Portfolio

Welcome to my portfolio! I’m a passionate software engineer with experience building scalable web applications, distributed systems, and developer tools. Here’s a showcase of my work and expertise.

About Me

I’m Troy Archer, a software engineer who loves solving complex problems and building systems that make a difference. With a strong foundation in full-stack development, I enjoy working across the entire technology stack, from database design to user interface implementation.

Core Skills

Programming Languages

  • JavaScript/TypeScript
  • Python
  • Go
  • Java
  • Rust
  • SQL

Frontend Technologies

  • React/Next.js
  • Vue.js
  • HTML5/CSS3
  • Tailwind CSS
  • Modern JavaScript (ES6+)

Backend Technologies

  • Node.js/Express
  • Python (Django/FastAPI)
  • Go (Gin/Echo)
  • RESTful APIs
  • GraphQL
  • Microservices Architecture

Databases & Storage

  • PostgreSQL
  • MongoDB
  • Redis
  • MySQL
  • Elasticsearch

DevOps & Cloud

  • Docker & Kubernetes
  • AWS (EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS)
  • Google Cloud Platform
  • CI/CD Pipelines
  • Terraform
  • Monitoring & Logging

Tools & Methodologies

  • Git/GitHub
  • Agile/Scrum
  • Test-Driven Development
  • Code Review Practices
  • System Design
  • Performance Optimization

Project 1: Distributed Task Queue System

Technologies: Go, Redis, PostgreSQL, Docker, Kubernetes

Built a high-performance distributed task queue system capable of processing millions of jobs per day with sub-second latency. The system features:

  • Horizontal Scaling: Auto-scaling workers based on queue depth
  • Fault Tolerance: Automatic job retry with exponential backoff
  • Monitoring: Real-time metrics and alerting dashboard
  • Multi-tenancy: Isolated queues for different clients

Key Achievements:

  • Reduced job processing time by 75%
  • Achieved 99.9% uptime over 12 months
  • Processed over 10M jobs with zero data loss

GitHub: [Link to repository]

Project 2: Real-time Analytics Dashboard

Technologies: React, TypeScript, Node.js, WebSockets, InfluxDB

Developed a real-time analytics dashboard for monitoring application performance and user behavior. Features include:

  • Live Data Streaming: Real-time updates using WebSockets
  • Interactive Visualizations: Custom charts and graphs
  • Alert System: Configurable thresholds and notifications
  • Historical Analysis: Time-series data analysis and reporting

Key Achievements:

  • Improved incident response time by 60%
  • Reduced mean time to detection from hours to minutes
  • Served 50+ concurrent users with smooth performance

GitHub: [Link to repository]

Project 3: E-commerce Platform API

Technologies: Python, FastAPI, PostgreSQL, Redis, AWS

Built a comprehensive e-commerce platform API supporting multiple vendors and complex inventory management. The system includes:

  • Multi-vendor Support: Separate vendor dashboards and analytics
  • Inventory Management: Real-time stock tracking and alerts
  • Payment Processing: Secure payment gateway integration
  • Order Fulfillment: Automated order processing workflows

Key Achievements:

  • Handled Black Friday traffic spike of 10x normal load
  • Implemented sub-100ms API response times
  • Achieved PCI DSS compliance for payment processing

GitHub: [Link to repository]

Project 4: Developer Tools CLI

Technologies: Go, Cobra, GitHub API, Docker

Created a command-line tool to streamline developer workflows and automate common development tasks:

  • Project Scaffolding: Generate boilerplate code for various frameworks
  • Git Workflow Automation: Automated branch management and PR creation
  • Environment Management: Easy switching between development environments
  • Integration Testing: Automated setup of test databases and services

Key Achievements:

  • Adopted by 100+ developers across the organization
  • Reduced project setup time from hours to minutes
  • 95% positive developer satisfaction rating

GitHub: [Link to repository]

Open Source Contributions

I believe in giving back to the community that has given me so much. Here are some of my notable open source contributions:

  • [Project Name]: Core contributor - Added feature X and improved performance by Y%
  • [Another Project]: Bug fixes and documentation improvements
  • [Third Project]: Created plugin for popular framework

Education & Certifications

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science University Name, Graduated 2020

Certifications:

  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate
  • Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
  • Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect

Professional Experience

Senior Software Engineer | Company Name

2022 - Present

  • Lead development of microservices architecture serving 1M+ daily active users
  • Mentored junior developers and established code review best practices
  • Reduced system downtime by 80% through improved monitoring and alerting

Software Engineer | Previous Company

2020 - 2022

  • Developed full-stack web applications using React and Node.js
  • Implemented CI/CD pipelines reducing deployment time from hours to minutes
  • Collaborated with product team to deliver features that increased user engagement by 40%

Speaking & Writing

  • Conference Talk: “Building Resilient Distributed Systems” - TechConf 2023
  • Blog Posts: Regular contributor to engineering blog with 50K+ monthly readers
  • Workshop: “Introduction to Kubernetes” - Local developer meetup

Contact

I’m always interested in discussing new opportunities, collaborating on interesting projects, or just talking tech. Feel free to reach out!

  • Email: [Your email]
  • LinkedIn: [Your LinkedIn profile]
  • GitHub: [Your GitHub profile]
  • Twitter: [Your Twitter handle]

This portfolio represents a selection of my work and experience. For more details about specific projects or to discuss potential opportunities, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.