# Nicholas Ray

> Software Engineer

Location: Hazelwood, Missouri, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/nicholasray

Just a guy that wants to improve myself and those around me each day while having a positive attitude. And to use cool tech; like Neovim. I use Neovim btw.

During my professional development I've worked with and am comfortable with Vue, React, Node, SQL, Laravel/PHP. I enjoy being able to work on the frontend and the backend to bring things to life. I enjoy seeking out additional education in my field and enjoy doing my personal projects using Go and TypeScript.

I've developed more of an interest in performance over my career thus far and enjoy trying to write code that will run efficiently as well as dig into to the root causes.

## Work Experience
### Senior Software Engineer @ Curate
Jan 2025 – Present

### Software Engineer III @ Curate
Jan 2024 – Jan 2025
• Developed new platform features using Vue, Node, GraphQL, and AWS services
• Collaborated with stakeholders to implement critical needs for platform expansion
• Took ownership of features from ideation to completion on both frontend and backend

### Software Engineer II @ Curate
Jan 2022 – Jan 2024
• Collaborated with Product, Design, and Engineers to rebuild Curate using Vue, Node, GraphQL, and AWS.
• Designed and implemented infrastructure for the new platform, enhancing user experience and performance.
• Contributed to the branding and overall design of the platform, ensuring a cohesive and modern look.

### Full Stack Web Developer @ Curate
Jan 2020 – Jan 2022 | St Louis, Missouri, United States
• Developed new features and resolved bugs in a legacy application using Laravel PHP and React + Redux.
• Implemented best practices in coding and testing to ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Contributed to the growth of Curate by continuously improving the application's functionality and user satisfaction.

### Software Engineer @ Atlas Digital Group
Jan 2025 – Jan 2025 | St Louis, MO

### General Manager @ Sugarfire Smoke House
Jan 2019 – Jan 2020 | 932 Meramec Station Road, Valley Park, MO 63088
Oversee all Front of House and Back of House operations. Scheduling for Front of House employees. Coordination of events with Catering Managers. Coordination with Chefs and Back of House Managers on Kitchen concerns. Manage all Front of House supervisors directly on Front of House concerns.

### FOH Manager @ Sugarfire Smoke House
Jan 2017 – Jan 2019 | Valley Park, MO
Work with great people at a great restaurant!

### BOH Manager @ Sugarfire Smoke House
Jan 2014 – Jan 2017 | Ofallon, MO


## Education
### Bachelor of Science - BS in Computer Science
University of Missouri-Saint Louis
Jan 2017 – Jan 2020

### Full Stack JavaScript Developer
Claim Academy
Jan 2020 – Jan 2020

### Associate of Arts (A.A.) in Accounting
St. Charles Community College


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/nickrray
- Website: https://itsnickray.com
- GitHub: https://github.com/STLnick

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Last updated: 2026-03-22