Jay S.

Senior Software Developer @Affinity Shipping Llp

London, GB

Leading technology integration and data utilization for a multinational shipping broker. Spearheaded the selection and implementation of a robust tech stack including FastAPI, Next.js, MUI, PostgreSQL, Redis, and Celery, enhancing internal systems and client-facing solutions. Pioneered the introduction of new technologies to leverage vast, untapped data, driving significant business insights and operational efficiency. Directed the migration and synchronization of massive data sets between MySQL and PostgreSQL using AWS DMS and the AWS Schema Conversion Tool, ensuring data integrity and accessibility. Engineered a decoupled architecture, recruiting and collaborating with front-end React developers to create scalable and maintainable web applications. Implemented FastAPI as the backbone for our data delivery systems, chosen for its asynchronous, non-blocking capabilities, which significantly improved response times for future-facing projects. Developed Single Sign-On (SSO) functionality with Azure Active Directory, enabling seamless access to internal dashboards via Microsoft Office 365 credentials. Utilized Python’s multiprocessing capabilities to reduce the runtime of lengthy tasks from over two hours to approximately 15-20 minutes, enhancing productivity and resource utilization. Managed the deployment and operation of Celery task queues to ensure reliable job scheduling and execution, while maintaining optimal performance of the FastAPI services. Oversaw the maintenance of AWS EC2 instances critical for running legacy Python scripts and new deployments, ensuring high availability and performance. Integrated Rollbar for real-time logging and error reporting, improving system reliability and troubleshooting across the company.Continuously exploring advanced AI solutions with OpenAI to further enhance business operations and customer experiences.