Lester Dela Vega

Professional Summary

Software Developer with over 9 years of experience in full-stack development, distributed systems, and cloud infrastructure. Proficient in Java and Python with extensive experience building and maintaining scalable APIs and services on AWS. A proven collaborator with a strong background in DevOps practices, infrastructure automation, and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles.

Technical Skills

Languages: Java, Python, C#, JavaScript
Cloud & DevOps: Amazon Web Services (AWS), Terraform, Jenkins, CI/CD, SRE, Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Frameworks & Technologies: AWS API Gateway, Lambda, ECS, SQS, SNS, S3, DynamoDB, REST APIs (JSON:API), Spring Boot
Developer Tools: Git, Jenkins, Docker, PagerDuty, JIRA, Confluence

Professional Experience

Software Developer | Benevity | Calgary, AB | March 2021 - Present

Designed, developed, and maintained externally-facing RESTful APIs in Java and Python, enabling seamless partner integrations with Benevity's core donation and cause-searching platform.
Engineered a high-volume, automated disbursement service responsible for transferring funds to global charities, significantly enhancing the efficiency and reliability of payment processing.
Acted as an embedded SRE, managing and scaling cloud infrastructure using AWS and Terraform (IaC), improving system reliability, and automating deployment pipelines with Jenkins CI/CD.
Participated in a regular on-call rotation, rapidly troubleshooting and resolving production issues to maintain high service availability and system uptime.
Drove multiple cross-team initiatives for API development, user management, and funds transfers, ensuring cohesive and robust solutions across the Benevity ecosystem.

Software Developer | Enrich Software Corp. | Calgary, AB | May 2016 - March 2021

Developed and supported full-stack workflow solutions for the fleet management industry, directly collaborating with clients to gather requirements and deliver custom features.
Delivered features across multiple platforms, including a core Java backend, web front-ends using JavaScript, and native mobile applications for Android and iOS (Swift).
Gained unique experience maintaining and integrating with legacy systems using the IBM AS400 language Synon, demonstrating adaptability to diverse technological environments.

Software Development Intern | SeisWare International Inc. | Calgary, AB | Sept 2014 - Sept 2015

Contributed to SeisWare’s flagship seismic interpretation software by developing new features and resolving bugs in a C# and Windows-based environment.
Authored Python scripts and Java programs to automate testing processes and create technical documentation, improving development team efficiency.

Education & Awards

University of Calgary | Calgary, AB | 2011 - 2016

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Concentration in Software Engineering
Completed 12-Month Internship Program
Honors: Faculty of Science Dean’s List (2013-2014, 2015-2016)
Awards: Jason Lang Scholarship (2012-2015)

Projects

Capstone Project | Version Control Integration Add-on

Collaborated with a 10-student team to design and implement a version control add-on for FindItEZ’s DevSurge product.
Acted as a client-facing lead, communicating directly with the CEO to define project scope, manage requirements, and deliver the final product.

References available upon request.