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Brian Barrera

@brianbarrera

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Senior Software Developer specializing in Java and cloud-native solutions.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a collaborative environment that fosters innovation and growth.

As a Senior Software Developer with extensive experience in Java and cloud-native architecture, I have a proven track record of delivering high-quality software solutions. My journey began with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, and I have since honed my skills across various roles, including Senior Software Engineer at Shiftsmart and Senior React Developer at GameStop. I thrive in dynamic environments, leveraging Agile methodologies to drive project success.

Throughout my career, I have engineered systems that enhance operational efficiency and user engagement. Notably, I orchestrated a streamlined onboarding process that reduced migration time by 40% and implemented performance monitoring tools that improved system throughput by 30%. My commitment to quality is evident in my application of Test Driven Development (TDD) and Feature Driven Development (FDD), which have significantly reduced defects in my projects.

I am passionate about continuous learning and adapting to new technologies. My technical proficiency spans a wide array of programming languages and tools, including Java, JavaScript, React, and various cloud services. I am eager to contribute my expertise to innovative projects that challenge the status quo and drive meaningful change.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Senior Software Engineer

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Shiftsmart

Oct 2022 - Present (2 years 8 months)

Engineered a reporting system for insurance transactions, streamlined onboarding for cloud migration, and integrated performance monitoring tools. Authored automated scripts to optimize workflows and transformed low-performance processes, significantly improving throughput and reducing production time.

Java Jenkins DevOps Agile RESTful Web Services Mobile Development

Senior React Developer

GameStop

Aug 2020 - Sep 2022 (2 years 1 month)

Crafted features for a Natural Language Processing application, integrated a Web Services Layer, and designed scalable server-side architecture. Implemented security measures and optimized server configurations, enhancing application performance and reliability.

Java Express MongoDB SQL Agile Test Driven Development Performance Monitoring

Senior Software Engineer

TAG Mobile, LLC

Sep 2017 - Aug 2020 (2 years 11 months)

Led architectural decisions and managed software builds and deployments. Provided technical assistance to ensure high performance and reliability, contributing to project success and reducing system downtime.

JavaScript TypeScript React Microservices Architecture Docker GitHub MySQL MongoDB Apache Kafka

Junior Software Engineer

BigCommerce

Aug 2012 - Sep 2017 (5 years 1 month)

Contributed to various software development projects, focusing on web development and technical design. Gained experience in agile methodologies and collaborated with team members to enhance project outcomes.

Java JavaScript SQL Agile Methodologies Object Oriented Programming Code Review Communication Database Optimization

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Hallmark University

Bachelor's degree, Computer Science

2012 - 2012

Activities and societies: Engaged in teamwork and developed expertise in object-oriented programming, database optimization, and CI/CD automation.

Completed a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, focusing on full stack development, project management, and web development. Gained skills in test-driven development, code review, and agile methodologies.