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Adrian Hughes

@adrianhughes

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Creative Full-Stack Developer with 8 years of experience in web applications.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that offers opportunities for growth, collaboration, and innovative projects that challenge my skills.

I am a creative and detail-oriented Full-Stack Developer with over 8 years of experience in building dynamic and scalable web applications. My expertise lies in Python (Flask, Django), Ruby on Rails, and JavaScript, particularly with React. I have a strong background in backend system development and seamless frontend integration, which allows me to create data-driven applications that meet business objectives.

Throughout my career, I have led the development of various platforms, including a job search platform that supports over 500K active users. My focus on performance optimization has resulted in significant improvements, such as a 35% increase in API performance and a 40% reduction in load times. I am passionate about mentoring junior developers and fostering a collaborative environment to enhance team practices and knowledge sharing.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Full-Stack Developer

Current

Crowdstrike

Jul 2022 - Present (4 years)

Led the development of a job search platform using Python (Django) and React, optimizing API performance by 35% and integrating real-time analytics. Mentored junior developers and automated deployment with CI/CD pipelines.

REST APIs React MongoDB CI CD Performance Optimization Unit Testing Agile Django

Software Engineer

Zelle

Jan 2020 - Jun 2022 (2 years 5 months)

Developed backend for an e-learning platform using Python (Django) and React, implementing real-time features and optimizing performance by 25%. Managed deployment on AWS and Docker.

React AWS Celery Performance Optimization Agile Docker Django

Software Engineer

Apartment List

May 2017 - Oct 2019 (2 years 5 months)

Developed a fintech data dashboard using Python (Flask) and React, enhancing API performance and integrating data visualizations. Managed deployment on AWS and Docker.

Flask API React AWS Performance Optimization Docker Agile Data Visualization

Junior Software Engineer

Cisco

Jan 2016 - Apr 2017 (1 year 3 months)

Contributed to backend development of a social networking platform using Python (Flask) and React, optimizing API performance and implementing unit testing.

REST APIs Flask API React SQLAlchemy Docker Unit Testing Agile Performance Optimization

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Victoria

Bachelor of Computer Engineering, Computer Engineering

2010 - 2014

Completed a Bachelor of Computer Engineering, focusing on the integration of hardware and software systems. Developed skills in programming, system design, and project management, preparing for a career in software development.