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OptumFrontend Engineer
Aug. 2023- Devised cutting edge features, bolster application security and reliability, and elevated user experiences across critical portal systems.
- Utilized Angular to create an expandable row feature that provided visibility into key client metrics.
Optimized the client editor list in a data source setup application by removing outdated client data, creating a more focused and user friendly interface that enhanced productivity for stakeholders.
- Spearheaded a comprehensive effort to modernize a portfolio of 15+ legacy portal applications, addressing critical security vulnerabilities by upgrading to Node.js 18 and implementing intuitive UI/UX updates
- Leveraged Spring Boot Actuator and Kubernetes to establish comprehensive health monitoring system that provided real time visibility into the stability and performance of 20+ application services, enabling the team to quickly identify and resolve any issues
OptumRotation II: React Native Engineer
Jul. 2022 - Jul. 2023In this recent role, I headed the design and development of innovative UHC
Mobile Platform features, propelling user-focused advancements and
enhancements to elevate functionality and increase customer satisfaction. • Leveraged React Native to develop and roll out features for a user base of
more than 1K, elevating user engagement through cutting-edge interface and
functionality.
• Designed an in-app disclaimer screen, providing key insights to users on
the Add to Google Wallet functionality.
• Integrated Adobe Analytics into Google Wallet and application screen,
providing real-time daily insights into user interactions for app iteration
planning.
• Utilized React Native and Abyss framework to create reusable core
components and screens for a 600+ Medicare member user segment, increasing
accessibility and subsequent customer loyalty.
Fluent, IncSoftware QA Engineer
Feb. 2021 - Aug. 2021Developed unit tests and mocked API calls using Jest to harden code in an enterprise-level React application
Utilized JIRA and MS Excel for effective bug tracking Manually tested over 75 cases using black-box testing methodology in an agile development cycle
The Wall Street JournalNew Audience Fellow
Sep. 2020 - Dec. 2020New York City Metropolitan AreaPartnering with peers and colleagues during this time, I created innovative
software aligned to unique user needs, ensuring optimal business
functionality through best-in-class system development and implementation. • Reduced content deployment time by months across more than 300 individual
websites with the development of 12+ customizable components and features
based in React and Next.js.
• Collaborated on the design, development, and launch of a custom internal
newsroom design system, providing exceptional operationality organization-
wide for a user base of more than 50.
CodePathSoftware Engineer Observer
Jun. 2020 - Aug. 2020
URxInternHacks 2020 Cohort
May. 2020 - Jul. 2020New York City Metropolitan AreaWithin this job role, I utilized capabilities of Figma to craft an award-winning backend architecture for a reservation and queuing system, a solution that proved invaluable for small businesses in implementing vital social distancing measures.
Leveraging my expertise, I then embarked on the development of a robust backend framework, employing Node.js, MongoDB, and Elastic Beanstalk to ensure the smooth deployment of our application on the AWS cloud.
This initiative not only showcased my innovative thinking but also contributed significantly to the efficiency and adaptability of the system, ultimately benefiting businesses and their customers alike.
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► Devised robust infrastructure to proactively oversee and enhance database performance, guaranteeing a smooth user experience even with a user load, exceeding 300+.
OHUBOHUB x SXSW Scholar
Mar. 2020 - Jun. 2021Opportunity Hub (OHUB) is the world’s leading inclusive innovation (tech), entrepreneurship (startup) and investment (wealth) ecosystem building platform. OHUB’s technology products, national programs, and private equity investments ensure that socially and economically disadvantaged communities pursue and gain high demand tech skills and careers, launch and grow high growth startups and access and invest in exclusive investment opportunities traditionally reserved for the affluent. • I was going to attend the OHUB.SXSW 2020 Conference in Austin, Texas by receiving sponsorship from Comcast Corporation that covered all expenses until the festival was canceled due to Covid.
• I learned more about technology, entrepreneurship and building generational wealth.
• I also interviewed for FT tech roles with several of their partners.
The Knowledge HouseSoftware Engineer Intern
Jan. 2020 - May. 2020New York, New YorkIn this early role, I spearheaded the design and deployment of reusable
components for a jobs board application interface, serving as project
manager to ensure optimal efficiency and cohesion across all development
activities.
• Employed React, Next.js, and GraphQL to design reusable components to
optimize application interface, delivering intuitive experience for 100+
users and elevating applicant pool by 25% through improved interactivity. • Reduced deployment time by 50% with the implementation and management of
Trello and Github platforms, empowering efficient team collaboration and
project execution.
NYC Tech Talent PipelineSoftware Engineer
Jan. 2020 - Jan. 2020New York, NY, United StatesSelected for an intensive full stack JavaScript training program, as one of 125 students out of 250+ applicants. Learned in demand technologies like React, Redux, Node,REST API , PostgreSQL and Express. As well industry best practices for design, implementation, and deployment with Git and GitHub.
Communitas AmericaWeb Developer
Jul. 2019 - Aug. 2019Greater New York City AreaBuilt websites with my team for two established nonprofit organization clients using multiple platforms like Wix, Squarespace, and HTML. I directed a classroom of 17 high school students on the fundamentals of web design including wireframing, functionality, and color scheme.
Aponia Data SolutionsFull Stack Developer
Feb. 2019 - Jun. 2019Greater New York City AreaCreated an intuitive banking virtual assistant using Node.js and Watson Assistant to interact with users troubleshooting issues. Included in the assistant was IBM Watson services, which includes natural language classifier, personality insights, speech to text, visual recognition, and compare and comply
Williams Lea TagData Migration Specialist
Oct. 2018 - Dec. 2018Greater New York City AreaCollaborated with my team to backed up 100+ Windows Laptops and imaged/migrated them into a new company domain. My duties would include mapping the network drives from one domain to another, backing up and restoring Microsoft Outlook inboxes of 75+ users weekly and setting up Cisco Auto Connect for users daily.
Hospital for Special SurgeryDesktop Support Analyst
Feb. 2018 - Aug. 2018777 3rd Avenue, New York, NY 10017 Collaborated with Linux and Cybersecurity team on scripting projects; removing emails from Microsoft Exchange and user mailboxes.
Borough of Manhattan Community CollegeStudent Software Developer
Aug. 2016 - Nov. 2016Greater New York City AreaAssisted with developing a bank application in PHP in which users could update user profile, view cash transactions, check bank account details and display transaction report for any particular transaction which runs on Apache Tomcat Server.
The New York Public LibraryLibrary Page
Apr. 2016 - Feb. 2018United StatesTrained 10 patrons weekly to improve their ability to use the Magic application on a Windows 10 desktop computer, organized and shelved digital, braille, and audiobooks for quick customer access
Borough of Manhattan Community CollegeLibrary Assistant
Aug. 2015 - Nov. 2015United States- Analyzed records to compile list of overdue books, and issued overdue notices to borrowers
- Sorted books and publications according to classification codes
Borough of Manhattan Community CollegeStudent Software Developer
Aug. 2015 - Nov. 2015Greater New York City AreaLed a team of 3 to develop a web application that enabled users to enter symptoms and get doctor recommendations in their locality for the borough of Brooklyn which involved 500 doctors, 283 clinics and 211 emergency centers
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