# Barrett Cahalen

> World Traveler | Full-Stack Software Developer | Professional Dancer

Location: New York, New York, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/barrettcahalen

Before I ever wrote my first line of code, I spent years in theaters across the world as a professional dancer. On stage, you learn there's no second take: if a cue is missed or a prop fails, you adapt in real time without breaking the audience's experience. Eventually, I began leading a team of 20 performers, where I mastered the art of solving last-minute problems under the dual pressure of the clock and the imperative to deliver a seamless show. That environment didn't just shape my artistry—it instilled in me the composure, resilience, and user-centric focus I now bring to software engineering.

Today, I’m a full-stack developer with a performer’s mindset: skilled at staying focused when things break before production, driven by empathy for the end-user, and adept at translating creative vision into functional, elegant systems.

My transition from dance to tech was powered by self-driven learning and grit — the willingness to dive into the unknown and figure it out along the way. Whether leading a team, troubleshooting under a tight deadline, or anticipating user needs with the same intuition I once used to read a crowd, I thrive where discipline meets adaptability.

Let’s connect if you value creative problem-solvers who combine technical skill with human-centric thinking.

## Work Experience
### Full Stack Engineer @ Solutioneers Inc.
Jan 2025 – Present
- Developed and maintained scalable full-stack applications using React (TypeScript/JavaScript) and Supabase (PostgreSQL)
-Debugged and resolved critical issues across frontend and backend systems, improving application stability and performance.
-Redesigned and optimized a downloadable/viewable report feature to display pertinent data more effectively, enhancing user experience
-Streamlined data visualization: Overhauled report generation to include critical metrics, reducing manual analysis time

### Java Web Development Bootcamp Student @ Tech Elevator
Jan 2024 – Jan 2024 | National Live Remote
- Used Java, JDBC, RESTful API, and pair programming to create command line projects varying from vending machines to Venmo-like services 
-Used HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Agile Methodology, and Vue.js to create a UI web application that allows users to view, get info on, and save recipes

### Lead Server @ Bondi Sushi
Jan 2023 – Jan 2023 | New York, New York, United States
- Created and implemented regular daily working procedures along with training procedures still being used to this day
- Conducted new server trainings, usually having to train 5 new servers within 6 days
- Ensured guest enjoyment and business growth through cultivating strong ties with our guests, earning me employee of the month within the first 3 months of being there

### Dance Captain @ Celebrity Cruises
Jan 2022 – Jan 2022 | World Wide
- Facilitated daily operations for a team of 20
- Oversaw all edits, changes, and general maintenance for each one of our major projects throughout the entirety of a 6 month contract
- Spearheaded the design and development of a new project for the company that received positive feedback and top scores from all guests on that cruise
- Delegated any sort of information between my team, the immediate supervisor, or the head of the department

### Performan Cast Dancer @ Celebrity Cruises
Jan 2019 – Jan 2022 | World Wide


## Education
### Bachelor's degree
Oklahoma City University
Jan 2015 – Jan 2019

### Java Web Application Development Bootcamp
Tech Elevator
Jan 2024 – Jan 2024


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/barrett-cahalen

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Last updated: 2026-04-01