PHILIP BAKER

Full Stack Ruby on Rails Software Engineer

+1-716-***-**** ad3rnu@r.postjobfree.com http://www.linkedin.com/in/philipbaker48 https://philipbaker-portfolio.netlify.app Toronto, ON, Canada https://github.com/philipabak

PROFILE

Accomplished Full-Stack Software Engineer with over 8 years of extensive experience in developing web applications across diverse programming languages and frameworks.

Specialized in back-end language(Ruby, PHP) and frameworks(Ruby on Rails, Laravel) with creation of custom web-based applications. Got strong Linux administration / DevOps secondary skills.

Highly skilled in front-end side including JavaScript and JavaScript-Based libraries and frameworks such as React.js, Vue.js and Node.js and adept in incorporating sophisticated styling libraries like Material UI, Tailwind CSS, and Styled Components.

Experienced in data management using GraphQL, which has substantially reduced network data transfer volumes. An advocate for rigorous unit testing, employing Cypress and Jest to decrease software bugs. Well-versed in Agile frameworks, proficient in steering projects in high- velocity Scrum and Kanban environments.

Committed to continuous learning and application of emerging technologies to achieve impactful business results. Enthusiastic about applying technical acumen to excel in a dynamic and challenging role.

EXPERIENCE

Full Stack Ruby on Rails Developer

Gamba

12/2022 - 10/2023 Japan

Spearheaded a UI overhaul for a SAAS platform using Ruby on Rails and React.js, resulting in a 40% increase in user satisfaction. Implemented advanced payment processing capabilities for monthly and annual subscriptions, enhancing user experience and revenue consistency. Expanded test coverage with RSpec, ensuring a 15% decrease in post- deployment issues.

Automated the deployment pipeline employing CI/CD practices, which lowered deployment times by 50% and enabled more frequent updates. Backend Software Engineer

Walmart

08/2021 - 10/2022 Canada

Leveraged Material UI design to architect a specialized purchase platform, achieving a 15% increase in user engagement through an intuitive user interface.

Engineered a seamless e-commerce experience by integrating AWS Business API and Seller API, resulting in a 20% reduction in order processing time.

Developed and executed API integrations with Canada Post and GLS Canada providers, automating ordering and delivery processes, lessened manual effort.

Implemented a resilient AWS infrastructure for application deployment, achieving a 30% improvement in server response time and supporting a 150% surge in concurrent user capacity.

SKILLS

Backend & Database

Ruby Ruby on Rails PHP Laravel

Node.js PostgreSQL MySQL

Frontend & UI/UX

JavaScript TypeScript React.js

Vue.js Material UI Tailwind CSS

Cloud & Deployment

AWS EC2 Lambda Digital Ocean

Heroku Nginx Docker Capistrano

Testing & Version Control

Github GitLab Bitbucket Cypress

CERTIFICATIONS

JavaScript Certification

HackerRank Certificate ID: 7EF532B522D0

Rest API Certification

HackerRank Certificate ID: 1A4F482A84C0

SQL Certification

HackerRank Certificate ID: EC51D0D2F3F7

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science

Centennial College

04/2011 - 08/2015 Toronto, Canada

EXPERIENCE

Ruby on Rails Developer

Brandnooz Media

02/2020 - 06/2021 Germany

Engineered backend services using Ruby and Ruby on Rails framework, establishing a robust system to handle automated subscription payments and transaction fees, resolved 50+ RSpec

Spearheaded the formulation of complex calculation modules, improving user transparency and streamlining financial operations, leading to a 25% increase in profitability

Integrated Stripe payment gateway to automate affiliate and vendor onboarding, resulting in a 10% faster payment processing times on the website

Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, design solutions, and deliver 3 high-quality software applications Software Engineer

Jewelbots

02/2019 - 01/2020 United States

Improved user experience by implementing a refined UI using Material-UI and Styled Components, resulting in a 30% increase in user engagement Increased daily customer engagement and communication by integrating a cloud-based email service provider for user notifications Implemented Stripe and PayPal for seamless payment processing, bolstering e-commerce capabilities

Utilized Jest for unit testing, decreasing software bugs and increasing system reliability

Full Stack Web Developer

Centreville Tech LLC

02/2017 - 01/2019 United States

Developed the frontend architecture of the application, a specialized insurance platform, utilizing React.js and Next.js to create an efficient user interface

Engineered backend APIs to scrape sports data from external sources, ensuring up-to-date information for users

Created a new GraphQL-based endpoint that enabled customers to access data faster, improved customer satisfaction rates by 10% Initiated the test-driven development (TDD) methodology for software engineers decreased costly post-deployment issues by 25% Software Developer

Jobilla

04/2015 - 01/2017 Finland

Created various UI components for different web pages using HTML, JavaScript, and jQuery, including an admin dashboard for comprehensive site management

Analyzed SQL queries and enforced code refactoring on existing applications, decreased API response time by 20%, and saved 10+ hours of manual work per week

Executed a real-time chat service with WebSockets, enhancing user interaction and engagement

Designed a comprehensive database schema to store countries, addresses, orders, images, fortifying data integrity and accessibility

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