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Paul Costa

Richardson,TX

Summary

Results-driven Senior Software Engineer with 12 years of experience in full-stack development, specializing in React, Node.js, ASP.NET and AI-driven solutions. Adept at leveraging cutting-edge technologies like Azure AI and TensorFlow to enhance productivity, scalability, and automation. Proven ability to drive innovation, optimize software delivery, and improve user engagement. A highly collaborative professional with a commitment to technical excellence, dedicated to seamlessly integrating front-end and back-end solutions to adapt to evolving business requirements.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Full Stack Developer

Simform
09.2022 - 12.2024
  • Developed AI-driven automation solutions, enhancing productivity and streamlining DevOps workflows for faster software delivery.
  • Leveraged React to build dynamic and responsive AI-powered dashboards, allowing real-time data visualization and insightful analytics for business intelligence.
  • Integrated AI models into React-based front-end applications, enabling seamless user interactions with intelligent automation and predictive capabilities.
  • Implemented machine learning models to optimize data processing, enabling predictive analytics and intelligent decision-making.
  • Designed AI-powered customer experience solutions, utilizing NLP, computer vision, and recommendation systems to personalize interactions and improve engagement.
  • Modernized applications with AI integration on Azure, improving performance, scalability, and reliability for enterprise solutions.
  • Engineered cost-efficient AI solutions, leveraging cloud optimization strategies to reduce operational overhead while maintaining high performance.
  • Developed AI-driven anomaly detection systems, improving fraud detection and risk management in BFSI, healthcare, supply chain, and retail industries.
  • Built scalable AI platforms with secure, flexible cloud infrastructures, enabling businesses to scale operations efficiently.


Technologies: React, Azure AI, AWS SageMaker, Google Cloud AI, NLP, Deep Learning, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Data Engineering, DevOps Automation, Cloud Optimization

Senior Software Engineer

Disco
09.2019 - 08.2022

As a Senior Software Engineer specializing in React and Next.js at Disco, I played a key role in driving technological advancements for a network of 1,000+ brands focused on reducing customer acquisition costs.

  • Engineered scalable and responsive frontend solutions for DiscoFeed using React and Next.js.
  • Integrated and optimized payment gateways such as Stripe, PayPal, Square, and Braintree to ensure secure and seamless transaction processing.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally to translate business needs into intuitive technical implementations and user-friendly interfaces.
  • Ensured seamless performance across devices and browsers by leveraging modern frontend technologies and best practices.
  • Contributed to architectural decisions and technical roadmaps aligned with Disco’s strategic vision.
  • Designed and implemented multithreaded applications to enhance performance and scalability, enabling concurrent execution of tasks.
  • Optimized platform performance, identifying and resolving bottlenecks to enhance speed and efficiency.


Technologies: Stripe, PayPal, Square, Braintree, Google API, Multithreading, Swagger, OpenAI, Payment APIs, React, Next.js, PostgreSQL, SaaS, Webhooks

Senior Full Stack Developer

Pell Software
03.2017 - 09.2019

Played a key role in driving team success by developing essential features such as property management, tenant administration, and messaging functionalities, ensuring a seamless user experience.

  • Enhanced UI/UX by upgrading React and TypeScript components, aligning with modern design standards for improved usability.
  • Optimized state management with Redux Thunk and built responsive, reusable components using styled-components, improving development efficiency.
  • Developed robust backend API services with Node.js and .NET, leveraging AWS Lambda, DynamoDB, API Gateway, CloudWatch, and Serverless Framework to support a scalable microservices architecture.
  • Optimized payment workflows by implementing webhooks and event-driven architecture, improving transaction efficiency and reducing failures.
  • Integrated third-party APIs for handling multi-currency payments, tax calculations (Avalara, TaxJar), and fraud prevention (Riskified, Stripe Radar).
  • Integrated Azure Application Insights for proactive monitoring and issue diagnosis, ensuring optimal application performance.
  • Maintained high software quality by implementing unit and snapshot testing with Jest and React Testing Library.
  • Boosted page load speed by pre-warming serverless APIs, achieving a 5x improvement, which led to a 20% increase in active user engagement.


Technologies: React, Node.js, TypeScript, AWS, .NET, Serverless, ASP.NET, Azure, Redux, DynamoDB, Jest

Full Stack Developer

RoleModel Software
08.2013 - 02.2017

As a Software Engineer proficient in React, Angular, ASP.NET MVC 3, and AWS & Azure, I made significant contributions at RoleModel Software, driving both new feature development and legacy system refactoring with modern technologies like React Hooks.

  • Implemented real-time updates using React, Socket.IO, and Redux, ensuring seamless communication between users and the system.
  • Designed and optimized backend logic with Node.js, Express.js, and MongoDB, improving data storage, retrieval efficiency, and availability.
  • Utilized Mongoose ODM for structured data modeling and efficient interactions with MongoDB.
  • Built a high-performance shopping interface using React and Angular, improving user engagement and responsiveness.
  • Developed a scalable backend API with Node.js and Express to handle product catalogs, authentication, and order processing.
  • Integrated Stripe Billing to manage automated recurring subscriptions and optimize revenue flow.
  • Implemented secure payment processing with Stripe, ensuring a frictionless and reliable checkout experience.
  • Streamlined CI/CD workflows using Azure DevOps, enabling rapid deployments and maintaining software stability.
  • Optimized database architecture with MongoDB, ensuring flexibility, scalability, and efficient data management.
  • Enhanced system reliability and performance monitoring through cloud-based solutions.


Technologies: Node.js, JavaScript, C#, React, Angular, .NET Framework, ASP.NET, Express.js, Stripe, MongoDB, AWS, Azure, Redux, Stripe, Socket.IO


Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX
05-2012

Skills

  • React
  • Nextjs
  • Angular
  • ASPNET
  • Nodejs
  • C#
  • JavaScript
  • TypeScript
  • DynamoDB
  • MariaDB
  • MongoDB
  • MySQL
  • NoSQL
  • PostgreSQL
  • Jest
  • Redux
  • jQuery
  • NET Framework
  • Kubernetes
  • Amazon S3
  • Amazon EKS
  • Amazon Simple Queue Service
  • AWS SageMaker
  • Azure
  • Azure AI
  • Google Cloud AI
  • NLP
  • Deep Learning
  • TensorFlow
  • PyTorch
  • Data Engineering
  • DevOps Automation
  • Cloud Optimization

Timeline

Senior Full Stack Developer

Simform
09.2022 - 12.2024

Senior Software Engineer

Disco
09.2019 - 08.2022

Senior Full Stack Developer

Pell Software
03.2017 - 09.2019

Full Stack Developer

RoleModel Software
08.2013 - 02.2017

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Texas Tech University
Paul Costa