Ricardo R.

Full-stack Product Engineer

Developer
8/1/2019 - 1/1/2021

Developed responsive, expandable applications within a collaborative team environment. Utilized technologies such as ReactJS and NodeJS, with extensive back-end development experience using ExpressJS. Leveraged back-end services with and without abstraction through systems like Postgres and MySQL. Engaged with microservices architecture using AWS, Docker, and Kubernetes, ensuring scalable and efficient application deployment. Served as the principal developer on a significant project collaboration with a university, working alongside highly skilled developers to meet project milestones and deliver robust software solutions.

Software Engineer
2/1/2023 - 5/1/2023

Developed proficiency in Unity Engine, focusing on the Unity Analytics Dashboard aimed at observing player behavior. Gained expertise in building and maintaining React-based user interfaces and seamlessly integrating API endpoints with the service. Enhanced skills in managing messaging queues and utilizing analytics tools to support decision-based game events. Engaged in cross-team communication to ensure cohesive service delivery and efficient problem-solving.

Full Stack Software Developer
12/1/2021 - 2/1/2023

Participated in a dedicated team responsible for the assemblage of theatre tickets across London's West End Theatre and beyond, managing diverse ticketing, pricing, and purchase modalities. Contributed to side projects like the Love Your Local Theatre promotion in 2022, which facilitated theatre attendance for thousands across the United Kingdom. Played a key role in large-scale promotions, including Kids Week and New Year Sale, generating over four million pounds in revenue for the theatre industry.

Full Stack Engineer
5/1/2021 - 12/1/2021

Developed proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, and Microservices architecture while working on a flagship wagering application available in over ten states in the US. Focused on enhancing the user experience for the sports events page, addressing tight deadlines driven by major sporting events such as the NFL Super Bowl. Utilized frontend technologies including React.js and Redux.js for dynamic user interfaces. Demonstrated expertise in PostgreSQL for database management and Redis for caching solutions. Ensured high cohesiveness and maintainability of the codebase through effective use of Git and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines. Leveraged Docker and Kubernetes for containerization and orchestration, ensuring scalable and reliable application deployment.

Full Stack Developer
1/1/2021 - 5/1/2021

Leveraging a background in auditing, contributed to the planning and development of software focused on automating auditing processes. Developed proficiency in Python and Django frameworks, applying skills in data analysis and validation. Utilized SQL for database management and implemented APIs for seamless integration. Ensured robustness and quality of code through unit testing frameworks like PyTest and Git for version control. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to refine user requirements and design solutions that address specific audit challenges. Played a key role in optimizing performance and maintaining system scalability, demonstrating strong analytical and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced start-up environment.

Software developer
1/1/2019 - 6/1/2019

Developed proficiency in Ruby on Rails by building features from previously devised sprints, working on top of contractor code under tight deadlines. Demonstrated project management skills by devising new features and providing sensible deadlines for their implementation, managing time effectively during a critical penetration test that resulted in client retention. Gained extensive experience in DevOps by deploying and maintaining code on AWS services, including S3, EC2, and RDS, and transitioning into microservices and serverless architectures using AWS CloudFront. Designed and built backend systems using AWS Microservices, such as DynamoDB, AWS Lambda, and API Gateway, and contributed to the frontend development and deployment using Angular 7.

Trainee Software Developer
6/1/2018 - 10/1/2018

Completed the SQA-approved Professional Software Development Course, recognized as Best Education/Training Provider at the ScotlandIS Digital Tech Awards 2018. This 16-week intensive program entailed multiple learning sprints and involved both individual and team projects. Developed extensive technical expertise in full stack web development and object-oriented programming (Java, Ruby, JavaScript). Gained proficiency in building RESTful APIs using Spark and Sinatra, and demonstrated advanced skills in JavaScript frameworks such as React, Node, and Express.

Applied the MVC web design pattern in various projects, alongside HTML5 and CSS for front-end development. Strengthened database management capabilities with PostgreSQL and MongoDB. Embraced Agile and Kanban methodologies to streamline workflow processes, and incorporated Test Driven Development (TDD) using JUnit, Mocha, and MiniTest frameworks for unit testing. Utilized pair programming techniques to enhance collaborative coding efforts and completed deployment tasks via Heroku.

Ensured adherence to SOLID design principles and focused on UX design, addressing user needs and journeys. Maintained robust source control with Git and GitHub, while practicing Continuous Integration. Developed competencies in MAC OS and Unix Shell to support development environments.

Built a portfolio including a browser trivia game leveraging JavaScript, Node.js, and Webpack, integrating the Open Trivia Database API and CryptoCompare.com API for dynamic content and rewards. Created a web application for ad management using Java, Spark, and Hibernate ORM, featuring functionalities for account and ad management. Developed a logistics management proof-of-concept web application using Ruby and the Sinatra framework as a solo project.

Accounting at FECAP
2011 - 2014

Information Technology at Fontys Universities of Applied Sciences
2016 - 2017