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Brian A. - Remote full-stack developer

Brian A.

Based in: 🇺🇸 United States
Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada) (UTC-4)

About

Experienced Software Engineer with over 10 years working remotely in web and application development using Javascript, React, PHP, and Nodejs. Excel at both shipping high quality code daily and leading large high-impact projects from concept to production. Outstanding communicator with track record of successful cross-department collaboration and client satisfaction.

I am a proud walking dad joke. However, I also have an enormous passion for learning and forming meaningful relationships with interesting people. I have the greatest job in the world and a life filled with love and happiness, all for which I am truly humbled and grateful.

Work Experience

Software Developer
Cars Commerce | May 2019 - Mar 2025
GitHub
Docker
JavaScript
Kubernetes
HTML5 Games
SCSS
• Built custom web features and applications, fixed bugs, and made updates for major automotive OEM groups such as Chevrolet, Ford, Honda, GMC, and Toyota. • Shipped upward of 12 updates daily to the auto dealer platform, 240% of required metric. • Built internal features and fixed bugs to streamline processes • Conducted code reviews and approved pull requests for the platform. • Collaborated with multiple departments on large internal projects, impacting auto dealers nation-wide. • Wrote extensive Confluence documentation for processes, code snippets, and detailed tutorials for core features.
Founder | Director Of Product Development | President of Board of Directors
MeetHitch | Mar 2018 - Mar 2021
Java
Angular
Stripe
Kotlin
Swift
Cloud Functions
Cloud Firestore
• Led the structuring, design, implementation, and launch of two mobile apps and single-page application for this industry disrupting startup. • Was the principal engineer for iOS mobile app (Swift) and Android app (Java/Kotlin) as well as the online portal, website, and payment system (Angular2, Firebase, STRIPE). • Managed a small offshore team of 4 to manage updates, while providing in-person assistance at trade shows. • Served as the President of Board of Directors.

Projects

GitHub Repositories
2015

Education

The Iron Yard
・Certified Front-End Developer, Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Jan 2015 - Jan 2015
University at Albany
Bachelor's degree・CS
Jan 2001 - Jan 2005

Certifications & Awards

Certified Front-End Software Developer
The Iron Yard | Aug 2015