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Luis Lee

@luislee

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Experienced Ruby on Rails Engineer with a passion for scalable applications.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a role that fosters innovation, encourages collaboration, and offers opportunities for professional growth.

As a Principal Ruby on Rails Engineer with over 12 years of experience, I have honed my skills in designing, developing, and optimizing scalable web applications. My journey has been marked by a commitment to clean, maintainable code and a deep understanding of backend architecture. I thrive in collaborative environments, leading teams to deliver high-quality products while mentoring junior developers.

Throughout my career, I have successfully implemented scalable microservices architectures, significantly improving system reliability and performance. My efforts have resulted in increased customer satisfaction, reduced system downtime, and substantial cost savings for the organizations I've worked with. I am passionate about leveraging cloud infrastructure and API integrations to build robust applications that meet user needs.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Principal Ruby on Rails Engineer

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CrawdedSoft

Feb 2023 - Present (2 years 3 months)

Led a team of engineers in designing and developing a large-scale enterprise application. Introduced scalable microservices architecture, optimized system workflows, and enhanced security compliance, resulting in significant performance improvements and cost savings.

Ruby Rails Microservices Cloud Infrastructure Database Optimization Security Compliance Team Leadership Performance Optimization Observability

Full Stack Engineer

Plaid Inc.

Jan 2018 - Jan 2023 (5 years)

Designed and developed a large-scale SaaS platform, improving performance and reliability. Led the adoption of DevOps practices and developed API gateways for microservices communication, significantly enhancing system scalability and reducing downtime.

SaaS DevOps API Development Microservices Performance Optimization Cloud Infrastructure Query Optimization

Ruby on Rails Developer

Independence Health Group

Feb 2015 - Dec 2016 (1 year 10 months)

Built and maintained complex web applications with a focus on performance and security. Led a team through the migration of a legacy system to a modern tech stack, achieving significant performance improvements and cost savings.

Ruby Rails WebSockets Payment Processing Legacy System Migration Performance Optimization Team Leadership Security Compliance RESTful APIs

Software Developer

Macy's

Jun 2014 - Jan 2015 (7 months)

Developed and deployed web applications using Rails, implementing best coding practices. Enhanced system performance and security compliance, while reducing bug incidents through proactive testing and code refactoring.

Ruby Rails RESTful APIs Authentication Authorization Sidekiq Refactoring Performance Testing Security Protocols

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Maryland, College Park

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

2009 - 2013

Completed a Bachelor of Science degree, focusing on developing skills in software engineering and web application development. Gained experience in designing scalable applications and understanding backend architecture.