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Backend Engineer

The Bosco - New York, NY

July 2016 – Present
  • Responsible for backend development including database design, API endpoints, and analysis/planning of new site features

  • Handle code deployments using AWS Elastic Beanstalk
Skills: Node.js, CoffeeScript, MySQL, AWS, Elastic Beanstalk, AngularJS, Git

Lead Backend Engineer

The Reading Room - New York, NY

April 2015 – April 2016
  • Responsible for backend development for book discovery startup in Manhattan including database design, API endpoints, and analysis/planning of new site features

  • Handled code deployments using AWS Elastic Beanstalk, conducted Scrum meetings, and coordinated team efforts through JIRA

  • Provided UX analysis to front end developers in order to ensure product consistency
Skills: PHP, Zend Framework, MySQL, AWS, Elastic Beanstalk, Twig Template Engine, JIRA, Git

Software Engineer / Full Stack Developer

Techflex, Inc. - Sparta, NJ

April 2012 – April 2015
  • Responsible for maintenance and modifications of corporate website and B2B online portal written using PHP, ASP Classic, and MySQL, maintained on Bitbucket, and deployed to AWS.

  • Rewrote B2B online portal and user management interface using responsive design

  • Added credit card processing support to B2B online portal using Paypal Payflow Pro API

  • Implemented IP Geolocation on corporate website using GeoIP in order to customize distributor listings based on visitor's location

  • Used Google Maps API to provide management with visual tool for viewing and ranking distributors for display on corporate website

  • Integrated vFiler Automated Filing System with existing order management software and programmed additional modules for error checking and process intgrity

  • Mentored and performed code reviews for junior software engineer
Skills: PHP, ASP Classic, Bootstrap, jQuery, Ruby on Rails, MySQL, AWS, Fedora, Git

Programmer Analyst

TriTek Solutions (now Perficient) - New York, NY

July 2010 – July 2011
  • Conducted technical interviews of potential new hires for position of Programmer Analyst

  • Implemented improvements to New York Life Insurance's Automated WorkFlow system using Java

  • Designed and performed unit testing with JUnit on system modifications to ensure program integrity

  • Provided technical support and bug resolution for system testers
Skills: FileNet P8, Websphere, Java (SE/EE), JUnit, Ext JS, SQL (Oracle, PostgreSQL), PVCS Version Manager, SVN

Software Engineer / Full Stack Developer

Techflex, Inc. - Sparta, NJ

January 2010 – May 2010
  • Designed and wrote modifications for company's B2B online portal in PHP

  • Optimized data used in product labeling system by restructuring and migration to MySQL database

  • Assisted implementation of new inventory/order management system and facilitated major upgrade

  • Analyzed requirements to automate product labeling system, implemented solution, and provided user support

  • Streamlined integration between shipping and order management systems
Skills: PHP, ASP Classic, MySQL, Fedora

Programmer Analyst

TriTek Solutions (now Perficient) - New York, NY

July 2008 – July 2009
  • Designed and built thin-client front end for New York Life Insurance's Document Management System application using JSP and Ext JS

  • Analyzed and presented options for the integration of New York Life Insurance's Automated WorkFlow System with their Annuity Application Tracking System and assisted implementation of integration solution chosen by management

  • Managed code repository for team projects

  • Provided technical support and bug resolution for system testers

Skills: FileNet P8, Websphere, Java (SE/EE), Ext JS, SQL (Oracle, PostgreSQL), PVCS, SVN

Education

Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, New Jersey

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Minor in Music & Technology, 2008

Additional Skills

Fluent in German