Lex Vesperine Logan
@lexvesperinelogan
Full stack engineer with a linguistics background and a knack for building systems.
What I'm looking for
As a Fullstack Software Engineer with a unique background in linguistics, I excel at building scalable systems that meet complex challenges. My journey began at Instacart, where I progressed from Associate SWE to Software Engineer II, leading a company-wide internationalization initiative that significantly enhanced our services in Quebec. My ability to decipher and debug high-chaos systems has made me the go-to engineer for projects that require meticulous attention to detail and innovative solutions.
One of my proudest achievements was converting a bidet into a smart home device, showcasing my creativity and technical prowess. I thrive at the intersection of language and systems design, where I leverage my skills in Python, Ruby, and JavaScript, among others, to create impactful solutions. My experience in developing Rails-based cloud pipelines and implementing localization best practices has not only improved efficiency but also ensured compliance with language regulations, saving the company significant resources.
With a strong foundation in AI and machine learning, I am passionate about utilizing cutting-edge technologies to drive innovation. I am eager to bring my expertise in full stack development and my commitment to excellence to a forward-thinking organization that values creativity and collaboration.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Software Engineer II
Instacart
Jun 2020 - Present (5 years)
Led company-wide i18n/localization initiative by designing architecture and key integrations which enabled company to expand services internationally to Quebec and beyond. Built and led end-to-end development of a Rails-based cloud i18n pipeline (Papaya) with semantic keygen, YAML-based string storage, custom i18n backend, Redis-backed async translation sync, and 3rd-party vendor integration.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Portland State University
Bachelor of Arts, Anthropology
Studied Anthropology at Portland State University.
Portland State University
Bachelor of Arts, Linguistics and Literature
Studied Linguistics and Literature at Portland State University.
App Academy
Certificate, Computer Science
Completed a Computer Science Certificate program at App Academy.
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