Russell Adams
@russelladams
Experienced Full Stack Engineer with 10+ years in web applications.
What I'm looking for
I am a seasoned Full Stack Engineer with over a decade of hands-on experience in designing, developing, and optimizing scalable web applications. My expertise spans both front-end technologies like React, Angular, and Vue, as well as back-end frameworks including Node.js, Python, and Django. I hold a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and have consistently been recognized for my ability to improve application performance and drive business value through innovative technical solutions.
In my current role at Certec, Inc., I have developed robust web applications using React.js and Node.js, engineered back-end services, and implemented microservices for high-performance operations. My experience also includes managing CI/CD workflows, deploying applications to cloud platforms, and integrating enterprise systems to enhance workflows. I thrive in Agile environments, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to deliver secure and maintainable systems that meet user needs.
Throughout my career, I have led modernization efforts, migrating legacy applications to containerized microservices and introducing automated infrastructure provisioning. I am passionate about leveraging technology to create impactful solutions and am always eager to learn and adapt to new challenges in the ever-evolving tech landscape.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Full Stack Engineer
Certec, Inc
Oct 2022 - Present (2 years 8 months)
Developed web applications using React.js, Remix, and Redux Toolkit, while engineering back-end services with Node.js and Express.js to create robust RESTful APIs. Designed and implemented microservices with Golang and managed CI/CD workflows using GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, and Bitbucket Pipelines for scalable deployments on Azure App Services and AWS EC2.
Sr Full Stack Developer
Bustle
Jan 2018 - Present (7 years 5 months)
Built a digital media platform using React.js and Node.js, delivering high-quality media streaming and a real-time live chat system with WebSocket technology. Designed and implemented a big data processing pipeline using AWS Kinesis, EMR, and Redshift, while establishing CI/CD pipelines with AWS CodePipeline for faster application updates.
Software Developer
Dane LLC
Jul 2013 - Present (11 years 11 months)
Architected and developed a comprehensive delivery platform, integrating third-party APIs and implementing dynamic mapping features with Mapbox. Led the implementation of security protocols including OAuth and JWT, and optimized GraphQL API calls and caching strategies leveraging Redis to improve platform scalability.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
South East European University
Bachelor's Degree, Computer Science
Obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science from South East European University. The program provided a strong foundation in computer science principles and practices.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
D3.js
GitHub
GitLab
Bitbucket
Kubernetes
Azure Kubernetes Service
AWS CodePipeline
GitHub Actions
Bitbucket Pipelines
Salesforce
React Native
Knex.js
MySQL
PostgreSQL
MongoDB
Cassandra
Gmail
Node.js
Django
Laravel
Next.js
NestJS
AdonisJS
Material-UI
Redis
Terraform
AWS CloudFormation
Azure DevOps
Jira
Babel
styled-components
Mocha
Chai
Vue.js
jQuery
vue-next
Webpack
JavaScript
HTML5
PHP
Loader.io
Mapbox
Kafka
RabbitMQ
Django REST framework
PayPal
Trello
GraphQL
gRPC
Ansible
AWS Lambda
Serverless
redux-saga
pytest
JUnit
OAuth2
NGINX
Apache Tomcat
Toolkit
Redis Cloud
SQL
npm
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Skills
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