RUSSELL HAYWARD
Software Engineer
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Experienced Software Engineer with a strong focus on delivering quality solutions. Passionate about designing and implementing scalable and maintainable software. Skilled in rapidly learning and effectively utilizing new technologies to meet business requirements. Proven track record of developing innovative solutions and exceeding expectations. Committed to leveraging expertise to contribute to the success of any team.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Software Engineer
MOTION INTELLIGENCE
Colorado Springs, United States
09.2021 - 01.2023
- Engineered a successful migration of the customer-facing dashboard from Angular to React, reducing page load time by 30% and improving overall user satisfaction
- Managed and optimized AWS infrastructure by regularly monitoring Lambda functions, stacks and code repositories which reduced infrastructure downtime by 25% and improved system performance
- Engineered and deployed new web application features that handled bulk archiving and deletion of users, reducing user deletion time by 40% and system downtime, using React, Redux, and Postgresql
- Specifically, implemented a bulk archiving and deletion feature that improved user experience and reduced downtime during maintenance windows
- Established and maintained data transfer protocols using Postgresql and AWS S3, enabling seamless data transfer between web application components and improving data integrity
- Managed daily code processes and standards for development team through Jira, created Jira tickets for new features, bugs, research spikes and projects based off of outcomes of design meetings and sprint retrospective meetings
- Conducted code reviews and implemented coding best practices resulting in a 20% improvement in code quality and reliability
- Maintained the pipeline and executed deployments for Development, Test and Production environments through Bitbucket, reducing deployment time by 20%
- Developed and automated deployment scripts and utilized containerization to streamline deployment processes
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure proper UI/UX translations and customized functionality for the Japanese market, resulting in a 15% increase in user engagement
- Coordinated with designers and product managers to implement user-centered design principles and A/B testing
- Coordinated across time zones with third party contractors in Turkey for parallel development of backend API services using
- Java and Node.js, resulting in a 30% reduction in development time
- Implemented Agile development methodologies and collaborated with contractors to streamline communication and enhance project management
- Coordinated with other engineers to evaluate and improve software and hardware interfaces.
- Reviewed project specifications and designed technology solutions that met or exceeded performance expectations.
Software Engineer
SPEQL8
New York, NY
01.2021 - 09.2021
- Developed a visualization product to compare dynamically-generated GraphQL servers in parallel
- Implemented UI enhancements that decreased user error rate by 20% and improved overall user experience
- Engineered a seamless state transfer system in the application using React, React Hooks and Redux
- Reduced load time by 25% and improved app performance by optimizing code and utilizing best practices
- Implemented Axios for easier HTTP/API requests to the Express server to handle accessing the queries on the GUI from the GraphQL schema
- Reduced development time by 30% and enhanced app functionality by utilizing efficient and reliable HTTP requests
- Built application with Webpack for maintainability and faster load times by utilizing hot module reloading and decreasing bundle sizes
- Optimized the build process and improved app performance, resulting in a 15% reduction in load time and a 20% increase in user engagement
- Product developed under OS Labs opensourcelabs.io
Flooring Contractor
RUSSELL’S FLOORING/M&T CARPET
01.2005 - 01.2019
- Led and managed teams of individuals to complete projects within strict deadlines, demonstrating strong leadership and team-building skills
- Effectively handled high-pressure situations and team conflicts, utilizing problem-solving skills and effective communication to resolve issues
- Developed a solid understanding of business management by bidding on high-level jobs in both city and residential areas, showcasing strategic decision-making skills
- Successfully built and maintained strong customer relationships, displaying excellent customer service skills and attention to detail
- Demonstrated exceptional time management and organizational skills, efficiently dividing jobs and completing them within the given timeframe
- Utilized strong analytical skills to read blueprints and accurately assess the scope of the project, resulting in efficient job planning and execution
Education
Software Engineering
Codesmith
New York, NY 05.2001 -
Skills
Languages & Frameworks: JavaScript (ES6), Reactjs, React Hooks, Redux, Typescript, Nodejs, Angular, Java
Web Technologies & Tools: HTML/CSS, Webpack, GraphQL, RESTful APIs, Expressjs, Axios, Sass
Database Technologies: Postgres, NoSQL, MongoDB
Cloud Platforms: AWS, AWS Lambda, Docker
Version Control & Project Management: Git/Github, Bitbucket, Jira, Agile(Scrum)
Authentication: OAuth, cookies, sessions, JWTs
Open Source Contributions 2020 - 2021
BETTER READS | Open source rental/purchase online library
- Introduced React Router to generate client side routing to replace inefficient multi-page application
- Established Node.js/Express server to handle HTTP/API requests involving writing routers and controllers for a modular code base
- Developed application with PostgreSQL database to have relational data stored and accessible
MULTICOMMUNICADO | Donation application
- Developed and implemented a robust relational database design to manage one-to-many and many-to-many relationships, resulting in a reduction in data input errors
- Designed user interface with React, managing application state with Redux
- Implemented a bcrypt authorization module that ensured secure user authentication and reduced possibility of rainbow table attacks; automated session creation upon login and utilized client-side cookie storage for better UX
SCRUMFAM | Chore Balancer
- Created application with PostgreSQL database to have relational data stored and accessible
- Prepared application with a GUI using React, managing state through Redux which helped with implementing a scalable environment while avoiding prop-drilling
- Architected and developed a highly performant Express server to handle HTTP/API requests with optimized middleware strategies
- SERVERLESS ARCHITECTURE | Single Sprout Software Engineering Speaking Series
Professional Links
https://www.linkedin.com/in/russell-hayward/
https://github.com/russdawg44
Timeline
Software Engineer
MOTION INTELLIGENCE
09.2021 - 01.2023
Software Engineer
SPEQL8
01.2021 - 09.2021
Flooring Contractor
RUSSELL’S FLOORING/M&T CARPET
01.2005 - 01.2019
Software Engineering
Codesmith
05.2001 -