John Richard III Roberts
@johnrichardiiirobert
Sr. Full Stack Developer with 7+ years of experience.
What I'm looking for
I'm a Senior Full Stack Developer with over 7 years of experience in building scalable, high-performance web applications. My expertise lies in utilizing modern frontend and backend technologies, particularly Ruby on Rails and popular JavaScript frameworks like React. I've successfully led development teams across various industries, including e-commerce, finance, healthcare, and advertising.
Throughout my career, I've demonstrated a strong commitment to learning new technologies and staying current with industry trends. At Boston Consulting Group, I upgraded backend services for an e-commerce platform and implemented innovative solutions that enhanced application performance and security. My collaborative approach has allowed me to work effectively with cross-functional teams, ensuring that projects are delivered on time and meet high standards of quality.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Sr. Full Stack Developer
Boston Consulting Group
Aug 2022 - Mar 2025 (2 years 7 months)
Contracted with Shopify to upgrade backend services using Ruby on Rails (5.x/7.x) and integrated hCaptcha by replacing existing reCAPTCHA keys. Adopted new methods for handling price rules using GraphQL Ruby and implemented tax validation directly in Rails models integrating i18n.
Ruby on Rails Developer
Tech Solutions Inc.
Aug 2020 - Jul 2022 (1 year 11 months)
Developed and optimized the backend of Mediavine using Ruby on Rails to help website owners optimize ad revenue. Transitioned from client-side to server-side header bidding using Ruby on Rails to manage ad auctions, optimizing page load times and reducing latency.
Backend Developer
Briebug Software, Inc.
Apr 2019 - May 2020 (1 year 1 month)
Worked on a FinTech platform for FinTron Invest LLC, contributing to the backend development using Node.js and Nest.js. Architected microservice architecture and used REST APIs for integration and asynchronous communication.
Junior Web Engineer
Lumenalta
Jul 2018 - Feb 2019 (7 months)
Gained hands-on experience developing user-friendly designs using HTML, CSS3, Javascript and Bootstrap, ensuring functionality across various devices. Assisted in the development of a web application using the MERN stack and MaterialUI.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Texas at Austin
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Studied computer science principles and practices. Completed coursework in programming, data structures, and algorithms.
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