# Jonathan Torres

> Software Engineer

Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/jonathantorres

Software Engineer with three years of professional Experience, demonstrating proficiency in the latest development practices and a proven track record of robust problem solving skills. Enthusiastically seeking a position in Software Engineering to contribute to a dynamic team to further enhance expertise in a challenging and innovative environment.

## Work Experience
### Software Engineer @ KPFF Consulting Engineers
Jan 2024 – Present | Los Angeles, California, United States
- Leading the development of MSAL-based Azure AD authentication for a React.js web application to replace VPN-based access with secure user sign-in.
- Designed and developed an internal full-stack web application using Vite.js/React, and Express.js to serve as a centralized hub for frequently accessed documents, information, and internal requests.
- Built and optimized scalable APIs to support full-stack functionality, managing routing, and seamless client-server communication.
- Developed Playwright based automation scripts used by 300+ users improving workflow speed and reducing manual intervention.
Refactored and modernized legacy code, reducing technical debt and improving system performance, stability, and developer productivity.

### Junior Software Engineer @ Upwards
Jan 2020 – Jan 2023 | Los Angeles, California, United States
- Built a feature that generated backend-driven content for dynamic web pages, enabling generic listings to adapt based on the amount of available data.
- Designed and maintained scalable API endpoints in PHP to support modular platform growth and constant changing business needs.
- Reverse engineered API calls to collect and process 150,000+ daycare records across the United States, enabling data flows that drove over 30% of company revenue.
- Worked in a Test-Driven Development environment that emphasized writing unit and integration tests, helping maintain application stability and code quality.
- Documented development stages, design decisions, and best practices to standardize processes and strengthen team collaboration.
- Participated in an on-call rotation that involved triaging and resolving production issues reported by internal teams, ensuring minimal downtime and rapid incident resolution.
- Collaborated with Product, Design, and Engineering teams to scope features and define development timelines, enabling efficient delivery in a fast-paced startup environment.

### Technical Intern @ Data One POS Inc
Jan 2019 – Jan 2019 | Greater Los Angeles Area


## Education
### Bachelor of Science - BS in Computer Science
California State University, Fullerton
Jan 2014 – Jan 2020


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

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Last updated: 2026-03-29