Pascal MUANG KHOT

Pascal MUANG KHOT

EXPERIENCE

Fandom - Software Engineer - Back-End Developer

2022 - 2023

  • Managed a high-volume custom CMS for Metacritic & TV Guide sites, serving millions of users.
  • Engineered a robust transcoding framework, alongside content and commerce features.
  • Played a key role in refining front-end usability through API development contributions.

Red Ventures - Software Engineer - Full-Stack Developer

2020 - 2022

  • Maintained a high-traffic CMS in-house platform, supporting millions of users for CNET & ZDNET.
  • Undertook responsibilities involving front door, articles, and ads features for both brands.
  • Revamped the CMS UI/UX offering innovative functionalities and robust commerce integration.
  • Demonstrated exceptional proficiency in debugging, data operations, and system integration.
  • Architected seamless API solutions to bridge the gap between front-end and back-end systems.

Paramount - Software Engineer - Back-End Developer

2016 - 2020

  • Led development of the full back-end platform with Rails as a site engineer for Chowhound.
  • Orchestrated a large-scale migration to GCP, ensuring seamless scalability and reliability.
  • Engineered a robust user account system and streamlined mail and queue management.
  • Expanding reach and accessibility through Wordpress and Apple News partnerships.
  • Pioneered the implementation of a place system through strategic third-party collaborations.
  • Revolutionized our legacy stack by dockerizing it and fine-tuning for maximum scalability.
  • Elevated server performance by meticulously fine-tuning Apache and Redis for maximum efficiency.
  • Implemented a sophisticated branching strategy, fostering a streamlined development process.

Trulify - Software Engineer - Full-Stack Developer

2013 - 2015

  • Developed and built Trulify and FairLoan apps using Rails, delivering scalable and robust solutions.
  • Engineered API connections with payroll service bureaus, enabling automated data exchange.
  • Implemented a payment infrastructure, efficient subscription management, and billing.
  • Enhanced user engagement by integrating Twilio's SMS system, ensuring seamless communication.
  • Migrated the frontend framework to Bootstrap, improving the user experience and responsiveness.
  • Designed and implemented secure data exchange protocols, safeguarding sensitive PII.

LANGUAGES

English - Bilingual Proficiency

French - Native Language

SKILLS

Languages

Ruby | Javascript | PHP | HTML | CSS | Sass | Dart | Shell scripting

Frameworks

Rails | Sinatra | Node.js | Bootstrap | Next.js | React | Electron | Flutter

Libraries

Sidekiq | Devise | Sendgrid | Postmark | ActiveAdmin | llama.cpp | Dart

DevOps

Docker | GCP | Cloudflare | Fastly | Heroku | AWS | OVH | Digitalocean | New Relic

Integrations

GitHub Actions | Jenkins | RSpec | Capybara | Rubocop | Selenium

Databases

PostgreSQL | Redis | MongoDB | MySQL | SQLite | Solr | Memcached

System Administration

Debian, Ubuntu, OS X Server, Windows Server, Bash, Powershell

Databases

Postgres, Redis, MongoDB, MySQL, SQLite, Solr

Methodologies

Pair programming | Code reviews | Facilitating processes | Directing engineers

Miscellaneous

Agile | Scrum | Gitflow | Extreme programming | Test-driven development | Gitflow

EDUCATION

SUPINFO University (Paris, France) - Bachelor of Science with Honours (B.Sc. Hons.) in Computer Science

2008-2013

Internships

iTLiGENT (Paris, France) - Software Engineer - Full-Stack Developer
2011-2012

Milky Interactive (Paris, France) - Software Engineer - Front-End Developer
Summer 2010

Vigilio (Paris, France) - Software Engineer - Front-End Developer
Summer 2009

LANGUAGES

English - Bilingual Proficiency

French - Native Language