Gesian B.
Scrum Master

Skills

Ruby On Rails

Bootstrap

Cascading Style Sheets

Ruby

Github

Html

Javascript

Php

Python

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Bio

Specialist in IT with over two decades of experience, proficient in both business and development sectors, with a robust foundation in Agile and Lean methodologies. Experienced predominantly as a full-stack developer with a strong emphasis on backend technologies, contributing to a wide array of project types and sizes, gleaning crucial insights from both successful and unsuccessful endeavors. Demonstrates strong competencies in object-oriented programming, PHP, Ruby on Rails, JavaScript, jQuery, Test-Driven Development (TDD), and Kanban, and is an advocate for the Lean Startup approach.

Recently shifted focus to the product management domain, acquiring substantial experience as a Product Owner while simultaneously fulfilling Scrum Master roles. Successfully coordinated and led multiple teams from the conceptualization phase through to product launch, along with managing ongoing support and integration with other legacy applications in production.

Product Owner / Scrum Master
7/1/2022 - Present

Developed and launched new products from inception to market release while coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality deliveries. Simultaneously managed the dual roles of Product Owner and Scrum Master, effectively overseeing the product life cycle and guiding teams through Agile processes. Enhanced and maintained legacy applications, ensuring continuous improvement and alignment with evolving requirements. Cultivated expertise in Agile methodologies, project management, and team leadership, all while maintaining a focus on delivering high-quality software products to production.
Full Stack Ruby on Rails Developer
4/2/2017 - 1/2/2018

Developed advanced proficiency in maintaining legacy systems and contributing to the development of new, highly complex projects. Acquired and applied deep technical knowledge in diverse frameworks and tools, ensuring the integration and functionality of various systems. Utilized modern project management methodologies to oversee the lifecycle of each development phase, from initial planning and design to testing and deployment. Demonstrated robust problem-solving skills, identifying and resolving issues efficiently to minimize system downtime. Developed and maintained high standards of code quality and worked collaboratively within multi-disciplinary teams to enhance system performance and reliability. Employed extensive experience with continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, ensuring streamlined and repeatable deployment processes.
Handyman :)
1/2/2015 - Present

Developed proficiency in SaaS business development within a startup environment, leveraging technical and analytical skills to drive product growth. Extensive experience utilizing CRM tools like Salesforce, HubSpot, and Zoho for customer relationship management and lead generation. Demonstrated expertise in data analysis using SQL and Python to derive actionable insights for strategic decisions. Implemented marketing automation through platforms like Marketo and Mailchimp, enhancing customer engagement and conversion rates. Utilized Google Analytics and Mixpanel for tracking and optimizing user experience and product performance. Coordinated with engineering teams using Agile methodologies and tools such as Jira and Trello to streamline project workflows and ensure timely delivery of product features. Conducted competitive analysis using market research tools and developed strategies that contributed to a significant increase in market share and revenue growth.
Senior Developer
1/2/2005 - 11/2/2014

Partnered in the creation of multiple websites, e-commerce platforms, and web systems. Developed expertise in front-end technologies including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and frameworks such as React and Angular. Proficient in back-end development with Node.js, Express, and Python Django. Enhanced e-commerce development capabilities using Shopify and WooCommerce, integrating payment gateways and optimizing user experiences. Demonstrated skills in database management systems such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB. Ensured efficient version control and collaborative development using Git and GitHub. Focused on cross-browser compatibility, responsive design, and accessibility standards to deliver high-quality user interfaces.