# Joannes Figueroa

> Software Engineer - TypeScript | React | Python | Flask

Location: Oakland, California, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/joannes

I am a Software Engineer and I build web applications from the ground up. My main tech stack is:

Frontend: JavaScript & React for UI and UX app functionality.

Backend: Python & Flask for data processing and server-side functionality. 

Database: SQL & SQLAlchmeny for data management and storage. 

Previously, I was in the bar industry for 11 years. I worked my way up through the industry from barback to management, across multiple bars. I ended with the bar that started it all for me and managed it for the last 5 years of my career. 

JavaScript | React| TypeScript |  Node.Js | Express | Python | Flask | SQLAlchemy | SQL | SupaBase | AWS(s3) | Jinja | JQuery | Unittest | React Testing Library | Bootstrap | Tailwind

## Work Experience
### Software Engineer @ Unknown
Jan 2024 – Present | Oakland, California, United States
- Built custom software solutions for small and medium businesses by designing software around client needs.
- Reduced database management overhead 20% by leveraging Amazon Web Services - S3, Amazon RDS, and Parameter Store.
- Implemented microservice architecture to facilitate client requests and database management boosting code maintainability.
- Constructed custom intuitive client features with React tailored to boost user engagement and productivity.
-Enhanced performance and security by configuring a custom suite of AWS to deploy a high availability full stack application.

### Practicum Lead / Mentor @ Code the  Dream
Jan 2023 – Present | Durham, North Carolina, United States
-Directed a student team through the full lifecycle of a React application, from planning to production.
-Drove scalable architecture and established team-wide practices for clean, maintainable code using Git, GitHub, and Slack.
-Provided tailored coaching on workflow techniques: debugging, troubleshooting, version control, and research strategies boosting productivity and collaborative efforts. 
-Conducted comprehensive code reviews to uphold industry standards and reinforce best practices in development.
-Managed Agile workflows and task delegation ensuring high-quality on-time product delivery.

### Software Engineer @ Pantry
Jan 2022 – Jan 2023 | Emeryville, California, United States
●Optimized productivity, code reliability, and maintainability by refactoring existing codebase from JavaScript to TypeScript. 
● Developed a dynamic prototype web app with React, TypeScript, Next.js, Supabase backend services, and a Postgres database to create a seamless user experience.
●Elevated the visual appeal and usability by harnessing Tailwind and React components to craft a refined UI and intuitive UX.
●Enhanced maintenance efficiency and fortified data security by creating a streamlined Postgres database with Supabase.
●Improved production features’ quality and reliability by undergoing a comprehensive code review process for all software components before deployment.
●Ensured modularity and scalability by adhering to React’s “loosely coupled architecture” systems design pattern.

### Software Engineer Intern @ Numbers API
Jan 2022 – Jan 2022 | San Francisco, California, United States
● Enchaned code maintenance and improved scalability by incorporating a Model View Controller design pattern, and documenting codebase.
●Boosted clean and maintainable code by refactoring Node.js to Python/Flask, enforcing RESTful endpoints and DRY principles.
● Ensured seamless functionality and reliability by implementing tables with SQLAlchemy models supported by Jest tests.
● Modernized markdown to semantic HTML conversion script enhancing integration of dynamic webpage content and elevating
user experience.
● Led the development of a responsive mobile version with React Native and Ionic to boost user engagement.

### Bar Manager @ Flying Duck Inc
Jan 2015 – Jan 2021 | Albany, California, United States
-  Executed daily operations, performed HR duties, managed over $50,000 in inventory, and scheduled and directed a staff of 20+.
- Conducted marketing through social media, promotional materials, and organized special events.
- Collaborated with vendors to create new marketing strategies and curated seasonal bar programs.
- Hired, trained, and supervised a staff of 20+ to coordinate in a high-volume, high-intensity environment.

### Bartender @ Flying Duck Inc
Jan 2010 – Jan 2021 | Albany, California, United States
-Served quality cocktails at a craft cocktail tiki bar, a bar focused on whiskey and tequila, and a high-volume college bar.
-Maintained knowledge of a dynamic spirits/ craft beer/ cocktails (classic and modern craft) selection.
-Provided excellent customer service with effective multitasking by actively engaging customers, maintaining bar cleanliness, and completing orders in an efficient and personable manner.


## Education
### Rithm School


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/joannes-figueroa

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Last updated: 2026-04-11