Hello, I'm
Jupiter.
Staff Software Engineer | Technical Lead
London, UK
Architecting scalable backend systems for E-commerce, AdTech, and Healthcare sectors. Specializing in Cloud Modernization, Java Ecosystems, and Engineering Strategy. Currently delivering infrastructure impact at Tesco.
About Me
16+ years of experience building and scaling distributed systems across E-commerce, AdTech, CRM, and Healthcare sectors. A proven Technical Lead who has operated at Staff/Principal levels in Japan and Singapore, driving technical strategy and migrating monolithic legacy systems to cloud-native microservices (AWS/Azure).
A hands-on technical leader who combines deep expertise in Java with a strategic focus on Developer Experience (DevX) and Platform Engineering. Currently delivering impact at Tesco while actively building JupiterGoals, an AI-powered LifeOS, demonstrating advanced R&D in LLM agents and goal-decomposition architectures.
Skills & Expertise
Backend (Expert)
Platform Languages
Frontend (Proficient)
Platform & Infra
Emerging Tech
Experience
Software Development Engineer III
- Delivering Staff-level impact within the Platform Engineering and Recommendations domains.
Technical Lead (Staff Equivalent)
- Led End-to-End (Full Stack) development through multiple strategic product pivots.
Sabbatical
- Embarked on a global journey, experiencing diverse cultures and expanding personal horizons before relocating to Japan.
Technical Lead
- Introduced and implemented Agile Practices (XP, Scrum, CI).
- Led team expansion in India Development Center.
- Conducted solutioning from business requirements and ensured alignment.
- Increased team productivity through knowledge sharing sessions.
Application Consultant
- Developed Admin tools for John Wiley & Sons.
- Led API development for Standard Chartered's Straight2Bank platform.
Team Lead / Java Programmer
- Led the development of critical admission and ordering modules.
- Championed Test-Driven Development (TDD) practices.
- Architected core hospital frameworks.
Java Developer
- Appointed as one of the 5 tech leads for modularizing the Legacy Project.
- Provided core processes/frameworks to promote code-reuse.
Featured Projects
JupiterGoals (AI LifeOS)
Founder and Architect. An AI-powered 'Life Operating System' designed to help high-achievers manage goals. Features a Goal Decomposition Engine using LLMs.
ReadySetMarry
Founder and Architect. A cloud-native wedding planning platform built on React and Node.js. Simplifying the journey to the altar.
JupiterGoals Blog
Technical blog sharing insights on software engineering, distributed systems, and life. Built by an autonomous AI agent.
Open Source Contributions
Spring Framework
Contributor to the Spring Framework. Java-based application framework and inversion of control container.
KEDA
Contributor to KEDA (Kubernetes Event-driven Autoscaling).
NextAuth.js
Contributor to NextAuth.js, the complete open-source authentication solution for Next.js applications.
Other Projects
pipu-api-chat
A websocket server designed for chat, capable of scaling and smartly connecting to the server when a client is online.
web3-blockchain-evaluation
Application for evaluating the hype around web3 and decentralized apps. Exploring Solana and other protocols.
undersnore
A unique project to monitor snoring patterns. Exploring audio processing and health monitoring.
Solana Runner
Runner application for Web3 blockchain evaluation, focusing on Solana integration and performance testing.
Awards & Certifications
Tesco Global Hackathon 2024
Led a team to victory in a global hackathon, demonstrating leadership and technical innovation.
Top Performer Recognition
Recognized for proficiency in data structures, algorithms, and software design principles during early career.
Oracle Certified Professional, Java SE 6 Programmer
Validated expertise in Java programming language and its core libraries.
View Credential →Recommendations
“Jupiter is a very capable developer, with great technical skills and a desire to apply his knowledge where he can. He is good at analyzing problems and resolving issues, ensuring that all requirements are met and nothing left undone. Jupiter works well alone, as well as in teams (we were an Agile team with regular pairing and strong team ethics). He delivers well to exacting requirements, and can work well with colleagues both senior and junior to him. He is well liked by everyone who works with him, and he is both intelligent and aware in team environments.”
Education
Informatics Philippines, Eastwood Campus
Get In Touch
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