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Bevy Commerce
Software Engineer
Data Migration Tool
Project Overview
Developed a data migration tool to transfer data from Magento to Shopify using Express.js, handling bulk data transfer efficiently.
Key Contributions
- Designed and implemented data extraction module for Magento SOAP API
- Developed synchronization pipeline using GraphQL and REST APIs
- Implemented rate-limiting mechanism using Bottleneck library
- Created robust error-handling and logging system
Team & Tools
Worked closely with one Software Engineer and Project Manager, using Microsoft Teams for discussions and Git/GitHub for version control.
Tools & Platforms
Challenges & Solutions
Challenge 1
Order Migration Complexity - Magento and Shopify handle order statuses differently, causing issues with fulfillment status, financial status, and customer email mapping.
Solution
Refined the approach by deriving fulfillment status based on quantities field, calculating financial status through monetary fields analysis, and ensuring proper customer email retention while handling anonymous orders.
Challenge 2
API Rate Limiting - Need to comply with Shopify's rate limit of 2 requests per second while handling large data sets.
Solution
Implemented the Bottleneck library for precise rate limiting and developed a queuing system for efficient request management.
The Free Press
Project Overview
Developed an online news media platform using WordPress and React, creating a customizable, dynamic website aligned with Figma designs.
Key Contributions
- Customized WordPress backend using PHP
- Implemented custom Gutenberg blocks
- Integrated React components within WordPress
- Developed custom PHP functions
Team & Tools
Collaborated with a team of 20 members including Software Engineers, Staff Software Engineer, Product Manager, UI/UX Designer, and QA Engineers.
Tools & Platforms
Challenges & Solutions
Challenge 1
Learning Curve - First time working with WordPress and PHP, requiring quick adaptation to new technologies.
Solution
Invested time in studying WordPress architecture, including themes, plugins, and hooks, while experimenting with Gutenberg block development.
Challenge 2
Frontend-Backend Integration - Bridging the gap between WordPress's PHP-based rendering and modern React-based interfaces.
Solution
Leveraged WordPress REST API for dynamic data handling and wrote custom endpoints in PHP to expose additional content fields for React components.
BreakByte
Software Engineer
120Hertz
Project Overview
Developed a blogging platform with multi-tenant architecture supporting different organizations.
Key Contributions
- Built backend in Express.js with scalable API structure
- Implemented JWT & RBAC authentication
- Developed RESTful API endpoints
- Integrated TipTap editor
- Implemented password reset via SMTP
Team & Tools
Partnered with one Frontend Engineer, utilizing Discord for communication and Git/GitHub for version control.
Tools & Platforms
Challenges & Solutions
Challenge 1
Multi-Tenant Architecture - Needed to ensure proper isolation of data between different organizations.
Solution
Designed specialized database schemas and leveraged MongoDB's multi-tenant features for proper data separation per organization.
Challenge 2
Authentication & Security - Required robust security measures for multiple user roles and secure password management.
Solution
Implemented hashed passwords using bcrypt.js and developed middleware-based RBAC for granular permission control.