ZGen Tech
September 2019 - July 2020
Software Engineer
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A visionary marketplace, meticulously crafted for full decentralization, seamlessly facilitating daily transactions at an impressive scale.
An Introduction
Conceived as a cutting-edge backend service, BMS was heralded as a game-changer in the realm of online commerce, offering a plug-and-play ecommerce solution poised to revolutionize the industry. The core concept of decentralizing the entire pipeline for the online sale of goods between users not only set a new standard for digital marketplaces but also made participating in this project an incredibly exhilarating experience. The ambition to dismantle traditional commerce structures and replace them with a fluid, user-empowered system was both bold and innovative, making BMS a beacon of future ecommerce solutions. Engaging in the development and implementation of such a transformative platform was not just professionally rewarding; it was a deep dive into the potential of blockchain technology to redefine how we think about buying and selling in the digital age.
Skill Breakdown
[ Frontend ]
20%
[ Backend ]
94%
[ Database ]
83%
[ Other ]
64%
Major Technologies and Concepts Used
[ Frontend ]
HTML
CSS
[ Backend ]
Python
Django
[ Database ]
MongoDB
[ Other ]
API Creation
Load Balancing
Encryption
Decentralization
Docker
The intricate nuances of decentralization, seamlessly encapsulated within an easy-to-integrate plug-and-play solution.
BMS emerged as a captivating project, brimming with complexity and innovation. Initially conceived to forge an e-commerce solution that balanced scalability with user-friendliness for small-scale shop owners, it evolved into a sleek, web-accessible platform.
This platform was not only designed to seamlessly integrate with existing e-commerce stores but also expanded its capabilities to accommodate in-store transactions, marking a significant leap towards versatile retail solutions.
Given its target audience of non-technical online shop owners, the solution was designed for effortless integration.
- Yahffa Jagrup
BMS rapidly evolved into a project with immense scalability potential for large-scale retail operations, offering a streamlined alternative to conventional payment methods. This innovative system combines full transparency, robust security, and modern features, all while ensuring peace of mind for the end consumers using it.
This experience, enhanced by a global team structure adept at unifying these elements, proved to be immensely valuable. It not only enriched my knowledge but also significantly advanced my capabilities as a backend Python developer.
Collaborating with a global team fostered an engaging and dynamic environment that enhanced learning and contribution.
- Yahffa Jagrup
Topics That Captured My Interest
Explore the diverse topics and insights that have captured my curiosity.
Developing a swift encryption service capable of managing the complexities of financial transactions all while maintaining a lightweight footprint presented an exhilarating challenge that my colleagues and I eagerly embraced.
Navigating the intricacies of decentralizing data across a vast computer network while meticulously segregating it into 'local' node clusters posed a fascinating and complex challenge.
Engaging in the development of a fully decentralized account structure capable of precisely tracking user transactions across the network presented a significant challenge. This endeavor ultimately propelled the BMS product to new heights of innovation and functionality.
Final Thoughts
This journey through the development of BMS, from its initial concept to its final realization, has been nothing short of a monumental adventure in the world of e-commerce and blockchain technology. The project, with its roots deeply embedded in the desire to democratize online commerce for small-scale shop owners, blossomed into a robust, web-accessible platform that redefines the essence of user-friendly, scalable solutions. My foray into developing a swift encryption service that adeptly handled the complexities of financial transactions, while maintaining a lightweight design, was a testament to the commitment to security and efficiency. This, coupled with the challenge of decentralizing data across a vast computer network and ensuring precise tracking of user transactions, pushed me to innovate and think beyond conventional boundaries.
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