Andrew Casarsa

917-***-**** Brooklyn, NY adlh1v@r.postjobfree.com Github: acasarsa Medium / Dev.io LinkedIn Full-Stack So ware Engineer with low ego and a passion for creating clean, maintainable code, and intuitive user experiences. Relevant Skills And Technologies

Proficient React, Ruby, Ruby on Rails, JavaScript ES6, React-Native, Git, ActiveRecord, HTML5, CSS(3), PostgreSQL, SQLight3 Familiar Node.js, Express, GraphQL, AWS, Stripe, Bootstrap 4, Agile, TypeScript So Skills Low Ego, Collaborative Problem Solving, User Empathy, Team Leadership, Relentless Initiative Professional Experience

Errunds January 2021 - Present

Full-Stack So ware Engineer Apprentice

Develops user interface components that integrate with backend API via GraphQL queries and Sequelize

Coordinates regularly with the design and product team to ensure business needs are met

Revises legacy code to improve new business onboarding flow

Updates models, and refactored GraphQL resolvers and schema to improve Postgres database performance and clarity Casarsa Designs & Consulting January 2017 – Present So ware Engineer and Website and Small Business Consultant Working with a diverse client base from educational institutions like Columbia University to individual artists and non-profits in order to help them realize their web development and design goals.

Led team of consultants in facilitating communications strategy overhaul and pitched website redesign strategies with mockups & wireframes based on user interviews and modern eye-tracking techniques

Built out multi-platform branding for visual artists and conducted market research based on analytics information

Consulted for non-profits on ways to maximize their online presence and improve the intuitiveness of their UX/UI New York Law School October 2015 - February 2017

Production Manager

Created a global alumni database to aid fundraising efforts

Liaisoned between Executive VP of Strategy & Planning and marketing department on fundraising efforts

Pitched improvements to website organization and UI based on gathered user feedback

Crowdsourced students for priority improvements to the student portal and put together a pitch deck with wireframes and mockups to present UI improvements

Technical Projects

CheckIt - Frontend Backend Demo

Help your child stay organized and on task with this fun and colorful drag-n-drop task organizer.

Implemented drag-n-drop feature using a React library to reorder lists horizontally & vertically based on user choice

Used React Context API and Hooks to streamline managing state across multiple components

Developed a RESTful API connected to PostgreSQL database with endpoints for lists, tasks, notes, and users

Designed an engaging and intuitive UI experience utilizing Material UI, Styled-Components, and vanilla CSS

Conceptualized and delivered project based on wireframes, user stories, and data models PawPals - Frontend Backend

A place where dog owners can find playdates with other dogs and create events for gatherings.

Built out self-referential table to create follow feature in order to keep database accessible, clean, and concise

Integrated DogAPI to generate data for profile pictures

Added design to React frontend with Bootstrap 4 and vanilla CSS to create a retro mySpace-for-dogs look Education & Certifications

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Certified Jan. 2021 Flatiron School - Full Stack Web Development Program, Ruby on Rails, React & Javascript Graduated Jun. 2020 Member of the New York State Bar - State of New York 1st Judicial District Department Admitted Dec. 2016 New York Law School - Juris Doctor Graduated May 2014 Bucknell University - Bachelors Graduated May 2008

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