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Malte Riesch

London,Uk

Summary

With over 20 years of experience, I'm an expert in web application development, specialising in software design, analysis, and development. I've created numerous multi-tier software applications, currently excelling in PHP and MySQL with a focus on test-driven methodologies. Additionally, I've gained commercial experience in various languages, including Rust, TypeScript, EcmaScript, Java, C#, and Python. Alongside the practical hands-on development I have led small teams, tutored other programmers, introduced novices into programming and consulted on the setup of appropriate Software Configuration Management techniques.

I cherish feedback and being corrected and I dislike dogma, very passionate about my craft

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Lead engineer (Contracting)

Hunted
11.2023 - Current
  • Recruited to help with re-launch of Hunted after aquisition of company
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams for successful project completion.
  • Using Slim4, Laravel, NextJS + other technologies of Hunted (see below)
  • Enhanced system performance with comprehensive troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
  • Engaged in complex problem-solving, resulting in innovative solutions.

Senior Software Engineer

Bippit Ltd
04.2023 - 10.2023
  • Developed Microservices in Rust to support various web and app-based frontends, leveraging HashiCorp's products such as Nomad, Consul, Vault, and Terraform
  • Quickly adapted to Rust without prior experience and successfully introduced new functionality within a month
  • Authored and introduced an internal Rust-based database testing framework crate
  • Acted as the tech lead for a customer portal project, refining requirements and coordinating frontend and backend engineering tasks


Lead engineer

Hunted and Hidden
08.2015 - 02.2023
  • Transformed a legacy disorganised API codebase in CodeIgniter from the original development agency for Hunted, an online recruitment services start-up, into a modern, stable API using Slim3/PHP7 and DI practices
  • Refactored legacy codebase with database data setup, integration, and unit tests Optimised MySQL queries for maximum performance and investigated/integrated technologies such as Redis and Elasticsearch
  • Designed and implemented a server setup and development environment with GIT workflows, staging server, and Jenkins for CI/CD
  • Developed the technology stack for "Hidden," an embedded recruitment firm focused on promoting inclusion and diversity
  • Stack included 2 mobile apps, a React-based backend system, a Slim4/MySQL 8-based API, and a Redis Pub/Sub queueing system
  • Maintained fast release cycles through a robust testing process, enabling safe and efficient refactoring and functionality changes
  • Implemented a data-driven approach to enhance the backend UI and develop a complex, user-friendly search system
  • Worked on a React-based application to replace the client and talent mobile apps for faster rollout cycles
  • Transformed a legacy disorganised API codebase from the original development agency for Hunted, an online recruitment services startup, into a modern, stable API using Slim3/PHP7 and DI practices
  • Refactored legacy codebase with database data setup, integration, and unit tests
  • Optimised MySQL queries for maximum performance and investigated/integrated technologies such as Redis and Elasticsearch
  • Designed and implemented a server setup and development environment with GIT workflows, staging server, and Jenkins for CI/CD.


Senior Developer

Inflight Productions
04.2012 - 01.2015
  • Helped introduce Agile and TDD at Inflight Productions and tutored team members
  • Drove for latest methodologies and best practices in in-house business applications, including CI/CD with Jenkins and story-level testing with Behat
  • Utilised Zend Framework 2, pre-release Apigility, and JavaScript frameworks such as Angular for testing
  • Led development of new back-end system, selected as the platform for the entire group.

Technical Director

Auction Atrium
11.2009 - 04.2012
  • Appointed to lead the IT department and develop website and backend software
  • Previously developed original software for Auction Atrium 8 years prior on a freelance basis, utilising test-driven development
  • Headed small team to architect increased needs of website and backend systems as the organisation grew quickly
  • Overseen reskinning of website and implemented incremental refactor, adding more tests and updating original MVC framework
  • Implemented real-time bid update system using Python/Tornado framework to deliver bid updates in realtime with low latency
  • Focused on backend development, implementing financial subsystems and bespoke task systems, following frequent changes in business processes with agile development
  • Oversaw architecture of hosting solution, setting up replication and manual failover for service
  • Negotiated with a new hosting company, but had to be abandoned due to financial difficulties
  • Oversaw deployment process of software using automated tests, subversion, and automated database patching script
  • Resulted in no unsuccessful deployments in two years.

Other Experiences

Roles pre-2009
03.1999 - 11.2009
  • April 2009 - Nov 2009 - PHP Developer with Reviewcentre
  • May 2005 - April 2009 - Php Developer with IS Services, SThree
  • Dec 2005 - May 2005 - Contraction with SThree (was asked to go perm)
  • Sept 2000 - Dec 2005 - Lead developer for Visual-i Ltd, London
  • Mar 1999 - Aug 1999 - Working as data warehouse engineer with Solution42 IT & Consulting in Germany

Education

MsC Computer Networks -

University of Middlesex
01.1999 - 01.2001

Bsc Mathematics & Computer Science - undefined

University of London (King's College London)
01.1994 - 01.1997

Skills

  • Consumption of 3rd party APIs - e,g, Intercom Mixpanel, Stripe, Chargebee
  • Test-driven development using PHPUnit, Jest, E2E testing with Selenium, Cypress, Playwright
  • Administration of Ubuntu-based servers
  • Vagrant, Docker, Nomad, Terraform
  • PHP 8 with various frameworks including Slim 3 & 4, Symfony, Zend 2, Laravel
  • Relation Databases: MySql 8, Postgres 14, Oracle 8
  • AWS, Digital Ocean platforms and other cloud providers
  • Elasticsearch
  • Redis
  • Typescript, ReactJs, Angular, Express Webpack, NextJS
  • Working effectively with Legacy Code
  • Agile practices (Scrum, exTreme Programming)
  • DevOps practices understanding
  • Code reviewing
  • Strategic decision-making
  • Version control systems, Git, SVN, CVS
  • API integration capability
  • Code refactoring
  • Stakeholder communication


Languages

German
Native
English
Fluent
Portuguese
Intermediate

Personal Information

Title: SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER

Interests and Hobbies


  • I sing and play guitar and was in the band "Dr strongarm's Misharmonious Orchestra'' with some amazing people which was an incredible amount of fun.
  • Cooking
  • Portuguese - Beginner

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Lead engineer (Contracting)

Hunted
11.2023 - Current

Senior Software Engineer

Bippit Ltd
04.2023 - 10.2023

Lead engineer

Hunted and Hidden
08.2015 - 02.2023

Senior Developer

Inflight Productions
04.2012 - 01.2015

Technical Director

Auction Atrium
11.2009 - 04.2012

Other Experiences

Roles pre-2009
03.1999 - 11.2009

MsC Computer Networks -

University of Middlesex
01.1999 - 01.2001

Bsc Mathematics & Computer Science - undefined

University of London (King's College London)
01.1994 - 01.1997

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