Bravine Alusiola

Bravine
Alusiola

Software Engineer & Backend Developer

Backend Engineer with 3+ years of experience building scalable APIs, e-commerce platforms, and event-driven systems. Specialized in Node.js, Vendure.js, and Azure AD B2C.

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Technical Expertise

Skills & Technologies

Node.js & Backend

Building scalable e-commerce backends and API infrastructure with Node.js, Vendure.js, and Express.js.

Database & Search

Expert in MongoDB, Redis, Elasticsearch, and MySQL for optimized data storage and fast query performance.

TypeScript

Developing type-safe applications with enhanced developer experience and reduced runtime errors.

API Management

Implementing Kong API Gateway with multi-workspace setup, Lua scripting, and Prometheus monitoring.

Frontend Development

Building modern UIs with React, Next.js, and Tailwind CSS for exceptional user experiences.

DevOps & CI/CD

Docker containerization, GitHub Actions automation, and Azure DevOps for streamlined deployments.

Featured Work

Portfolio Projects

Secure E-Commerce Platform

Secure E-Commerce Platform

CIAM-enabled backend with Azure AD B2C, BullMQ, and Elasticsearch. Built scalable e-commerce infrastructure with 40% performance improvement and 60% sync time reduction.

Vendure.jsAzure AD B2CBullMQElasticsearchDockerNode.js
Key Achievements:
40% Performance Boost60% Sync Improvement80% Automation Gain
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Kong API Gateway Automation

Kong API Gateway Automation

Multi-workspace Kong setup with Lua scripting & Prometheus monitoring. Automated token generation cutting provisioning time by 80% with Dockerized deployments.

Kong GatewayLua ScriptsPrometheusDockerAzure DevOps
Key Achievements:
80% Automation ImprovementMulti-workspace SetupHigh Availability
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Professional Journey

Work Experience

Backend Developer / API Engineer

Digital Qatalyst
Full-timeHybrid
Nov 2024 – Present

Building scalable e-commerce backends and API infrastructure with cutting-edge technologies.

Key Achievements:
  • Built scalable e-commerce backend using Vendure.js with Azure AD B2C integration
  • Developed event-driven sync system reducing Dynamics 365 CRM sync delays by 60%
  • Enhanced product search with Elasticsearch, cutting query latency by 40%
  • Containerized backend with Docker and automated CI/CD pipelines via GitHub Actions
  • Deployed Kong API Gateway with multi-workspace setup
  • Automated token generation cutting provisioning time by 80%
Technologies Used:
Vendure.jsAzure AD B2CBullMQElasticsearchDockerKong Gateway

Freelance Full-Stack Developer

Self-Employed
FreelanceRemote
Aug 2022 – Aug 2023

Delivering full-stack solutions for various clients with focus on performance and user experience.

Key Achievements:
  • Rebuilt Christian Union website with React.js and Node.js
  • Implemented Redis caching and MongoDB optimization
  • Boosted user engagement by 65% through improved UX
  • Delivered multiple e-commerce platforms
  • Optimized API performance and database queries
Technologies Used:
React.jsNode.jsMongoDBRedisTailwind CSS
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Contact Information

Ready to bring your ideas to life? Let's discuss your project and create something amazing together.

Email

bravinlude@gmail.com

Location

Nairobi, Kenya

Response Time

Within 24 hours

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