My résumé
Summary
Experienced software engineer and web developer based in New York City. Passionate about innovative web technologies and creating seamless user experiences. Proficient in full-stack development, with a proven track record in optimizing performance, improving user experience, and contributing to business growth.
- 2024
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Senior Engineer (Full Stack)
SpotHero
2022 - Present
Role & Responsibilities:
- Played a central role in the development and maintenance of internal software catering to parking lot operators, customer service teams, and operations management.
- Enhanced the web admin panel by maintaining a Django REST framework (DRF) API, Jinja front-end, and a ReactJS front-end integrated with TypeScript and Redux.
- Ensured application robustness and reliability through comprehensive Django unit tests.
- Oversaw an end-to-end testing suite with Selenium, elevating application quality and performance.
Technologies Utilized:
- JavaScript, NPM, React, TypeScript, Python, Django
Key Achievements:
- Spearheaded the integration of a CRM automation into the web admin panel, slashing customer service handle time - translating to significant cost savings.
- Elevated code coverage to ~95% and reduced bugs through a strategic combination of Django unit tests and Selenium for comprehensive testing.
- Directed a team of 4 developers, ensuring the timely and cost-effective completion of OKRs.
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Software Engineer (Full Stack)
DGDean
2016 - 2022
Role & Responsibilities:
- Championed business objectives through technological solutions, overseeing tech initiatives for a variety of early-stage start-ups and established direct-to-consumer businesses.
- Assumed a leadership role in software development processes and workflow optimization.
Technologies Utilized:
- JavaScript, Node.js, React, TypeScript, Python, Django, PHP, .NET, Java, and more
Key Achievements:
- Drove revenue growth and improved KPIs by spearheading A/B testing campaigns.
- Amplified partner program engagement by architecting APIs for a white-label application solution.
- Enhanced sales performance by developing a Shopify store, focusing on speed optimization, ad tech integrations, and UX enhancements.
- Successfully transitioned an ecommerce platform and frontend CMS to align more closely with client specifications.
- 2016
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Skills
I am a web developer, designer, and database architect. My daily work includes writing software and creating user-centered experiences. The technologies that I use most frequently are HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, Python, and MySql. Other skills include:
- Amazon Web Services (AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner)
- Linux admin and maintenance
- HTML email marketing, graphic design, UI/UX strategy
- Continuity business development, AdTech integration, SaaS growth
- Shopify, Limelight, WooCommerce (direct consumer sales tech)
- React, TypeScript, MongoDB, PHP, Java, Heroku server, Vue.JS, SASS (CSS preprocessors), Ruby on Rails, Capistrano deployment, Jenkins deployment
- Microsoft development stack (MSSql, C# .NET, Entity Framework, MCV, Webforms, Web API)
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Senior Web Developer & Marketing Specialist
DKBmed, LLC
2012 - 2016
Role & Responsibilities:
- Served as the lead developer and marketing chief for DKBmed, a company specializing in continuing medical education.
- Developed and maintained applications and data-centric websites.
- Crafted internal software tools for data analysis automation and streamlining marketing initiatives.
- Orchestrated the company's marketing presence at national and international live events.
- Managed both digital and print marketing campaigns for online educational programs.
- Oversaw graphic design needs across print and digital platforms.
- Led a team of developers, also handling recruitment and coordination of contractors for web and marketing endeavors.
- Stayed abreast of emerging APIs and web technologies, ensuring their effective integration.
Key Achievements:
- Innovatively incorporated gamification into educational programs and corporate procedures.
- Implemented Git revision control, enhancing the company's workflow, and conducted training sessions for staff adoption.
- Successfully doubled the subscriber count for the 'eLiterature Review' email series, achieving heightened engagement and conversion rates through A/B testing, UX enhancements, and the launch of iOS newsstand applications.
- Pioneered the adoption of responsive design and a mobile-first approach in web development projects.
- 2012
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Web Developer & Designer
The Bronx Design Group
2011 - 2012
Role & Responsibilities:
- Collaborated with a distinguished graphic design and printing firm, focusing primarily on refining their corporate web presence.
Key Achievements:
- Modernized the corporate website, enhancing its overall aesthetics and user experience.
- Introduced an online order placement system, contributing to a notable uptick in sales.
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Web Developer & Designer
Freelance
January 2007 - Present
Over the years, I have built and maintained a clientele of small businesses, artists, and start-ups. While giving me an opportunity to hone my skills as a developer and marketer, this undertaking pushes me to grow as a business manager. Visit my portfolio to take a look at the projects I have worked on.
- 2007