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Ava Williams

@avawilliams

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Seasoned software developer specializing in Ruby and cloud computing.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters collaboration, encourages continuous learning, and offers opportunities for professional growth.

I am a seasoned software developer with a strong focus on creating scalable, efficient, and secure software solutions. My expertise lies in Ruby and cloud computing, where I have successfully engineered robust server-side applications and optimized performance through RESTful API development and CI/CD pipeline implementation. I thrive in collaborative environments, utilizing project management tools like Jira, Trello, and Asana to ensure smooth workflows across cross-functional teams.

Throughout my career, I have led MVP development and improved team productivity through agile practices. At EmblemHealth, I achieved a 25% reduction in processing times through code refactoring and optimization, while also mentoring junior team members to foster a culture of collaboration. My commitment to continuous learning and delivering high-quality applications has consistently met and exceeded client expectations, as evidenced by my ability to enhance scalability and reduce operational costs significantly.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Software Developer

Current

EmblemHealth

Jun 2022 - Present (3 years)

Engineered robust server-side applications using Ruby on Rails, achieving a 25% reduction in processing times through code refactoring and optimization. Designed and delivered new features in an Agile workflow, ensuring high-quality code via test-driven development and RSpec testing. Enhanced scalability by optimizing AWS services (EC2, Lambda, S3), reducing operational costs by 30%.

Ruby on Rails AWS RESTful APIs GraphQL RSpec

Senior Full Stack Engineer

Chewy

Mar 2021 - Apr 2022 (1 year 1 month)

Led the transition from a monolithic Ruby on Rails application to a microservices-based architecture, enhancing system performance and scalability. Improved PostgreSQL database efficiency by 20% through query optimization and streamlined integration. Built and maintained CI/CD pipelines using Git and Jenkins, automating deployments and cutting manual efforts by 60%.

Ruby on Rails Microservices PostgreSQL React Git Jenkins AWS

Web Developer

Intuit

Aug 2018 - Jan 2021 (2 years 5 months)

Built and maintained high-performance Ruby on Rails applications, optimizing MySQL queries for a 25% improvement in system speed. Integrated Redis caching and background jobs, reducing page load times and enhancing system responsiveness. Achieved 85% test coverage through RSpec automation, minimizing bugs and reducing deployment rollbacks by 20%.

Ruby on Rails MySQL Redis HTML5 CSS3 JavaScript RSpec GitHub

Mid-Level Software Developer

Visa

May 2015 - Jul 2018 (3 years 2 months)

Collaborated with frontend teams to enhance user interfaces using jQuery and HTML5, resulting in improved usability and interaction. Improved MySQL database performance by 30% through the implementation of optimized query structures. Enhanced test coverage to 80% with RSpec, reducing post-deployment defects by 15%.

jQuery HTML5 MySQL RSpec Continuous Integration Technical Documentation

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Princeton University

Bachelor of Science, Computer Engineering

Completed a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering. Focused on the principles of computer hardware and software, including system design and programming.