• Created development and architectural strategy to enhance back-end application stack and dissolve the ball of mud• Converted ReactJS component library to typescript for better reusability and maintenance• Configured Apache, Tomcat, Postfix, and pm2 servers that are used by our application stack• Created fully functional ReactJS/ ExpressJS front-end for Merchant credit card applications: integrated with UnderIO and Plaid• Migrated entire on premise application stack to AWS in 6 months time frame• Created privately hosted zone and implemented naming conventions for servers within our per-env VPCs• Migrated database from on premise MySQL 5.7 to Amazon RDS MySQL 8• Updated Java back-end code and libraries to support migration to AWS• Created, maintained, and enhanced all deployment scripts for the application stack using Jenkins Job DSL and custom shared libraries• Migrated Jira and Confluence Projects from standalone instances to the Atlassian Cloud• Worked in AWS to provision workstations for offshore resources• Assisted with production support cases by creating Python and Bash scripts that automated tedious, error prone manual tasks• Created and designed working POC in ReactJS for a new login page to the application; set to launch sometime next year• Helped identify issues with the application stack and outline solutions to address them in the most cost effective manner• Worked with Operations Team to identify bottlenecks which could be solved for by new features in the product

* Maintained, grew, and released quality Java and Angular applications* Lead a development team that focuses on new user experiences on the platform* Responsible for designing, reviewing, and implementing new features through gitlab, confluence, and Jira* Responsible for developing and maturing junior members of the team* Collaborated with team members and product to ensure all requirements are delivered and accounted for* Developed, maintained, and fixed data entry screens in a legacy Angular JS application used for credit applications* Designed, coordinated, and implemented calls to 3rd party API's calls within a Java 11 Spring/Hibernate application using Domain Driven Design principals and aspects of clean architecture for extensibility and reusability purposes* Responsible for code quality through code reviews and creating automated unit tests for new and existing features* Assisted in production support and releases on a monthly basis to ensure both smooth product delivery and limited customer impact* Worked in two week agile sprints to deliver new functionality and fix technical debt items in legacy code base* Mentored and guided interns in creating an internal web utility using ReactJS and ExpressJS to showcase the potential and viability in switching to a more developer friendly web technology* Created and tested accessible/reusable React components as a foundation for a future switch away from AngularJS* Worked directly with product to develop a service for collecting, storing, updating, and deleting compliance related customer data* Restructured and refactored core data entities to allow flexibility for new feature development, a switch to micro-services, easier maintenance, and code readability

* Serviced and assisted customers during integrations into the Paydiant-PayPal platform via onboarding, certification, and managing high priority ventures* Developed and maintained CSV processor responsible for efficient onboarding of information on excel and csv sheets in Java Spring* Designed, coordinated, and programmed an internal web utility used to manage and facilitate customer data within the system using Java Spring MVC, AngularJS, html5, and Hibernate* Aided and mentored graduate and under graduate students during internships and after full-time hiring* Diagnosed and prescribed solutions to customer related issues and problems* Applied platform knowledge and prowess to certify 3rd party API integrations* Created reporting scripts to help automate integration tests and assist in tracking issues with Jenkins, Maven, SoapUI, and Python* Responsible for Deploying three critical components to our non-production customer facing environments every month* Responsible for maintaining our demo environment configuration in the non-production environments* Developed new features and enhanced users' experiences with PayPal's Business Debit Master Card in React* Lead development effort standardizing our teams codebase to make it extensible for new feature sets * Lead development effort to enhance our React application to make it more friendly to those with accessibility needs * Enhanced REST endpoints used by mobile applications to retrieve pertinent information from downstream components* Performed duties as scrum master; responsible for unblocking team members, communicating team needs and abilities to product and management, and over seeing scrum ceremonies * Responsible for deploying applications into the live environment while ensuring minimal downtime

* Created and tested Automation code for multiple User Interfaces (UIs)* Completed work in biweekly Agile sprints through collaborating and providing support to team members, presenting completed work, and discussing priority of work balancing necessity vs. customer's needs* Developed and implemented a Test Plan Management system to keep track of test plans and test cases in the form of a Visual Studio plug-in that displayed information in a logical manner* Learned responsibility of proper code structure and commenting for future developers working within a code base* Learned to take initiative in order to progress efficiency within a company by spearheading the UI Automation and Test Plan Management software work* Learned to be innovative while meeting deadlines by taking advantage of training software during lunch break

* One-on-one instruction on communication skills to help students achieve understanding of: o Physics regarding motion of objects through space o Java regarding the importance of class structure and creation of objects; as well as inheritance o Algorithms and Data Structure regarding binary tree and multiple sorting algorithms in C

* Performed dynamic testing of mobile applications and point-of-sale (POS) systems* Used Testlog for tracking of regression, smoke, functional, non-functional and usability test cases * Developed and tested a Java application for creating a customized parameters file for a POS system which queries an Oracle Database for information and sends an automated email to all administrators when users log in and create the parameters file* Gained understanding of Test-Driven Development and the Agile Method by working directly with the development team to create test cases based on feature enhancements observing changes in development milestones based on customers desires* Worked with technical support team on troubleshooting issues with Paydiant POS software and hardware at customer sites