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Work History
Education
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Mendel Groner

Brooklyn,NY

Summary

Lead Developer at Vanguard Parking Solutions. Not afraid to get my hands dirty. Want others around me to excel. Believe in focus, hard work, and flexibility - it's a balance. Experience with backend systems, data pipelining, event-driven design, and various other IT-related fields. Hands-on knowledge of LPR systems, cameras, and networking.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Developer

Vanguard Parking, Inc.
New York (Remote), NY
11.2022 - Current
  • Lead the development and maintenance of a robust backend system using Node.js, specializing in piping License Plate Recognition (LPR) camera data into a detailed timetable.
  • Configured cameras, LPR software, networks, and servers to integrate data seamlessly into system
  • Data engineered platform's intense data operation by architecting, modeling, sanitizing, normalizing, and optimizing core data structures.
  • Orchestrated multiple third-party LPR and parking payment integrations by developing versatile plugins, further enriching the system's functionality and business partnerships.
  • Designed and implemented an efficient, event-driven architecture, ensuring timely data processing through various phases, enhancing system responsiveness and scalability.
  • Elegant API design with well-formatted conventions and extensive documentation
  • Utilized various AWS services, including S3, Lambda, SQS, SNS, VPC, API Gateway and others.

Full Stack Developer

Spotlight Design
New York, NY
07.2021 - 11.2022
  • Engaged in full-stack development, showcasing versatility across various technologies including WordPress, React, and ASP Classic, catering to a wide spectrum of client needs.
  • Collaborated closely with in-house designers, project managers, and clients, playing a key role in translating design concepts and requirements into functional and aesthetic web solutions.
  • Spearheaded the modernization of a legacy website, applying extensive knowledge in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP to implement a contemporary design overhaul on a WordPress platform.
  • Expertly set up and maintained multiple WordPress sites, involving database duplication, template adaptation, and custom feature integration to meet diverse project goals.
  • Acquired proficiency in shell scripting, further enhancing automation and operational efficiency within the development workflow.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Computer Science

Brooklyn College Academy
Brooklyn, NY

Some College (No Degree) - History

Rockland Community College
Suffern, NY

Skills

Programming Languages & Frameworks:

  • Current stack is Nodejs backend (NestJS framework), Nextjs, and PostgreSQL
  • Experienced with NestJS, Jest and the Nodejs Ecosystem

Web Development:

  • Full-stack development capabilities, with a strong focus on backend systems and data engineering
  • Experience in implementing responsive web designs and enhancing user interfaces, utilizing a variety of frameworks and technologies across diverse projects

Cloud Computing & DevOps:

  • Proficient in AWS services, including S3, Lambda, SQS, and VPC configurations
  • Knowledgeable in shell scripting for automation and process efficiency

System Design & Architecture:

  • Skilled in designing event-driven systems and implementing scalable, responsive architectures

Database Management:

  • Competent in database design, management, and optimization

Team Leadership & Management:

  • Proven ability in leading development teams, fostering collaboration, and enhancing team dynamics
  • Experience in hiring, mentoring, and managing developers

Communication & Collaboration:

  • Strong communication skills, proficient in liaising with designers, project managers, and clients to deliver tailored solutions
  • Effective at translating technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

Languages

Heb
Native/ Bilingual

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Lead Developer

Vanguard Parking, Inc.
11.2022 - Current

Full Stack Developer

Spotlight Design
07.2021 - 11.2022

Some College (No Degree) - Computer Science

Brooklyn College Academy

Some College (No Degree) - History

Rockland Community College
Mendel Groner