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Gerard Eklu

Gerard Eklu

Marietta,GA

Summary

Experienced software engineer with 5+ years of expertise in UI development, specializing in React JS, CI/CD automation, and cloud deployments. Demonstrated success in creating scalable interfaces and implementing user feedback systems. Proficient in automating deployments using tools like Team City and GitHub Actions. Skilled in utilizing Spinnaker, GCP, GKE, and Terraform for efficient cloud management. Collaborative team player with a strong background in Agile methodologies.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Software Engineer

The Home Depot
09.2019 - 03.2025
  • Built UI components using React, Material UI, and Vite for high-performance enterprise apps
  • Tested with React Testing Library, Jest, and Enzyme to reduce bugs
  • Automated CI/CD using Team City, GitHub Actions, and Spinnaker
  • Migrated secrets to Vault and documented deployment in Confluence
  • Integrated Medallia feedback, configured Android devices, used GCP Cloud Scheduler
  • Upgraded Angular apps (v5/v6 - v14); collaborated with Java backend teams

Software Engineer Apprentice

The Home Depot
07.2018 - 09.2019
  • Gained hands-on experience building enterprise applications using HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, React for the frontend, and Node.js with Express JS for the backend.
  • Collaborated with a team to develop an internal time-tracking application using React JS and Node JS, enhancing workflow efficiency.

Web Developer Intern

DigitLabs
12.2017 - 02.2018
  • Gained hands-on experience with Ruby on Rails and contributed to the development of an e-commerce website featuring secure payment workflows

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Information Technology

Central Texas College
Killeen, TX

Health Administration

Georgia Perimeter College
Dunwoody, GA

Intro to Programming Nanodegree - Computer Programming

Udacity
Online Program
01.2017

Skills

  • Front-end development using React
  • Vite project setup
  • JavaScript programming
  • Experienced in implementing Material UI components
  • Skilled in HTML5 development and CSS3 stying
  • Experienced in implementing state management in React
  • Experienced testing React Apps with Jest and React Testing Library
  • Experience with Team City integration and automated workflows using GitHub Actions
  • Vaulting proficiency
  • Collaborated with Team on GCP and GKE
  • Version control GIT proficiency
  • Proficient with Android mobile device setup
  • Experienced in application development with Node JS and Express JS
  • Basic knowledge of Java
  • Skilled in MongoDB and Mongoose
  • PostgreSQL database management
  • Jira project management
  • Knowledgeable in New Relic
  • Experienced with Testing and deployment utilizing Github Actions, Spinnaker, GCP
  • Code reviews
  • Software documentation using Confluence Page
  • Agile methodologies
  • Team collaboration

Languages

French
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working

Software

Javascript React & CI/CD Automation (TeamCity, GitHub Actions)

Work Availability

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Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CulturePersonal development programsHealthcare benefitsFlexible work hoursWork from home optionPaid time offStock Options / Equity / Profit Sharing401k matchPaid sick leaveTeam Building / Company Retreats4-day work week

Timeline

Software Engineer

The Home Depot
09.2019 - 03.2025

Software Engineer Apprentice

The Home Depot
07.2018 - 09.2019

Web Developer Intern

DigitLabs
12.2017 - 02.2018

Some College (No Degree) - Information Technology

Central Texas College

Health Administration

Georgia Perimeter College

Intro to Programming Nanodegree - Computer Programming

Udacity

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