Chris Huerta

Chris Huerta

Senior Full Stack Developer
United States of America

About Me

in back-end development,

I’m a Full Stack Developer with over a decade in the industry, specializing in Ruby on Rails,
React.js, Next.js and Node.js. With 8+ years of expertise in Ruby on Rails and 5+ years with
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Experience

Senior Full Stack Developer

EPICOR
Apr 2020 - Present · 6 years 3 months

Developed several features in an agile environment using Ruby on Rails and React, leading to a 30% increase in development speed.
Implemented and enhanced CRUD operations for applications using the MVC architecture of the Rails framework.
Designed and developed database architectures for various Ruby on Rails applications, improving data retrieval speed by 20%.
Installed and configured multiple versions of Ruby using Ruby Version Manager (RVM), enhancing development flexibility and efficiency by 15%.
Integrated various Ruby gems based on application requirements, leading to a 10% increase in feature implementation speed.
Implemented Delayed Job for background job processing in Ruby on Rails applications, enabling asynchronous execution of tasks such as sending emails and processing large datasets.
Revamped and upgraded versions for applications built in Ruby on Rails, enhancing application performance and user satisfaction.
Developed RESTful APIs to enhance application functionality, increasing backend efficiency.
Integrated search functionalities using RANSACK and Elasticsearch, improving search accuracy and speed.
Introduced GraphQL into projects, expanding capabilities in streamlined and flexible data querying and manipulation.
Planned and conducted daily scrums, weekly estimations, retrospectives, and pair programming sessions, which improved team collaboration and project delivery times by 20%.

SENIOR FULL STACK DEVELOPER

EPICOR
Apr 2020 - Present · 6 years 3 months

1. Developed several features in an agile environment using Ruby on Rails and React, leading to a 30% increase in development speed.
2. Implemented and enhanced CRUD operations for applications using the MVC architecture of the Rails framework.
3. Designed and developed database architectures for various Ruby on Rails applications, improving data retrieval speed by 20%.
4. Installed and configured multiple versions of Ruby using Ruby Version Manager (RVM), enhancing development flexibility and efficiency by 15%.
5. Integrated various Ruby gems based on application requirements, leading to a 10% increase in feature implementation speed.
6. Implemented Delayed Job for background job processing in Ruby on Rails applications, enabling asynchronous execution of tasks such as sending emails and processing large datasets.
7. Revamped and upgraded versions for applications built in Ruby on Rails, enhancing application performance and user satisfaction.
8. Developed RESTful APIs to enhance application functionality, increasing backend efficiency.
9. Integrated search functionalities using RANSACK and Elasticsearch, improving search accuracy and speed.
10. Introduced GraphǪL into projects, expanding capabilities in streamlined and flexible data querying and manipulation.
11. Planned and conducted daily scrums, weekly estimations, retrospectives, and pair programming sessions, which improved team collaboration and project delivery times by 20%.

Full Stack Developer

MAVENIR
Feb 2017 - Mar 2020 · 3 years 1 month

Integrated various Ruby gems based on application requirements, streamlining functionality and expediting development timelines.
Developed RESTful APIs to enhance backend operations, facilitating seamless data exchange across systems.
Implemented and refined CRUD operations within the MVC architecture of the Rails framework, augmenting development efficiency by 20%.
Analyzed and optimized application performance, leveraging query optimization and content caching to achieve a 25% reduction in load times.
Designed and engineered robust database architectures for diverse applications, elevating data retrieval speed and efficiency.
Modernized application versions, heightening performance metrics and user satisfaction by 15%.
Executed code refactoring initiatives, adhering to industry best practices to enhance maintainability and reduce complexity by 20%.
Furthered expertise by integrating Node.js into skill set, gaining proficiency in constructing scalable backend systems.
Engaged in configuring and utilizing Elasticsearch to enhance search functionality and optimize data retrieval in web applications.

Full Stack Developer

SECURONIX
Nov 2014 - Dec 2017 · 3 years 1 month

Contributed to feature development in an agile environment using Ruby on Rails and React, gaining insights into the end-to-end development lifecycle.
Acquired hands-on experience in designing and implementing database architectures for Ruby on Rails applications, with a focus on optimizing data retrieval processes.
Assisted in setting up and configuring Ruby environments utilizing tools like Ruby Version Manager (RVM), adapting to varying project requirements.
Participated in daily stand-ups, retrospectives, and pair programming sessions, fostering collaboration and exposure to agile methodologies.
Started writing test cases using RSpec for comprehensive testing, ensuring code reliability and maintainability.
Expanded knowledge by working with React Redux for state management and React Router DOM for efficient routing in web applications.
Explored payment integrations like Stripe and PayPal, gaining familiarity with integrating external services into Ruby applications.
Engaged in bug-fixing activities, troubleshooting, and resolving issues to ensure smooth application functionality in Ruby on Rails projects.

Software Developer Intern

NOVIGO SOLUTIONS
May 2014 - Oct 2014 · 5 months

Acquired foundational skills in web development, starting from basic HTML and CSS, and progressing to implementing dynamic user interfaces using JavaScript, ensuring pixel-perfect designs.
Assisted in backend development tasks, gaining exposure to CRUD operations to effectively manipulate data within applications.
Understood how to organize and structure code for better maintainability and scalability.
Gained practical experience with SQL databases, learning to create, read, update, and delete data, and explored NoSQL databases to understand their differences and use cases.
Learned basics of the ruby language and built social media applications using the rails framework.
Collaborated with team members on various projects, contributing to bug fixes, and feature enhancements, while actively seeking guidance and learning opportunities from experienced developers.

Skills

JavaScript Development MySQL Python Ruby on Rails MongoDB Node.js React Ruby Next.js Bootstrap Tailwind CSS HTML5 CSS3 HAML SASS Web Scraping Web Crawling RSpec TDD jQuery CoffeeScript Redis Delayed Job Elasticsearch Ransack PostgreSQL Stripe PayPal Git GitHub Bitbucket GitLab Jira Asana ClickUp Trello Heroku AWS DigitalOcean TypeScript GraphQL Docker RVM RESTful APIs MVC Ruby gems React Redux React Router DOM
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