021
Software Engineer
Freelance
01.2019 - 07.2019
Software Engineer
Macle Studio
06.2016 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science
Vins Christian College of Engineering
Higher Secondary Education - Computer Science
Leo Xlll Higher Secondary School
High School - General Education
Assisi English Medium Higher Secondary School
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