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John Tate

@johntate

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Accomplished Senior Back-End Developer

United States

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What I'm looking for

Seeking a challenging role that leverages my expertise in back-end development, team leadership, and innovative problem-solving to drive success and growth.

As a seasoned Senior Back-End Developer with over 10 years of experience, I have a proven track record of designing and managing large-scale data systems, leading cross-functional teams, and deploying advanced technologies to optimize development and operational processes. My expertise in PHP, Laravel, and comprehensive database management has contributed to the success of high-impact projects.

Throughout my career, I have demonstrated my ability to lead and collaborate with teams, improve performance, and enhance productivity. My passion for innovative solutions and commitment to excellence have earned me a reputation as a reliable and skilled developer.

I am a strong believer in the importance of knowledge sharing and collaboration, and I have mentored and onboarded new team members to foster a culture of collaboration and growth. I am excited to bring my skills and experience to a new challenge and continue to drive innovation and success.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Senior Back-End Developer

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Viagio Technologies

Dec 2018 - Present (6 years 6 months)

Led cross-functional teams in creating and maintaining technical documents, deployed Docker technology, and initiated a weekly newsletter. Spearheaded innovative feature implementation, directed database migration, and refactored legacy code.

PHP Laravel Docker MySQL MongoDB REST APIs Swagger Agile Methodologies Version Control MVC CSS Linux OOP

Senior Back-End Developer

Digital Radium

Jan 2015 - Oct 2018 (3 years 9 months)

Designed and enhanced features based on vehicle protocols, reverse engineered machine protocols, and developed a diagnostic device. Developed a comprehensive API, directed database transition, and implemented an API-integrated entry-exit system.

PHP Laravel MySQL MongoDB API Development FFMPEG

Back-End Developer

SteadyRain

May 2012 - Dec 2014 (2 years 7 months)

Co-authored development conventions, facilitated communication with Front-End developers, and collaborated on adding advanced features. Created and maintained unit tests, ensured SOLID principles, and designed databases for Elasticsearch.