Vicki Alden
Verified Expert in Engineering
Full-stack Engineer and Developer
Los Angeles, CA, United States
Toptal member since October 27, 2023
Vicki is a highly skilled full-stack software engineer with six years of experience designing, developing, and delivering innovative web apps. She is proficient in JavaScript and TypeScript and has extensive knowledge of React, Node.js, PostgreSQL, TypeORM, and Docker. She is committed to continuous learning, mentorship, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve project success. Vicki has a good track record of owning projects and consistently delivered outstanding results.
Portfolio
Experience
- React - 6 years
- Express.js - 6 years
- TypeScript - 6 years
- PostgreSQL - 6 years
- JavaScript - 6 years
- React Apollo - 4 years
- GraphQL - 4 years
- TypeORM - 4 years
Work Experience
Full-stack Software Engineer
Via
- Spearheaded the development of a tool that enabled businesses to create customizable marketing journeys through text messages.
- Designed and implemented a highly intuitive flow diagram to build desired customer journeys.
- Owned the project from planning to testing, ensuring its successful delivery within set timelines.
- Collaborated closely with developers, designers, project managers, and QA in regular meetings to maintain effective communication and project alignment.
Full-stack Software Engineer
ONEHOPE Wine
- Headed the creation of software to enhance sales representatives' connections with customers, leading to significant financial gains and increased engagement.
- Initiated a project during a two-day hackathon and later served as the project engineering lead throughout development.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to develop front-end web applications using React, GraphQL, Apollo, Next.js, and Gatsby.
- Provided guidance and mentorship to new and junior developers, helping them quickly grasp our technologies.
- Conducted code reviews and incorporated feedback to enhance code quality and foster continuous improvement.
- Integrated 3rd-party APIs, such as Stripe, Twilio, Yotpo, and ShipCompliant, to add functionality and streamline processes.
Full-stack Software Engineer
Scanwell Health
- Developed a back-end service and a mobile electronic medical record. Contributed to two existing mobile applications.
- Created a RESTful API service using Node.js, PostgreSQL, and Sequelize to manage patient data securely.
- Designed and built a React Native app, enabling doctors to review patient results and provide treatment plans.
Full-stack Software Engineer
Agent
- Delivered a greenfield application from the ground up by constructing front-end web applications using jQuery, Bootstrap, and page.js.
- Revamped a considerable portion of legacy code by designing and implementing a new back end with PostgreSQL, Node.js, and Express.js.
- Implemented a timer system using a Redis-based library, improving performance and efficiency.
Project History
eCommerce Web Application
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Cellular and Molecular Biology
Humboldt State University - Arcata, CA, United States
Skills
Libraries/APIs
React, Node.js, REST APIs, Stripe API, jQuery, Google Maps
Tools
React Apollo, Git, GitHub, AWS Command Line Interface (CLI), Auth0
Languages
TypeScript, JavaScript, GraphQL, CSS, HTML
Frameworks
Express.js, Material UI, NestJS, Next.js, React Native, Tailwind CSS
Platforms
MacOS, Docker, Contentful, Amazon Web Services (AWS), HubSpot, Kubernetes, DigitalOcean, Amazon EC2, AWS Lambda
Storage
PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Elasticsearch, Redis
Other
Critical Thinking, TypeORM, Web Development, APIs, Full-stack, Front-end, Dashboards, HTML Email, Gatsby, Full-stack Development, API Integration, Webhooks, User Experience (UX), Email Marketing, Okta, Design, Data Visualization
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