Abe's Portfolio

Hi, I'm

Abe Hanoka.

I automate your success

A Django specialist focused on developing scalable business applications. I create efficient, reliable software that streamlines operations and drives business growth through modern web technologies.

About Me

I specialize in building custom Django applications that solve complex business challenges. With a focus on payment systems and calendar integrations, I’ve helped companies streamline operations and increase revenue through thoughtful software solutions. From merging complex calendar feeds to automating payment workflows, I transform manual processes into efficient digital systems that drive business growth. Core technologies I work with:

Django / DRF
Python
PostgreSQL
HTMX
Stripe
Docker

Experience

Vanguard Parking Solutions
Podpage
One8 Parking
Paid Keeper Inc
Swiss Madison

Software Engineer - Vanguard Parking Solutions

Oct 2024 - present

Lead developer of a mission-critical financial distribution platform that automates complex revenue sharing agreements and payment reconciliation.

Architected Django-based commission calculation engine handling multi-party revenue sharing
Built robust payment tracking system managing disbursements across stakeholders
Developed real-time analytics dashboards for commission monitoring
Implemented automated calculations supporting tiered structures and dynamic splitting

Software Developer - Podpage

July 2024 - Aug 2024

Optimized performance of podcast platform serving 3000+ websites.

Achieved 6x reduction in load on public podcast pages
Enhanced Django backend data fetching processes
Improved efficiency across platform

Software Developer - One8 Parking

Jan 2024 - Sept 2024

Created and maintain a comprehensive parking payment platform processing $500K+ in transactions across 30+ US parking lots.

Engineered flexible rate engine supporting time-based pricing, dynamic validation rules, and custom schedules for events
Implemented merchant validation system with configurable time restrictions and custom discount rules
Integrated Stripe Connect for automated revenue distribution and real-time financial reconciliation
Built analytics dashboard tracking real-time transactions, revenue metrics, and validation usage
Created OpenAPI schema with Swagger documentation for third-party integrations
Optimized platform performance through CDN integration and caching strategies

Software Developer - Paid Keeper Inc

Jan 2023 - Aug 2023

Built systems for worker management and automated payments.

Developed coordinator dashboard for scheduling and issue management
Created paycheck splitting system with bank account integration
Implemented real-time monitoring with Slack alerts
Built resilient data import system with automated backfilling

Software Developer - Swiss Madison

Aug 2023 - Jan 2024

Created shipping process automation platform.

Integrated with sellercloud and multiple shipping quote APIs
Developed algorithms for automated data validation
Built cost optimization system for shipping options
Implemented with Python, Flask and HTMX

Projects

Python Django Bootstrap HTMX Stripe

MergeCal

Combine calendars from all major providers into one synchronized calendar. When events change in any of your calendars, your combined calendar automatically stays up to date.