Jonathan Sant
Mosta
Summary
Results-driven development manager focused on aligning development projects with business goals to maximize financial outcomes. Demonstrated ability in team leadership, training, and mentoring, complemented by expertise in system architecture and performance enhancement. Committed to delivering high-quality products that support organizational success.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Development
River Tech
St Julian's
04.2021 - Current
- Hired, built, and trained high-performing team for software delivery.
- Led cross-functional teams to ensure timely and budget-compliant project delivery.
- Managed software development lifecycle from requirements gathering through deployment.
- Developed comprehensive project plans and timelines for multiple initiatives.
- Facilitated Agile ceremonies to boost collaboration and enhance productivity.
- Simultaneously managed multiple projects while adhering to deadlines and budget constraints.
- Mentored software engineers on best practices and technical direction.
- Conducted performance reviews, providing actionable feedback for improvement.
Lead Developer
River Tech
Malta
03.2019 - Current
- Designed and developed platform for whitelabel casino solution.
- Led software development projects utilizing Agile methodologies and Scrum practices.
- Integrated third-party APIs to enhance functionality and user experience.
- Conducted code reviews to uphold quality standards and boost team performance.
- Mentored junior developers, offering guidance on coding best practices and technologies.
- Assisted in troubleshooting complex issues reported by customers or end users.
- Implemented scalable software solutions addressing complex business needs.
Lead Developer
Cerberus Ltd
Malta
10.2017 - 02.2019
- Was responsible for building the full white label solution, together with my team, including: Modular Frontend, Backend and cloud Infrastructure
- Technologies used:
- Frontend: Angular, Observables, RxJS.
- Backend: .NET Core 1/2, Microsoft Orleans, Elasticsearch, Redis, AWS SQS, Kafka, SQL Server.
- Infra: AWS Cloud (EC2, ELB, Route53, etc..), Docker Swarm, Kubernetes
Tech Lead (.NET)
Betsson Group
07.2016 - 10.2017
- Company Overview: Responsible for Delivering a high-quality Sportsbook Web API. As a Tech Lead I was responsible of technical decisions, code quality and standards together with coaching & mentoring other developers in the team. Worked very closely with the Architects to deliver a Project to publish sportsbook updates via Web Sockets in real-time. My responsibilities where to create various prototypes and POCs, design the best solution and to oversee and aid with the completion of the project. Website: http://www.betssongroup.com/
- Responsible for Delivering a high-quality Sportsbook Web API.
- As a Tech Lead I was responsible of technical decisions, code quality and standards together with coaching & mentoring other developers in the team.
- Worked very closely with the Architects to deliver a Project to publish sportsbook updates via Web Sockets in real-time.
- My responsibilities where to create various prototypes and POCs, design the best solution and to oversee and aid with the completion of the project.
- Responsible for Delivering a high-quality Sportsbook Web API. As a Tech Lead I was responsible of technical decisions, code quality and standards together with coaching & mentoring other developers in the team. Worked very closely with the Architects to deliver a Project to publish sportsbook updates via Web Sockets in real-time. My responsibilities where to create various prototypes and POCs, design the best solution and to oversee and aid with the completion of the project. Website: http://www.betssongroup.com/
- Technologies used: ASP.NET WebApi, RabbitMQ, Push Technology – Diffusion, Protobuf, Couchbase, Firebase, TPL, NLog, Simple Injector, MS Orleans.
Senior Frontend Developer (Full stack)
Realm Entertainment
06.2014 - 07.2016
- Company Overview: Mainly responsible for maintaining and developing new features for all the brands of the company including both desktop and mobile sites. I have also been the key person in the team responsible for moving towards modern technologies as well as architect our web stack beginning with integration towards the backend services up to our client side solution. Website: http://realmentltd.com/
- Mainly responsible for maintaining and developing new features for all the brands of the company including both desktop and mobile sites.
- I have also been the key person in the team responsible for moving towards modern technologies as well as architect our web stack beginning with integration towards the backend services up to our client side solution.
- Joined the client side SDK (Angular/Typescript) team where I was responsible for writing reusable Sportsbook libraries for a new Sportsbook project that was a collaborative effort with Betsson Group.
- Mainly responsible for maintaining and developing new features for all the brands of the company including both desktop and mobile sites. I have also been the key person in the team responsible for moving towards modern technologies as well as architect our web stack beginning with integration towards the backend services up to our client side solution. Website: http://realmentltd.com/
- Technologies used: ASP.NET MVC, ASP.NET Web Forms, WCF, Microsoft Web API, AngularJS, SASS/SCSS, Grunt/Gulp, Bower, TypeScript, Nuget, Javascript/JQuery, HTML5/CSS3, Moq, bddfy, TFS/GIT, TeamCity, PowerShell, NodeJs.
.Net Developer
Betclic Everest Group
07.2013 - 06.2014
- Company Overview: Responsible for maintaining and developing new features for multiple mobile web apps which the group owns. Maintaining and enhancing the Service Layer, to provide 3rd party providers with the necessary data. Developing native Android/ iOS/ Windows Phone Apps using the Xamarin Platform. Website: http://betcliceverestgroup.com/
- Responsible for maintaining and developing new features for multiple mobile web apps which the group owns.
- Maintaining and enhancing the Service Layer, to provide 3rd party providers with the necessary data.
- Developing native Android/ iOS/ Windows Phone Apps using the Xamarin Platform.
- Responsible for maintaining and developing new features for multiple mobile web apps which the group owns. Maintaining and enhancing the Service Layer, to provide 3rd party providers with the necessary data. Developing native Android/ iOS/ Windows Phone Apps using the Xamarin Platform. Website: http://betcliceverestgroup.com/
- Technologies used: .Net Framework >4.0, ASP.NET MVC, WCF, Microsoft Web API, Javascript/JQuery, JQuery Mobile/UI, TSQL/SQL Server > 2008, HTML5/CSS3, Xamarin, Entity Framework, Moq, TFS/GIT.
Software Developer
Focus Software Solutions
01.2011 - 07.2013
- Company Overview: I was in charge of delivering bespoke software solutions. As a full stack developer my duties included from System design and data modelling to Server Deployments and configurations. Website: http://www.focus.com.mt/
- I was in charge of delivering bespoke software solutions.
- As a full stack developer my duties included from System design and data modelling to Server Deployments and configurations.
- I was in charge of delivering bespoke software solutions. As a full stack developer my duties included from System design and data modelling to Server Deployments and configurations. Website: http://www.focus.com.mt/
- Technologies used: .Net Framework >2.0, ASP.NET MVC >2.0/ASP.NET Web Forms, WCF/ASP.NET (classic) Web Services/.NET Remoting, Windows Services, Javascript/JQuery, TSQL/SQL Server > 2005, MySql, Thunderbird/Interbase, HTML5/CSS3, .NET Compact Framework, ADO.NET/ODBC, SVN, IIS >6.
Education
MSc - Advanced Software Engineering
University of Leicester
01.2016
BSc - Creative Computing
Goldsmith’s, University of London
01.2013
Skills
- Agile methodologies
- Software architecture
- Cloud infrastructure management
- Team mentoring
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Software development
- New employee training
- Performance optimization
- Cross-functional leadership
- Project planning
- System integration
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 11/20/89
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Maltese
Annexes - Reference Letters
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Timeline
Head of Development
River Tech
04.2021 - Current
Lead Developer
River Tech
03.2019 - Current
Lead Developer
Cerberus Ltd
10.2017 - 02.2019
Tech Lead (.NET)
Betsson Group
07.2016 - 10.2017
Senior Frontend Developer (Full stack)
Realm Entertainment
06.2014 - 07.2016
.Net Developer
Betclic Everest Group
07.2013 - 06.2014
Software Developer
Focus Software Solutions
01.2011 - 07.2013
MSc - Advanced Software Engineering
University of Leicester
BSc - Creative Computing
Goldsmith’s, University of London
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