Mike Benson

Mike Benson is a Software Engineer at SMArtX Advisory Solutions, where he has been employed since July 2022. He is involved in transitioning a legacy .NET API application to a modern microservices architecture, significantly enhancing the system's scalability, reliability, and efficiency. His contributions have allowed the application to handle double the normal traffic volume and have streamlined the implementation of new functionalities.

Key Responsibilities and Achievements

• Architecting Serverless Data Strategy: Developed a serverless data strategy that improved application scalability and reliability.

• Backend Services Development: Designed and implemented new backend services for data and application layers, enhancing performance and reducing downtime.

• AWS Lambda Migration: Migrated performance-sensitive code to AWS Lambda, utilizing Python and C# for critical services.

• Queue-Based System Design: Created a queue-based system for predictable application scaling, improving reliability and uptime.

• Cost-Effective Solutions: Focused on scalable patterns that reduced infrastructure costs and increased operational efficiency.

• CI/CD Implementation: Built out a Terraform layer to facilitate continuous integration and delivery, increasing deployment speed and reducing manual errors.

• Mentorship: Provided guidance and mentorship to other developers to enhance collaboration and team performance.1

Prior to his current role, Mike held various positions, including Senior Consultant at Cart.com and Cornerstone Home Lending, where he optimized applications and led teams in transitioning systems to more modern frameworks. He has a strong background in software architecture and development, particularly within the .NET ecosystem.