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Otis Wyrick

@otiswyrick

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Experienced backend software engineer with a passion for scalable applications.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that offers opportunities for growth, collaboration, and innovative projects in a dynamic environment.

As a Senior Software Engineer with over 10 years of experience, I specialize in building scalable applications using modern frameworks. My journey in software development has been marked by a proven track record of improving performance and reliability, particularly through my expertise in Elixir, CI/CD, AWS, and GraphQL.

At CyberCoders, I developed scalable backend services that ensured high availability and responsiveness for web applications. I led the design and implementation of a robust GraphQL API, which significantly streamlined data retrieval and improved client application performance. My initiatives in optimizing PostgreSQL queries and implementing caching strategies with Redis resulted in a remarkable 30% reduction in runtime errors, showcasing my commitment to delivering high-quality software solutions.

Throughout my career, I have collaborated closely with product managers and frontend engineers to define technical solutions that align with business goals. I take pride in mentoring junior developers and conducting code reviews to enhance team development standards, fostering a culture of best practices in software engineering.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Senior Software Engineer

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CyberCoders

Apr 2019 - Present (6 years 3 months)

Developed scalable backend services using Elixir and Phoenix, ensuring high availability and responsiveness for web applications. Led the design and implementation of a robust GraphQL API that streamlined data retrieval and improved client application performance.

Elixir Phoenix GraphQL AWS CI CD Docker PostgreSQL Redis GitHub Actions)EC2

Software Engineer

Upgrow

Jan 2016 - Mar 2019 (3 years 2 months)

Contributed to the development of an internal tool using React and Node.js, which improved team collaboration and visibility on project statuses. Integrated Twilio and SMS APIs into existing applications to enhance communication features, adhering to HIPAA compliance for secure messaging.

React Node Twilio HIPAA)Mocha Jest Docker

Junior Software Engineer

Obsidian IT

May 2011 - Dec 2016 (5 years 7 months)

Assisted in migrating legacy systems to modern stack using JavaScript and Node.js, improving maintainability and performance. Supported backend development efforts with database management using MySQL and MongoDB, improving data retrieval times for critical business applications.

JavaScript Node MySQL MongoDB RESTful APIs Git Jira Confluence

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Southern California

Bachelor's Degree, Computer Science

2008 - 2011

Studied Computer Science, gaining foundational knowledge in software development and system architecture. Focused on core principles and practices essential for building scalable applications.