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Maxim C, King

Backend Engineer & Insurance Professional
Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
linkedin.com/in/maximking
Software engineer with 4+ years in TypeScript, Node.js, and SQL/NoSQL, combining an insurance and entrepreneurial background to deliver business-aligned software.

Work Experience

Senior Multinational Client Coordinator

American International Group, Inc.

Aug 2025 - Current

• Coordinate one of AIG’s largest multinational insurance programmes, ensuring compliant policy issuance and renewals across global entities.

• Serve as the primary liaison between the client, underwriting teams, and AIG’s international network.

• Identify and implement process improvements across multinational workflows to increase operational efficiency.

• Collaborate with US software teams to diagnose system issues, provide feedback, and improve internal tooling.

• Managed and Operated one of the largest AIG Multinational Account, oversaw new expansions and worked with the team to present new ideas and projects within the account for its effective management.

Founder

• Founded and scaled backend infrastructure using Node.js and TypeScript to support high-performance production systems.

• Designed and deployed REST and GraphQL APIs using Express, Hono, and Apollo.

• Built and launched a cross-platform mobile application (React Native / Expo) to the App Store and Google Play.

• Integrated AI capabilities using OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google Gemini APIs.

• Managed cloud infrastructure across AWS EC2 and VPS environments to ensure reliable deployments.

Backend Engineer

Jun 2023 - Dec 2023

• Developed and maintained a scalable TypeScript API integrating game mechanics with Discord’s community infrastructure for Polemos.

• Designed and implemented backend systems enabling real-time player interactions and automated community engagement features.

• Collaborated with designers and developers to refine platform architecture and ensure seamless integration across services.

• Documented API endpoints, deployment workflows, and integration pipelines to support scalability and internal onboarding.

Software Consultant

Oct 2022 - Sep 2023

• Implemented Microsoft AD, Intune, and Bitdefender GravityZone to improve security across company systems.

• Deployed workstation environments and organisational policies for office infrastructure.

• Maintained and enhanced the internal job management system, updating databases and TypeScript code.

Technical Lead

Nov 2021 - Jun 2023

• Led development of a modular security platform built with Node.js and Docker.

• Developed a machine learning threat-detection module using TensorFlow and MongoDB.

• Reduced false detections by 23% through a custom detection system.

• Protected 250,000+ users across 30+ community servers, including charity and military-affiliated groups, including Air Force Gaming (AFG) & United Service Organization (USO).

Software Engineer

May 2022 - Sep 2022

• Developed a remote desktop module integrating Nuxt.js frontend with Express and Socket.IO backend services.

• Implemented secure communication and compression to optimise performance and reliability.

• Led development of both client and server components for the RDP system.

Software Engineer

Jul 2022 - Dec 2022

• Built a job management platform using Next.js, Node.js, TypeScript, and Prisma.

• Implemented features for customer records, job tracking, inventory management, and invoicing.

• Designed secure data handling and encryption processes to ensure UK GDPR compliance.

Backend Engineer

Feb 2022 - Jul 2022

• Engineered a scalable community platform leveraging Node.js, MongoDB, and custom APIs to support Polemos’ interactive services.

• Architected modular authentication, onboarding, and reporting systems with configurable workflows per client instance.

• Coordinated agile sprints and issue tracking to align development priorities with stakeholder feedback and product goals.

• Authored technical documentation covering AWS infrastructure, Docker containerisation, and CI/CD deployment pipelines.

Education

Hertford Regional College

Digital Production Design and Development (T-Level)

  • Achieved overall B grade for the first year, archived Grade A on the Employer Set Project. Achieved Overall: Merit (101/140)
Sep 2023 - May 2025

Certifications

Cloud Essentials+

CompTIA

Credential ID: 4GFQ4GJYPJBEQGSK

Aug 2023

JavaScript (Intermediate) Certificate

HackerRank

Credential ID: 7622d8c8d6b7

May 2024

Rest API (Intermediate) Certification

HackerRank

Credential ID: c39a80693d97

Oct 2024

Software Engineer Certification (Role)

HackerRank

It covers topics like Problem solving, SQL, and REST API. ID: e23db674e0da

Oct 2024

AirTable: Basics, Intermediate & Advance Concepts (App & API)

AirTable Academy

Master Javascript

Banking Products and Services

Conferences

Clyde & Co European Insurance Day 2025
Exploring Emerging Risks in the European Insurance Landscape.
CloudFlare Connect London 2025
Focused on network security, edge computing, developer tools, collaboration.
AWS Summit London 2024
Showcased cloud innovation: generative AI, workshops, resilience, sustainable transformation.

Skills

Languages & Frameworks
JavaScript, TypeScript, Nodejs, React & Nextjs
API's & Tools
REST, GraphQL, Express, Hono, Apollo, Socket.IO
Architecture
Microservices, Event-Driven Architecture, SQL Architecture, Backend System Deployment
Databases
MongoDB, Sybase, Postgres &MySQL
Insurance
General Insurance, Multinational Insurance Programmes, Warranty, Multinational Account Servicing