Senior Ruby on Rails Developer Resume Austin, TX - Hire IT People

SUMMARY:

As a Ruby on Rails Developer I can quickly implement solutions to complex business needs and act as both a front - end and back-end developer. As team lead I can coordinate multiple resources to deliver projects on time with maximum maintainability.
I have created complex, multi-user projects for large companies and national organizations as well as less complex projects for smaller companies and startups.
I have extensive experience in the practical application of Ruby on Rails methodologies in a team environment. As team lead I can view the client's long-term goals for a project, plan its development and phases, and anticipate problem points.
I can develop and utilize team members effectively to maximize their strengths and dilute their weaknesses to achieve the project s goals. I am fanatical about testing, code efficiency, maintainability and the user experience. I also participate as a developer resource on all projects.
I consider myself an expert and proficient in the following skills and technologies:
Ruby on Rails (8 years exp. V. 1.0-3.2)
Linux (5 years exp., Ubuntu)
MySQL (9 years exp.)
GIT/SVN (9 years exp.)
Postgres (2 years exp.)
Creating REST API's (2 years exp.)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Austin, TX

Senior Ruby on Rails Developer

Responsibilities:

Confidential builds Ruby on Rails applications employing lean and agile methodologies. Involving their customers in the process strives towards full transparency.
Using short design sprints ensures products are developed to specs. Applications included payment processing using Braintree, and jQuery to update the views, subscription management and payment processing
Tracking construction equipment location and usage, and admin functionality to track file FTP uploads.

Confidential, Austin TX

Lead Developer

Responsibilities:

I was the Lead Developer for several projects and responsible for leading projects to completion. I enhanced and maintained applications for order fulfillment systems that use REST API's and image management systems compatible with client’s production system; designed, enhanced and maintained Real-
Time Two-Way group messaging applications for emergency response organizations and integrated payment systems and recurring billing systems; designed, enhanced and maintained document management systems for private and public consumption, and maintained and enhanced E-Commerce websites.

Confidential, Austin, TX

CEO and Lead Developer

Responsibilities:

Confidential was a web design firm using Ruby on Rails to build customer applications.
I owned and operated a successful Ruby on Rails web design firm
I developed a team of three by managing and developing multiple, simultaneous projects.
I designed and implemented a social networking Ruby on Rails web application and additional interfaces as required for specific projects.

Confidential, Austin, TX

Project Manager, Lead Developer

Responsibilities:

At Confidential I was Lead Developer and managed a team of 10. I designed and implemented a municipal business licensure system and I enhanced and maintained a non-profit on-line donation site.

Confidential, Austin, TX

Senior Software Engineer

Responsibilities:

I worked within a team of 4 to design and implement a service site using a proprietary matching algorithm and an on-line social site that used light-box and JS interactions to enhance the visitor's experience.
I designed functionality, user experience and database implementations for these systems.