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Kevin Wathen

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Last update: 19.09.2024

Full Stack Engineer

Graduation: BSc. Computer Science
Hourly-/Daily rates: show
Languages: English (Limited professional)

Keywords

Debugging JavaScript (Programming Language) Databases Continuous Integration Next.js Backend Front End Software Development NestJS PHP (Programming Language) Geographic Information Systems + 65 more keywords

Attachments

KevinWathenResume_190924.pdf

Skills

I am a result-driven Full Stack Developer with 12+ years of experience designing, developing, and maintaining web applications, specializing in front-end and back-end technologies. Skilled at writing clear, concise code that is easy to maintain and troubleshoot.

Whether it's architecting complex systems, optimizing performance, or enhancing user experiences, I am committed to delivering excellence in every project. My passion for continuous learning and problem-solving drives my success in the ever-evolving landscape of web development.

Skills
- Languages & Scripts
   JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, SQL
- Front-end Development
   React, Next.js, Remix, MUI, TailwindCSS, Storybook
- Back-end Development
   Node.js, Nest.js, Django, GraphQL, RESTful APIs
- Unit Testing
  Jest, Enzyme, React-Testing, Cypress, Playwright, Selenium, Mocha, Chai, unittest, pytest
- Database Technologies
   MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB
- Debugging & Monitoring
  Sonarqube, Sentry, Datadog, Object Oriented Programming

Project history

03/2022 - 08/2024
Full Stack Team Lead- React / Python
Klaviyo

Technologies: React, Next.js, Redux, Python, Django, Node.js, NestJS, MySQL, AWS Lambda, Terraform, Jest, Enzyme, Playwright, Selenium, JavaScript, TypeScript, Docker, Kubernetes

- Developed front-end applications and back-end services using React and Python, ensuring seamless integration and functionality.
- Developed and maintained back-end services and APIs using Python, resulting in a 30% increase in system performance and a 25% reduction in operational costs.
- Architected and designed robust and high performance data processing and storage systems leveraging new databases to serve different internal and external use cases.
- Crafted our highly scalable real-time data pipeline that processes billions of events weekly across data sets growing to petabyte scale.
- Implemented and managed automated testing processes to maintain high-quality software standards.
- Utilized source control, automation tools, and CI/CD processes to improve development cycles and optimize production releases

05/2019 - 02/2022
Full Stack Engineer - React, NestJS, GraphQL
BotstacksAI

Technologies: React, Next.js, Mobx, Nest.js, GraphQL, TypeScript, Jest, Cypress, PostgreSQL, SEO, OpenAI, JavaScript, AWS S3, AWS Lambda, Tailwind CSS, Radix UI
- Developed UI Kits & SDK for web for interoperability best practices.
- Built Reusable Components and Front-End Libraries: Developed reusable components and libraries that can be used across multiple projects.
- Implemented the Sandbox Prototyping to test the solution before deployment.
- Developed the system to create the AI Chatbots leveraging existing AI models, cloud providers and templates altogether. - Implemented automated testing and debugging tools, reducing the number of bugs by 40% and improving overall code quality by 30%.
- Implemented SEO best practices ensuring website performance and search engine visibility.
- Collaborated with the DevOps team to implement continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) practices, reducing software release times by 50% and minimizing production issues by 30%.

02/2016 - 04/2019
Full Stack Engineer - React, React Native, Python
Hostaway

Technologies: React, React Native, Redux, Python, Django, JavaScript, TypeScript, WebSocket, MongoDB, GraphQL, SEO, Docker, Kubernetes, Swift, Auth0, Material UI

- Led development projects using a variety of technologies including React, Node.js, PHP/Laravel, and Django to deliver high-quality web applications.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including product managers and other developers, to design and implement software solutions.
- Optimized components for maximum performance across a vast array of web-capable devices and browsers.
- Planned, wrote, and debugged web applications and software with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and high-quality deliverables
- Conducted code reviews, wrote technical documentation, and assisted in technical troubleshooting.

09/2012 - 02/2016
Software Engineer
Iotasol Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

* Translated Designs and Wireframes into High-Quality Code: Worked closely with the design team to ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs.
* Built RESTful APIs with Node.js and Express.js, ensuring smooth data exchange.
* Optimized Node.js and backend services, reducing response times by 30%.
* Engineered authentication and authorization mechanisms, cutting unauthorized access incidents by 50% and enhancing data security.
* Wrote unit tests that emphasize "quality" over "line coverage".

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