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András Léderer

Budapest,BU

Summary

Passionate about transforming challenges into innovative solutions, I have demonstrated expertise in cloud computing and leadership through spearheading a microservices migration at Pleo and founding Fileglass. With a strong background in software development and a passion for tackling complex tasks, I have contributed to numerous open-source projects and undertaken challenging initiatives like writing programming languages and compile-time validators. My experience as an instructor at Logiscool Ltd has also honed my ability to mentor and lead teams, making me adept in both technical and interpersonal skills.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Backend Software Engineer

Pleo
07.2022 - 08.2024
  • Developed and maintained backend services in TypeScript and Kotlin, with a focus on expense processing, automation, and integration with various accounting systems.
  • Led the deployment of innovative services using Terraform, AWS, and Kubernetes.
  • Spearheaded an initiative to dismantle a legacy monolithic backend, migrating its features into scalable microservices.
  • Integrated multiple new ERPs with Pleo's product, enhancing functionality and compatibility.
  • Led an organization-wide project to refurbish a deprecated collection of ~40 AWS Lambdas, resulting in new capabilities and reduced developer time on routine tasks.

Engineering Lead

Fileglass
01.2021 - 07.2023
  • Founded and led Fileglass, a file-sharing platform tailored for Discord users, enabling custom domains and custom embeds for enhanced user experience.
  • Architected and managed cloud infrastructure across AWS, GCP, and Cloudflare, supporting over five production instances to ensure high availability and performance.
  • Developed, deployed, scaled, and maintained RESTful backend services using Rust, Nest.js, PostgreSQL, and TypeScript, optimized for speed and security.
  • Engineered our frontends using Recoil, Axios, Tailwind, and React, delivering a seamless user interface with custom embed capabilities in Discord.
  • Leveraged Cloudflare Workers to achieve unparalleled file transfer speeds and built a resilient infrastructure crucial for the platform's success.
  • Learnings: Gained deep insights into scaling cloud infrastructure, optimizing backend performance under high load, and the critical importance of user experience design in building a competitive product.

Programming Tutor

Logiscool Ltd
02.2020 - 05.2022
  • Taught C# (Unity), Python, JavaScript, and GDScript (Godot) to children aged 7-15 through both online and in-person sessions, fostering a love for coding and game development in young learners.
  • Conducted presentations for fellow tutors every 3-5 months, sharing best practices and innovative teaching strategies to enhance the learning experience.
  • Mentored and trained new tutors during 1-2 week training periods, focusing on both technical programming skills and essential soft skills, ensuring they were well-prepared to engage with students effectively.

Education

High School Diploma -

Bárdos László Gimnázium
Tatabánya, Hungary
06.2023

Skills

  • TypeScript/JavaScript & Nodejs Ecosystem
  • Rust & Ecosystem
  • Kotlin/JVM & Ecosystem
  • Lua & Ecosystem
  • React & Ecosystem
  • Cloud Computing (AWS, GCP, Cloudflare)
  • Incident Response
  • Vulnerability Assessment & Network Security
  • PCI DSS
  • Artificial Intelligence and LLMs

Timeline

Backend Software Engineer

Pleo
07.2022 - 08.2024

Engineering Lead

Fileglass
01.2021 - 07.2023

Programming Tutor

Logiscool Ltd
02.2020 - 05.2022

High School Diploma -

Bárdos László Gimnázium
András Léderer