Jihad Taylor
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Highly motivated self-starter, possessing the intense drive to grow, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to learn new concepts quickly. Excels in building systems and features for web applications and games that support large user bases. Complex problem-solver with analytical and driven mindset. Dedicated to achieving demanding development objectives according to tight schedules while producing impeccable code.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Full Stack Engineer
Giti Tire USA
05.2023 - Current
- Spearheaded an overhaul of an internal web site, leading the transition from legacy .NET MVC architecture to modern ASP.NET Core. Leveraging React for the frontend and ASP.NET on .NET 7 for the backend, the migration not only modernized the user experience but also improved performance and scalability.
- Pioneered the design and implementation of a facility-wide REST API. Utilized by a diverse set of client applications such as Android devices, Windows kiosks, and Windows Tablets. This solution enables near real-time data exchange, leading to a decrease in user wait times by 9%
- Architected logging infrastructure, by harnessing Serilog for advanced logging capabilities and integrating with Splunk, the system empowers rapid troubleshooting and resolution, which lead to a 23% decrease is machine downtime.
- Built out a modern deployment environment utilizing Docker and Jenkins. Deploying containerized versions of the Web Application. This lead to 12% faster release cycles and less errors and user issues once live.
Support Engineer
Microsoft
02.2019 - 03.2023
- Delivered cloud-based solutions to complex game design problems
- Implemented REST API allowing access to user data, leaderboards, and live events in C#. Hosted in Azure, utilizing features like Azure Functions, SQL, and Azure Redis Cache.
- Resolved numerous large scale outages for players and customers across the whole of PlayFab's feature set, using diagnostic tools such as DataDog and Azure Monitor
- Built out custom multiplayer feature that allows game developers to run their servers in fully managed Docker containers
- Worked directly with game developer customers to build samples and resolve issues
- Analyzed and optimized RESTful API performance, responsible for client-facing features and services, by identifying and resolving bottlenecks as needed
Automation Test Engineer
Electrolux
05.2017 - 02.2019
- Provided reports on the testing of a mobile app and smart appliance firmware.
- Developed a solution to fully automate testing that was previously performed manually using Java and Appium.
- Improved the speed of testing by 73%, developed a fully automated testing solution that was previously performed manually using Java and Appium.
- Created documentation for the testing solution to support future developers.
- Analyzed large telemetry data sets to find useful insights for developers with Python.
- Developed and maintained a suite of automated tests using Selenium, Cucumber, and JUnit to ensure the quality of the testing applications.
- Worked closely with product owners and stakeholders to define requirements and prioritize development efforts.
Skills
- C#
- ASPNET Core
- Docker
- SQL
- React
- Leadership
- Optimization and performance profiling
- Project management
- Problem Solving
Custom Section
Yokai Chat https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lorfaklindustries.yokaichat&pli=1 September 2022 - April 2023
Yokai Chat - released on Google Play 4/2023
- Designed, developed, and published a mobile game for Android using Unity engine that serves as a study tool for Japanese kanji
- Key game features: Weekly resetting leaderboard, study statistics that the player can use to track their progress, and a study feature built to increase kanji recognition speed with a timed SRS
- Collaborated with artists to integrate assets and effects into the game using Unity's editor and scripting tools
- Designed and implemented user interface (UI) elements
- Used C# scripting to create game mechanics, gameplay systems, and user interfaces
- Optimized game performance by profiling and refining game code, game logic, and asset pipelines
- Conducted testing and debugging to identify and fix bugs and issues
- Managed project timelines and milestones, ensuring the game was delivered on time and within budget
Education
Associate's in Engineering -
Central Piedmont Community College
Charlotte NCCollege Credit - Computer Engineering
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte05-2018
Certification
https://www.credly.com/badges/0f3b983b-bb0c-4c09-bb0b-f44505d7e614/public_url January 2022
Timeline
Full Stack Engineer
Giti Tire USA
05.2023 - Current
Support Engineer
Microsoft
02.2019 - 03.2023
Automation Test Engineer
Electrolux
05.2017 - 02.2019
Associate's in Engineering -
Central Piedmont Community College
College Credit - Computer Engineering
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
https://www.credly.com/badges/0f3b983b-bb0c-4c09-bb0b-f44505d7e614/public_url January 2022
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