Hello, I'm Brandon

Cloud Software Engineer

I'm a Software Engineer at Amazon based in the San Francisco Bay Area, architecting highly scalable distributed systems using Java and AWS cloud infrastructure. I hold a Master's in Computer Science from UC San Diego and specialize in backend system design and cloud-native architectures that deliver high performance, reliability, and scale. I'm passionate about technical leadership and building systems that create meaningful impact through scalable, efficient engineering solutions.

Skills

Java

AWS

DynamoDB

Python

Node.js

RESTful APIs

Git

GitHub

JavaScript

TypeScript

React

HTML

CSS

Tailwind CSS

Work Experience

Software Development Engineer

Amazon.com

Architected and developed cloud orchestration service handling traffic from millions of Alexa multimodal devices worldwide, integrating multiple content providers with intelligent ranking algorithms for optimized content delivery
Built and maintained high-performance multi-tenant distributed systems at scale, solving complex challenges in content aggregation, real-time ranking, and low-latency response delivery
Led technical design and implementation of scalable microservices architecture using Java and AWS infrastructure, ensuring fault tolerance and high availability
Collaborated with cross-functional teams including product managers and other developers to create high-quality products
Articulated technical challenges and delivered robust, scalable and supportable solutions within the overall system architecture

May 2020 - Present

Teaching Assistant

University of California, San Diego

Teaching Assistant for graduate-level courses CSE 224 (Networked Systems) and CSE 124 (Networked Services), supporting advanced distributed systems curriculum
Facilitated discussion sections and office hours, mentored students on complex networking concepts, and managed grading for 100+ students while establishing project infrastructure

Sep 2019 - Mar 2020

Software Development Engineer Intern

Amazon.com

Designed, developed and tested full-stack software solution for on-device test management service, delivering end-to-end functionality for device testing workflows
Implemented scalable backend RESTful web service using Python and Flask, ensuring robust API performance and data handling
Developed responsive user interface using HTML, CSS and JavaScript, creating intuitive user experience for test management operations

Jun 2019 - Sep 2019

Education

University of California, San Diego

Master of Science, Major in Computer Science

Master of Science in Computer Science, 3.96 GPA
Specialized in Distributed Systems, Communication Networks, Operating Systems, Compiler Design, and Software Engineering

Sep 2018 - Mar 2020

The University of Hong Kong

Bachelor of Engineering, Major in Electrical Engineering and Minor in Finance

Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering with Finance Minor, 3.87 GPA (First Class Honors)
Academic Recognition: Dean's Honors List, IET Outstanding Electrical Power and Energy Engineering Student Award
Merit-based Scholarships: HKU Scholarship, CLP Scholarship, Chevalier Scholarship, YT Scholarship, Entrance Scholarship

Sep 2014 - Jun 2018

University of California, Berkeley

Summer Exchange in Computer Science

Summer Exchange Program in Computer Science, 3.85 GPA
Advanced Coursework: Algorithms and Data Structures, Computer Architecture, Object-Oriented Programming

Jun 2015 - Aug 2015

My Projects

Production Applications

TaxWise

iOS investment tax management application that enables users to track transactions, analyze cumulative tax implications, and simulate various investment scenarios for informed financial decisions.

JavaScript
ReactNative

Website

App Store

Portfolio Website

Professional portfolio website showcasing software engineering experience and projects. Built with React, Tailwind CSS, and modern web technologies, featuring responsive design and optimized performance for seamless user experience.

React
JavaScript
Tailwind CSS

Source Code

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Technical Implementations

HouseMates

Cross-platform mobile application for household task management with real-time synchronization across multiple users. Built full-stack solution using React Native frontend, Node.js backend, and cloud database architecture for seamless collaboration.

JavaScript
ReactNative

Source Code

Cloud-based File Storage Service

Distributed file storage system with global geographic distribution, implementing fault-tolerant architecture for high availability. Designed scalable backend using distributed consensus algorithms and cloud infrastructure for reliable file management.

Python
Java
RPC
AWS

Source Code

RAFT Protocol

Implementation of RAFT distributed consensus algorithm for fault-tolerant distributed systems. Built robust leader election and log replication mechanisms to ensure data consistency across distributed nodes in network partition scenarios.

Python
RPC
AWS

Source Code

Gitlet

Version control system replicating core Git functionality including branching, merging, and distributed repository management. Implemented efficient data structures and algorithms for version tracking and conflict resolution.

Java

Source Code

Contact
Feel free to reach out!

brandongautama15@gmail.com

linkedin.com/in/brandongautama

github.com/brandongautama