Rick D.

Full-stack Product Engineer

Mid-Level Developer
1/1/2023 - 11/1/2023

Significant achievements in working directly with a major Latin American regional development bank on a debt renegotiation project include developing robust proficiency in Java EE for backend data persistence and creating user interfaces based on requirements provided by the UI/UX team. Key accomplishments involve using React.js along with React Hooks and Material-UI to design and develop dynamic screens and user interfaces. Technical expertise was further leveraged through the usage of TypeScript and JavaScript for front-end development and implementation of RESTful Web Services for efficient API integrations. SQL databases were employed to manage and query data effectively.

Additionally, practical experience was gained with IBM's Rational Team Concert for source control and project management. Collaborative work was supported by OpenShift for containerization and deployment, and Azure DevOps for continuous integration and delivery pipelines. Agile methodologies, particularly Kanban, were utilized to streamline productivity and ensure timely delivery of project requirements. Active participation in planning meetings and client deliverables underscored a strong emphasis on stakeholder collaboration and agile project management practices.

Mid-Level Front-End Software Engineer
9/1/2021 - 12/1/2022

Responsible for the rebranding of an extensive online human resources platform with over 22 million registered resumes, ensuring new layout implementation aligned with the UI/UX and Marketing team's requirements. Conducted a detailed study on refactoring projects to reduce the number of projects by merging functionalities effectively and updating library usage across the system. Developed skills in utilizing Amazon Web Services and managing repositories using Bitbucket and GitHub. Leveraged Notion for documentation and Bitbucket for code management, while employing Continuous Integration and Delivery (CI/CD) principles. Demonstrated proficiency with Jest for testing, Kanban for task management, and Agile methodologies for project execution. Utilized React, React Hooks, and TypeScript to deliver high-quality user interfaces, and implemented RESTful Web Services for backend connectivity. Applied expertise in Docker for containerization and maintained code versions using Git. Proficiently styled components using SASS and extensively wrote business logic in JavaScript.

Full Stack Developer
12/1/2020 - 9/1/2021

Worked on a large-scale health management system for a major nonprofit institution with over 720,000 participants. Contributed to the Banco do Brasil's beneficiary management system by persisting data in the backend and implementing user interfaces in accordance with client-provided layouts. Actively participated in daily meetings to understand project demands and convert them into actionable tasks. Played a vital role in bug fixing and performing deployments. Developed technical expertise in Rational Team Concert, OpenShift, and Azure DevOps. Leveraged Java EE for backend development and employed Kanban and Agile methodologies to streamline workflow. Utilized React Hooks, RESTful Web Services, Material-UI, SQL, React.js, JavaScript, Java, and TypeScript for front-end and full-stack development.

Junior Developer
3/2/2020 - 8/2/2020

Developed extensive expertise as a full stack developer, focusing on data persistence on the back-end and the implementation of screens in both web and mobile applications for Android and iOS platforms. Actively participated in daily Scrum meetings, contributed to task discussions, and performed bug fixes to ensure smooth project progression. Demonstrated proficiency in a suite of technical tools and frameworks including React, React Native, JavaScript, and Java, with particular focus on React Hooks for enhanced state management in functional components. Employed RESTful Web Services to facilitate robust communication between client and server. Managed collaborative code maintenance and version control through Git and GitLab, and leveraged the Spring Framework to develop and maintain enterprise-level Java applications.

IT Intern
4/2/2019 - 7/2/2019

Contributed to a person allocation management platform, optimizing and ensuring fair work schedules for over 120,000 users. Served as a front-end intern for an internal management system, actively participating in daily Scrum meetings. Implemented new features and efficiently resolved bugs using React.js and JavaScript. Utilized SASS for styling and maintained source control through Git and GitLab. Applied Agile methodologies to enhance development processes and leveraged Trello for project management. Gained experience with PostgreSQL for database management and integrated the Spring Framework with Java for robust backend support. Additionally, utilized Amazon Web Services for deployment and infrastructure management.

Information Systems at Presbyterian College Gammon
2016 - 2019

Software Architecture at IGTI - Institute of Management and Information Technology
2020 - 2021