Software Engineer with over 10 years of experience in developing web and mobile applications using various technologies and frameworks. I’m currently working at Toptal, a global network of top talent in business, design, and technology, where I am responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining web applications using JavaScript technologies for both the front-end and back-end.

In addition to my role at Toptal, I also have other concurrent projects as a Cross-Platform Mobile Developer, a Flutter Expert, where I use my skills in Dart, Flutter, React Native, and other frameworks and libraries to create engaging and responsive mobile apps for different platforms and devices. I’m passionate about continuous learning and staying up-to-date with emerging technologies, and I have earned multiple certifications, such as the Arc Certified Remote Developer and the JavaScript TestDome. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams and delivering high-quality software solutions that meet the needs and expectations of the clients and users.

Skilled in JavaScript, HTML, CSS, TypeScript, React, Next.js, React Native, Angular, Node.js, GraphQL, Sass, PHP, HTML5, CSS3 and flutter; with a passion for continuous learning and staying up-to-date with emerging technologies.

Currently serving as a Software Engineering Manager at Toptal, a prestigious global network connecting top talent in business, design, and technology. My role encompasses a myriad of responsibilities aimed at optimizing team performance, delivering high-quality software solutions, and fostering a collaborative environment.

Conduct daily stand-ups and team meetings to guide project direction and prioritize tasks. Mentor team members, providing technical guidance and support to enhance their skills and foster growth.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align project goals with company objectives, facilitating successful project execution.

Oversee project planning, reviewing timelines and milestones while identifying potential technical risks.

Ensure adherence to coding standards through regular code reviews and quality assurance processes.

Address and resolve technical issues, debugging complex problems collaboratively with team members.

Manage recruitment processes, including resume reviews, interviews, and developing training plans to nurture talent.

Communicate project statuses and provide technical updates to stakeholders, ensuring transparency in progress.

Maintain team documentation and manage budgets and resources effectively to support operational needs.

I take pride in leading by example, driving a positive team culture, and staying committed to delivering software that exceeds client expectations.

The Web Guru's is a leading digital solutions provider specializing in website development, design, and online marketing. During my tenure as a Full Stack Engineer from July 2016 to February 2022, I was responsible for developing and maintaining both the front-end and back-end components of numerous high-traffic web applications.

Designed and implemented robust web architectures using modern frameworks and languages, ensuring high performance and responsiveness across devices.

Collaborated closely with designers and product managers to define user experience and optimize application functionality, leading to a 25% increase in user retention rates.

Improved application load time by 40% through efficient code optimization and advanced caching strategies.

Played a key role in transitioning legacy systems to new technology stacks, enhancing system reliability and scalability.

Conducted code reviews and provided mentorship to junior developers, fostering a collaborative and high-quality coding environment.

Implemented RESTful APIs to facilitate seamless data exchange between client and server, improving overall application efficiency.The Web Guru's is a leading digital solutions provider specializing in website development, design, and online marketing. During my tenure as a Full Stack Engineer from July 2016 to February 2022, I was responsible for developing and maintaining both the front-end and back-end components of numerous high-traffic web applications.

Designed and implemented robust web architectures using modern frameworks and languages, ensuring high performance and responsiveness across devices. Collaborated closely with designers and product managers to define user experience and optimize application functionality, leading to a 25% increase in user retention rates. Improved application load time by 40% through efficient code optimization and advanced caching strategies.

Played a key role in transitioning legacy systems to new technology stacks, enhancing system reliability and scalability. Conducted code reviews and provided mentorship to junior developers, fostering a collaborative and high-quality coding environment. Implemented RESTful APIs to facilitate seamless data exchange between client and server, improving overall application efficiency.

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At Phone LCD Parts, I served as a Software Engineer from May 2012 to June 2016, where I contributed significantly to the development and maintenance of various e-commerce platforms.

Phone LCD Parts is known for providing high-quality phone parts and accessories with a focus on customer satisfaction and digital commerce.

Developed and maintained e-commerce platforms using BigCommerce, JavaScript, Node.js, and TypeScript.

Collaborated closely with design and marketing teams to implement user-friendly and visually appealing e-commerce solutions, enhancing the overall user experience.

Created custom plugins and extensions for BigCommerce, which improved functionality and user engagement.

Conducted regular performance testing and optimization to ensure high availability and fast response times for the website.

Integrated various payment gateways, shipping solutions, and third-party APIs, streamlining the checkout process and improving overall operational efficiency.

Stayed updated on industry trends and technologies to continuously improve development processes and outcomes.

• Languages

  JavaScript, HTML, CSS, TypeScript, Go, Python, SQL, Dart, GraphQL, Sass, PHP, Solidity, WASM, Python 3, HTML5, CSS3, Java

• Frameworks

  Flutter, Django, React Native, Redux, Express.js, MUI (Material UI), Tailwind CSS, Next.js, Bootstrap, JSON Web Tokens (JWT), Svelte, NestJS, Angular, MUI CSS, Flask, Jest, Electron, Spring MVC

• Libraries/APIs

  React, Node.js, Google Maps API, WebRTC, REST APIs, Vue, SendGrid API, Socket.IO, jQuery, GitHub API, Shopify API, D3.js, Camera API, Stripe, Stripe API, Stripe Connect, Web3.js, Chart.js, Google Merchant Center API, AWS Amplify, LeafletJS

• Tools

  Slack, GitHub, GitLab, Trello, Git, VS Code, SendGrid, Amazon Cognito, Jira, Amazon CloudWatch, Figma, Android Studio, Xcode, Bitbucket, Webpack

• Paradigms

  Agile Project Management, Scrum, Unit Testing, Test-driven Development (TDD), Mobile Development, REST, Microservices, Agile

• Platforms

  Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Firebase, Mailgun, Android, iOS, Shopify, Apache Arrow, Visual Studio Code, Heroku, Mobile, WordPress, Docker, Mapbox, AWS Lambda, BigCommerce, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Ubuntu, Azure, Netlify, Web

• Storage

  MongoDB, MySQL, Databases, Amazon S3 (AWS S3), Google Cloud, PostgreSQL

• Industry Expertise

  Healthcare, Project Management

• Other

  Web Project Management, IT Project Management, Technical Requirements, MERN Stack, API Integration, APIs, Front-end, Front-end Development, Axios, Software Design, Integration, WebSockets, Responsive Web Apps, matrix, eCommerce, Shopify Design, Shopify Customizations, Web Development, Full-stack, Architecture, Access Control, UI in context of a specific business problem, API Gateways, UI optimization, CTO, Web Search, Application State Management, Mobile App Development, Websites, Development, Back-end, Data Visualization, Dashboards, Software, Apps, User Interface (UI), Software Architecture, Technical Leadership, RESTful Services, Full-stack Development, Minimum Viable Product (MVP), Server-side Rendering, iOS Camera, Video Processing, Image Processing, API Documentation, eCommerce UI, Apple Pay, CI/CD Pipelines, Storybook, Pixel Perfect, Ethers.js, OAuth, Product Development, Team Leadership, Product Roadmaps, Reverse Engineering, Firebase Hosting, SVG

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