Matt Oro
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Experienced Senior Software Engineer with 8 years of expertise in Web Development. Proficient in building user-friendly web applications across diverse industries. Passion about staying up-to-date with the latest technologies and collaborating with colleagues. Seeking a user-centric applications.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Software Engineer
Cognizant
Teaneck, NJ
06.2019 - Current
- Built front-end and back-end applications including e-commerce platform utilizing React/Next.js, Node.js, Spring Boot, GraphQL and Docker.
- Instrumental in migrating applications from monolithic to microservice architecture using React, Vue, Node.js, and Django, resulting in a remarkable 50% improvement in scalability and notable advancements in maintainability and performance.
- Revamped an intricate legacy JavaScript codebase with TypeScript, leading to substantial gains in code maintainability and commendable 30% decrease in type-related errors.
- Proficiently engineered server-side logic and RESTful APIs utilizing Node.js, capitalizing on its event- driven architecture and non-blocking I/O model to deliver scalable and high-performance backend services.
- Engineered an immersive and responsive 3D graphics design feature utilizing Three.js, resulting in heightened user engagement and an exceptionally positive user experience.
- Strengthened API security through expert implementation of robust authentication and authorization mechanisms, leveraging industry-standard protocols such as OAuth, Okta, and JWT.
- Ensured holistic data protection by skillfully implementing advanced encryption techniques, harnessing the capabilities of Node.js’s robust built-in crypto libraries like Bcrypt and Scrypt to encrypt all incoming and outgoing requests and responses.
- Successfully deployed an event-driven and microservices architecture on AWS, leveraging Lambda, API Gateway, EC2, S3, SQS, SNS, DynamoDB, and Cognito. This implementation yielded a notable 30% scalability, heightened reliability, and cost-effectiveness
- Dramatically improved platform performance by implementing load balancing techniques, Redis caching, and CDNs, leading to an impressive 70% boost in speed and responsiveness metrics. These strategic optimizations greatly enhanced the user experience.
- Implemented an end-to-end CI/CD pipeline across more than 5 repositories, utilizing industry-leading
tools such as Jenkins and Docker to automate testing and deployment workflows. This strategic
approach resulted in substantial improvements in accuracy, operational efficiency, and overall
software delivery. - Conducted comprehensive code reviews, averaging 200 lines of code per review, resulting in a
30% reduction in bugs and overall improvement in code quality. - Proficient in Agile methodologies, utilizing Scrum practices, to ensure efficient project management,
collaboration, and iterative development.
Full Stack Developer
Toptal
Newton, MA
04.2017 - 02.2019
- Developed 3 feature-rich e-learning platforms using React, Spring Boot and Node.js, combining
modern frontend techniques with robust back-end functionality. Increased user engagement by 30%
and reduced page loading time by 20%. - Created responsive user interfaces with React, delivering intuitive and engaging learning experiences
for students on multiple devices, resulting in a significant 20% increase in user engagement. - Leveraging the capabilities of Node.js and Django, I architected a scalable and secure back-end
solution that seamlessly integrated with databases and external APIs, resulting in a substantial
20% improvement in efficiency and performance in managing course content, user progress, and
assessments. - Collaborated with cross-functional teams to successfully deliver a real estate platform, meeting
project goals and client requirements within a tight deadline.
Front End Developer
Toptal
Newton, MA
03.2016 - 03.2017
- Precisely translating Figma designs into pixel-perfect, mobile-first, and responsive web applications
using HTML5, CSS3, Material UI, and Bootstrap, consistently delivered exceptional visual and user
experiences, achieving a remarkable 95% fidelity to the original designs. - Utilizing React, Redux, Tailwind CSS, and D3.js, developed data analysis charts and diagrams for an Ecommerce platform, enhancing data visualization and insights, while also achieving an exceptional
100% increase in customer satisfaction through the creation of a highly functional admin dashboard
built from scratch using TypeScript, React, and Redux. - Improved code quality by migrating a complex legacy JavaScript codebase to a modern and scalable
system using TypeScript, while also implementing automated testing with Jest, Mocha, and Cypress
for enhanced reliability and robustness.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Hong Kong University of Science And Technology
08.2011 - 11.2015
Timeline
Senior Software Engineer
Cognizant
06.2019 - Current
Full Stack Developer
Toptal
04.2017 - 02.2019
Front End Developer
Toptal
03.2016 - 03.2017
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Hong Kong University of Science And Technology
08.2011 - 11.2015