ANDREA PULLEN
Software Engineer
Aubrey, TX,TX
Summary
Driven and passionate Software Engineer with a problem solving mindset and critical thinking skills. Enthusiastic and eager to contribute to team success through hard work in a fast-paced environment that promotes team work and continuing development of technical skills.
Quote
The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.
Walt Disney
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
4
4
Years of post-secondary education
Projects
PASSWORD RESET SERVICE
Example of a Node backend to create a password reset service using SendGrid's email API
- GitHub: https://github.com/apullenb/Password-Reset
DIVVY$ BUDGET
A full stack web app for budget & debt management. Built with React, Node, PostgreSQL & Express.
- GitHub (client): https://github.com/apullenb/MyBudgetApp
- GitHub (back-end): https://github.com/apullenb/myBudget-api
- View Live: https://divvy.vercel.app/
Work History
Full Stack Software Developer
Zilis, LLC
Argyle, TX
03.2021 - Current
- Collaborate with team using Agile methodologies to develop, maintain & deploy applications through Azure DevOps
- Design and implement backend services for applications using Node, Express, SQL, GraphQL & C#
- Participate in daily code reviews with team members
- Implemented new company React component library using NPM
Internet Marketing Manager
Beautiful Backyard Living
Frisco, TX
09.2019 - 10.2020
- Provided front-end website development using WordPress and JavaScript to improve user experience. Resulted in 57% increase in lead conversions.
- Optimized website using effective SEO strategy creating 187% increase in web traffic
- Implemented new SEM strategies to increase ROI, using Google Analytics to lower customer acquisition cost. Resulted in 57% increase in lead conversions.
Customer Relations Coordinator
Mustang Special Utility District
Aubrey, TX
07.2018 - 08.2019
- Completed full redesign of the company website using WordPress to create a better user experience.
- Designed database queries to generate reports for board of directors and engineers.
- Devised and published metrics to measure organization's success in delivering customer service excellence.
Internet Marketing Manager
Lifetime Outdoor Construction
Lewisville, TX
04.2011 - 06.2018
- Directed successful search engine marketing campaign that used solid linking, technical and keyword research tactics to improve website authority and rank. Resulted in a 200% increase of website traffic.
- Developed custom web-based application using JavaScript to provide a preliminary cost for customers in order to improve customer experience and increase conversions.
- Improved company's online reputation through community outreach.
Education
Software Engineering Certification
Thinkful
09.2020 - 02.2021
General Studies
North Central Texas College
Corinth, TX 09.2006 - 05.2008
Skills
JavaScript
HTML / XML / CSS
React
Node
PostgreSQL
API integration
WordPress
JSON
AJAX
UI/UX
JQuery
GitHub
Azure DevOps
C# / NET
Angular
TypeScript
PHP
GraphQL
SQL
Redux
Express
Certification
C#