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Ian Nusbaum

Ian Nusbaum

Newport News,VA

Summary

Software engineering professional with deep expertise in developing robust, scalable applications. Strong focus on team collaboration, driving projects to successful completion, and adapting to evolving requirements. Proficient in multiple programming languages, frameworks, and tools. Values delivering high-quality results and fostering productive work environment.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Software Engineer, Full Stack

FIXD Automotive, Inc.
09.2024 - 07.2025
  • Improved reliability by increasing test coverage with RSpec
  • Facilitated international rollout by designing and implementing I18n
  • Reduced pain points in QA flow by devising a method of controlling A/B test variants on pre-production environments
  • Increased flexibility and reduced complexity by enhancing A/B test framework to filter by locale and device type
  • Designed a method of allowing marketing stakeholders to dynamically control URL structure for various layouts, with region and language specific restrictions to allow for finer control of user flow and ad tracking
  • Relevant skills: Ruby on Rails, HTML/CSS, JavaScript, Svelte, Git, Agile, Sprint Planning, Technical Communication, Docker, startup, Linux, Sidekiq, Redis, PostgreSQL, Tailwind CSS, 3rd party integrations (Stripe, Braintree, Analytics and Marketing tools)

Senior Software Engineer, Backend

Ondiem, Inc.
10.2023 - 03.2024
  • Improved quantity and quality documentation using confluence, yardoc, swagger, and automated tests using rspec.
  • Produced system design documents for new functionality.
  • Implemented bug fixes and participated in on-call rotation.
  • Executed updates and new features.
  • Relevant skills: SAAS, Ruby on Rails, API (REST), HTML/CSS, JavaScript, React, Git, Jira, Heroku, Agile, Sprint Planning, Technical Communication, 3rd party integrations (Payroll, Analytics), Docker, Startup, PostgreSQL, Linux, Sidekiq, Redis.

Senior Software Engineer, Full Stack

FRDM, Inc.
06.2021 - 10.2023
  • Lead a small team of engineers on a SAAS supply chain transparency application.
  • Designed and implemented new features and visualizations.
  • Improved page load times dramatically using internal APIs and microservices, reusing data models, caching (redis), and sidekiq.
  • Mentored team members on best practices and efficient coding.
  • Planned and managed sprints and software life cycle in an Agile environment.
  • Handling releases, hotfixes, and general DevOps in AWS (Elastic Beanstalk, S3, SES, RDS).
  • Designed/planned new features using third party data sources via APIs (REST).
  • Relevant skills: SAAS, Ruby on Rails, API (REST), HTML/CSS, HAML, JavaScript, Agile, Technical Communication, Jira, SASS/SCSS, jQuery, D3.js, Highcharts, startup, Git, Docker, Nginx.

Senior Software Developer, Backend

Kipu Health
10.2020 - 06.2021
  • Increased automation of backend processes, deployments, and rSpec validations.
  • Designed, implemented, and consumed APIs (REST).
  • Relevant skills: SAAS, Ruby on Rails, JavaScript, Postgres, 3rd party integrations(Git actions), Linux, HTML/CSS, Agile, Asana, Git, AWS (Elastic Beanstalk, S3, SES, RDS), Startup, Nginx.

Senior Software Engineer, Backend

Salido
08.2019 - 05.2020
  • Reduced work hours correcting discrepancies with production data in live console sessions by automating tasks.
  • Collaborated with Customer Experience team to identify pain points and critical issues.
  • Wrote and reviewed rspec tests.
  • Relevant skills: Ruby on Rails, Linux, Java, Firebase, PHP, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, React, Firebase, Mongo, Postgres, Redis, Jira, Nginx, Git, Docker, Heroku, 3rd Party integrations (Payment Processors, Metrics), Crossteam communication, Startup, Sidekiq, Agile.

Web Developer, Full Stack

Cisco
10.2015 - 08.2019
  • Principal developer on a video-based eLearning platform.
  • Collaborated cross-team to ensure seamless reporting with similar platforms and facilitate authentication.
  • Integrated third party assessment functionality into streamed content.
  • Improved user experience by using AWS Elastic Transcoder to provide adaptive streaming.
  • Automated release and deployment.
  • Relevant skills: Ruby on Rails, JavaScript, jQuery, Linux, HTML/CSS, Postgres, EC2, RDS, Git, UI/UX, Bootstrap.

Owner, Lead Developer, Full Stack

Townspot, Inc
02.2013 - 06.2018
  • Led small team on a Video Curation website.
  • Refactored entire code base in CakePHP, and later Zend Framework 2.
  • Migrated of User/Video Data from legacy, proprietary system AWS (RDS, S3).
  • Maintained code and bug fixes in a fast paced, startup environment.
  • Worked closely with IT Infrastructure team to solve technical issues.
  • Relevant skills: PHP, JavaScript, jQuery, BootStrap, HTML/CSS, MySQL, Linux, Apache, EC2, RDS, Git, Responsive Design, UI/UX.

Web Developer 2, Full Stack

InMotion Hosting
08.2014 - 10.2015
  • Improved, developed, and maintained internal order processes and tools.
  • Integrated APIs (REST) to work with third party services.
  • Mentored junior team members in coding best practices.
  • Relevant skills: PHP, Zend, MySQL, JavaScript, Apache, HTML/CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, Git.

PHP Programmer III, Full Stack

Dominion Enterprises
06.2010 - 08.2014
  • Developed and maintained a large scale, highly active global sales platform.
  • Migrated user accounts and inventory to new management system to facilitate in-house platform consolidation.
  • Saved significant man-hours by refactored core database classes from Oracle to MySQL/SQL solution with minimal impact.
  • Redesigned legacy UI to responsive design
  • Relevant skills: PHP, Zend Framework 2, Oracle, MySQL, HTML/CSS, jQuery, JavaScript, Bootstrap, Agile, SVN.

Web Applications Full Stack

Metro Media Group
10.2009 - 05.2010
  • Analyzed and translated of real-world process requirements to code.
  • Migrated flat database to fully normalized structure.
  • Refactored of legacy application (PHP 3) into modern code (PHP 5.2)
  • Relevant skills: MySQL, Linux, Apache, HTML/CSS, JavaScript.

Backend Developer

MPRI
08.2008 - 09.2009
  • Development of a centralized multi-site, multi-language Content Management System for the Federal Government.
  • Code optimization, rewrites, and bug fixes.
  • Provided insight into techniques and possibilities for further development.
  • Relevant skills: PHP, CakePHP, Linux, Apache, MySQL, HTML/CSS, JavaSript, jQuery.

Tier 3 CSR: Content Integration/Web Services SME/Webmaster

Plateau Systems
08.2006 - 08.2008
  • Supported end-users of an enterprise Learning Management System (LMS).
  • Diagnosing issues as defects, configuration, or user errors.
  • Designed standard methodology for handling content issues (AICC and SCORM 1.2/2004) as well as Web Services (SOAP)
  • Trained Agents in skills and tools to assist in troubleshooting content issues.
  • Provided information/Assisted in the configuration of cross-domain solutions.
  • Interfaced with engineering team to identify bugs and confirm solutions.
  • Relevant skills: Technical Communication, Customer Support, JavaScript, Java.

Education

Bachelor of Science - IT

University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ
01.2008

Associates - IT

ECPI, Virginia Beach, VA
01.2006

Skills

  • AGILE
  • RESTful APIs
  • Tailwind CSS
  • API Design
  • HTML5/CSS
  • LESS/SASS/SCSS
  • JavaScript/ES6
  • Automated Testing
  • Nodejs
  • PHP4/5/6
  • Ruby on Rails
  • Micro Services
  • Docker
  • MySQL/PostgreSQL
  • Apache
  • Nginx
  • AWS
  • S3

Timeline

Senior Software Engineer, Full Stack - FIXD Automotive, Inc.
09.2024 - 07.2025
Senior Software Engineer, Backend - Ondiem, Inc.
10.2023 - 03.2024
Senior Software Engineer, Full Stack - FRDM, Inc.
06.2021 - 10.2023
Senior Software Developer, Backend - Kipu Health
10.2020 - 06.2021
Senior Software Engineer, Backend - Salido
08.2019 - 05.2020
Web Developer, Full Stack - Cisco
10.2015 - 08.2019
Web Developer 2, Full Stack - InMotion Hosting
08.2014 - 10.2015
Owner, Lead Developer, Full Stack - Townspot, Inc
02.2013 - 06.2018
PHP Programmer III, Full Stack - Dominion Enterprises
06.2010 - 08.2014
Web Applications Full Stack - Metro Media Group
10.2009 - 05.2010
Backend Developer - MPRI
08.2008 - 09.2009
Tier 3 CSR: Content Integration/Web Services SME/Webmaster - Plateau Systems
08.2006 - 08.2008
ECPI - Associates, IT
University of Phoenix - Bachelor of Science, IT