Full-Stack Developer - API-Driven Systems Architect

FELIX A. TAVERAS Raleigh-Durham, NC

*****@**************.*** (254) – 877 – 2974 https://www.linkedin.com/in/f-taveras/ github.com/f-taveras PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:

● U.S. Army Veteran and Full Stack Developer with 2 plus years of professional experience building API-driven sys- tems, automation workflows, and scalable web applications using TypeScript, JavaScript, Python, and SQL, Java

(Spring boot).

● Experience developing backend services using Node.js and Spring Boot, implementing REST APIs, request valida- tion, and structured JSON handling.

● Familiar with object-oriented programming principles, Java collections framework, exception handling, and basic multithreading concepts in Java.

● Built responsive frontend applications using Next.js, React, and SvelteKit, integrating Axios-based API calls and structured state management patterns.

● Hands-on experience working with PostgreSQL, MySQL, and Azure SQL Pools, writing optimized SQL queries, creating stored procedures, and applying indexing concepts.

● Developed automation pipelines using Docker and n8n, integrating third-party services such as HubSpot via REST APIs and webhook-driven triggers.

● Familiar with AWS and Azure environments, environment configuration management, containerized deploy- ments, and version-controlled collaboration using Git.

● Combines military leadership discipline with structured software engineering practices, focusing on reliability, maintainability, and scalable system design.

EDUCATION:

Code Fellows Seattle, WA Certificate - Advanced Software Development in Full-Stack

Universidad Autonoma de Santo Domingo Dominican Republic - Bachelors in Science TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Programming Languages: Java, TypeScript, JavaScript (ES6+), SQL, Python Frontend: React.js, Next.js, SvelteKit, HTML5, CSS3, SASS, Redux, Axios, Responsive Web Design, Component-Based Architecture

Backend: Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Core Java, JDBC, Maven, Node.js, Express.js, RESTful APIs, Webhooks, JSON Processing, Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), Exception Handling, Java Collections Framework Databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL, Azure SQL, Supabase, Relational Database Design, Query Optimization, Stored Procedures, Indexing

Automation & Integration: n8n (Self-Hosted & Cloud), Microsoft Power Automate, Azure Logic Apps, Zapier, Third-Party API Integration

Cloud & DevOps: AWS (EC2, Amplify), Microsoft Azure, Docker, Vercel, CI/CD Pipelines, Containerization Tools: Git, GitHub, Linux, Postman, ESLint, API Testing, API Mocking Methodologies: Agile/Scrum, SDLC, Code Reviews, Unit Testing, Debugging, Version Control, Clean Code Principles PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

TAVRN Remote

Junior Full Stack Developer Jan 2024 – Present

Develop responsive and reusable UI components using SvelteKit and TypeScript, integrating RESTful APIs with Axios and structured state management patterns.

Contribute to backend development using Java and Spring Boot, implementing REST endpoints, controller mappings, and service-layer business logic.

Apply Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles including encapsulation, inheritance, and abstraction to design maintainable Java classes.

Implement and integrate REST APIs across frontend and backend layers, handling JSON-based request/response processing and validation.

Utilize JDBC and repository patterns to perform CRUD operations and manage relational data within PostgreSQL databases.

Assist in building Node.js and Express.js middleware components, including JWT-based authentication and request handling.

Perform debugging and troubleshooting using browser developer tools, server logs, and API testing tools to resolve integration and performance issues.

Maintain Git-based version control workflows, submit pull requests, participate in peer code reviews, and follow branching strategies.

Enforce code quality standards using ESLint and consistent formatting practices.

Conduct API testing and endpoint validation using Postman prior to deployment in staging environments.

Collaborate within Agile/Scrum sprint cycles, contributing to backlog refinement, sprint planning, and incremental feature delivery.

Environment : Java, Spring Boot, Spring MVC, JDBC, Maven, Node.js, Express.js, TypeScript, JavaScript (ES6+), REST APIs, JWT Authentication, Middleware, SvelteKit, React (concepts), Axios, JSON, PostgreSQL, Git, GitHub, ESLint, Postman, Agile, SDLC

UNITED STATES ARMY

Section Leader

Led logistical operations by breaking down complex mission objectives into structured execution plans.

Ensured team accountability and task completion under operational deadlines.

Coordinated communication between units to maintain mission alignment.

Applied disciplined problem-solving in high-pressure environments.

Maintained operational compliance and documentation standards.

Mentored junior personnel in structured task execution and accountability.

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