Melissa Tan
melissa.tan.arch@gmail.com | +65 9847 3521 | 42 Clementi Ridge, Singapore 129809 | https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissatan-architect

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Results-driven Software Architect with 12+ years of experience designing and implementing scalable enterprise solutions across diverse technology stacks. Proven expertise in solution architecture, event-driven systems, and API design. Adept at translating complex business requirements into robust technical architectures while leading cross-functional engineering teams. Strong background in Java and Python ecosystems with a focus on integration patterns and modern architectural paradigms.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Software Architect
Zenith Technologies, Singapore
January 2021 – Present

• Designed and implemented event-driven architecture for enterprise-wide integration platform, reducing system latency by 40% and improving scalability to handle 2M+ transactions daily
• Led architecture review board for 15+ development teams, establishing standards for REST API design, microservices patterns, and cloud-native solutions
• Architected migration strategy from monolithic legacy systems to microservices architecture, resulting in 60% reduction in deployment time and improved system resilience
• Collaborated with stakeholders across business units to define solution architecture for customer-facing applications serving 500K+ active users
• Mentored team of 8 software engineers on architectural best practices, design patterns, and integration strategies

Senior Software Engineer
Nexus Solutions Pte Ltd, Singapore
March 2018 – December 2020

• Developed and maintained Java-based enterprise integration platform connecting 20+ internal and external systems using REST APIs and message queues
• Implemented Python automation framework for CI/CD pipeline, reducing build and deployment time by 35%
• Designed RESTful API standards and reusable integration components adopted across 5 development teams
• Led technical design sessions for complex integration scenarios involving real-time data synchronization and event processing
• Contributed to architecture decisions for cloud migration initiative, evaluating AWS and Azure services for enterprise workloads

Software Engineer
Digital Innovations Asia, Singapore
June 2015 – February 2018

• Built scalable backend services using Java Spring Boot framework supporting high-traffic web applications
• Developed integration solutions connecting CRM, ERP, and custom applications using REST APIs and SOAP web services
• Implemented event-driven messaging patterns using Apache Kafka for asynchronous processing workflows
• Collaborated with DevOps team to containerize applications using Docker and establish deployment automation
• Participated in code reviews and contributed to technical documentation for system architecture and APIs

Junior Software Developer
CloudBase Systems, Singapore
August 2013 – May 2015

• Developed Java-based web applications using Spring MVC framework and RESTful services
• Implemented database integration layers using Hibernate ORM and optimized SQL queries for performance
• Participated in agile development processes including sprint planning, daily standups, and retrospectives
• Created Python scripts for data migration and system integration tasks
• Assisted in troubleshooting production issues and implementing bug fixes

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Computer Science
National University of Singapore, Singapore
Graduated: May 2013

Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering
Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
Graduated: May 2011

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Architecture & Design: Solution Architecture, Software Architecture, IT Architecture Design, Event-Driven Architecture, Microservices, REST API Design, Integration Patterns, Cloud Architecture

Programming Languages: Java, Python, SQL

Frameworks & Technologies: Spring Boot, Spring Framework, Apache Kafka, Docker, Kubernetes, Hibernate, Maven, Git

Integration: REST APIs, SOAP Web Services, Message Queues, ETL, API Gateway, Enterprise Service Bus

Cloud Platforms: AWS, Azure

Methodologies: Agile, Scrum, DevOps, CI/CD, Test-Driven Development

CERTIFICATIONS

AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional
TOGAF 9 Certified