Benjamin Vera
Software Engineer
Austin, TX
contact@benjaminvera.com
github.com/bentooth
Hard Skills
I'm most fluent in the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express, React.js, Node.js) and I enjoy full stack development with a sprinkle of experimental technology. I also have experience working with the .NET framework (C#, SQL) environment.
Soft Skills
I'm a passionate programmer and lifelong learner. I'm always expanding my skillset by reading the latest publications from manning.com. I'm dependable, a great communicator with both technical and non-technical people and I love to provide thought leadership and mentor others.
Work Experience
Staff Software Engineer / Springbox
Jul 2019 - Mar 2020
- Wrote modern, performant, and robust code for a diverse array of client and internal projects
- Worked with a variety of different languages and frameworks such as JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Node.js, C#, etc.
- Communicated and collaborated with multi-disciplinary teams of engineers, designers, producers, clients and stakeholders on a daily basis
- Clients included Atlassian, Whole Foods, Polycom, AXA, and more
Front-End Engineer / Modular Inc
Jan 2017 - Nov 2018
- Architected and implemented the front-end of Modular’s web and desktop application, which lets banks offer digital assets to their customers
- Worked closely with designers and management team to develop, document and manage the custom UI library using React.js, Styled-Component and Storybook
Software Engineer / Santanna Energy Services
Jul 2015 - Dec 2016
- Developed and maintained code in C# and SQL
- Worked with the team to implement bonus and incentive features in the existing marketer payment system
- Successfully transitioned the company's weather data import process with zero downtime
Application Support Engineer / CompassLearning
May 2014 - Mar 2015
- Enhanced the reporting system by combining efficient SQL queries and automated tasks with PowerShell
- Delivered a suite of tools which greatly reduced the amount of time needed to diagnose issues with enterprise servers
Software Engineer / National Western Life
Jan 2012 - Feb 2014
- Developed and maintained code in C#, SQL and PowerShell
- Reduced the build and deployment time for 3 software applications by 93%
Education
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
University of Texas at Brownsville · 2007 - 2011
Computer Vision and Multi-Agent systems research
Utah State University · Summer 2011
Publications
HISTOGRAMS OF ORIENTED GRADIENTS AND EIGENFACE CUES FOR FACE DETECTION
Utah State University, Department of Computer Science · Published 2011
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Projects
electrictooth.app
Node.js, React.js, MongoDB, PayPal, Web3
Direct-2-Customer solution for record labels. Music can be purchased or streamed with USD & cryptocurrency payments.
925.fm
Node.js, EJS, oAuth, Google Calendar API, Stripe
This platform allows DJs can schedule their own sets,stream and get paid fairly through customer subscriptions.
electrictooth.fm
Vanilla JavaScript, SoundCloud API
Electric Tooth FM is a curated playlist of electronic music.
soundcontrolrecords.com
React.js, Spotify API
Sound Control Records website.
