Urias is available for hire

Urias Nooteboom

Verified Expert in Engineering

Back-end Development Developer

Rotterdam, Netherlands

Toptal member since June 8, 2020

Expertise

Full-stack Back-end Developers Ruby Ruby on Rails REST API MySQL JavaScript Linux SQL CSS Git jQuery Agile Development JSON

Bio

Urias is a highly skilled full-stack software developer who loves to write easily understandable code. He's worked on diverse projects in various industries including healthcare, advertising, eCommerce, telecom, e-learning, and serious games. He started his career as an all-round software developer but has since been specializing in Ruby on Rails.

Portfolio

Freelance

Amazon Web Services (AWS), Bootstrap, Git, CSS, Linux, MySQL...

Sense Studios

Amazon Web Services (AWS), Bootstrap, Git, CSS, Linux, MySQL...

Yarosa Entertainment

CSS, Linux, MySQL, Back-end Development, REST APIs...

Experience

JavaScript - 20 years
Ruby - 12 years
Ruby on Rails (RoR) - 12 years
Back-end Development - 12 years
REST APIs - 8 years
MongoDB - 7 years
Mongoid - 7 years
PostgreSQL - 6 years

Availability

Full-time

Preferred Environment

Linux, Windows, Visual Studio Code (VS Code)

The most amazing...

...project I've developed recently is a web app that uses a client's personality and IQ test results to suggest matching jobs/careers.

Work Experience

Full-stack Developer

2016 - PRESENT

Freelance

Developed a web application to help healthcare workers find mental health professionals that provide free support.
Modernized a large legacy Ruby on Rails application to up-to-date standards.
Expanded an email simulation test SPA with calendar functionality to assess planning skills.
Scaled a video-chat application that saw a tenfold increase in traffic.
Developed middleware that connects Hospital Information Systems HL7 messages sent by socket over a VPN to a web-based REST API.
Developed a web app that uses a client's personality and IQ test results to suggest matching jobs/careers.
Migrated a client's complex multiple application systems to Heroku.
Trained new software developers at a client teaching them Ruby on Rails and the client's system and standards.
Consulted on a pen-test of a large Ruby on Rails system.

Technologies: Amazon Web Services (AWS), Bootstrap, Git, CSS, Linux, MySQL, Back-end Development, REST APIs, Ruby on Rails (RoR), Ruby, Marionette.js, Devise, Mongoid, JSON, Object-oriented Programming (OOP), System Architecture Design, HTML, Windows, React, Python, RSpec, Test-driven Development (TDD), Redis, Visual Studio Code (VS Code), CoffeeScript, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Heroku, Agile Software Development, jQuery, JavaScript, Back-end, Backbone.js, Redux, TypeScript, APIs, SQL, Full-stack, Sidekiq, Behavior-driven Development (BDD)

Lead Developer

2007 - 2015

Sense Studios

Developed various modules for a client's assessment test catalog including adaptive intelligence, divergent-thinking, and general intelligence tests.
Developed an ECS game engine, back end, and tools for a serious Sims-like management game that teaches children math skills.
Developed an online video enrichment and editing platform.
Developed various Ruby on Rails websites for clients.
Developed a WebRTC app including appointment and scheduling management.
Designed and deployed MySQL and MongoDB databases.

Technologies: Amazon Web Services (AWS), Bootstrap, Git, CSS, Linux, MySQL, Back-end Development, REST APIs, Ruby on Rails (RoR), Ruby, Devise, Mongoid, JSON, Object-oriented Programming (OOP), System Architecture Design, HTML, Windows, Test-driven Development (TDD), Redis, CoffeeScript, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Heroku, Agile Software Development, jQuery, JavaScript, Back-end, Flash ActionScript, PHP, Game Development, APIs, SQL, Full-stack, Behavior-driven Development (BDD)

Senior Software Developer

2006 - 2007

Yarosa Entertainment

Developed several interactive applications running on the Yarosa platform.
Installed and integrated Yarosa servers at MTV London and Paris.
Managed the development team during daily operations.

Technologies: CSS, Linux, MySQL, Back-end Development, REST APIs, Object-oriented Programming (OOP), HTML, Windows, JavaScript, Back-end, C++, Perl, Game Development, Full-stack

Software Developer

2005 - 2006

TTY Internet Solutions

Coded new functionalities in a high-traffic classified advertising website.
Developed various websites in Perl and Mason for clients.
Significantly reduced the backlog of open issues on the flagship website.

Technologies: CSS, Linux, MySQL, Back-end Development, Test-driven Development (TDD), jQuery, JavaScript, Back-end, HTML, Perl, SQL, Full-stack

Software Developer

1999 - 2004

E-SC

Developed a medical subscription database used for publishing a printed subscription guide as well as an online one.
Integrated our services with third-party services using Perl and SOAP.
Designed and worked on implementing electronic patient records.

Technologies: CSS, Linux, MySQL, Back-end Development, Object-oriented Programming (OOP), System Architecture Design, Windows, JavaScript, Back-end, Visual Basic, SOAP, HTML, Perl, SQL

Software Developer

1998 - 1999

G&D Software (Sogeti)

Updated and maintained the company's intranet using Dreamweaver.
Contributed to various applications reducing the workload of data entry for call center workers.
Upgraded systems integration from screen-scraper-based to API-based solutions.

Technologies: CSS, MySQL, Object-oriented Programming (OOP), Windows, Microsoft SQL Server, Adobe Dreamweaver, HTML, Microsoft Access, Visual Basic, SQL

Experience

Test-Toolkit

https://www.ixly.com/test-toolkit

Consulted on the basic framework and developed various modules and assessment tests. Worked on architectural and performance improvements, on-boarding of new developers, and migration to a new hosting platform.

Webcamconsult

https://webcamconsult.com/en/

A privacy and security first healthcare WebRTC app with appointments and scheduling. Worked on the architecture, front- and backend, and after a hiatus, performance improvements, and modernizing the application.

Marduq.tv

https://www.marduq.tv/?locale=en

A platform where users can enrich and publish their videos with interactive content . Designed the meta-data format for the interactive elements and worked on the front- and back-end of the application.

Skills

Libraries/APIs

REST APIs, Mongoid, jQuery, Devise, Sidekiq, React, Backbone.js, Backbone.Marionette, Marionette.js

Tools

Git, RSpec, Microsoft Access, Adobe Dreamweaver

Languages

Ruby, CoffeeScript, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, SQL, Perl, Python, C#, PHP, Flash ActionScript, C++, Visual Basic, TypeScript

Frameworks

Ruby on Rails (RoR), Bootstrap, Redux, Unity3D

Paradigms

Agile Software Development, Object-oriented Programming (OOP), Test-driven Development (TDD), Behavior-driven Development (BDD)

Platforms

Visual Studio Code (VS Code), Linux, Heroku, Windows, Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Storage

MongoDB, PostgreSQL, MySQL, JSON, Redis, Microsoft SQL Server

Other

Back-end Development, APIs, Full-stack, System Architecture Design, Back-end, SOAP, Game Development

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