catalinwk

Senior Full Stack developer contributing to the re-engineering of a business-critical internal platform, with ownership across delivery, process improvement, and agile team practices.

Key points:
- led improvements to a complex in-house business system by designing and delivering new core features, enhancing automation and data reliability across workflows
- refreshed client-facing systems by strengthening portal security and usability, reducing risk and improving customer experience
- took ownership of an under-documented internal platform module, rapidly building deep domain knowledge to extend functionality
- facilitated effective team delivery by running daily ceremonies, improving review practices, and supporting continuous improvement as the team transitioned to a new structure.
- mentored junior engineers through hands-on guidance, raising code quality, ownership standards, and confidence in working with complex systems.
- Technology stack: Java, JavaScript, Spring Boot, REST APIs, FileMaker, AngularJS, React, MySQL, MongoDB, Cognito, Jenkins, Agile Ceremonies, Scrum Master

I took a new step in my Financial Services journey by joining the investment advisory team

of Interactive Brokers. I helped our team moving towards scalability implementing different projects like Billing Rationalization, Tax Loss Harvesting.

Key points:
- Technology stack: Kotlin, Spring Framework, PSQL, Bamboo, Linux, HTML, Thymeleaf - acquired business knowledge on investing services

I simplified stakeholder’s daily tasks with automation implemented by various projects. A

friendly and highly professional atmosphere was maintained in the workplace. I engaged with the business, took initiative to question processes, and fully owning the projects. I have explored the world of financial services, working alongside a great team of developers and business analysts where verbal communication was highly promoted. Clean code and thorough testing were required in order to keep the client’s assets safe and secure.

My work involved various project domains: Anti-Money Laundering, Compliance, GDPR, Settlements, creating reports for the business and investors, CRS/FATCA, Client Assets, implementing FCA guidelines.

Key points:
- Technology stack: Java (Core, Swing, Spring, JUnit, Mockito), MySQL, JIRA, Git - enhanced the in-house software platform by implementing challenging projects
- optimised SQL queries to gain significant application speed
- acquired fundamental knowledge of financial services
- gained Investment Operations Certificate (IOC) provided by CISI