Curriculum Vitae

Aima Ovai · Phoenix, AZ

SUMMARY

Software Engineer with 4 years of experience in full-stack development, specializing in scalable backend services, responsive user interfaces, cloud integrations, and high-performance systems. Skilled in translating complex requirements into reliable, user-focused applications across Java, React, TypeScript, cloud platforms, and modern DevOps practices. Known for improving platform reliability, strengthening test coverage, streamlining development workflows, and collaborating cross-functionally to deliver maintainable technical solutions.

Core Skills

Languages: Java, Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, Go, C++
Frontend: React.js, Next.js, Node.js, HTML5, CSS3, Sass, Angular
Backend: System Design, Temporal.io, REST APIs, Google Protocol Buffers, BFF Architecture
Testing: Cypress, Jest, JUnit, Cucumber, Selenium, BDD
Cloud, DevOps & Data: Azure DevOps, Azure SDK, ARM, AWS S3, AWS IAM, Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, GitHub, ElasticSearch, SQL, Protobuf
Design & Methodologies: Figma, Adobe XD, UX/UI Design, Agile, Scrum, Jira, Confluence, SDLC

Professional Experience

American Express

Software Engineer II

JAN 2025 — PRESENT

—Build Java/Vert.x REST API solutions for Global Merchant Services, supporting scalable merchant maintenance and backend service integration.
—Develop full-stack solutions across backend services and internal user-facing workflows, partnering across teams to connect business requirements with reliable technical implementation.
—Design bulk merchant maintenance capabilities with audit-trail support, improving traceability and reducing manual support effort for external teams.
—Strengthen platform health by improving SonarQube adoption, resolving build issues, and contributing to 80%+ application code coverage across team repositories.
—Drive engineering enablement through knowledge sharing, technical documentation improvements, and onboarding resources that support team-wide framework adoption.

Left Field Labs

Senior Software Engineer

Feb 2026 — Jun 2026

—Developed backend services for an internal coaching platform for Google, supporting scalable data workflows and client-specific product requirements.
—Built and maintained Java-based features using Google Protocol Buffers, BOQ, SQL, and internal development tooling.
—Designed and optimized backend logic and database interactions to support reliable platform functionality and efficient data access.
—Used Gemini AI for prompt refinement, technical exploration, and productivity support during backend feature development.
—Collaborated in a client-focused engineering environment to translate platform requirements into maintainable backend implementation.

Dell Technologies

Software Engineer II

Jul 2022 — Aug 2024

—Enhanced scalability and integration efficiency by developing and optimizing cloud storage solutions with Temporal Workflows in Java and Azure REST APIs, enabling seamless large-scale data handling.
—Integrated AWS with Dell PowerScale by developing modular React, TypeScript, and JavaScript components while maintaining compatibility with the existing PowerFlex system.
—Reduced page load time by 57.14%, improving performance from approximately 7 seconds to 3 seconds through front-end optimization with CSS3 and JavaScript best practices.
—Improved backend processing speed by 5% through optimized resource management in Java and Go microservices, reducing operational overhead.
—Increased system reliability by addressing architectural bottlenecks and transforming critical infrastructure into high-availability systems for new storage products.
—Maintained 95% code coverage with automated testing using Jest, JUnit, and Cypress, minimizing production issues and improving release confidence.
—Reduced onboarding time by creating comprehensive technical documentation with UML diagrams to accelerate knowledge transfer and team ramp-up.

Dell Technologies

Software Engineer Intern

Jun 2021 — Aug 2021

—Automated real-time data monitoring by integrating ElasticSearch with Python, removing manual checks and providing immediate data insights for Dell Isilon systems.
—Increased system stability by 5% by developing Python unit tests that minimized error rates and improved code reliability.
—Improved data accuracy and consistency across 50+ datasets by implementing efficient ETL pipelines into ElasticSearch.
—Created feature-specific technical documentation to support efficient implementation across development and QA teams.
—Enhanced sprint efficiency by organizing daily stand-ups, backlog management, and user story refinement in Jira while serving as Scrum Master.

American Family Insurance

IT Intern

May 2020 — Aug 2020

—Increased user satisfaction by enhancing internal tools through interface redesigns with HTML, CSS, and React.js.
—Reduced development time by 10% through modular, reusable components that minimized redundancy and simplified updates.
—Enabled faster project approvals by designing wireframes and interactive prototypes that gave stakeholders clear visual direction.
—Improved team alignment by documenting design processes and maintaining consistent feedback loops around project goals and requirements.

Education

University of North Texas
Master of Science, Biomedical Engineering
Minor: Computer Science
University of North Texas
Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
Minors: Computer Science & Mathematics

Certifications

—Docker Foundations Professional Certificate
—Security Foundations