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Click here or scroll down to respond to this candidatehi@garretjames.comPHONE NUMBER AVAILABLENew Orleans, LA FULL STACK ENGINEERCandidate's Name
The GistI have a long and great experience with technology. I was fortunate to receive not only a computer, but a dedicated phone line (Internet for the win!) in 1995. I was fascinated by the essence of solving puzzles and playing strategic games as a child. I soon found, as I taught myself C, that it felt like a game and the internet was the landscape upon adventures I would embark. Now a seasoned Full Stack Engineer, with a knack for leading projects from conception to deployment, I excel in driving architectural design, executing software solutions, and mentoring teams. My expertise spans modern web technologies, including Typescript, Node.js, Python and GraphQL, and I am committed to fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation.AcademicsLouisiana State University 2003 to 2005Computer ScienceUniversity of New Orleans 2008 to 2010Computer ScienceTechnical SkillsPROGRAMMING / SCRIPTING / QUERY LANGUAGESJavaScriptTypeScriptPythonHTML/CSS3SQL/NoSQLBashFRAMEWORKS / LIBRARIESReact JSNode JSNextJSSASS/StylusBootstrap JSPlotly JSD3.jsExpressDjangoStorybookRedisMongoBullMQSvelteJestMochaCypress.ioWebSocketsFlaskFastAPIDEVOPS TOOLSETSGithub ActionsAWSDocker/Docker-ComposeGCPTechnical ExperienceFTPC - Contract RemoteSoftware Engineer / Consultant Sept. 2023 to Feb. 2024 Picked up development of a comprehensive internal application for a pest control company (React, Node.js, GCP: Firestore, GCR, Cloud DNS ), streamlining operations and enhancing customer experience.Integrated Google Maps for custom mapping solutions (Python, OR-Tools), alongside a client database (Firestore), real-time technician tracking(WebSockets), and a client-facing scheduling portal (React). Built an inventory management system with a Node.js /Express API. Proof of Impact RemoteSr. Full Stack Engineer Dec. 2021 to Aug. 2023Led the initiative to create the in house component library with Storybook and React Worked closely with the product team to integrate A/B testing using react-feature-flags and analyze heatmaps Maintained and developed Node.js API for real-time analytics Optimized GraphQL APIs to enable robust and configurable queries. Automated deployment and orchestration tasks using Python Developed and maintained Python Fast API for external service gateway Mentored a team of contracted developers in adopting React best practices, leading to a more maintainable and responsive user interface. Chegg Inc / Thinkful RemoteSr. Technical & Engineering Mentor Jan. 2020 to Nov. 2021 Mentored a diverse group of students in full stack engineering at a bootcamp, emphasizing the importance of best practices and modern web technologies.Provided hands-on guidance and live coding exercises, nurturing wisdom and independent thinking among students. HoloTrax Portland, ORFounder Nov. 2019 to Aug. 2021Founded an Augmented Reality startup with another person from Intel. Accepted into a business incubator for the year 2020. Used Node-RED on ESP32 microcontrollersI worked with Unreal Engine and programmed in C++Wrote a mobile app that connected with our primary hardware device. Ultimately we folded this project due to lack of funding and technical over head. Nike - Contract RemoteSr. Software Engineer Jan. 2019 to Dec. 2019Led functional data views development utilizing D3.JS, working with large data sets and AWS for reporting efficiency Worked closely with the product team to understand priority of data views and accessibility Developed and maintained Nodejs / Express API for reporting and metrics. Developed sales dashboards with React and Typescript to allow for high extensibility Created and upheld Docker containers with Python for streamlined infrastructure management. Developed Python RESTful APIs and AWS Lambdas as micro-services to optimize inventory tracking and reduce stockouts. Daimler Trucks - Contract Portland, ORSr. Front End Engineer Jan. 2018 to Dec. 2018Managed and mentored a front-end team, fostering a respectful, pragmatic, and results-oriented culture. Developed a NextJS / React JS with Typescript frontend enabling faster diagnostic interface for technicians Managed complex state using Redux, ensuring efficient data flow and state management across multiple components and interactions. Developed WebSockets for low-latency real-time data Linder Educational Company RemoteLead Engineer Jan. 2016 to Nov. 2017Oversaw all aspects of a greenfield project for a tutoring/educational company, Implemented Redis database for caching and developed an event queue with BullMQ to allow for dynamic scheduling for students. Created open API specifications for endpoints and developed them using Node.JS and Typescript Designed and developed the client portal using React with TypeScript to enhance the client experience and ensure a seamless user interface. Conducted end-to-end testing with Jest and MochaManaged a team of remote contractors through 2-week sprints. Leap 4 Life Global (leap4life.com) RemoteSoftware / Web Engineer Feb. 2013 to Dec. 2015Developed websites and applications leveraging PHP, MySQL, and JavaScript, optimizing for speed and performance. Engineered RESTful APIs for efficient data manipulation, highlighting my commitment to secure and efficient coding practices. Integrated Jawbone and Fitbit APIs to track user health data. Mumms New Orleans, LASoftware Engineer / QA Oct. 2010 to Dec. 2012 Wrote Bash scripts for daily maintenance activities, including indexes and tables analyses. Wrote highly maintainable, plugin code for Jira, forming core framework plugins written in Java. Helped porting of legacy application written in C into a webapp written in Java utilizing GWT Worked with project managers, developers, quality assurance and customers to resolve technical issues. Maintained effective customer relationships and identified future business opportunities to support and strengthen corporation mission. Debugged and troubleshot our main software for clients, solving technical issues quickly and accurately.CertificatesGoogle Cybersecurity Professional Certificate Coursera/Google May 2024 Security risk analysis and mitigation strategiesCryptography and public key infrastructure (PKI)Incident response and forensicsBehavioral analytics and threat detectionLegal, policy, and ethical considerations in cyber defense Linux, SQL, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools, Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS). They know how to identify View Certificate |
