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Richard Smith

Summary

Detail-oriented, organized, and meticulous employee with a proven ability to work efficiently and meet deadlines. Enthusiastic team player eager to contribute to company success. Possessing over 6 years of experience in designing and developing scalable web applications and microservices, bringing expertise in Ruby on Rails, JavaScript, and React, particularly in UI development and A/B testing. Demonstrated success in driving business growth through innovative solutions, optimizing system performance, and consistently delivering results in fast-paced, Agile environments.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Software Engineer

Barkbox
05.2021 - 08.2024

Payments Team

  • Engineered scalable backend solutions using Ruby on Rails, enhancing database efficiency and reducing server response time
  • Resolved subscription errors as the On-Call Engineer, ensuring uninterrupted service
  • Developed scalable and maintainable code, ensuring long-term stability of the software.
  • Designed endpoints for Shopify and Ordergroove, improving integration capabilities and reducing manual entry
  • Developed admin tools, improving efficiency by 60% and saving 70+ hours monthly

Growth Team

  • Optimized user retention by 30% through UI enhancements and database query optimization
  • Spearheaded the implementation of the Bright Durable feature, driving a $1.4 million revenue increase.
  • Analyzed proposed technical solutions based on customer requirements.

Software Engineer

SnapIT Solutions
08.2018 - 03.2021
  • Designed reusable UI components with React.js, improving scalability and performance
  • Led accessibility updates for a legacy application, ensuring compliance with ARIA standards
  • Mentored apprentices, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented team culture.

Education

Certificate - Javascript

University of Central Missouri
Kansas City, MO
08-2018

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

University of Missouri - Kansas City
Kansas City, MO
12-2017

Skills

  • Ruby on Rails
  • Object-oriented programming
  • Javascript
  • React
  • Team collaboration
  • SQL
  • Kubernetes
  • Microservices Architecture
  • Test-Driven Development (TDD)
  • Problem Solving

Timeline

Software Engineer

Barkbox
05.2021 - 08.2024

Software Engineer

SnapIT Solutions
08.2018 - 03.2021

Certificate - Javascript

University of Central Missouri

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

University of Missouri - Kansas City

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