# Jonathan Silva

> Software Engineer || React || NextJS || Node || Express || SQL || MongoDB

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

I'm a software engineer with a long history of being an avid learner, and employing technological solutions to solve problems. I work mainly with React, TypeScript, Node, & Express. I also sometimes work with Wordpress/WooCommerce.

I am deeply interested in the health, education, music, finance, SaaS, and consumer electronics spaces.

## Work Experience
### Software Engineer @ The Fourth Effect
Jan 2025 – Present
• Processed and integrated data from multiple third-party sources into MongoDB, then normalized and structured the datasets to improve data reliability, consistency, and query performance. The resulting unified dataset was served through the company’s API server, enabling fast, reliable access for internal services and future product development.
• Collaborated closely with the CTO and Product Manager on the strategic planning and technical development of the company’s new platform, implementing the initial MVP in TypeScript, Next.js, Tailwind, and MongoDB to align architecture with long-term business objectives.
• Worked closely with the UX/UI Designer to translate high-fidelity designs into reusable, responsive frontend components, ensuring visual consistency and efficient development across the platform.
• Spearheaded a financial data reconciliation initiative at the request of the CEO, auditing and consolidating data across QuickBooks, Stripe, ChartMogul, and Mercury. Leveraged SQL-based analysis and cross-platform validation to uncover and resolve reporting discrepancies, restoring financial clarity and improving forecasting accuracy for executive planning.

### Mentor Me  |  Multi-Platform Educational Solution  |  Full-Stack Software Engineer @ Johnny5ive
Jan 2023 – Present
• Engineered a visually engaging React front-end with a Three.js 3D globe feature, increasing user engagement by 30% and enhancing user experience through a fully responsive interface
• Designed & engineered a complex MySQL database system with strict conditions to efficiently manage and organize user data, ensuring seamless operation and scalability as the platform grows
• Implemented secure user authentication utilizing JWT (JSON Web Tokens), safeguarding user data and ensuring secure access to platform features and resources
• Utilized the GeoApify API to translate user-provided locations into mappable coordinates, enriching the platform with geo-location functionalities for enhanced user interaction and personalized experiences
• Leveraged Node.js with Express.js to build a robust back-end with middleware integration, reducing API response time by 20% and improving overall system reliability

### Artemys | Women's Sports Tracker Mobile App | Full Stack Software Engineer @ Johnny5ive
Jan 2024 – Jan 2024
• Utilized React Native & TypeScript to build a multi-platform full-stack mobile app for Android & iOS
• Engineered a robust backend using Node.js, Express, & MySQL to accumulate, format & store sports league, team, game, and player stats data, which is then made accessible to mobile client applications through a RESTful API, & queried with GraphQL
• Worked with UX/UI Developer to accurately produce a fully functional and pixel perfect mobile app, utilizing Agile Methodology to ensure timely high quality deliverables
• Implemented Redux.js to manage complex data & create a centralized state management system
• Developed a  library of components emphasizing the DRY principle, high reusability and modularity with consistent design patterns

### Castor & Pollux  |  Responsive Site Refresh  |  Front-End Software Engineer @ Johnny5ive
Jan 2024 – Jan 2024
• Utilized React with TypeScript to develop dynamic, fully responsive user interfaces, enhancing efficiency and reducing error occurrence through type checking and static analysis
• Engineered a comprehensive responsive design strategy, employing media queries and flexible grids to ensure seamless user experiences across various screen sizes and devices, from desktop computers to smartphones and tablets
• Leveraged SASS CSS Preprocessor to streamline stylesheet management and enhance maintainability through use of variables, mixins, and nesting

### Agata & Valentina | Responsive Grocery Delivery Web App | Front-End Web Developer @ Johnny5ive
Jan 2023 – Jan 2023
• Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers and developers, to translate user requirements and business objectives into engaging and intuitive user interfaces (UI/UX). Conducted user research and usability testing to gather feedback and iterate on design solutions, ensuring optimal user experience and satisfaction
• Employed Material-UI to streamline the styling process and maintain design consistency across different screen sizes and devices. Customized stylesheets using Sass and CSS-in-JS to achieve pixel-perfect designs, resulting in a 25% faster development time and adherence to brand guidelines
• Conceptualized, designed, and produced a wide range of graphical assets, including icons, illustrations, and user interface elements, to elevate the visual identity of an iOS-based grocery ordering application. Employed industry-standard tools such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Sketch to create high-fidelity mockups and prototypes

### Software Engineer @ RotoBot AI
Jan 2025 – Jan 2025
• Rebuilt the main menu UI using React and Ionic, based on Figma prototypes, to improve navigation and align with updated UX designs.
• Implemented smooth screen transitions and animations via Ionic APIs to deliver a polished, native-like user experience.
• Ensured consistent type safety across the codebase using TypeScript, reducing bugs and improving long-term maintainability.
• Created modular, reusable React components to speed up development and simplify future scaling.
• Integrated dynamic icons from Firebase and connected API-driven data to enhance app flexibility and real-time content delivery.

### Software Engineer & UX/UI Designer @ Lattitude
Jan 2024 – Jan 2025
• Designed high fidelity mockups in Figma for Lattitude Career Companion App, enhancing user experience and engagement.
• Developed user-friendly dashboard for comprehensive career path overview and access to account data.
• Collaborated with UX & engineering team to create interactive Personal Board of Advisors feature, increasing user engagement and satisfaction.
• Worked with engineering team to ship high quality code, create & deploy Figma hi-fi mockups with Confluence to manage tickets.

### AWS Data Marketplace Hackathon (1st place)  |  Software Engineer @ Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Jan 2023 – Jan 2023 | New York City Metropolitan Area
• Collaborated closely with a multidisciplinary team, including 2 UX designers and 1 Data Scientist, adopting agile methodology to facilitate seamless coordination & iteration. Conducted regular stand-ups to ensure alignment & progress towards project goals
• Spearheaded the development of a functional prototype within a rigorous 24-hour timeframe, focusing on overhauling the user interface (UI) to enhance usability and aesthetics. Implemented rapid prototyping techniques and iterative design processes, leading to a 40% improvement in user feedback scores
• Leveraged the cutting-edge capabilities of OpenAI's GPT 4.5 Large Language Model to pioneer an innovative AI-powered feature: a concurrent Suggested Datasets search engine. Leveraging contextual understanding and real-time event analysis, the solution dynamically curated & presented relevant datasets to users, significantly boosting engagement by 60% & conversion rates by 35%

### Software Engineer / Operations Lead @ Shahla Karimi
Jan 2022 – Jan 2022 | New York, New York, United States
• Engineered custom automations with Zapier using proficiency in JavaScript & APIs 
to eliminate the most tedious tasks in production, sales, CRM process, & cross-team communication, to keep teams lean & focused on more demanding tasks
• Designed & implemented a suite of web tools & applications tailored to the specific needs of individual team members, enhancing efficiency & productivity across departments, resulting in daily individual time savings of 1-2.5 hours and a 25% increase in overall team productivity
• Leveraged 3rd-party REST APIs to engineer condition-based email communication with vendors, conditional order due dates, automatic product rendering & email to clients, automated QC procedures, & tracked order envelopes, improving process automation by 50% and reducing errors by 30%

### Software Engineer / Production Manager @ Shahla Karimi
Jan 2021 – Jan 2022 | New York, New York, United States
• Implemented agile methodology across departments to establish a comprehensive production protocol, resulting in a 36% reduction in losses through enhanced organization and efficiency, and accelerating project delivery times by 20%
• Developed custom boards on monday.com to track and manage vendor information, track orders at various stages of production, and other pertinent data, optimizing workflow transparency and coordination
• Utilized monday.com's automation capabilities to streamline and automate production processes, CRM tasks, and vendor correspondence, significantly improving operational efficiency and reducing manual workload

### Web Developer & Administrator | 3D Designer @ INTENEBRIS
Jan 2014 – Jan 2020 | Greater New York City Area
• Engineered & deployed an optimized e-commerce platform with WordPress/WooCommerce, integrating custom plugins & themes for enhanced user experience & operational efficiency, keeping a majority of tasks in-house saving an estimated total of $20,400 in outsourced labor over time
• Integrated third-party APIs like Stripe Payment Gateway & AfterShip for secure payment processing & order tracking, oosting customer satisfaction by 25% and increasing retention rates by 18%
• Managed SQL databases using phpMyAdmin, ensuring data integrity, performance, & scalability for efficient handling of customer data
• Implemented SSL certificates & configured server settings, DNS records, & hosting environments on cPanel Linux servers, ensuring secure & seamless website operation, demonstrating proficiency in web server management best practices
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop & execute branding strategies, including logo design, business cards, & lookbook creation, aligning brand identity with market trends & target audience preferences
• As a designer, cultivated a dedicated following in the fine art world through innovative collaborative projects with renowned painters & sculptors, leveraging social media platforms & digital marketing techniques to expand brand visibility & driving a 60% increase in sales within the niche market of dark fashion

### CAD/CAM Director  |  Web Designer @ Nava New York
Jan 2015 – Jan 2018 | Greater New York City Area
• Leveraged proficiency in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to translate design mockups and wireframes into pixel-perfect, responsive web interfaces to streamline development and ensure consistency across different devices and browsers
• Contributed to the implementation of user-centric design principles and best practices, optimizing usability, accessibility, and visual appeal. Conducted usability testing and gathered feedback to iterate on design solutions, ensuring optimal user engagement and satisfaction
• Actively participated in agile development processes, attending sprint planning meetings, daily stand-ups, and retrospective sessions to coordinate tasks and prioritize features. Utilized version control systems like Git to manage codebase changes and facilitate collaboration with team members
• Demonstrated versatility and adaptability by balancing responsibilities across multiple projects and domains, including web design, frontend development, and automation scripting for 3D product rendering. Played a key role in fostering a collaborative and innovative culture within the startup environment, contributing to its growth and success


## Education
### Diploma of Education in Computer Software Engineering
BrainStation

### Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) in Illustration
Fashion Institute of Technology

### Certification in Commercial and Advertising Art
Wilson Tech

### Certification in Laser Engraver & Instructor
Ztech Advanced Technologies


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/jonathansilva761
- Website: http://www.joathansilva.io
- Website: http://www.github.com/jon-slva

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Last updated: 2026-04-05