stateman24

Led backend development for a property rental platform within a 4-member cross-functional team, delivering the product from architecture through MVP. Built scalable backend services using Node.js, Express.js, and PostgreSQL, creating a maintainable foundation for rapid feature delivery. Designed secure APIs powering property listings, user management, and rental workflows while maintaining data integrity and reliability. Integrated Google OAuth and the Google Maps Platform to strengthen authentication and enable location-based property discovery. Partnered with frontend engineers to deliver a seamless experience that simplified property listing and rental discovery for landlords and tenants.

Served as Assistant Team Lead within a four-member engineering team, designing backend services using TypeScript, Node.js, and MongoDB. Built secure, scalable APIs with JWT authentication, integrating the Spotify API and Redis caching to improve application performance. Collaborated cross-functionally to deliver the Quizzigo platform, translating product requirements into reliable backend solutions.

Acted as lead backend engineer, coordinating backend and mobile engineering efforts to accelerate delivery and maintain technical alignment across teams. Established the backend architecture using NestJS, TypeScript, Prisma, PostgreSQL, and Clean Architecture, creating a scalable foundation that simplified future feature development. Integrated Circle's Stablecoin APIs to power the platform's financial infrastructure, enabling secure cross-border payments and multi-currency wallet capabilities. Designed and shipped 30+ production APIs for wallet management, transaction processing, authentication, and financial operations, embedding compliance-aware design throughout. Collaborated with product stakeholders and mobile engineers to translate business requirements into scalable solutions, contributing to a successful MVP launch.

Served as the sole backend engineer within a 24-member cross-functional team, building scalable APIs and data models using Python, Django, and PostgreSQL. Engineered secure authentication and authorization features, including Google OAuth, strengthening application security and user access management. Ranked in the Top 30 of 800+ interns, recognized for technical execution and leadership.