Full-stack software engineer with over 8 years of experience, a passion for continuous learning, and a desire to help people.
With a background in education, I infuse software engineering with curiosity and creativity. I find joy in the intricate and challenging nature of coding and am committed to expanding my knowledge in this field.
Contributed to enhancing the team's productivity by consistently delivering high-quality code.
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Maintained a stable and functional codebase by conducting thorough code reviews and quality assurance checks on team members' code.
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Introduced the team's first front-end testing suite for three React Apps to boost stability and code quality.
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Initiated a documentation system in Confluence, reducing onboarding setup time for new hires and minimizing help requests.
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Demonstrated agility by swiftly learning and implementing new tools, packages, and languages to support our small startup team.
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Responded promptly to shifts in the market and client requirements by finding efficient ways to modify existing features to meet current business needs.
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Nurtured a culture of continuous improvement and learning through monthly Engineering Technical Talks, presenting relevant and practical topics.
Scrum Master:
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Guided the engineering team's transition from Kanban to Sprints to establish a structured work process.
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Organized a remote team of 6 technical members into a structured SCRUM team, accommodating individuals at different career stages, language backgrounds, and time zones.
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Collaborated closely with the Product department to align engineering efforts with client requirements and drive company objectives forward.
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Assisted in refining tickets and identifying logical gaps or areas where work estimation could be improved.
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Collaborated with the product owner to plan and prioritize sprint tasks to ensure a balanced workload for all team members.
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Promoted best practices by conducting regular training sessions and discussions on team expectations, both as a group and on an individual basis.
Worked on the Naming & Descriptions team to create and maintain systems that manage Wayfair's product description data, using PHP, C#, Java, MySQL, and React.
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Obtained certifications for reviewing Javascript and PHP through Wayfair's certification process.
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Personally developed the product naming software responsible for generating product names throughout the website.
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Expanded the team's Tech Talks into a company-wide program, allowing employees from various departments to present and engage in discussions about the latest technologies, tools, and ongoing projects.
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Co-led the Accessibility@Work ERG, a resource group that fosters a supportive environment for disabled, chronically ill, and supportive employees.
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-Assisted in distributing information on available accommodations and accessible work options.
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-Orchestrated social and educational events within the community and in partnership with other ERGs and the broader Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion department.
Completed the Web Development Immersive Program to excel as a top-tier web developer
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Developed four full-stack web applications, all single-page applications (SPAs)
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Acquired experience in solo and team development, utilizing GitHub
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-The program's aim is to equip developers for real-world production settings, covering not only frameworks and technologies but also emphasizing Agile/SCRUM methodologies and a strong foundation in Computer Science.
