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Chris Dupervil

Montreal,Canada

Summary

Senior Software Engineer with 9+ years of experience designing and deploying scalable, testable backend systems in ad-tech, SaaS, and media. Specialized in microservice architecture using Scala and Java, with hands-on experience in AWS and growing expertise in GCP (Pub/Sub, BigQuery, Cloud Run). Proven ability to lead backend initiatives in fast-paced agile teams and deliver resilient, low-latency, real-time systems. Passionate about clean code, distributed architecture, and backend innovation used by millions across ad-tech and SaaS platforms.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Backend Developer

Triton Digital
02.2019 - Current
  • Co-architected and scaled a next-gen audio ad delivery platform serving millions of global users daily.
  • Maintained and evolved a low-latency real-time bidding (RTB) system using Scala and React, integrated with 20+ ad exchanges.
  • Implemented test-driven development (TDD) across Scala microservices, maintaining 99.95% availability.
  • Integrated Kafka-based event streaming and built fault-tolerant services with distributed tracing and logging.
  • Influenced system design for data ingestion, message queues, and API lifecycle evolution.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally with product, data, and ad-ops teams in biweekly agile sprints using Jira.
  • Conducted interviews, code reviews, and mentored junior devs as part of team scaling efforts.

Full-Stack Developer

Matagora
03.2016 - 01.2022
  • Company Overview: Startup project, part-time alongside full-time roles
  • Developed an Airbnb-style booking platform front-end in Angular and TypeScript for reserving shared café spaces.
  • Designed backend microservices in Java (Spring Boot), deployed on AWS EC2 with Kubernetes, managing auth, payments, and search.
  • Implemented Docker-based CI/CD pipelines and automated staging/production rollouts.
  • Created logging and monitoring stack for app usage, increasing platform reliability and speeding up dev cycles.
  • Startup project, part-time alongside full-time roles
  • Key projects: Matagora.com, ClubInsiders.app

C++ Developer

Global Eagle
03.2017 - 02.2019
  • Led backend service development for in-flight entertainment systems using C++ on embedded Linux devices.
  • Designed automated Python-based content ingestion pipelines, reducing manual work by 40%.
  • Prototyped an Android in-flight shopping feature in Kotlin for enhanced onboard services.

iOS Developer

Appcom
10.2016 - 01.2017
  • Developed and enhanced Swift-based native iOS applications for clients in marine and recreational industries.
  • Delivered under tight client deadlines, contributed to UI/UX improvements, and implemented new features.
  • Notable apps: Discover Boating Safety, iNautique, iQuad

Education

Bachelor of Computer Science - Computer Games Option

Concordia University
Montreal, QC
01.2016

Skills

  • Languages: Scala, Java, Kotlin, Python, C, Swift, TypeScript
  • Frameworks & Tools: Spring Boot, React, Angular, Kafka, Play, Kubernetes, Docker
  • Architecture: Microservices, Distributed Systems, REST APIs, Event-Driven Architecture, TDD
  • Cloud & DevOps: AWS, GCP, CI/CD Pipelines
  • Methodologies: Agile, Test-Driven Development, CI/CD Automation, Code Reviews, Mentorship

Certification

Google Cloud Associate Cloud Engineer - in Progress to complete 08/2025

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual

Selected Projects

  • Real-Time Ad Bidding Engine (Triton Digital), Architected a high-frequency bidding service in Scala integrated with Kafka streams and multiple ad exchanges, handling 100k+ bid requests per second with sub-second latency. Ensured regulatory compliance and consistent uptime across regional ad zones. Used Docker and GitHub Actions for CI/CD; monitored usage via ELK stack. Improved ad inventory utilization across 5 markets, contributing to a 600% revenue increase.
  • In-Flight Shopping MVP (Global Eagle), Built a Kotlin Android prototype integrating REST APIs for catalog browsing, cart functionality, and transactional flows. Demoed at industry conference, enabling transition to a generic Android platform for in-flight services and reducing operational costs through hardware platform consolidation.
  • Cloud-Native Booking API (Matagora), Deployed Spring Boot backend microservices with AWS EC2 + Kubernetes; integrated user auth, payment gateway, and booking services. Developed prototype that helped secure seed funding and initial customer traction.

Timeline

Senior Backend Developer

Triton Digital
02.2019 - Current

C++ Developer

Global Eagle
03.2017 - 02.2019

iOS Developer

Appcom
10.2016 - 01.2017

Full-Stack Developer

Matagora
03.2016 - 01.2022

Bachelor of Computer Science - Computer Games Option

Concordia University
Chris Dupervil