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Software Developer
Houston, TX, United States
Toptal member since September 20, 2017
Bio
Jesse is a software craftsman with production experience creating community and high-performance websites using JavaScript, Ruby, and Elixir, including all aspects of web-based applications and the software development lifecycle. He is very professional and communicates extremely well.
Portfolio
The Iron Yard
JavaScript, Ruby on Rails (RoR), Ruby, Redux, React
Comal Productions, Inc.
Erlang, JavaScript, Ruby on Rails (RoR), Ruby
ChaiOne
JavaScript, Objective-C, Ruby on Rails (RoR), Ruby
Experience
- Ruby on Rails (RoR) - 10 years
- Ruby - 10 years
- React - 2 years
- Redux - 2 years
- Express.js - 2 years
Availability
Part-time
Preferred Environment
GitHub, Open Source, Linux, MacOS
The most amazing...
...thing I've done was to create an MVC framework with a multi-tenant architecture and a distributed job engine.
Work Experience
Master Instructor
2014 - 2017
The Iron Yard
- Crafted the curriculum and best practices for React/Redux, Node (Express), and Ruby on Rails.
- Was recognized as the most qualified and highly competent instructor across all Iron Yard instructors.
- Developed and implemented best practices for software development.
- Interviewed most of the instructor candidates (technical-wise).
- Worked as a classroom lecturer—performing live coding and mentoring 100+ students in an immersive environment.
Technologies: JavaScript, Ruby on Rails (RoR), Ruby, Redux, React
Owner | Principle
2009 - 2014
Comal Productions, Inc.
- Worked as a principle consultant and salesperson responsible for $20,000 in projects.
- Was recognized as an expert in both Ruby and Ruby on Rails.
- Educated and spoke in public.
- Created RubyoffRails.com, RailsUpgradeChecklist.com, and RubyFiddle.com.
Technologies: Erlang, JavaScript, Ruby on Rails (RoR), Ruby
US Lead Developer
2010 - 2011
ChaiOne
- Acted as a Ruby on Rails consultant.
- Created a mobile platform with the ability to function as a CMS for multiple iPhone and Android applications.
- Wrote an iPhone analytics library capable of tracking location and usage of iPhone applications.
Technologies: JavaScript, Objective-C, Ruby on Rails (RoR), Ruby
Software Developer, Executive Management
2002 - 2009
Travis Software Corporation
- Developed a custom MVC framework in C#.
- Implemented distributed and fault-tolerant data-centers.
- Implemented agile software development practices (scrum).
- Maintained 99.9%+ uptime of a SaaS product.
Technologies: JavaScript, C#, SQL, Ruby on Rails (RoR), Ruby
Software Developer | User Interface Engineer
2000 - 2002
PromoOrder.com
- Adapted the small-load legacy system to meet high-growth needs with minimal resources (worked as the first internal developer).
- Designed customizable website skins to integrate client website with back-end technology.
Technologies: SQL, Active Server Pages (ASP)
Experience
Redux Game Without React
http://redux-without-react.surge.sh/A Redux game without React. I wanted to showcase how simple Redux can be to learn: it's React bindings that can add complexity.
You can run the game using the link: redux-without-react.surge.sh/.
You can run the game using the link: redux-without-react.surge.sh/.
Harvey API
http://github.com/sketch-city/harvey-apiAn open source project created in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey which enabled people to build filterable maps for shelters, needs, and purchasing Amazon products while letting the volunteers make edits to google sheets.
Apps that run off the Harvey API include a SMS-text robot that gave you the nearest open shelter, the Harvey-needs map, the TexasRescueMap.com, the Muckmap, OneClickRelief.com, and more.
The Harvey API is open source and was used in the IRMA-response with over 30 contributors to date.
Apps that run off the Harvey API include a SMS-text robot that gave you the nearest open shelter, the Harvey-needs map, the TexasRescueMap.com, the Muckmap, OneClickRelief.com, and more.
The Harvey API is open source and was used in the IRMA-response with over 30 contributors to date.
RubyoffRails.com
The website Ruby off Rails is a free course allowing people to learn Ruby through 20+ hours of lectures and real-life software development.
Ruby off Rails is dedicated to accelerating the mastering of Ruby and increasing developer happiness everywhere.
Ruby off Rails is dedicated to accelerating the mastering of Ruby and increasing developer happiness everywhere.
Rails Conference 2016 Presentation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IeYGfM32IqsI spoke in public at the largest Rails conference in the world for ActionCable—For Not Another Chat App Please—Rails Conference 2016
HipStack.me
http://hipstack.me/A tongue-in-cheek experiment to rewrite the view layer every 6 months. First in React/Redux, and now in Elm, HipStack lets you choose a custom built, remote stack for your newest project!
Education
1997 - 2008
Bachelor's Degree in Management Information Systems
The University of Texas at Austin - Austin, TX, USA
Skills
Libraries/APIs
React, Ruby on Rails API, Redux-Saga
Tools
GitHub, Redux Thunk
Languages
Ruby, CSS, JavaScript, HTML, ECMAScript (ES6), SQL, C#, Active Server Pages (ASP), Objective-C, Erlang
Frameworks
Ruby on Rails (RoR), Redux, Express.js, React Native, Phoenix
Platforms
MacOS, Linux
Storage
PostgreSQL
Other
Front-end Development, Software Development, Optimization, Open Source
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