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Landon Gray

@landongray

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Dedicated Senior Ruby on Rails Engineer with frontend expertise.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters innovation and collaboration, where I can leverage my skills in Ruby on Rails and frontend development to create impactful solutions while continuing to grow professionally.

I am a dedicated Senior Ruby on Rails Engineer with over 7 years of experience in full-stack development. My expertise lies in Ruby on Rails and frontend technologies such as Stimulus, Hotwire, and TurboStreams. I have a proven track record of delivering high-quality, performant applications in agile environments, and I thrive in collaborative settings where I can contribute to successful project delivery and a seamless user experience.

Throughout my career, I have led the development of high-traffic web applications, implemented innovative features to enhance user interactivity, and mentored junior developers in best practices. My commitment to continuous improvement is evident in my use of CI/CD pipelines and extensive testing practices, ensuring that I maintain high code quality while delivering features that meet user needs. I am passionate about leveraging technology to create impactful solutions and am always eager to embrace new challenges.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Ruby on Rails Engineer

Current

Albet Consulting

Sep 2021 - Present (3 years 11 months)

Led the development and scaling of a high-traffic web application using Ruby on Rails, PostgreSQL, and Redis, serving over 100,000 monthly users within 6 months of launch. Implemented Stimulus and Hotwire to enhance frontend interactivity and user experience throughout the application. Collaborated closely with product managers to gather requirements and translate them into technical specification

Ruby on Rails PostgreSQL Redis Stimulus Hotwire RESTful APIs Docker CircleCi RSpec Capybara New Relic Honeybadger Webpack Vue.Js

Full-Stack Software Engineer

Zibtek

Jan 2019 - Present (6 years 7 months)

Developed and maintained a complex e-commerce platform with Ruby on Rails and PostgreSQL, managing inventory and user accounts for over 50,000 customers. Integrated third-party payment processing services into the platform, enhancing user checkout experience with JavaScript and RESTful APIs. Utilized Vue.js on frontend enhancements, resulting in a 20% increase in user engagement and overall sales

Ruby on Rails PostgreSQL JavaScript RESTful APIs Vue.Js Docker Jira Confluence RSpec Selenium D3.Js

Software Engineer

Volare Software

May 2016 - Present (9 years 3 months)

Worked on a variety of client projects utilizing Ruby on Rails as the primary backend framework resulting in multiple successful launches. Collaborated in developing responsive user interfaces with Bootstrap and Tailwind CSS, ensuring compatibility across devices. Assisted in migrating legacy systems from PHP to Ruby on Rails, outlining efficiencies gained through new implementations.

Ruby on Rails Bootstrap Tailwind PHP Redis RESTful APIs Git Scrum

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

The Ohio State University

Bachelor's Degree, Computer Science

2013 - 2016

Studied the fundamentals of computer science, including programming languages, data structures, and algorithms. Gained expertise in various aspects of software development and problem-solving.