Nik Pietanze

Lead backend engineer for a new SaaS initiative for Wave Browser offering a Pro version that provides users a VPN, Ad Blocker, and AI Assistant. Responsible for architecting, building, and shipping subscription related services using Stripe, as well as implementing webhook processing to manage subscription and payment state. Managing and creating database structure using MongoDB and MSSQL, and deploying with Github Actions and AWS Elastic Beanstalk utilizing Docker. Also responsible for PR reviews and helping 3 engineers/developers with their coding tasks along with mentoring sessions to help them grow in their own careers.

Lead engineer for architecting, developing, and shipping SaaS subscription products including AdGone Ad Blocker, Gone Secure Browsing, Gone Popup Blocker utilizing subscription management and payment processing services such as Recurly, Paddle, and Stripe. Responsible for building webhook processing applications to maintain subscription and payment state. Experience with databases such as Postgres and MSSQL as well as AWS EC2 instances and deployments. Constant A/B testing as well as self-managed data monitoring for A/B tests.

Recommended and implemented changes to website markup, content, and linking to improve SEO positions for target keywords. Oversaw 150+ automotive Mercedes-Benz and BMW microsites for various dealerships around the world utilizing HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Assisted in overseeing the daily activities of four SEO specialists on the team, as well as copy writers and web developers to ensure daily activities were completed. Tracked, reported and analyzed website analytics to drive strategy and improve user experience.