Fernando Rodriguez

Software Engineer

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Experience

Career Break

Independent Learning and Development
Cary, NC
June 2023 – Present

  • Actively growing my skill set using tools like Coursera, Udemy, and other learning platforms
  • Actively developing a social media application in Go called Qooked for users to post, share, and explore food recipes
  • Engaged with professional networks on LinkedIn, Github, and other platforms to stay connected with industry trends and opportunities
  • Currently employed as a construction Site Supervisor. As the Site Supervisor I assure each job site has the required material and ensure safety protocols are being followed

Associate Software Engineer

Red Ventures
Fort Mill, SC
June 2022 – May 2023

  • Developed and maintained features on bestcolleges.com
  • Utilized Jira and GitHub for team collaboration and issue tracking
  • Developed API integrations for data sharing
  • Conducted API integration testing using tools like Postman and Jest
  • Maintained front-end user experiences using Next.js on top of Typescript support
  • Implemented end to end application tests using Cypress
  • Hands on using React hooks and Redux for state management
  • Utilized New Relic and Splunk for real time website monitoring
  • Implemented application monitoring alerts using New Relic query language
  • Utilized DynamoDB to extract and update data
  • Enhanced user support and experience while efficiently managing and executing multiple projects concurrently
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software on time.

Ignite Fellow Intern

Golden Door Scholars
Fort Mill, SC
May 2019 – August 2019

  • Participated in professional development workshops
  • Successfully completed 10 weekly challenges focused on responsive web design
  • Developed a portfolio project website utilizing HTML, CSS, and Javascript
  • Showcased and discussed the project with company staff and interns

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC
Graduation Date: May 2022

  • Minor in Mathematics
  • Relevant coursework: Data Structures, Algorithms, Cloud Computing, Operating Systems, Networks, Databases

Skills

  • Languages: Java, Python, Javascript, Typescript, C, C#, Rust, Golang
  • Web Technologies: HTML, CSS, React.js, Redux, Express.js, Node.js, Angular, REST APIs
  • Tools: Git, Docker, AWS, Postman, New Relic, Splunk
  • Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, AWS DynamoDB
  • Project Management: Scrum, Jira, Monday, Trello

Projects

Qooked

  • Currently in active development
  • Qooked will allow users to post, share, and explore food recipes
  • REST API written in Golang
  • Deployed using Docker and Github workflows
  • Running on an Azure app service

Forensic Anthropology Database

  • Developed a Database Application intended to be used by Western Carolina University’s Forensic Anthropology program
  • Utilizes the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express, React, Node)
  • Designed and implemented data models on MongoDB to represent skeletal data
  • Built server-side components of the application using Node.js
  • Leveraged Express.js framework for server-side routing and middleware
  • Implemented RESTFUL API endpoints for data retrieval and manipulation
  • Designed and developed a user interface and interactive components using React

References

Available upon request.