Erik Soto
San Diego,CA
Summary
A versatile and results-driven software developer with a strong foundation in full-stack development, cloud architecture, and innovative problem-solving. Proficient in AWS (including CDK, Lambda, and Step Functions), modern web technologies like Remix, React Native, and TailwindCSS, as well as advanced backend development in Rust and TypeScript. Adept at optimizing functionality, integrating complex APIs, and enhancing user experiences across mobile and web platforms.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Software Engineer
Sharp Healthcare
04.2021 - Current
- Transitioned multiple on-premise APIs and legacy systems to AWS using AWS CDK, creating scalable and cost-efficient infrastructure. Successfully decommissioned 15 outdated APIs, significantly reducing operational costs and improving system efficiency.
- Authored and implemented organization-wide development standards and best practices for AWS CDK, streamlining application design and knowledge sharing.
- Spearheaded development of a React Native Sharp App, which achieved unprecedented growth, surpassing 10 years of user acquisition by the previous app in just 8 months. The app’s success has directly driven new insurance enrollments for Sharp Healthcare.
- Designed and implemented a Snowplow analytics framework, enabling comprehensive event tracking and analytics for mobile apps and web platforms, driving data-informed decisions.
- Modernized outdated ColdFusion applications, replacing them with Contentful powered websites and leveraging a custom component library to enhance scalability and maintainability.
- Delivered multiple secure, scalable API's to support critical operations and protect sensitive data.
- Seamlessly integrated Epic Systems into ETL pipelines using AWS Step Functions and embedded Epic's mobile app plugins into Sharp App, enhancing operational efficiency and user experience.
Software Developer
Databyrd
10.2019 - 03.2021
- Designed and developed a dynamic dashboard using React and Express, enabling agencies to provide customers with detailed analytics and spending insights across social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram), search engines (Google), and traditional media channels like television.
- Integrated multiple third-party analytics platforms, including organic and paid sources such as Facebook Ads, Twitter Ads, Google Analytics, Instagram, and VAuto, to deliver comprehensive reporting and insights.
- Led a team of 5 developers and collaborated closely with designers and product managers to define key metrics, ensuring the platform met both business and user needs.
- Engineered a monthly reporting system using AWS, which automated the generation and distribution of detailed email reports, summarizing analytics data and insights for clients.
- Utilized technologies such as DynamoDB, AWS Cognito, React, and Express to create scalable, secure, and user-friendly solutions.
- Contributed to databryd's successful acquisition by SiteImpact in 2022 through innovative contributions and technical leadership.
Junior Software Developer
Mendez Media Marketing
01.2019 - 10.2020
- Maintained existing applications and designed and delivered new applications.
- Gathered and defined customer requirements to develop clear specifications for creating well-organized project plans.
- Oversaw troubleshooting of technical issues to solve problems quickly and efficiently.
- Created eye catching and functional digital design concepts across various platforms to strengthen company brand and identity.
- Designed, implemented and monitored web pages and sites for continuous improvement.
- Determined coding requirements for site creation, including e-commerce capability and specialized scripts.
- Recommended changes to website architecture, content and linking to improve SEO positions for target keywords.
- Performed ongoing keyword discovery, expansion and optimization to increase organic search footprint and drive relevant site traffic.
Google Student Innovator
Vaco at Google
08.2018 - 01.2020
- Delivered Google-approved presentations on Google Cloud Platform, showcasing real-world applications to computer science students.
- Conducted workshops to mentor students, demonstrating practical implementations of web applications and cloud technologies.
Student Lab Instructor
California State University Bakersfield
01.2016 - 12.2019
- Crafted effective learning plans to address students' coding weaknesses and strengths.
- Created special handouts, study guides and assessments to evaluate and boost student knowledge.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Handed out labs and exams for intermediate computer science courses
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
California State University - Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA05.2019
Skills
- Cloud development with AWS services: Lambda, Step Functions, Cognito, API Gateway, S3, etc
- Expertise in AWS CDK for Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
- Front-end development with React, Remix, and TailwindCSS
- Server-side development using Express and RESTful API design
- Programming languages: C, C, C#, Rust, TypeScript, JavaScript
- Database management with MySQL, PostgreSQL, and DynamoDB
- Backend development with Rust and TypeScript for high-performance systems
- Experience with Docker and containerized application deployment
- Proficient in CI/CD pipelines and Git for version control
- Skilled in Snowplow for advanced event tracking and analytics
- Knowledge of serverless architecture and cloud-native applications
Certification
GCP Core Fundamentals
Timeline
Software Engineer
Sharp Healthcare
04.2021 - Current
Software Developer
Databyrd
10.2019 - 03.2021
Junior Software Developer
Mendez Media Marketing
01.2019 - 10.2020
Google Student Innovator
Vaco at Google
08.2018 - 01.2020
Student Lab Instructor
California State University Bakersfield
01.2016 - 12.2019
GCP Core Fundamentals
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
California State University - Bakersfield
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