Joseph Rifkin

• Developed technical documentation for architecture standards and guidelines within Engineering department.
• Designed scalable software architecture for various client projects in Engineering department.
• Collaborated with developers to clarify architectural design decisions for enhanced project outcomes.
• Conducted code reviews to ensure adherence to high-quality software development practices.
• Troubleshot complex software architecture issues across web, mobile, and desktop applications.

• Created technical documentation for architecture standards and guidelines in the Building Blocks Group.
• Designed scalable software architecture for client projects within Building Blocks Group.
• Collaborated with the Building Blocks Group's developers to clarify architectural decisions and improve project outcomes.
• Conducted code reviews to enforce high-quality software development practices.
• Troubleshot complex software architecture issues across web, mobile, and desktop applications for the Building Blocks Group..

• Directed collaboration with development team to create reusable components in React.js, React Native, and Ruby, achieving 90% automation and customization for applications.
• Led agile software solution development, adhering to best practices.
• Mentored junior developers on coding standards and application frameworks.
• Conducted code reviews to ensure quality compliance with technical specifications.
• Implemented CI/CD pipelines to enhance deployment efficiency and minimize errors.
• Evaluated new technologies to boost development efficiency.
• Facilitated technical discussions aligning team goals with client expectations at Builder.ai.
• Collaborated with product management, operations, marketing, and support staff to ensure successful project delivery.

• Architected technologies for translating code elements into reusable building blocks and APIs within catalog management system.
• Designed Visual QA pipeline to compare automated screenshots against Figma designs.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to establish project requirements and specifications.
• Mentored junior engineers on coding best practices and design patterns.
• Conducted code reviews to uphold software quality and maintainability.
• Implemented continuous integration and deployment pipelines to enhance development efficiency.
• Participated in Agile ceremonies, contributing insights during sprint planning and retrospectives.

• Migrated and maintained Korean Air iOS app utilizing Storyboards and XIBs in Swift 4.2 and Objective-C.
• Optimized ticket booking flow through collaboration with key team members and domain owners.
• Ensured structural integrity and design compliance by collaborating with engineering teams.

• Responsible for acting as a Tech Lead and Architect for HTML5, iOS, Android, and Windows Phone platforms.
• Worked with a team of five to create a CMS in PHP to support HTML5 and mobile platforms and publish directly to the dot com or APP Store.
• Acted as Tech Lead and Architect for full-lifecycle development, implemented grunt scripts for SEO and analytics, and created the core for templates.
• Led project teams to ensure the timely completion of design initiatives.
• Oversaw quality control processes to maintain high design standards.
• Provided leadership during times of organizational change or crisis situations.
• Assigned tasks to associates to fit skill levels and maximize team performance.
• Maintained up-to-date records of employee attendance, payroll information, vacation requests.
• Recruited and hired qualified candidates to fill open positions.
• Led a team of 10 employees, ensuring high productivity and excellent customer service.

Implemented digital brochures, guides, and websites for multiple accounts.

Led iOS Objective-C development for HTML projects.

Integrated Guided Tours into JSP components for AEM to enhance the end user experience.

• Directed software development projects from concept to deployment using Agile methodologies.
• Mentored junior developers on coding standards and best practices to improve team performance.
• Conducted code reviews to ensure quality and compliance with industry standards.
• Collaborated with marketing to strengthen brand presence among key stakeholders.
• Analyzed customer feedback to identify improvement opportunities in existing systems.