# Kenneth Surban

> Software Engineer | JavaScript Developer | Frontend Developer | React Developer | Node Developer

Location: San Francisco Bay Area, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/kennethsurban

I am a fullstack engineer with a background in software engineering and a bachelor's in Computer Science.  I am an amazing team player with a strong ability to learn quickly.  I love the workflow of Software Engineering because I enjoy figuring out practical solutions for business requirements and end users. 

Coming from a bachelor's in computer science and finishing a 12 week Software Engineering bootcamp, I've worked with many different individuals and teams to learn how to properly cooperate with others.  I can lead, I can follow, and I'm always willing to give my time to help those that need it. 

- Languages:  JavaScript, Python, HTML/CSS, Java
- Frontend Frameworks and Libraries: React, Bootstrap, Redux
- Back End Frameworks and Libraries: Node, Express, Flask, Django
- Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Firebase
- Deployment: Git, Github, Heroku, AWS

## Work Experience
### Software Engineer @ 3Data
Jan 2025 – Present | San Francisco Bay Area
- Full Stack JavaScript and TypeScript Developer, contributing to the development and experience of DOD software communication

### Software Engineer @ AlertMedia
Jan 2022 – Jan 2023 | Remote, Austin, TX

### Software Developer @ General Motors
Jan 2020 – Jan 2022
- Deployed and improved new UI upgrades for ecommerce platform by increasing performance load times and developing money saving features for the company
- Implemented wallet and rewards system widgets to enhance user experience for easier checkout

### YallChat (Personal Project, 5 days) @ General Assembly
Jan 2020 – Jan 2020
- Created real time messaging app for others to chat
- Implemented direct and group messaging between users
- Built with Mongodb, Express, Node, HTML5, CSS3

### Software Engineering Apprentice @ General Assembly
Jan 2019 – Jan 2020 | San Francisco Bay Area
- 12 Week Software Engineering Immersive Bootcamp in web development course focusing on frontend, backend, and collaborative work
- Skills Include: VanillaJS, ES6 JS, ES5 JS, Python, React, Express, Node, Django, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Git, Github, HTML5, CSS, Bootstrap

### RevRater (Team Project, 4 Days) @ General Assembly
Jan 2020 – Jan 2020
- Collaborated in a team to build a fullstack application for users to review and rate places
- Participated in designing frontend user flows
- Implemented search for local businesses listed via Google Maps
- Built with Node.js, Express, MongoDB, HTML5, Bootsrap, and GoogleMaps API

### Zombie Survival Browser Game (Solo Project, 4 Days) @ General Assembly
Jan 2020 – Jan 2020
- Zombie top down survival game built with Vanilla JS, HTML5, CSS3
- Implemented circular collision detection on HTML elements

### Bachelor of Science in Computer Science @ San Francisco State University
Jan 2018 – Jan 2019 | San Francisco Bay Area
- Finished Bachelor's in Computer Science December 2019 at SFSU.
- Strong fundamentals in Data Structures, Algorithms,  and Best Programming Practices
- Developed projects with a focus in Software Engineer, Web  Development, Computer Human Interaction, and Databases

### CentiPayroll (Full stack App for Payroll Management) @ San Francisco State University
Jan 2019 – Jan 2019
- Collaborated in team to create a fullstack payroll application for users to manage their payroll systems by using Python Flask, HTML5, and full crud in MySQL
- Managed   Github   repository   and   conducted   Github   tutorial   for   other   members   to   become   familiar  with appropriate usage 
- Administered peer code reviews and coding standards
- Designed API endpoints for CRUD functionality to edit, create, and delete payroll changes

### Online Gin Rummy (Full stack App to Play Gin Rummy with Others) @ San Francisco State University
Jan 2018 – Jan 2018
- Worked in a team to create a fully built multiplayer fullstack web application for users to play Gin Rummy
- Engineered   multiple   simultaneous   game   management   using   Server   to   Client   connection   for   users  
to create and host their own Gin Rummy session using Sockets and PostgreSQL 
- Implemented   in-game   real   time   communications   allowing   multiple   games   at   once   using   Peer  to  Peer connection

### Edugator (Full stack Craigslist App for Students) @ San Francisco State University
Jan 2018 – Jan 2018 | San Francisco, California, United States
- Cooperated in a team of 7 diverse engineers to create a full stack web application for students at San Francisco State University to buy and sell to one another using React, Node, Express, PostgreSQL
- Designed and implemented wireframes and high fidelity mockups
- Secured routing for user and admin authentication by using JSON Web tokens and requiring 
credentials for routes in Express and React server
- Communicated necessary React Components, functionality, and API calls to meet business 
requirements

### Stock Associate @ Forever 21
Jan 2016 – Jan 2016

### Baker @ 85C Bakery Cafe
Jan 2016 – Jan 2016


## Education
### Bachelor of Science - BS in Computer Science
San Francisco State University

### Associate's degree in Computer Science
Ohlone College


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

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Last updated: 2026-04-05