Aksel Allouch

Gopaktor Dating Mobile Application Official Website: https://gopaktor.com/#/home Apple Store https://apps.apple.com/sg/app/paktor-dating-app-chat-meet/id-?mt=1 Google Play Store https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.paktor&referrer=utm_source%3Dgopaktor_com%26utm_medium%3Dh ome_page%26utm_campaign%3Dplaystore_button&pli=1 OVERVIEW Gopaktor is a high-profile dating mobile application designed to cater to users in the Asian market. As the lead architect and consultant, I played a pivotal role in shaping its technical direction, ensuring that the platform could handle scalability challenges, maintain high security standards, and deliver a seamless user experience. KEY FEATURES Scalable Microservices Architecture Modular components that can be individually scaled. Real-Time Interactions Supported by WebSocket protocols for instantaneous chat and notifications. Data Security Encryption for data both at rest and in transit, along with strong authentication and authorization mechanisms. Performance Optimization Efficient indexing, query optimization, and caching strategies. Scalable Cloud Infrastructure Seamless integration of UX/UI design within the technological framework. User-Centric Design Modular components that can be individually scaled. Continuous Delivery CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and fast release cycles. Quality Assurance Rigorous QA processes including automated testing and performance benchmarking. CHALLENGES AND SOLUTIONS Scalability Concerns Addressed through a microservices architecture allowing individual scaling based on demand. High Concurrency Ensured robust API development with proper documentation and optimization specifically for high traffic scenarios typical in dating apps. Real-Time Interaction Implemented efficient WebSocket protocols for real-time features like chat and notifications. Data Privacy Established stringent data protection measures using encryption and robust authentication mechanisms to safeguard sensitive user information. Peak Load Management Leveraged AWS services such as EC2, RDS, S3 with auto-scaling groups and load balancers to manage sudden spikes in user activity. TECHNOLOGY STACK ● ● ● ● ● Frontend: React Native Backend: REST API, WebSocket, Node.js Database: MongoDB Cloud Infrastructure: AWS EC2, RDS, S3 Project Management: Jira ENGINEERING EXCELLENCE System Design & Architecture Developed a microservices architecture providing resilience and scalability. API Ecosystem Promoted RESTful practices and ensured well-documented APIs optimized for heavy usage. Security Measures Implemented industry-standard encryption and secure access controls. CI/CD Pipelines Set up continuous integration and deployment pipelines enhancing development efficiency and release management. PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION Database Efficiency Implemented effective indexing, query optimizations, and caching strategies particularly suited to NoSQL databases like MongoDB. Cloud Scalability Leveraged AWS services to create a scalable and resilient infrastructure capable of handling variable user loads. USER EXPERIENCE Interactive UI Collaborated closely with UX/UI designers to ensure technically feasible yet aesthetically pleasing designs. Responsive Features Real-time interactions powered by WebSocket protocols contributing to a dynamic user environment. AGILE METHODOLOGY Continuous Improvement Utilized Jira for agile project management, enabling iterative progress and regular feedback cycles. Rapid Deployment Integrated CI/CD pipelines to automate testing and streamline releases, promoting an agile approach to application updates and feature rollouts.