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Nathan Tamez

Nathan Tamez

Software Engineer, Backend | Full Stack
Chichester, England, UK, PO19
+44 7375529333
nathan@tamez.email
https://tamez.dev/
English

Background

About

About

I'm a dedicated and versatile Backend and Full Stack Software Engineer with strong expertise across multiple programming languages and frameworks. Experienced in architecting, developing, and maintaining high-availability, real-time communication services, particularly in the Voice API domain. Skilled in driving performance optimizations, implementing CI/CD pipelines, and delivering client SDK solutions for web, mobile, and backend applications. Adept at collaborating within cross-functional teams, contributing to architectural design discussions, and reducing operational costs. Demonstrated ability to quickly adapt to new technologies and environments, supported by a solid technical foundation, a passion for continuous learning, and a commitment to delivering reliable, scalable software solutions.

Work Experience

Work Experience

  • Software Engineer II, Vonage, Part of Ericcson

    Apr, 2023 - Present

    • Played a significant role in reducing DB spend

    • Took part in architecture design for key new services in the Voice API Stack

    • Promoted to Software Engineer II

  • Software Engineer I, Vonage, Part of Ericcson

    Aug, 2022 - Apr, 20238 months

    As a member of the Voice API team, I build the Backend services that facilitate Vonage Voice API offerings, additionally I also work on the Vonage Client SDK for Voice

    • Took a significant role in the design and development of the Vonage Client SDK for all platforms

    • Owned and delivered a CI/CD release pipeline in github actions for the Vonage Client SDK for iOS, Android, and Web

    • Took ownership of Web variant of the Vonage Client SDK and delivered it to GA

  • Software Engineer, BrightServe Ltd

    Jul, 2020 - Oct, 20203 months

    Designed and built Custom Software for Client's

  • Software Engineer, BrightServe Ltd

    Jun, 2019 - Sep, 20193 months

    Designed and built Custom Software for Client's

  • Trainee Software Engineer, BrightServe Ltd

    Apr, 2018 - Sep, 20185 months

    Designed and built Custom Software for Client's

  • Crew Trainer, McDonald's

    Dec, 2017 - Apr, 20184 months

  • Crew Member, McDonald's

    Aug, 2016 - Dec, 20171 year 4 months

Skills

Skills

  • Programming Languages

    JavaScript

    TypeScript

    Kotlin

    Java

    Rust

    Swift

    Go

    C#

  • Web Development

    React

    Vue

    Next.js

    Vite

  • Backend Development

    Node.Js

    Deno

    Express

    Spring Boot

    Couchbase

    Postgres

  • Real Time Voice Communication

    WebRTC

    SIP

  • DevOps

    Docker

    Nomad

    Terraform

    Github Actions

    Vitest

    Jest

    JUnit

    AWS

  • Teamwork and Process

    Pair Programming

    Mob Programming

    Agile

    Kanban

    Scrum

    Cross-team Collaboration

    Test Driven Development

Education

Education

  • Computer Science, Certificate of Higher Education, University of Portsmouth

    Jan, 2019 - Jan, 2021

    Java and Python Programming

    Software Engineering

    Database Design

    Networking

    Left early due to personal circumstances, having achieved a Certificate of Higher Education.

  • Engineering and Technology, Foundation Year, University of Portsmouth

    Jan, 2018 - Jan, 2018

    Electrical Engineering

    Mechanical Engineering

    Materials Science

    Engineering Maths

Certificates

Certificates

Interests

Interests

  • Video Games

    CoDMinecraftCities: SkylinesXboxPCPS5

  • Other

    Formula 1