Software Engineer | Python and AWS | Trading and Market Data

I believe theory is meaningless without experience. Over the years, I’ve learned that caching, naming variables and streams are the hardest things in software engineering, not to mention Terraform and recovering from longgg meetings. I thrive on solving real-world problems and enjoy building solutions for cloud platforms, market data, and automation.

• AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
• Core Volunteer at Python.PH, Inc.
• Public Speaker at AWS TechCon and other industry events
• Remote-first advocate (no recruiter can tempt me with an office return!)

• Building APIs and applications for real-time trading and market data distribution.
• Developing scalable cloud-native platforms for secure and reliable financial data delivery.
• Creating multi-language solutions for fund and market data management using backend, frontend, and database technologies.
• Designing automation and infrastructure as code for cloud environments, including account management, cluster extensions, and observability integrations.
• Implementing intelligent assistant platforms, integrating frontend interfaces and Python-powered backend analytics.
• Engineering developer tools for authentication, security, and seamless CI/CD workflows across cloud and registry endpoints.
• Delivering business automation solutions for data extraction, reporting, and process improvement.
• Managing centralized logging, incident response, and fraud monitoring for high-volume systems.
• Architecting feedback and analytics systems to empower organizations with actionable insights.
• Facilitating DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud architecture for resilient, scalable and maintainable applications.
• Supporting and maintaining international platforms for cross-border airtime transfer and digital asset exchanges.
• Leading volunteer efforts and organizing community training events for Python development, public speaking, and tech education.

• Backend & Data: Python, NodeJs, C# (.NET Core, ASP.NET), Redshift, Postgres, MySQL, DynamoDB
• Cloud & Infrastructure: AWS, Terraform (HCL), Kubernetes, ECS, Datadog, CI/CD (Buildkite, Makefile, Shell)
• Frontend: JavaScript (React, Node.js), HTML, CSS
• DevOps & Security: SIEM/ELK, AppSec, IAM, incident management
• Other: MacOS, Linux, PowerShell, Cordova, CodeIgniter

• Speaker: AWS TechCon (Five Pillars of AWS Well-Architected Framework)
• Organizer: Python Hour, PyCon Philippines (“Ugnayan” theme for connection and community)
• Volunteer: PythonPH, Google Developer Student Clubs (Python CodeLab trainer)
• Publications: Arduino tutorials on sensor and IoT (MIT, Arduino.cc)
• Passions: Financial market data, automation, open source, education, and community building

• BS Computer Science, De La Salle University (2012–2016)
• AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (valid until Oct 2025)
• AGILE Project Management (SAS Management Incorporated)

“Exceptional technical problem-solving skills and attention to detail were instrumental in product success.”
“Value is greater! Worth is overloaded! Patience, diligence, respect and passion for the job will definitely bring him a long way.”

• English
• Tagalog

• I love organizing tech events, sharing knowledge, and learning from others.
• I believe the hardest problems in software engineering are naming things, caching, and streams.
• I’m passionate about remote work, open source, and building resilient systems.

• LinkedIn: imjeffparedes
• GitHub: imjeffparedes
• Email: imjeffparedes@gmail.com