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Dustin Wilson

@dustinwilson

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Experienced MERN Stack Developer with a passion for scalable web applications.

United States

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What I'm looking for

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

As a seasoned MERN Stack Developer with over 10 years of experience, I specialize in building scalable web applications and optimizing backend systems. My journey has been marked by a proven track record of designing and implementing efficient data processing pipelines that enhance application performance. I take pride in leveraging modern frameworks and best practices to deliver high-quality, user-focused applications that drive business growth.

In my current role as a Senior MERN Stack Developer at Rently, I have architected advanced backend solutions that improved API response times by 35%. My experience includes leading teams to develop high-performance web applications, optimizing cloud infrastructure, and mentoring junior developers. I am passionate about integrating robust APIs and ensuring data integrity, which has been pivotal in my previous roles at Zscaler and Credit Karma.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior MERN Stack Developer

Current

Rently

Aug 2022 - Present (2 years 9 months)

Architected and implemented advanced backend solutions using Node.js and Express.js, improving API response times by 35%. Developed robust RESTful APIs for 15+ microservices and deployed scalable MERN applications in a Dockerized environment, enhancing deployment efficiency by 50%.

Node RESTful APIs Docker AWS MongoDB Jenkins GitHub Actions

MERN Stack Engineer

Zscaler

Jan 2020 - Jul 2022 (2 years 6 months)

Led a team to build high-performance web applications using React.js, Node.js, and MongoDB. Improved user satisfaction with real-time features and optimized database operations, enhancing query response times.

React Node MongoDB JWT Git Agile OWASP

MERN Developer

Credit Karma

Feb 2017 - Oct 2019 (2 years 8 months)

Designed and deployed MERN-based solutions integrated with machine learning algorithms. Developed real-time analytics platforms and enhanced backend processing with Redis caching.

MERN Redis Apache Kafka Python Machine Learning PostgreSQL GDPR

Full-Stack Developer (MERN Focus)

Amgen

Aug 2015 - Jan 2017 (1 year 5 months)

Automated cloud resource management across AWS, Azure, and GCP. Engineered serverless solutions using AWS Lambda and optimized MERN stack applications for high-traffic environments.

AWS MongoDB ActiveMQ

Personal Projects

Self Employed

Developed various personal projects including an expense tracker app, real-time chat application, e-commerce platform, and movie recommendation system using MERN stack technologies.

MongoDB Docker AWS Socket.IO Vercel JWT

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Western University

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

2011 - 2015

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