Deborah Peter
Milton Keynes
Summary
Senior Software Developer with a proven track record of architecting and deploying advanced, multi-modal AI applications and global FinTech solutions. Expert in pioneering AI-driven platforms like Rileybot and Ellis, as well as scaling P2P currency exchange systems. Specialized in high-performance SaaS architecture, microservices, and event-driven systems using Kafka. Seeking to lead complex technical projects that leverage AI and automated intelligence to solve high-stakes enterprise challenges.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work history
Senior Software Developer
Caterham
10.2024 - 02.2026
- Rileybot (AI Teaching Assistant): Engineered a cross-platform AI application enabling students to interact via text, image, file, camera, and audio.
- Ellis (AI Marking & Analytics): Led the design of an AI-powered system for teachers that automates the assignment lifecycle, including grading, report generation, and student performance insights.
- Multi-Modal UX: Developed a dynamic experience with dual output capabilities, delivering AI responses in both text and audio with full playback controls.
- Advanced Features: Implemented conversation flagging for safety and an annotation feature for detailed student feedback.
Full-Stack Developer
Unecon
08.2023 - 10.2024
- Architecture Optimization: Engineered a full-stack application and scalable microservices, resulting in a 25% increase in site-wide performance.
- Team Collaboration: Translated business requirements into technical specs, consistently delivering high-quality solutions ahead of schedule.
Full-Stack Developer
Icebreakers
06.2022 - 07.2023
- Microservices Backend: Architected over six independent services using Node.js and MongoDB.
- FinTech & Social Integration: Developed core APIs for secure authentication, Stripe payment processing, and geo-location-based 'buy a friend a drink' features.
Full-Stack Developer
Monirates Limited
01.2020 - 05.2022
- Global P2P Exchange: Spearheaded the development of a global P2P currency exchange mobile app, revolutionizing how users buy, sell, and swap currencies.
- Event-Driven Systems: Leveraged Kafka and Redis to manage high-frequency currency transactions and real-time data.
- Third-Party Integration: Integrated complex banking APIs and payment gateways to fulfill global user requests.
- Leadership: Mentored and managed interns while collaborating with project managers to define scope and milestones.
Lead Architect (SaaS Project)
Edtify (Contentionary) Limited
06.2018 - 12.2020
- Multi-Tenant SaaS: Architected a core distributed system supporting rapid, on-the-fly platform generation for national universities.
- Adaptive Video Engine: Built a proprietary high-performance video microservice using FFMPEG and HLS for zero-buffering playback.
- Performance Engineering: Optimized database queries and server-side logic, reducing average load times by 30%.
Skills
- Frontend: React, React Native, Nextjs, TypeScript, Redux, Zustand, Tailwind CSS, MUI
- Backend & Media: Nodejs, Express, Kafka (Event-Driven), WebRTC
- Data & AI: MongoDB, MySQL, Redis, AI-powered Automated Grading & Insights
- Infrastructure & DevOps: AWS (S3, SQS, SNS), Azure, Docker, Github Actions, Bitbucket
Timeline
Senior Software Developer
Caterham
10.2024 - 02.2026
Full-Stack Developer
Unecon
08.2023 - 10.2024
Full-Stack Developer
Icebreakers
06.2022 - 07.2023
Full-Stack Developer
Monirates Limited
01.2020 - 05.2022
Lead Architect (SaaS Project)
Edtify (Contentionary) Limited
06.2018 - 12.2020