Kyle Hilton
Verified Expert in Engineering
Software Developer
Lehi, UT, United States
Toptal member since June 26, 2019
Kyle is a senior software engineer with experience in full-stack web application development and a passion for crafting top-notch web applications. With extensive experience in both several diverse stacks of varying architectures, he has a proven track record of delivering exceptional results. Known for his outstanding communication skills, Kyle is an efficient and passionate team member.
Portfolio
Experience
- Node.js - 7 years
- JavaScript - 7 years
- React - 5 years
- PostgreSQL - 5 years
- TypeScript - 3 years
- Python - 3 years
- Go - 1 year
- Elasticsearch - 1 year
Availability
Preferred Environment
GitHub, MacOS, Vim Text Editor
The most amazing...
...thing I've built is a cryptocurrency management application interfacing with multiple platforms for the transferral of fiat and cryptocurrency.
Work Experience
Senior Software Engineer
Bayesian Health, Inc
- Schematized assessment components and implemented procedures to keep pieces in line reducing the number of code changes and customizations per client.
- Rearchitected HL7 parsing service to handle diverse message shapes from different clients, greatly reducing onboarding time.
- Unified several front-end applications optimized for different EHR authentication, shrinking our maintenance surface area.
Senior Software Engineer
AWRE Sports
- Handled the handoff of a group of mobile applications from overseas contractors, implementing code standards and engineering vision.
- Consulted with management on the correct procedural future for development.
- Led the migration of an Ionic/Cordova application to React Native, simplifying the codebase and setting the foundation for future technical growth.
Senior Software Engineer
Gryps
- Architected a serverless multi-tenant Auth solution using AWS Cognito integrated with custom API gateway authorization.
- Designed and constructed an MVP client from inception to release in around two months.
- Participated in development procedure creation as we built the team from scratch.
Full-stack Software Engineer
Numetric
- Led the compilation of an internal component library, realizing a significant decrease in the prototyping of new layouts.
- Supported a data visualization suite using JavaScript, Python, and various persistence technologies.
- Organized the team's educational direction, promoting a deep understanding of a wide variety of potential technologies.
- Built a systemic analysis application, joining the suite of tools into a central source of understanding.
- Created code migration scripts altering 3,000+ lines of code, standardizing practices and paradigms.
- Overhauled the application's web socket Pub/Sub architecture, unifying patterns and setting the foundation for future real-time pieces.
Freelance Front-end Software Engineer
Propel Inc.
- Implemented responsive CSS to develop multiple HTML5 mobile applications in Vue.js and built-in Cordova for iOS and Android.
- Supported a team of QA engineers in the efficient handling of bugs.
- Aided in the planning and implementation of a standardized design system.
Contributing Product Manager
Quintric Corporation
- Headed the team in developing, testing, and deploying web and mobile applications used in the successful initiation of 2,000+ transactions.
- Oversaw the development of a diverse payment system, integrating with Stripe payment wallet and Coinbase Commerce to ensure secure and compliant transactions.
- Architected a secure cryptocurrency transfer environment, utilizing PostgreSQL notifications, Node.js daemons, and a PHP Slim API.
- Implemented an RTSP stream through sockets, allowing thousands of viewers to audit banking practices.
- Developed a mobile interface using React Native to match web pieces.
Software Engineer
United Precious Metal Association
- Automated 10+ high-volume transactional processes, including deposits, member exchanges, withdrawals, and currency conversions.
- Led team of front-end engineers in refactoring an outdated Angular 1.0 front end into Vue.js in six weeks.
- Executed best practices in component architecture, tripling code reuse in transactional automation.
- Spearheaded a relational database redesign, yielding a 75% reduction in asset load time.
Lead Software Engineer
Dominion Insurance Services
- Constructed a framework for a port of a 20+ year old LXP application to Vue.js with an Express.js back end.
- Implemented a multi-dimensional scoping authorization library for diversified and customizable user types.
- Managed a small team of engineers in reverse engineering an outdated application's functionality.
Technical Consultant/Software Engineer
Oklahoma City Mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
- Automated proselytizing reporting methods, increasing accuracy by 60% and decreasing process time by 750+ working hours per year.
- Constructed, beta tested, and successfully pitched database-driven reporting application prototype to global headquarters, within 3 month period.
- Trained and led groups of 8+ volunteers in goal setting, relationship building, and efficient work habits.
Experience
Contact Management Playground
https://github.com/exlexer/ContactsCrypto Escrow Portal
Proselytizing Reporting Tool Prototype
https://github.com/exlexer/oklahoma_mission_area_bookSpecie Legal Tender Banking Portal
http://member.upma.orgCertifications
Full Stack Software Engineering
Hack Reactor
Skills
Libraries/APIs
React, REST APIs, Node.js, Vue, Stripe, D3.js, AWS Amplify
Tools
Vim Text Editor, ChatGPT, GitHub, Sequelize, Webpack, Mocha, AWS IAM, Amazon Cognito
Languages
JavaScript, Python, TypeScript, SQL, PHP, Go, Swift
Storage
JSON, PostgreSQL, SlimPHP, MySQL, Elasticsearch, MongoDB, Redis, Amazon DynamoDB
Frameworks
Express.js, React Native, Tailwind CSS, AngularJS, Slim, Cypress, AWS Serverless Application Model (SAM), Ionic, Django
Platforms
Mapbox
Other
APIs, Cordova, Storybook, Commerce, FastAPI, HL7
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