Didier Deshommes
About Didier Deshommes
Didier Deshommes is a Python Developer at YouGov, where he has worked since 2020. He has a strong background in software development, having held various roles in notable companies and possesses extensive experience in designing large-scale production systems.
Work at YouGov
Didier Deshommes has been employed at YouGov as a Python Developer since 2020. In this role, he focuses on developing and maintaining Python-based applications. His responsibilities include working with high-throughput RESTful APIs and ensuring the scalability of web systems. His tenure at YouGov has contributed to the company's data-driven decision-making processes.
Previous Experience in Software Development
Prior to joining YouGov, Didier Deshommes held several positions in software development. He worked as a Senior Software Consultant at Shareaholic, Inc. for eight months in 2016-2017. He also served as a Senior Python contractor at WordStream for three months in 2008-2009. His role at Parse.ly included being Employee #1, where he worked as a Software Engineer from 2009 to 2011 and later as a Systems & Architecture specialist from 2011 to 2016.
Education and Expertise
Didier Deshommes holds multiple degrees from North Carolina State University (NCSU). He earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and a Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics, both completed in 2005. He furthered his education with a Master of Arts in Mathematics, focusing on algorithms, which he completed in 2007. His academic background supports his specialization in designing large-scale production systems.
Technical Skills and Specializations
Didier Deshommes possesses extensive technical skills in various programming and data management technologies. He has production experience with Elasticsearch, Cassandra, Kafka, MongoDB, Redis, Solr, Pig, Spark, Storm, Django, and Tornado web frameworks. His expertise includes designing and implementing systems that handle high data volume and velocity, as well as developing scalable web crawlers.
Internship Experience
Didier Deshommes began his career with an internship at SAS Institute, where he worked for one year from 2005 to 2006. This early experience provided him with foundational knowledge in software development and systems architecture, contributing to his later roles in the industry.