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Paul H

@paulh

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Experienced Senior Software Engineer with a passion for building applications.

Portugal

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What I'm looking for

I'm seeking a role that fosters innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.

I'm a Senior Software Engineer with a strong background in developing software applications that enhance user experiences. My journey in the tech industry has allowed me to work on diverse projects, from optimizing online learning platforms to creating intuitive digital solutions. At FineTune, I played a pivotal role in improving the AP Classroom platform, which serves millions of students and teachers across the USA. My contributions included addressing critical issues and enhancing core features, resulting in a more reliable and efficient user experience.

Throughout my career, I have specialized in identifying user needs and delivering straightforward technological solutions. My experience at FITSS involved developing digital solutions that simplify complex processes, ensuring technology is accessible and beneficial for everyday users. I take pride in my ability to leverage various programming languages and frameworks, including Python, JavaScript, and React, to create impactful applications. My work as a Data Engineer for the iCoNiC project further honed my skills in data analysis and machine learning, allowing me to uncover actionable insights that inform research collaboration and policy.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Web Developer

Current

Finetune

Apr 2022 - Present (3 years 2 months)

Contributed to performance improvements and key features of AP Classroom, an online learning platform used by over 10 million students and teachers annually. Resolved over 100 tickets, addressing critical issues and upgrading core platform components like the question bank, authoring, and assignment features.

Python React JavaScript TypeScript AWS Docker BASH CircleCi

Current

Cross-disciplinary Solution Engineer

Current

FITSS

Jan 2020 - Present (5 years 5 months)

Developed intuitive digital solutions by employing a pragmatic approach to identify users' core needs and simplify complex processes. Specialized in identifying essential user tasks and developing simple interfaces to make technology accessible and helpful in everyday life.

Python Pyspark PostgreSQL MySQL JavaScript TypeScript React styled components SASS NodeJS AWS Google Cloud Docker

Frontend Developer

Vitals

Nov 2020 - Apr 2022 (1 year 5 months)

Worked as a Frontend Developer, contributing to the development of user interfaces. Utilized modern web technologies to build responsive and engaging web applications.

TypeScript React Webpack Metabase UX

Data Engineer

Iconic - University of Bucharest

Jul 2018 - Aug 2020 (2 years 1 month)

Leveraged Python, SQLite, PySpark, Google Cloud, and Linux tools to wrangle and analyze large-scale citation data from Scopus for the iCoNiC project. Built an automated web scraping pipeline and created PySpark data pipelines to process citation data for statistical analysis.

Python SQLite Pyspark Google Cloud Linux AWK BASH React D3.Js

Full Stack Web Developer

OkapiStudio

Aug 2015 - Dec 2019 (4 years 4 months)

Utilized Ruby, JavaScript, React, and Node.js to deliver impactful solutions on web and mobile platforms, adapting company websites for mobile devices and building an internal project management tool. Implemented business requirements for startup clients into user-friendly web applications and published a React Native mobile app.

Ruby JavaScript React Node Ruby on Rails React Native UX

Junior Developer

Ugotfico

Oct 2012 - Jan 2013 (3 months)

Contributed to the first version of UgotFICO's internal platform, managing clients and court cases, by developing business functionality on both back-end and front-end. Managed the live server, ensuring high uptime and security.

PHP MySQL JavaScript Subversion BASH

Freelancer

Upwork

Dec 2013 - Aug 2015 (1 year 8 months)

Worked as a freelancer, providing web development services to various clients. Utilized a range of technologies to deliver custom solutions.

JavaScript NodeJS Backbone jQuery WordPress PHP Laravel BASH Linux

CakePHP Developer

Trisoft

Oct 2013 - Dec 2013 (2 months)

Developed a tool to automatically import data from PDFs and find relationships between users on predefined templates. Utilized PHP, CakePHP, MySQL, JavaScript, and jQuery for the project.

PHP CakePHP MySQL JavaScript jQuery

Junior Web Developer

WMTek

Jan 2013 - Apr 2013 (3 months)

Participated in the development and implementation of a DIY website builder, providing support to non-technical stakeholders. Contributed to technical discussions and processes to improve components on the solution.

PHP JavaScript ExJS

Programmer

PROAdvertise

Jul 2012 - Oct 2012 (3 months)

Contributed to UI design and server optimization for the TopGroceries store. Utilized JavaScript and Bash for these tasks.

JavaScript BASH

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Bucharest

Bachelor's Degree, Computer Science

Studied Computer Science at the University of Bucharest from 2016 to 2019. Focused on core computer science principles and practices.

High School 'Dimitrie Cantemir' Darabani

Mathematics/Informatics

Attended High School 'Dimitrie Cantemir' Darabani from 2011 to 2015, specializing in Mathematics and Informatics. Gained foundational knowledge in these fields.