Daniel Blandes

About Daniel Blandes

As an experienced Software Engineer, I specialize in creating innovative software solutions using Python, Java, JavaScript, Ruby, and Node.js. My proficiency in frameworks like Django, FastAPI, Spring Boot, Ruby On Rails, Express.js, React.js, and Vue.js, combined with a proven track record of optimizing application performance sets me apart.Software Engineer Backend EngineerEmail: d••••••••@gmail.comI am well-versed in both back-end and front-end development, having developed scalable microservices architectures and seamless integrations using technologies such as Docker, AWS, and RESTful APIs. My experience includes building applications that significantly improved system response times and data synchronization efficiency. My ability to handle complex projects from conceptualization to deployment, combined with my hands-on experience with agile methodologies, makes me stand out.I excel in collaborative environments and bring strong communication skills to every project. My ability to effectively articulate complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders ensures that everyone is aligned and informed. I am a proactive problem solver, consistently seeking feedback and incorporating it to improve project outcomes. My experience in agile teams has honed my adaptability skills, making me quick to respond to changing project requirements and priorities.Moreover, I am highly organized and detail-oriented, which enables me to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency. My commitment to continuous learning ensures that I stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies, allowing me to bring innovative solutions to your organization.Accomplishments: Developed RESTful APIs using Python and FastAPI to enable secure and efficient communication between backend systems and client applications reducing system response time by 40% and significantly improving the application’s overall performance Developed and enhanced enterprise-level backend solutions using Java with Spring Boot, multi-threading, and event-driven architectures with Kafka, handling a 40% increase in API traffic with zero downtime enabling seamless, delivering high-performance and seamless third-party API integrations Architected microservices using AWS Lambda, SQS, and SNS, ensuring fault-tolerant and scalable solutions for real-time payment processing reducing failed transactions by 30%Contact me at d••••••••@gmail.com (92••••••25 for any software engineer opportunities

Experience

1. Software Developer

   University Of Chicago, Research Computing Center

   Apr 2025 — Present · Chicago, IL, US

   Migrated multiple applications from native deployments to a Docker Swarm environment, improving scalability and reliability while cutting deployment time by 40%, optimizing resource utilization to lower infrastructure costs, and enabling fully automated CI/CD pipelines. Refactored a monolithic application into a modular, standalone library with reusable components, eliminating more than lines of duplicate code, streamlining cross-project integration, and accelerating development cycles across engineering teams. Designed and delivered a full-stack solution using Hono, Node.js, and MongoDB to modernize an existing Django-based application, reducing average response time by 35%, boosting developer productivity, and ensuring a scalable, cloud-ready architecture for long-term growth.

Education

• Université Catholique de l'Afrique de l'Ouest Unité Universitaire du Togo UCAO UUT

  Bachelor of Science - BS

  2013 — 2017

• Maharishi International University

  Master of Computer Science

  2023 — 2025