Node Js Backend Developer

Summary

Dynamic, detail-oriented backend developer with 8+ years of experience designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable web applications and services. Proficient in a wide range of backend technologies including but not limited to C++, .NET, Rust, Go, Python, Node.js, Java, and Ruby on Rails. Experience working with relational and NoSQL databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, and MongoDB to ensure optimal data storage and retrieval strategies.

Skills

Programming Languages: C, Python, C++, C#, Rust, Go, Java, Ruby, OOP, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML5/CSS, PHP

Databases: SQLite, MySQL, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Redis, Cassandra, SQL Server, Oracle, PromQL

Libraries/Frameworks: Node.js, React, Next.js, Vue.js, Angular, Express, React Native, Laravel, Django, Ruby on Rails

Tools/Platforms: CI/CD, Git, SVN, Kubernetes, Helm, Scrum/Agile methodologies, DevOps, Linux

Experience

BACKEND DEVELOPER - 10/2022 to 08/2024

Sirin Software, New York

Designed and implemented RESTful APIs to facilitate communication between IoT devices and the cloud infrastructure, enabling seamless data transmission and real-time processing.

Developed and optimized database schemas using PostgreSQL to efficiently store and retrieve large volumes of time-series data collected from multiple sensors and devices.

Utilized Apache Kafka for real-time data streaming and processing, enhancing the system's ability to handle incoming data from over 10,000 devices concurrently.

Integrated protocols such as MQTT and CoAP to ensure robust and efficient communication between IoT devices and backend services, optimizing for low bandwidth environments.

Implemented authentication and authorization strategies using OAuth 2.0 and JWT to secure APIs and ensure data integrity across the IoT platform.

FULL STACK ENGINEER - 01/2021 to 10/2022

Sirin Software, San Mateo

Successfully launched a new user dashboard that increased user engagement by 40% by providing actionable insights and easy-to-use controls for managing devices.

Collaborated effectively with product managers, designers, and hardware engineers, ensuring the IoT platform met all user needs and delivered a seamless experience across devices.

Designed and developed a robust IoT platform that enables real-time monitoring and control of smart devices, using Node.js for backend APIs and React for the frontend interface.

Developed interactive user interfaces with a focus on UX/UI principles, allowing users to visualize live data from their devices and control settings through a responsive web application.

Set up CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and Docker to automate testing and deployment processes, reducing the time taken to release new features and updates.

SOFTWARE DEVELOPER - 03/2019 to 01/2021

Foxpass, San Mateo

Led the development of a new feature that allowed customers to automate SSH key rotation, which increased user adoption by 25% and significantly reduced security risks.

Played a critical role in refactoring existing services to improve system scalability, enabling the platform to handle a 40% increase in user transactions without performance degradation.

Contributed to the open-source community by developing and maintaining a library for integrating Foxpass with popular web frameworks, fostering greater adoption and community support.

Created comprehensive technical documentation and user guides to facilitate onboarding and provide ongoing support to clients, enhancing their understanding of the platform.

INTERN, JUNIOR DEVELOPER - 08/2016 to 02/2019

Simpat Tech, Austin

Contributed to the successful launch of a key internal project that streamlined operations, leading to a 15% increase in efficiency for the development team.

Enhanced programming skills by learning new technologies and frameworks, including React for frontend development, which improved the responsiveness and performance of web applications.

Fostered strong working relationships with cross-functional teams, helping to bridge communication between developers, designers, and product managers to deliver projects on time.

Education

Bachelor of Science: Computer Science - 2017

Texas State University, TX

Certifications

C++, Python, Node.js, Rust, JavaScript, TypeScript, Go, HTML5, OOP, CSS, SQL, MySQL

Address: 236 Stewart St, Gregory, TX 78359

Phone: +1-254-***-****

Email: ***************@*****.***

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-leal-82946532a/

Michael Leal

Backend Developer

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