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Technical Skills

Programming

Java, JavaScript, Angular, TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap, SQL, Spring, Spring Boot, JDBC, Jackson, JPA, jQuery, Node, webpack, Babel, Maven, Gradle, npm,

Software

Eclipse, IntelliJ Idea, VS Code, AWS, Git, GitHub, cmder, pgAdmin

Databases

PostgreSQL, DynamoDB

Operating Systems

Windows, Linux

Professional Experience

COOK SYSTEMS – Memphis, TN
FastTrack Developer

09/23 – Present

Twitter Replica API

• Developed a RESTful API using Spring Boot, JPA, and PostgreSQL, mirroring the conceptual model of Twitter for social media data operations
• Implemented API endpoints from scratch based on given specifications to handle user interactions and data retrieval
• Created and optimized a database schema to support the API's data model, enhancing data management and retrieval
• Designed and programmed Spring services and controllers to handle HTTP requests, validation, business logic, and data transformation between API and database models
• Implemented API endpoints for comprehensive social media platform functionality: user validation, following/unfollowing users, user feeds, tweet interactions, mentions, tag management

Environment: Java, SpringBoot, JPA, PostgreSQL, PGAdmin, Postman, Git, IntelliJ, Maven

Spotify Who is Who API

• Designed Angular components for the gameplay interface and implemented game logic for user interaction
• Utilized local storage to retain user-selected configurations across multiple sessions
• Created an engaging interface displaying songs, artist options and interactive elements for song playback and artist selection
• Integrated Howler.js library to ensure smooth and efficient audio playback, augmenting the game experience
• Employed Bootstrap to craft an intuitive, visually appealing user interface, enhancing user engagement
• Ensured responsiveness across diverse devices, optimizing the user experience on various screen sizes

Environment: Angular, Bootstrap, Spotify's API, TypeScript, howler.js, Node.js

Full Stack FastTrack Onboarding Application

• Engineered a robust API leveraging Spring Boot, JPA, and PostgreSQL to craft a streamlined FastTrack Onboarding Solution, fostering efficient integration and user-friendly experiences
• Designed and implemented Spring services and controllers, managing HTTP requests, conducting validation, and orchestrating complex business logic, ensuring a seamless synergy between the API and database models
• Created endpoints for username validation during registration and existing username checks in the database
• Enabled smooth addition of teams to companies via 'POST' requests, validating critical information such as username, password, team name, and description, ensuring a seamless process
• Implemented secure deletion of companies using 'DELETE' requests, prioritizing authorization credential validation to maintain data integrity
• Facilitated streamlined retrieval of user lists, enhancing data accessibility and management
• Enabled dynamic team additions to companies based on 'companyId' and 'TeamDto', implementing robust validations and exception handling for a smoother operational flow

Environment: Angular, Bootstrap, Spotify's API, TypeScript, howler.js, Node.js

Oxiana LLC (Part Time) – Nashville, TN
IT Support Specialist & Software Developer

10/22 – Present

• Delivered an efficient internal application that significantly improved financial management for truck-owner operators, streamlining processes and enhancing productivity
• Ensured a smooth and functional work environment by setting up equipment for employee use, reducing technical issues and improving overall workflow efficiency
• Developed the company's website and conducted routine website content audits, implementing updates and improvements based on user feedback

Nashville Software School – Nashville, TN
Software Developer Apprentice

10/22 – 06/23

• Daily hands-on application of computer science concepts, including algorithms, data structures, and object-oriented programming with Java via group and individual projects
• Created and modified backend server-side software in Java modeling real world problems
• Regular use of Git & GitHub for source code/version control, creating and reviewing pull requests, resolving merge conflicts, using project boards and issue tracking
• Direct experience building and debugging software applications using AWS services like CloudFormation, CloudWatch, DynamoDB, Lambda, RDS, S3, and SAM
• Solution Design: regular use of PlantUML to design new and document existing software
• Practiced testing with the JUnit and Mockito testing frameworks
• Implemented dependency injection with the Dagger framework

U.S. Bank – Nashville, TN
Consumer Banker

08/21 – 06/22

• Enhanced customer satisfaction and fostered long-term loyalty through effective management and maintenance of customer accounts
• Demonstrated a strong commitment to superior client relations by skillfully resolving customer disputes and ensuring their concerns were promptly and effectively addressed
• Safeguarded customers financial stability by proficiently handling debit and credit issues, allowing them to navigate financial challenges with confidence
• Utilized specialized banking software to offer clients tailored financial guidance and decision support

Maternity & Parental Leave

04/19 – 07/21

Newby Teas London – Dubai, UAE
Sales Manager

12/18 – 04/19

• Accomplished regional sales operational objectives through the provision of valuable regional sales insights and strategic recommendations
• Formulated and implemented action plans, consistently maintaining high standards in production, productivity, quality, and customer service while adeptly managing and resolving challenges
• Cultivated a culture of excellence by overseeing the training, assignment, scheduling, and coaching of employees within designated districts

Atlantis the Palm Hotel & Resort – Dubai, UAE
Assistant Sales Manager, International Leisure

07/17 – 11/18

• Delivered a significant 30% increase in annual sales growth compared to the previous year, showcasing a strong ability to drive revenue and meet business objectives
• Reduced the time required for sales operations, enhancing the speed of creating promotional offers for partners, improving overall business processes, by developing an efficient promotional rate calculation tool
• Demonstrated a proactive approach to market growth and client relationships

Etihad Airways – Abu Dhabi, UAE
Sales Executive in Hala Abu Dhabi & Etihad Holiday

06/14 – 07/17

• Surpassed the Customer Order Processing KPI, maintaining an average result of 180% compared to the KPI target
• Surpassed annual sales and administrative performance expectations through dedicated effort and strategic execution

Alpha Tours LLC – Dubai, UAE
Sales Representative Sales, Operations Supervisor

01/08 – 06/14

• Achieved 20% annual sales growth compared to 2009 and 2010 through proactive strategies
• Enhanced sales and customer satisfaction rates by 20% through taking ownership and going the extra mile.

Personal Projects

“TruckBizBook” | GitHub | Project Walkthrough

• Developed to address the challenges faced by truck owner-operators in tracking their expenses and income effectively
• Simplifies financial management for truck owner-operators, enabling them to gain better control over their finances
• Enhanced financial stability for truck owner-operators by enabling them to effectively track their financial transactions and make more informed financial decisions

Tech Stack: HTML5, CSS3, Java, AWS services (DynamoDB, S3, CloudFront, Lamdba, CloudFormation)

Education

Cook Systems FastTrack Java Program – Memphis, TN
Concentrated Java Frameworks and developer tools training

09/23 – Present

Nashville Software School – Nashville, TN
Software development boot camp focusing on Java software
engineering using AWS technologies

10/22 – 06/23

London Metropolitan University – London, UK
Master of Business Administration – MBA

01/18 – 02/20

Skyline University College – Sharjah, UAE
BBA Major in International Business

09/09 – 06/13