Andrew Watson
Software Engineer
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Detail-oriented, organized, and meticulous employee with a proven track record of meeting tight deadlines. Dedicated team player enthusiastic about contributing to company success. Possesses strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Software Engineer
DealerOps
05.2022 - Current
- Collaborated as part of a high-performing team of engineers to build a cutting-edge SaaS application, aimed at modernizing and replacing a legacy system.
- Enhanced user experience by designing intuitive interfaces and creating responsive web applications, ensuring seamless cross-platform functionality.
- Engineered reusable, modular components that significantly reduced development time and effort, contributing to the efficiency of multiple projects.
- Developed robust, scalable, and API-centric infrastructures using technologies such as GraphQL, Node.js, and NestJS, optimizing application performance and flexibility.
- Wrote optimized SQL queries to efficiently retrieve and manipulate data from relational databases, ensuring quick and accurate results.
- Utilized GitLab for version control, seamless collaboration, and comprehensive tracking of project issues from initiation through resolution.
- Integrated cutting-edge technologies into existing systems, enhancing overall capabilities, scalability, and performance.
- Produced clean, maintainable, and scalable code, guaranteeing long-term software stability and adaptability to future requirements.
- Implemented comprehensive end-to-end (E2E) testing with Cypress and unit testing with Jest to ensure code quality, reliability, and functional accuracy.
Jr. Software Developer Intern
Studyfind
11.2021 - 05.2022
- Contributed to the successful migration of multiple separate React.js repositories into a unified Monorepo, streamlining development and enhancing project organization.
- Managed and optimized team workflows using Agile methodologies, ensuring timely delivery of features and aligning project goals with business objectives.
- Utilized Jira to track sprint progress, manage backlogs, and efficiently monitor and resolve issues, ensuring smooth project execution.
- Leveraged Next.js and TypeScript to implement new features, as well as enhance and refactor existing functionality, improving performance and scalability.
- Designed and developed intuitive, responsive webpages using Chakra-UI, ensuring a modern, user-friendly interface across various platforms.
- Utilized GitHub for version control and collaborative development, ensuring smooth code integration and promoting best practices within the team.
- Facilitated effective communication and collaboration with fellow developers and cross-functional teams through Slack, fostering a cohesive and productive work environment.
Help Desk Agent
The Home Depot
10.2021 - 05.2022
- Investigated and diagnosed the root causes of complex technical issues, providing solutions and offering expert guidance on software and hardware upgrades, installations, and troubleshooting.
- Utilized a range of tools, including Active Directory, Software Center, Citrix, Cisco AnyConnect, RSA, SCCM, and Avaya, to manage and resolve technical problems effectively.
- Documented detailed troubleshooting steps and solutions in ServiceNow, tracking incidents from initiation through resolution or escalation to ensure timely and accurate issue resolution.
- Monitored outage reports from multiple locations, coordinating with the appropriate teams and dispatching staff to address and resolve incidents swiftly, minimizing downtime.
- Maintained seamless communication with internal teams via Slack, ensuring clear, real-time updates and efficient problem-solving collaboration.
- Actively participated in regular meetings to review incident trends, analyze team performance, and implement strategies for continuous improvement in service delivery.
Education
Fullstack Software Engineering Bootcamp -
General Assembly
Skills
TypeScript
Timeline
Software Engineer
DealerOps
05.2022 - Current
Jr. Software Developer Intern
Studyfind
11.2021 - 05.2022
Help Desk Agent
The Home Depot
10.2021 - 05.2022
Fullstack Software Engineering Bootcamp -
General Assembly