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Stefanos Ugbit

Software Engineer
New York City,US

Summary

Results-driven Software Engineer with 5 years of experience in full-stack development, specializing in .NET, AWS, JavaScript, and React. Proven ability to build scalable applications, optimize backend systems, and automate processes to improve efficiency and drive business growth.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Software engineer

The Hartford
10.2023 - Current
  • Spearheaded .NET 4.8 upgrades across 160+ repositories, automating the process to reduce manual effort by 80%, streamlining the development workflow and enabling faster feature deployment with fewer errors.


  • Refactored legacy codebase by identifying and removing deprecated elements, improving code maintainability and reducing technical debt, which enabled faster implementation of new features and a more scalable codebase.


  • Optimized key backend workflows to improve system performance, reducing application response times by 30% and enhancing overall user experience, directly impacting customer satisfaction and retention.

Software Engineer

American Express
12.2021 - Current
  • Developed and deployed a PDF upload API to address frequent system errors, reducing bugs by 30% and improving platform reliability, which contributed to a 20% decrease in customer complaints and increased trust in the platform.


  • Enhanced backend transaction processing systems, enabling the efficient management of $9B in working capital for 220,000+ small businesses, which improved financial operations and reduced processing delays by 15%.


  • Revamped UI components to improve email tracking accuracy, enhancing user experience and reducing email-related issues by 25%, leading to improved customer engagement.


  • Improved error logging and streamlined operational workflows, reducing troubleshooting time by 25%, which led to faster issue resolution and minimized system downtime.

Software Engineer Apprentice

Blend
03.2021 - 09.2021
  • Increased unit test coverage by 10% within one month, significantly improving code stability and reducing regression issues, which resulted in a more reliable product and fewer post-release bugs.


  • Developed and optimized personal loan application workflows, streamlining consumer banking processes and reducing application processing time by 20%, which improved customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.


  • Integrated credit rate checks with updated Wells Fargo requirements, ensuring regulatory compliance and enhancing the accuracy of credit assessments, which minimized the risk of processing errors.

Front End Web Developer

Freelance
10.2019 - 02.2021
  • Developed React and Node.js applications, increasing web traffic by 20% within two months, which boosted user engagement and contributed to higher conversion rates for clients.


  • Designed and tested software solutions that integrated seamlessly with CMS, mobile, authentication, and cloud services, improving system performance and ensuring data security across multiple platforms.


  • Created intuitive user interfaces from wireframes, optimizing user journeys and aligning with business goals to drive a 15% increase in user satisfaction and retention.

Education

Bachelor Of Arts B.A. - International Relations

City College Of New York Cuny

Skills

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Affiliations

Blacks In Technology 10/2023 - 10/2024 Mentorship Coordinator


Organized workshops and networking events, boosting engagement by 30% and empowering underrepresented technologists to develop new skills.


Matched mentees with mentors based on skill alignment, increasing program engagement by 40 and promoting professional growth.


Developed mentorship programs, improving retention by 25 and strengthening community connections.

Timeline

Software engineer

The Hartford
10.2023 - Current

Software Engineer

American Express
12.2021 - Current

Software Engineer Apprentice

Blend
03.2021 - 09.2021

Front End Web Developer

Freelance
10.2019 - 02.2021

Bachelor Of Arts B.A. - International Relations

City College Of New York Cuny
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