# Evan Medrano

> Senior Software Engineer at SRA Watchtower | Full-Stack Development | Ruby on Rails | JavaScript | PostgreSQL | UI/UX Design | Actor

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

A highly determined and effective Senior Software Engineer with 6+ years of experience in full-stack development. Skilled in designing, implementing, and integrating software solutions. Strong communicator, problem-solver, and team player with expertise in Ruby on Rails, JavaScript, PostgreSQL, and UI/UX improvements.

## Work Experience
### Senior Software Engineer @ SRA Watchtower
Jan 2022 – Jan 2025
-Developed an in-house document upload system, enabling seamless access for key team members.
-Created a risk classification data tool, empowering clients to analyze and manage risks more effectively.

### Actor @ William Esper Studio
Jan 2021 – Jan 2023 | New York, New York, United States
The Two-Year Conservatory Program at Esper Studio is an intensive acting training based on the Meisner Technique. Over two years, students progress through repetition exercises, scene study, and advanced acting techniques, honing their craft in a highly disciplined and immersive environment. The training emphasizes authenticity, listening, and reacting truthfully, preparing actors for stage, film, and television.

### Senior Software Engineer @ Kin Insurance
Jan 2021 – Jan 2022
-Automated mailing and faxing of documents, reducing manual effort and processing time.
-Integrated third-party claims management, enabling seamless data recording across systems.

### Software Engineer @ Church Pension Group
Jan 2020 – Jan 2021
-Developed a search gem that consolidated all search logic into a single module, streamlining functionality across multiple in-house Rails applications.
-Built an API-centric gem to centralize shared business logic, improving code reuse and maintainability across several APIs.
-Created multiple Rails APIs that interact with a React front-end, ensuring smooth data exchange and enhancing the user experience.

### Senior Software Engineer @ NursingCE.com
Jan 2019 – Jan 2021
-Streamlined workflow with a one-step CSV upload service, improving data integration efficiency.
-Developed third-party webhook integration to automate customer data collection and processing.
-Led checkout infrastructure enhancements, optimizing transactions and user experience.

### Freelance Software Engineer @ Self Employed
Jan 2016 – Jan 2020 | Greater New York City Area
-GoodGames (2018) – Integrated third-party API calls for data fetching and storage, leveraged Sidekiq for background jobs, and tested with RSpec & Capybara.

-Flexicon (2019) – Built a custom audio element, implemented JWT authentication, and created an interactive freestyle rap feature with dynamic word prompts.

-Goodreads Clone (2017) – Developed dynamic user-based pages with Ruby & JavaScript, using PostgreSQL for database management.


## Education
### Computer Software Engineering
Firehose Project
Jan 2016 – Jan 2017


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/evan-medrano
- Website: https://evanmedrano.com

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Last updated: 2026-03-22