Hi there! I'm Lee Whittaker, a Principal Engineer with over a decade of experience in full-stack web development. My passion is creating high-quality, reliable, and efficient solutions, especially with Ruby on Rails and JavaScript. At Hello Dancer Photography, I led the development of a Ruby on Rails business application, boosting client satisfaction by 230% and improving performance and reliability by 350%. I taught myself Sidekiq for image processing and zip file compression on Heroku, reducing server errors by 30%. I also built a real-time updating taskbar and checklist using ActionCable, which increased workflow efficiency by 45%.At Petersen West, I streamlined server operations across Heroku, AWS, and GoDaddy, resulting in a 50% boost in system scalability and a 35% improvement in user experience. I encouraged team development and knowledge sharing, which improved project delivery times by 20% and overall productivity.I’m skilled in Ruby on Rails, JavaScript, Swift, C#, PHP, HTML5, CSS3, XML, HAML, SLIM, ERB, React, AWS, Heroku, PostgreSQL, Docker, XCode, Unity3D, and Git. My methodologies include Agile, CI/CD, REST APIs, DevOps, and Scrum, and I’m adept at using Jira, Linux, Bash, and unit testing.My achievements speak for themselves. For example, integrating QR codes with Adobe Lightroom reduced manual sorting time by 85%. Implementing a photo printing process via ROES-Bridge API increased customer satisfaction by 45%. My Twilio API integration boosted customer interaction rates by 25% and saved 10 hours of manual messaging each month.I’m always eager to connect with professionals and explore new opportunities. If you're looking for a driven, skilled, and results-oriented Principal Engineer to join your team, let’s chat! You can connect with me here on LinkedIn.Skills:- Ruby on Rails- JavaScript- Swift- C#- PHP- HTML5- CSS3- XML- HAML- SLIM- ERB- React- AWS- Heroku- PostgreSQL- Docker- XCode- Unity3D- Git (GitHub, GitLab, BitBucket)- Agile- CI/CD- REST APIs- DevOps- Scrum- Jira- Linux- Bash- Unit TestingFeel free to reach out to me, and let’s see how I can bring my skills and enthusiasm to your team.