# Riki Konikoff > Senior Software Engineer at Sofar Sounds Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/riki I am a full-stack software engineer with a focus on front-end logic. My background is in psychology and cosmetology, but after working for years in uninspiring jobs I took control of my career with the help of the outstanding folks at Launch Academy, Inc. I love the way coding lets me use my critical thinking skills and jives so well with my personality. I'm passionate about this path and continue to enjoy each new software challenge I encounter! Specialities: React.js, Ruby on Rails, PostgreSQL, GraphQL, Vue.js, MySQL Github: github.com/rikikonikoff ## Work Experience ### Senior Full Stack Software Engineer @ Sofar Sounds Jan 2024 – Present | Somerville, Massachusetts, United States ### Full Stack Software Engineer @ Sofar Sounds Jan 2021 – Jan 2024 | Somerville, Massachusetts, United States ### Senior Software Engineer @ CarePort, powered by WellSky® Jan 2021 – Jan 2021 | Boston, Massachusetts, United States ### Software Engineer @ CarePort, powered by WellSky® Jan 2019 – Jan 2021 | Greater Boston At CarePort, I have expanded my skill base tremendously and contributed both as an engineer and as a teammate, exceeding expectations at every step. I spearheaded an effort to modernize the company’s JavaScript use and was able to use this project as an opportunity both to learn more about the language and to mentor some of my colleagues in the JavaScript skills I already had. I am an essential contact for other teams who integrate with my team’s products and have often been called upon to troubleshoot issues both with these integrations and with the products themselves; such issues range from DevOps concerns to API endpoints to UX/UI bugs and everything in between. ### Associate Software Engineer @ CarePort, powered by WellSky® Jan 2018 – Jan 2019 | Boston, Massachusetts ### Full-Stack Web Developer @ Workbar Jan 2017 – Jan 2018 | Boston, Massachusetts Working with a legacy codebase at Workbar, I was tasked with helping bring the company's software up to speed with current and emerging technologies. I worked primarily with Rails, but also spent quite a bit of time programming in Vue.js and haml. In addition, we experimented with a new app, for which I was able to introduce the organization to React.js a little bit at a time. ### Web Development Apprentice @ Intrepid Pursuits Jan 2017 – Jan 2017 | Greater Boston Area Built new features and resolved bugs for an existing codebase to be shipped to production on a client project, using React.js with Redux, React-Router, and Jest-Enzyme for testing. Engaged in Agile workflows, including daily standups, sprint planning and review, user story estimation, backlog grooming, and occasional client demonstrations. Practiced version control and continuous integration using Git and CircleCI. ### Jr. Full-Stack Web Developer @ Launch Academy, Inc Jan 2016 – Jan 2017 Completed an intensive web development curriculum as part of a 10-week full-time program focusing on Ruby on Rails, React.js, and more. Rapidly expanded my knowledge base and skills, including experience gained with object oriented programming, test driven development, Agile methodologies and continuous integration. ### Director of Training, Assistant Manager, Barista @ Fuel America Jan 2014 – Jan 2016 | Brighton, MA ● Created and integrated training materials and instructed and supervised all new staff members ● Provided ongoing training of new and experienced staff members; provided feedback as necessary ● Ensured smooth operation of the café by planning for and continuously reassessing the needs of customers and staff; resolved issues for customers who felt our efforts had fallen short ● Took inventory and placed and tracked orders ● Reconciled cash register and petty cash ● Crafted consistently high-quality espresso drinks and other menu items, often in a time-pressured situation requiring excellent coordination, cooperation, and communication with team members ## Education ### Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology Boston University Jan 2007 – Jan 2010 ### Master's Level Coursework in Social Work University of Wisconsin-Madison Jan 2011 – Jan 2012 ### Cosmetology Certificate in Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General Aveda Institute Minneapolis Jan 2012 – Jan 2013 ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/rkonikoff --- Source: https://flows.cv/riki JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/riki/resume.json Last updated: 2026-03-22