Kevin A
@kevina
Results-driven Senior Software Engineer specializing in scalable applications.
What I'm looking for
I am a results-driven Senior Software Engineer with extensive experience in web, cloud, and backend development. My expertise lies in building high-performance, scalable applications using a variety of technologies including JavaScript, TypeScript, React, and AWS. I have a proven track record of leading cross-functional teams and mentoring junior developers, ensuring that projects are delivered on time and meet business objectives.
Throughout my career, I have successfully spearheaded the development of innovative solutions, such as an AI-driven judging system that automated scoring for over 10,000 submissions with remarkable accuracy. My commitment to optimizing system performance has led to significant improvements in user engagement and operational efficiency. I am passionate about leveraging AI for intelligent automation and designing robust APIs that enhance user experiences.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Lead Software Engineer
Maxim
Jun 2024 - Present (11 months)
Spearheaded the development of a competition platform using React, Next.js, and NestJS, enhancing user experience and engagement. Designed an AI-driven judging system and transitioned to a microservices architecture, improving scalability and performance.
Senior Full Stack Engineer
Webflow
Apr 2023 - Apr 2024 (11 months)
Led architectural decisions for a scalable SaaS application, mentoring junior developers and implementing solutions that improved performance and reduced technical debt. Automated deployment workflows and enhanced user engagement through real-time updates.
Software Engineer
Quora
Mar 2021 - Mar 2023 (2 years)
Redesigned critical application pages and implemented a scalable data migration strategy. Developed new features and optimized database performance, resulting in improved user engagement and system efficiency.
Full Stack Engineer
Discover Financial Services
Nov 2019 - Jan 2021 (1 year 2 months)
Designed React-based user interfaces for financial applications, developed robust API integrations, and automated CI/CD pipelines. Improved system reliability and user satisfaction through effective collaboration and testing.
Full Stack Engineer
Amazon
Oct 2017 - Jul 2019 (1 year 9 months)
Engineered a full-stack customer service platform, integrating real-time functionalities and optimizing legacy systems. Collaborated across teams to enhance system performance and user experience.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Illinois Chicago
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
2012 - 2018
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, focusing on software development, algorithms, and data structures. Gained hands-on experience in programming languages and software engineering principles, preparing for a successful career in technology.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
GitHub
Kubernetes
Jenkins
GitHub Actions
React Native
NumPy
Pandas
MySQL
PostgreSQL
MongoDB
Gmail
LaunchDarkly
Node.js
Django
Laravel
Spring Boot
Next.js
NestJS
Tailwind CSS
Redis
Terraform
Mocha
Vue.js
JavaScript
Java
PHP
TensorFlow
Kafka
RabbitMQ
Fastify
iOS
Datadog
AppDynamics
GraphQL
Quora
Firebase
Elasticsearch
AWS Lambda
Webflow
pytest
React Testing Library
WebRTC
Root Cause
SQL
Hystrix
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Skills
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