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Christopher Burnette

Sulphur Springs,TX

Summary

A dedicated Full Stack Developer with over 8 years of hands-on experience in designing and implementing web solutions. I have a strong foundation in Ruby and have extensively used Ruby on Rails to create dynamic web applications. My front-end proficiency lies in leveraging JavaScript and its modern frameworks, such as React.JS and Next.js. I specialize in backend database systems like PostgreSQL, MySQL, and Redis. My extensive experience includes deploying applications on Heroku and AWS, setting up and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, and ensuring code quality and functionality through Test-Driven Development (TDD) practices. Additionally, I have garnered valuable experience working with Shopify.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Software Engineer

Rightpoint
08.2019 - 07.2023
  • Contributed significantly to the design and deployment of dynamic digital solutions, serving diverse industries like healthcare, finance, and retail.
  • Collaborated with the frontend and backend teams in three major projects, resulting in enhanced user experience and significant scalability improvements.
  • Worked alongside a team of 10 developers, emphasizing code quality, adherence to best practices, and fostering an environment of continuous learning.
  • Played a pivotal role during the migration of two large-scale applications to AWS, helping in achieving optimized performance metrics and ensuring smooth transition with minimal downtime.
  • Engaged in rigorous debugging and problem-solving sessions, often acting as a bridge between teams to ensure a cohesive development process.
  • Regularly participated in sprint planning and retrospectives, providing insights to enhance workflow and address challenges effectively.
  • Technologies: Ruby, Ruby on Rails, AWS, Heroku, Docker, CI/CD, TDD, JavaScript/TypeScript, React, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, DevOps

Senior Software Engineer

MONAT Global
01.2017 - 06.2019
  • Actively contributed to the digital enhancement of MONAT's e-commerce platform, observing a noticeable surge in online sales within the first year.
  • Worked alongside the backend team in refining database operations, particularly focusing on PostgreSQL and MySQL.
    Supported the creation and fine-tuning of an AI-powered recommendation system, which significantly enriched the user shopping experience.
  • Worked diligently with the design team, translating designs into functional and responsive interfaces, ensuring consistency across all device types.
  • Participated in regular code reviews, always emphasizing code quality, maintainability, and performance.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally with marketing and product teams to align software development with business goals, ensuring timely deliveries and feature enhancements.
  • Technologies: Ruby, Ruby on Rails, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Heroku, AWS, Shopify, e-Commerce, CI/CD, JavaScript, React, HTML5, CSS3

Software Engineer

Lark Health
10.2015 - 12.2016
  • Contributed to the development of Lark's AI-driven health programs, helping to tailor solutions for users with various conditions.
  • Worked with the team in implementing GraphQL, aiding in the optimization of data querying processes.
  • Assisted in establishing a stringent security protocol for user data, aligning with health data standards and regulations.
  • Collaboratively introduced TDD practices, leading to a reduction in post-deployment bugs.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

University of North Texas At Dallas
Dallas, TX
05.2015

Skills

    Ruby: 8 years

    Ruby on Rails: 7 years

    Heroku: 6 years

    Reactjs: 4 years

    Nextjs: 2 years

    AWS: 4 years

    JavaScript: 6 years

    GraphQL: 4 years

    PostgreSQL: 6 years

    MySQL: 4 years

    Redis: 3 years

    CI/CD: 3 years

    Kubernetes: 3 years

    Docker: 3 years

    Python: 2 years

    Django: 15 years

    Nodejs: 3 years

    SimulusJS: 2 years

    BootStrap: 3 years

    GCP: 2 years

    RSpec: 4 years

    Jest: 2 years

    Git: 8 years

Timeline

Senior Software Engineer

Rightpoint
08.2019 - 07.2023

Senior Software Engineer

MONAT Global
01.2017 - 06.2019

Software Engineer

Lark Health
10.2015 - 12.2016

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

University of North Texas At Dallas
Christopher Burnette