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Skills & Expertise

Technologies, frameworks, and domains

Backend Development

NestJS

Progressive Node.js framework for scalable server-side applications

Spring Boot

Enterprise Java applications with reactive and non-blocking I/O

Node.js

Asynchronous JavaScript runtime for high-performance backends

REST APIs

Design and implementation of RESTful web services

Programming Languages

Java

Object-oriented programming with enterprise frameworks

Python

Data processing, scripting, and algorithmic problem solving

JavaScript/TypeScript

Full-stack development with modern tooling

SQL

Database queries, optimization, and schema design

Databases & Data

Relational Databases

PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server design and optimization

NoSQL

MongoDB, Redis for flexible and high-performance storage

Data Persistence

JPA, Hibernate, ORM frameworks, database caching strategies

Real-time Data

WebSocket streaming, event-driven architectures

AI & Machine Learning

LLM Integration

Working with Claude, GPT, and other large language models

Prompt Engineering

Crafting effective prompts for AI-powered applications

AI-Assisted Development

Leveraging AI tools for code generation and problem solving

Data Analysis

Python for data exploration and basic ML concepts

Algorithms & Problem Solving

Data Structures

Arrays, linked lists, trees, graphs, hash tables optimization

Algorithmic Thinking

Competitive programming on LeetCode with focus on efficiency

Design Patterns

SOLID principles, architectural patterns, clean code practices

Performance Optimization

Time/space complexity analysis and optimization techniques

Trading & Finance

Market Data APIs

Integration with Alpaca Markets and other broker APIs

Financial Data Visualization

Candlestick charts, technical analysis, charting libraries

Trading Systems

Building foundations for algorithmic trading and backtesting

Real-time Streaming

WebSocket connections for live market data

Tools & Infrastructure

Version Control

Git, GitHub workflows, collaboration practices

Build & Deployment

Maven, npm, GitHub Pages, Docker basics

Testing

JUnit, Jest, integration testing, TDD principles

Cloud & Hosting

AWS basics, GitHub Pages, deployment pipelines

Frontend Development

Web Standards

HTML5, CSS3, vanilla JavaScript

Svelte & SvelteKit

Reactive component framework and full-stack web application framework

Responsive Design

Mobile-first design, cross-browser compatibility

Authentication & Security

JWT & OAuth

Token-based authentication and social login integration

Password Security

Bcrypt hashing, password reset flows, secure credential management

API Security

CORS configuration, rate limiting, input validation, security headers

WebSocket Security

Secure real-time communication and connection authentication

Soft Skills & Practices

Problem-Solving

Competitive programming mindset with focus on algorithmic efficiency and optimal solutions

Code Quality

Clean code, SOLID principles, modular architecture, pragmatic design patterns

Security Awareness

Proactive identification of vulnerabilities, secure credential management, best practices

Self-Learning

Continuous skill development, quick adaptation to new technologies and frameworks

Collaborative Development

Building team features, user-centric design, communication through code and documentation

AI-Assisted Development

Effective use of LLMs for productivity, code generation, and problem solving