# Travis Pak

> Software Engineer

Location: Kansas City Metropolitan Area, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/travispak

Hello! My name is Travis and I am a software engineer with an inclination towards building, improving and fixing anything mechanical or virtual. I have a background in science and mathematics and have always had a fondness for technical problem solving and abstract thinking.

Having recently transitioned from the biomedical equipment field, I am currently working as a scientific software engineer collaborating with with diverse teams of both internal and external developers, alongside scientists. We are focused on  the optimization and modernization of in-house research applications, specifically designed to meet the evolving needs of our drug discovery scientists. Together, we strive to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of scientific workflows, contributing to the development of genetic medicines.

What excites me most about this field is the potential to experience new challenges, novelty, and growth. If you're interested in my background, please reach out to chat!

Front End | JavaScript (ES5 and ES6), Angular, React, HTML, CSS, Axios, RXJS, AG Grid
Back End | Node.js, NestJS, Python, Express, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Nodemon, RESTful API Development
Testing/Deployment | AWS (EC2, Batch, ECR, S3), Azure Active Directory, Docker, Nginx, Artillery.io, Loader.io, Mocha, Chai
Developer Tools | Vim, Git, Postman, DataGrip, Slack, npm, Webpack, Babel, Agile Methodology,

## Work Experience
### Software Engineer @ Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Jan 2022 – Present

### Software Engineer @ Personal Project
Jan 2021 – Jan 2021
BatBook - Travel app for locating airports, restaurants, car rentals, and points of interest

MongoDB | Express | React | Node | Bootstrap | Axios | Firebase | Google APIs

•	Created embedded google map component that dynamically rendered destination points based on current user location, user inputs, and API response data
•	Leveraged React Hooks and knowledge of component lifecycle to streamline stateful logic and increase code readability
•	Utilized React Router, React-Bootstrap, and strategic CSS to produce a multi-page, mobile-friendly app with satisfying UI/UX

### Software Engineer @ Personal Project
Jan 2021 – Jan 2021
Blackjack - Fun and simple blackjack simulator created from scratch in 3 days

### Software Engineer @ Personal Project
Jan 2021 – Jan 2021
Miranda System - Backend system designed and scaled to handle production level traffic of Q & A data

PostgreSQL | Express | Node | AWS | Docker | NginX | Axios | Artillery.io | Loader.io

•	Implemented indexing and optimized query syntax to bring median local response time from > 2s to 3ms in PostgreSQL database containing over 5 million entries
•	Dockerized server to boost consistency, reliability, and deployability on multiple ec2 instances
•	Overcame processing limitations of single AWS ec2 micro instance by load-balancing via Nginx proxy to horizontally scale backend service to achieve > 1000 rps on multiple instances
•	Implemented a caching system so when users target top 500 products, response speed is increased 5x

### Software Engineer @ Personal Project
Jan 2021 – Jan 2021
Ratchadamri |  Front end for E-commerce clothing web app

React | Express | Node | Axios | AWS

•	Developed interactive product photo gallery carousel using React and CSS to deliver aesthetic UI/UX with pannable zoom capability
•	Analyzed page load speeds using performance metrics through Chrome Lighthouse

### Biomedical Equipment Technician @ Fresenius Medical Care North America
Jan 2017 – Jan 2021 | Kansas City, Missouri Area
•	Performed maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs on dialysis equipment, water treatment systems, ancillary equipment, test equipment, and the physical plant in compliance with company, AAMI, and manufacturer policies
•	Performed trend analysis on water quality to mitigate chemical and microbial contamination and oversaw water treatment process to ensure safe and effective patient treatment
•	Analyzed, assembled and assimilated information and data to contribute in technical discussion, including reporting outcomes in monthly interdepartmental quality assurance meetings
•	Oversaw training, demonstration and authorization processes for over 20 clinical staff in performing technical duties

### Production Assembler & Tester / Design Engineering Assistant @ J2 SCIENTIFIC
Jan 2016 – Jan 2017 | Columbia, Missouri Area
•	Developed and maintained CAD drawings and models; fluid flow path and electronic wiring diagrams; and standard operating procedure and work instruction documents for internal processes
•	Assembled and tested a wide variety of automated sample preparation equipment including component hardware, circuitry and tubing
•	Aided engineering dept in product enhancement, quality control, and quality assurance processes


## Education
### Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
University of Missouri-Columbia
Jan 2011 – Jan 2016

### Certificate in Software Engineering
Hack Reactor
Jan 2021 – Jan 2021


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

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Last updated: 2026-03-29