Alexander Garber
Senior Software Engineer (Backend / Systems)
Frederick, MD • alexandergarber@gmail.com • (208) 920-9768
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Summary
Senior backend engineer focused on system reliability, secure architecture, and consistent production delivery. Improves infrastructure while maintaining high release velocity.
Skills
Ruby, Python • Rails, Django
PostgreSQL, MySQL • Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD
REST APIs • RSpec, PyTest, E2E testing
Experience
Software Engineer — SideBy
Dec 2025 – Present
- Delivered 230+ PRs and 14 production releases in ~5 months
- Designed SOC2-aligned staging sync with PII masking
- Re-architected badge system to resolve data inconsistencies
- Strengthened auth flows and resolved JWT issues
- Improved CI/CD and introduced automated testing
Freelance Software Consultant
Safe Ride Foundation — 2025
- Built backend architecture for ride-sharing platform (auth, payments, real-time systems)
- Designed geospatial systems using PostGIS and external APIs
- Deployed via Docker + CI/CD with full system handoff
Panhandle Door Inc — 2025
- Improved backend architecture and test coverage
- Introduced automation and development tooling
Backend Engineer — CallTrackingMetrics
2024 – 2025
- Built ETL pipelines and modular service-layer architecture
- Reduced onboarding time ~80% through environment automation
- Contributed to APIs, background jobs, and internal tooling
Earlier
Backend Developer & IT Manager — Panhandle Door (2022–2024)
Backend Developer — Chameleon Creator (2020–2021)
Test Automation — Profectus Group (2018–2020)
Education
University of Melbourne — B.A.
Deakin University — Certificate of Commercial Law