Martina Shenoda

Nashville, TN · martina.f.shenoda@gmail.com

Experienced Senior Software Engineer with a passion for building scalable, high-performing software solutions. With over 6 years in the industry, I’ve worked extensively with Python, Django, APIs, and AWS, creating seamless data integrations and efficient systems. I thrive on leading my team through complex projects, simplifying workflows, and fostering strong collaboration. Mentoring engineers and fostering a culture of growth and innovation is something I truly enjoy, always striving to help the team reach their full potential.

Experience

Senior Software Engineer

Sure | March 2024 - Present

  • Designed and implemented a feature flag service using AWS AppConfig, supporting 50 engineers across 4 teams and white label partners in 50 states across three environments.
  • Spearheaded a new team project by authoring a comprehensive technical document outlining key components and requirements, streamlining development for frontend and backend developers.
  • Reduced onboarding time by 30% for a team of 10 developers by identifying documentation gaps and mentoring new developers.
  • Monitored system health, catching over 10 high-severity issues before impacting 20k+ customers.
  • Addressed observability gaps by adding logs in key areas of the codebase, reducing the time to fix common bugs by 50%.
  • Built custom dashboards and alerts in Datadog to provide real-time actionable feedback and reduce downtime.
  • Designed and implemented an API layer using the Django framework for seamless data integration with external clients.
  • Wrote and maintained comprehensive technical documentation to ensure future developers can easily understand, modify, and extend the codebase.

Software Engineer

Sure | March 2022 - March 2024

  • Spearheaded the development of scalable Python-based microservices using Django framework, enabling seamless state expansions for clients while ensuring high-quality, well-tested code. Optimized system performance by improving architecture, refining database queries, and implementing robust testing strategies.
  • Enhanced the company’s billing system by implementing a feature that allows clients to pay in full for services to be widely used across 50 states, improving customer flexibility and streamlining the payment process.
  • Optimized MongoDB and PostgreSQL databases, reducing API latency by 50%.
  • Built and managed LexisNexis integration for sending postcards for clients.
  • Integrated third-party insurance providers (LexisNexis), payment gateways, and identity verification services via REST and GraphQL APIs.
  • Prioritized writing clean, efficient, and well-tested code, implementing strong test coverage to enhance system stability and reduce bugs.
  • Monitored system health using Datadog to troubleshoot production issues and improve system resilience and reliability.

Software Engineer

Cigna | January 2020 - March 2022

  • Collaborated with various team members to create, design, code, and test solutions using languages such as Angular, NodeJS, and Python.
  • Planned and devised infrastructure and applications using continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, using Jenkins, for cloud platforms (AWS) and on-premise platforms (OpenShift).
  • Developed a web application used by internal Cigna users that automates the process of requesting access to various data science tools to simplify tasks.
  • Built a RESTful API, using Flask, that served the application frontend.
  • Created and maintained AWS cloud infrastructure using Terraform.
  • Played a key role in building a robust serverless web application in AWS using Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, CloudFront, Route53, and S3.
  • Provided technical leadership and mentoring to incoming interns on the team.

Infrastructure Engineer

Cigna | January 2019 - March 2020

  • Automated various processes and tasks through uDeploy to avoid repetitive actions and improve team efficiency.
  • Erwin (data modeling tool) Administrator.
  • Maintained current ETL tool, Informatica, for internal Cigna users.

Education

Middle Tennessee State University

Bachelor of Science
Computer Science - Math

GPA: 4.0

August 2015 - December 2018

Skills


Programming

  • Python
  • C#
  • Javascript
  • NodeJS
  • Angular

Databases

  • SQL
  • MongoDB
  • DynamoDB

Cloud & DevOps

  • AWS
  • Terraform
  • Kubernetes
  • Docker
  • CI/CD
  • CircleCI
  • Jenkins

Tools & Frameworks

  • Django
  • Flask
  • OAuth 2.0
  • OKTA

Status Tracking Tools

  • Shortcut
  • Jira
  • Rally

Languages

  • Arabic
  • English

Development

  • Microservices
  • Agile Software Development
  • Object-Oriented Programming
  • Full Stack Web Development

Soft Skills

  • Leadership
  • Communication
  • Flexibility
  • Adaptability

Contact

Email: martina.f.shenoda@gmail.com

LinkedIn: martina-shenoda