Personal details
Leo C.
Summary
Experienced Full Stack Developer and Tech Leader
With over a decade of hands-on experience crafting software solutions for clients of all sizes, I bring a versatile skill set covering backend (Python/Django), frontend (Typescript/React), and infrastructure (Google Cloud).
Project Leadership Beyond Tech Boundaries
Comfortable taking the reins on projects even without an existing tech team, I specialize in guiding product development from concept to execution. Currently serving as the tech co-founder of a startup focused on transforming the dentistry space, my background also includes a role as VP Engineering at OriginMarkets, a London-based fintech startup that graduated from the prestigious Techstars incubator.
A Proven Record in Startup Environments
Thriving in the dynamic atmosphere of startups, I've freelanced for multiple ventures, spearheading the creation of their products from inception. My passion lies in influencing both product and technical decisions to drive success in startup environments.
Collaboration Across Disciplines
My strength lies in collaborative environments where I seamlessly integrate technical solutions with diverse teams. Having worked closely with digital marketers, UI/UX designers, QA testers, and customer service teams, I've honed my commitment to simplifying complex technical processes. This ensures a smooth collaboration with non-technical stakeholders, contributing to the overall success of projects.
Technical skills
Work Experience
I lead the technical aspects of a pioneering marketplace designed to revolutionize on-demand hiring in the dentistry space. From the project's inception two years ago, I've been the driving force behind every technical facet, translating high-level concepts into actionable requirements and implementation plans.
- Solo Development to Profitability: Initiated as the sole developer, I navigated the project from its nascent stages to profitability within 1.5 years.
- Data-Driven Marketing Support: Collaborating with my co-founder in digital marketing, I constructed dashboards to empower data-driven decision-making. By tagging data into our customer mailing list, I enhanced the efficacy of email campaigns, ensuring strategic ad placements.
- Streamlining Customer Service: Partnering with my co-founder responsible for customer service and account management, I streamlined our customer service efforts. Leveraging rich customer usage data, automated notifications, and customized reports, I empowered informed decision-making and analysis of customer behavior.
- Technical Expertise: My role encompasses end-to-end development, covering backend, frontend, and infrastructure. This includes feature prioritization, project management, and hands-on coding.
- Stripe Integration: As our chosen payment processor, I acquired significant expertise in utilizing Stripe features. This involved implementing payment solutions, invoicing, and building marketplaces with Stripe Connect, where transactions are seamlessly split among multiple parties. Additionally, I navigated identity checks to enhance the security and reliability of our platform.
My contribution to LocumLoop reflects not only my technical proficiency but also my ability to transform innovative concepts into a successful, streamlined, and financially viable product.
As a Full Stack Developer at Boston Consulting Group, I played a pivotal role in the development of a comprehensive call center management software suite for our client.
Key Contributions:
- Feature Enhancement and Bug Resolution: Responsible for adding new features and addressing bugs within the software suite, ensuring its continual evolution to meet client requirements.
- Modular Codebase Management: Maintained a modular codebase, fostering customization for diverse use cases and future scalability.
- Collaborative Decision-Making: Collaborated with technical leaders to make architectural decisions, meticulously analyzing the merits and drawbacks of different implementation strategies.
- User-Centric Product Development: Worked closely with product owners to understand end-user needs, contributing product ideas, implementing code, and iterating based on evolving customer requirements.
- UI/UX Collaboration: Partnered with UI/UX designers to ensure the software remained user-friendly and visually appealing, enriching the overall user experience.
- Quality Assurance Integration: Collaborated with QA testers to guarantee comprehensive test coverage, enhance product robustness, and facilitate ease of testing.
Holistic Approach: This role demanded a holistic approach, where technical expertise was seamlessly integrated with collaborative decision-making, user-centric design principles, and rigorous quality assurance practices.