# Vicki Alden

> Software Engineer

Location: Los Angeles Metropolitan Area, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/vickialden

Highly skilled Full Stack Software Engineer with 6 years of experience in designing, developing, and delivering innovative web applications. Proficient in JavaScript and TypeScript and  has extensive knowledge of React, GQL, Apollo, TypeScript, Node, Express, PostgreSQL, TypeORM, and Docker. Proven ability to take ownership of projects, from planning to implementation, and deliver exceptional results. Committed to continuous learning, mentorship, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve project success.

## Work Experience
### Full Stack Engineer @ Via
Jan 2022 – Jan 2023
- Led the development of a tool enabling businesses to create customizable marketing journeys via text messages.
- Designed and implemented a highly intuitive flow diagram to build desired customer journeys.
- Owned the project from planning to testing, ensuring its successful delivery within set timelines.
- Collaborated closely with developers, designers, project managers, and QA in regular meetings to maintain effective communication and project alignment.

### Full Stack Engineer @ ONEHOPE Wine
Jan 2019 – Jan 2022 | Los Angeles, California
- Spearheaded the creation of software to enhance sales representatives' connections with customers, leading to significant financial gains and increased engagement.
- Initiated a project during a two-day hackathon, and later served as the project engineering lead throughout development.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to develop frontend web applications using React, GQL/Apollo, Next, and Gatsby.
- Mentored new and junior developers.
- Conducted code reviews and incorporated feedback to enhance code quality and foster continuous improvement.
- Integrated third-party APIs, such as Stripe, Twilio, Yotpo, and ShipCompliant, to add functionality and streamline processes.

### Full Stack Software Engineer @ Scanwell Health
Jan 2018 – Jan 2019 | Los Angeles
Created a backend service from the ground up. Built a mobile EMR prototype. Contributed to two existing mobile applications.

 Backend Service
 -Architected and built a complete RESTful API service using Node.js, PostgreSQL, Sequelize
 -Authenticated users and routes to secure patient data
 -Automated tests and deployment using Travis Continuous Integration

Review Portal
 -Built an EMR prototype used by doctors to provide patients with treatment plans using React Native

Scanwell IOS, CRIC study IOS
 -Built front facing screens using Swift and Xcode

### Full Stack Engineer @ Agent, Inc.
Jan 2017 – Jan 2018 | Greater Los Angeles Area
Delivered greenfield application for newly funded startup

Applications:
Client Facing Web Application, www.joinagent.com
  • Constructed a front end web application from the ground up using jQuery, Bootstrap, and Page.js for routing
  • Built multiple forms including payment information forms powered by the Stripe API
  • Created reusable components to maintain consistency throughout the application
  • Designed and implemented new features
  • Maintained the integrity of features and designs

Backend Service Powering Web and IOS Applications
​  • Architected and built a new backend which replaced a considerable portion of legacy code using PostgreSQL
  • Created RESTful API routes using Node.js and Express
  • Built a timer system using Kue which is powered by Redis
  • Wrote integration tests using Mocha and Chai
  • Fixed several legacy bugs dealing with payments

Client Facing In-House Tools
  • Created a CMS for managing the emails sent out to users
  • Implemented a similarity algorithm using a cosine similarity package
  • Cached user information to speed performance with Redis

### Associate Tech Mentor/Instructor and Counselor @ Hack Reactor
Jan 2017 – Jan 2017
• Teach advanced Javascript, computer science concepts, and modern Javascript frameworks/libraries
 • Mentor the technical development and emotional well-being of 50+ prospective engineers
 • Recommend intervention strategies for students experiencing anti-patterns
 • Iterate coding best practices, Agile methodologies, git versioning practices, and growth mindset to students
 • Organize tech talks with successful software engineers to provide culture and community to students and alumni


## Education
### Bachelor of Science - BS in Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
Humboldt State University


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

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Last updated: 2026-03-29