Text Messaging Platform

Role: Lead Architect, Backend Engineer

Technologies: Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, Java

Intelligent, a longstanding player in the telecom industry, aimed to revolutionize its service offerings by integrating its legacy telecom infrastructure with modern APIs. As the Lead Architect, I spearheaded the redevelopment of the text messaging (SMS/MMS) platform to support new technological integrations and significantly expand its capabilities.

Objective: Transform the existing legacy SMS/MMS service infrastructure to support modern interaction capabilities via APIs.

Actions: Led the design and implementation of a new system architecture that incorporated advanced technologies and methodologies, ensuring compatibility with contemporary APIs while enhancing scalability and performance.

Outcome: Successfully modernized the telecom infrastructure, enabling seamless integration with modern applications and services, and providing a robust platform for future expansions.

Objective: Scale the text messaging platform to handle a substantial increase in message volume.

Actions: Refined backend systems using a combination of Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, and Java, optimizing performance to manage increased loads efficiently.

Outcome: Elevated the system's capacity to process over 50 million messages per month, demonstrating significant improvements in throughput and reliability.

Objective: Build and manage a team capable of delivering high-quality software solutions within a revamped infrastructure.

Actions: Recruited, trained, and led a team of skilled software engineers, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.

Outcome: Developed a strong team that was instrumental in the platform's redesign and continued success, ensuring operational excellence and innovation.

The project was pivotal in transitioning Intelligent into a more competitive position within the telecom industry, broadening its ability to interact with customers through modern digital platforms. My role as Lead Architect was crucial in bridging the gap between old and new technologies, delivering a high-performing, scalable solution that supported business growth and technological advancement.