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Aaron Pierson

@aaronpierson

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Senior Full-Stack Engineer with expertise in scalable software solutions.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that fosters innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.

With over 12 years of experience as a Senior Full-Stack Engineer, I have honed my skills in JavaScript, Node.js, Python, and various frameworks including React and Angular. My career spans both enterprise and startup environments, where I have consistently delivered high-quality, low-maintenance software solutions. I am proficient in Agile methodologies, and I thrive in collaborative settings, working closely with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals.

At Walmart Global Tech, I architected and implemented a Flask application for task automation, significantly enhancing system accountability through a Django audit application. My ability to transform monolithic applications into microservices architectures has led to improved scalability and data processing efficiency. I am recognized for my problem-solving capabilities and my commitment to maintaining exceptional code quality through rigorous design reviews and innovative technical solutions.

Throughout my career, I have led teams and mentored junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and learning. I am dedicated to leveraging my technical expertise to create impactful software that meets user needs and drives business success.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Full-Stack Engineer

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Walmart Global Tech

Oct 2022 - Present (2 years 7 months)

Architected and implemented a Flask application with Celery for task automation, creating RESTful APIs and transforming a monolithic Python Django application into a microservices architecture. Developed high-traffic web applications and APIs using Java Spring framework and enhanced application stability with React and RxJS.

Python Flask Django REST GraphQL React Java Spring Boot AWS Docker

Senior Software Engineer | Team Lead

Cradlepoint

Mar 2020 - Sep 2022 (2 years 6 months)

Led the upgrade of the React app, engineered a dynamic admin panel, and revamped UI features of legacy applications. Deployed a microservices solution on Docker and Kubernetes, ensuring zero downtime during upgrades and enhancing system efficiency.

React Redux PostgreSQL Docker Kubernetes Golang Azure Redis

Senior Python Engineer

Human Signal

Jan 2017 - Feb 2020 (3 years 1 month)

Led the migration of Node.js back-end to Prisma ORM, built a Node.js app for real-time Kafka message processing, and automated CI/CD pipelines with Python Poetry. Enhanced system reliability through automated testing with Pytest.

Python Django Node GraphQL Kafka React Next.js Azure

Python Engineer

Bayer

Jul 2013 - Jan 2017 (3 years 6 months)

Crafted secure data storage solutions using Django and PostgreSQL, developed RESTful APIs, and migrated legacy applications to a SPA with React. Implemented comprehensive testing strategies to ensure functionality and user experience.

Python Django REST React PostgreSQL AWS Java MongoDB

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

New York University

Bachelor of Computer Science, Computer Science

2009 - 2013

Completed a Bachelor of Computer Science, focusing on software development, algorithms, and data structures. Gained hands-on experience in various programming languages and technologies, preparing for a career in technology and software engineering.