# Paul Schoen

> Senior Software Engineer at Rivian (now under Rivian-Volkswagen JV)

Location: Normal, Illinois, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/paulschoen

As a seasoned software engineer, I work on designing and implementing systems focused on scalability and performance. My expertise includes TypeScript, JavaScript, and frameworks such as React Native, React, Node.js, and AWS. I focus on building solutions that align with operational goals and drive impactful results.

Selected Accomplishments:
- Reduced Costs: Developed a Yard Management System, cutting vehicle delivery expenses by over $1M annually.
- Enhanced Quality and Automation: Designed and implemented an inspection and defect management system, integrated with MES, used throughout the factory in General Assembly and End of Line. The system enabled real-time issue detection, resolution, and ensured vehicles met quality standards before delivery.
- Optimized Processes: Led frontend efforts for internal vehicle rental tools, refining workflows and hardware-software setups.

Collaboration and Leadership:
- Work alongside diverse teams to address core challenges, prioritize high-value features, and hit tight timelines.
- Guide junior developers, encouraging technical growth and teamwork.

Technical Background:
- Extensive experience with TypeScript, supplemented by Python, C#, and Ruby for varying needs.
- Proven track record of designing and deploying systems aligned with organizational objectives.

## Work Experience
### Senior Software Engineer @ Rivian
Jan 2022 – Present
* Spearheaded development of a mobile Yard Management Solution for Rivian’s fleet team, leveraging Rivian vehicle architecture technology to achieve over $1M in annual cost savings and faster vehicle delivery.
* Led frontend development for an internal fleet vehicle rental application, streamlining hardware and software configuration processes and enhancing operational efficiency.
* Helped design and implement a scalable automated testing and defect management system for both web and mobile platforms, improving quality assurance and defect resolution processes:  
  - Automated vehicle functionality validation during assembly and End of Line (EOL) stages.  
  - Integrated defect capture and repair workflows using the Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and quality control gates.  
  - Ensured only defect-free vehicles are eligible for final booking through automated quality checks.
* Collaborated with cross-functional plant teams to triage critical production issues, prioritize high-impact features, and improve manufacturing workflows.  
* Mentored developers, provided technical guidance, and managed team deliverables to meet deadlines for key production milestones.

### Senior Software Engineer @ Divisions Maintenance Group
Jan 2021 – Jan 2022 | United States
* Leading and designing a complete CI/CD workflow for the Mobile Platform utilizing Trunk Based Development, GitLab, Sentry, Appcenter, Docker, NodeJS, Jira, and Bitrise. I reduced deployments taking one full day down to five minutes which as a result saved the company $150,000+ a year. I also reduced the non-crash rate from 95.00% to 99.68% with automated testing.
* Lead analytics with Mixpanel integration to track user flow and gather reports for users
* Maintain and Develop the Application suite with Typescript (React, NodeJS and React Native) and C# (Microservices and ASP.net).* Manage several types of databases (Kafka, SQL, CouchDB, LevelDB)
* Take part in estimating, planning, and managing team tasks (Agile)
* Collaborate with other team members to accomplish overall efforts
* Provide guidance to other developers as necessary
* Interact with analysts and users when possible and as necessary to clarify requirements

### Software Engineer @ Divisions Maintenance Group
Jan 2020 – Jan 2021 | Newport, Kentucky, United States
* Maintain and Develop the Application suite with Typescript (React, NodeJS and React Native) and C# (Microservices and ASP.net).* Manage several types of databases (Kafka, SQL, CouchDB, LevelDB)
* Take part in estimating, planning, and managing team tasks (Agile)
* Collaborate with other team members to accomplish overall efforts
* Provide guidance to other developers as necessary
* Interact with analysts and users when possible and as necessary to clarify requirements

### User Interface and User Experience Designer @ Coupa Suppliers
Jan 2018 – Jan 2020 | Cincinnati Area, KY
* Evaluate user requirements provided by Business Analysts
* Sit down with Business Analysts/UAT and prototype with functional specs and refine their ideas.
* Illustrate design ideas using mockups, wireframes, storyboards and other relevant or necessary tools that clearly demonstrate functionality and look
* Design of graphic user interface elements such as menus, navigation components, tabs and widgets
* Prepare and present rough drafts to internal teams and key stakeholders
* Identify and troubleshoot UX problems
* Enforce applications meet style and design standards
* Create original graphics designs (e.g. images, sketches, and tables)

### Front End Developer @ Coupa Suppliers
Jan 2017 – Jan 2020 | Cincinnati Area, KY
* Style application Suite
* Maintain and Develop application suite (e.g. Web Apps and Mobile Apps )
* Interact with RESTFUL API
* Design Developer Specs for new features and releases.
* Train Developers on EmberJS, Node.js and Vue.js

### Technician @ Florida Machine Tool Supply and Service
Jan 2013 – Jan 2016
* General IT repairs such as fixing/replacing computers and dealing with networking issues. 
* Working in machine shops dealing with customers while servicing their machines.
* Design aspects of the business such as logo and website. 
* Pushed for a more technology-forward business so it's nearly paperless now and much more efficient.


## Education
### Full Stack Web Development
Wyncode Academy
Jan 2016 – Jan 2016

### Computer Science
Sinclair Community College


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/paul-schoen
- Website: https://paulschoen.me

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Last updated: 2026-03-22