About Me

I’m a Full Stack Java Developer with 3+ years of experience building scalable, secure web applications using Java, Spring Boot, Hibernate/JPA, and microservices. I also create responsive front-end interfaces using React, Angular, and modern JavaScript.

Skilled in developing RESTful APIs, implementing JWT authentication, and securing systems with Spring Security. Hands-on with databases like MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB, and experienced in cloud deployment using AWS, Docker, and CI/CD pipelines.

I work effectively in Agile teams, writing clean, maintainable code and focusing on performance, testing, and delivering user-centered solutions.

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What I can do for you

Backend Development

Building scalable and secure backend services using Java, Spring Boot, Hibernate, Microservices, REST APIs.

Frontend Development

Developing responsive, user-focused UIs with React.js, Angular, Bootstrap, HTML5, and CSS3.

Cloud & DevOps

Deploying and managing applications on AWS with Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, and Terraform for CI/CD automation.

Event-Driven Systems

Designing real-time event-driven architectures using Apache Kafka for data streaming and integration.

Database Management

Optimizing relational and NoSQL databases including PostgreSQL, MySQL, and MongoDB./p>

Agile Delivery

Delivering high-quality software through Agile/Scrum methodologies, TDD, and continuous feedback cycles. for best high-performance

Character Traits

Leadership

Detail-Oriented

Continuous Learner

Collaborative

My Skills

Java / Spring Boot

React.js / Angular

Microservices / APIs

Databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB)

AWS / Cloud Services

Docker / Kubernetes

CI/CD (Jenkins, Terraform)

Testing (JUnit, Mockito, Selenium, Cypress)

My Education & Experience

Virginia Tech (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University) — Blacksburg, VA

Bachelor of Computer Science (2013 – 2017)

Built a strong foundation in software development, algorithms, system design, and computer science principles through hands-on coursework and practical projects.

Relevant Courses:

Programming Languages, Data Structures & Algorithms, Databases, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Operating Systems, Software Engineering

Spotify – New York, NY

Software Engineer • Jan 2022 – Aug 2025

• Built scalable UIs with React, Angular & Next.js.
• Developed Spring Boot & Node.js backend services.
• Designed REST/GraphQL APIs for high-traffic systems.
• Deployed microservices via Docker & Kubernetes.
• Optimized MySQL/PostgreSQL performance.
• Automated infra & deployments with Terraform & AWS.
• Improved testing with Jest, Cypress & Mocha.
• Maintained CI/CD workflows in GitHub Actions/GitLab.

Env: Java, Spring Boot, React, Angular, Next.js, Node.js, GraphQL, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, AWS, GCP, GitHub Actions, Agile

My Projects

A showcase of my work, skills, and hands-on development experience.

Java Full Stack Development Bootcamp

Completed a structured 12-month online program focused on Java, Spring Boot, HTML/CSS/JavaScript, and MySQL for full-stack web application development.

● Built React front-ends connected to Spring Boot REST APIs
● Designed capstone apps with full client-server integration
● Learned deployment, testing & CI/CD using Git, Postman & AWS EC2
● Practiced Agile workflow & clean, testable Java code

Java • Spring Boot • React • MySQL • HTML • CSS • JavaScript • Git • AWS

I'M Daniel Mengiste

Software Engineer