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John Titus Salmon

Email salmon@upstreamdevs.com

Phone (502) 974-2807

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Summary

Experienced Full Stack Developer specializing in creating efficient Node.js-based APIs and intuitive front-end interfaces. Proven track record in developing robust applications that drive business success. Proficient in Svelte, React, Python, Node.js, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, MySQL, T-SQL, and MongoDB.

Professional Experience

rb-logo Node.js Database Applications Developer

Rainbow Blossom Natural Food Markets | Jun 2019 - Present

  • Engineered a full-stack utility suite for inventory maintenance, optimizing product updates for over 500,000 retail items.
  • Increased product update efficiency by over 1,000%, significantly improving profit margins and contributing to record-breaking company profits annually since implementation.
  • Developed and maintained RESTful APIs for seamless integration with third-party services and internal systems.
  • Leveraged SQL Server and MySQL for database management, ensuring data accuracy and optimizing query performance.
  • Proactively identified opportunities for process improvements, driving enhancements to the codebase and overall system reliability.
  • Maintained open communication with team leads, regularly updating on project status and technical challenges.

Blue Hyperion Design Freelance Full Stack Developer

Blue Hyperion Design | Jan 2012 - Jun 2019

  • Developed a comprehensive Union member database application for Teamsters Local 89 using React, Node.js, and Amazon DynamoDB.
  • Designed and integrated front-end web pages for GE, ensuring seamless interaction with backend databases.
  • Developed automated Technical Analysis based trading suites using Python and the Alpaca trading API for various day-trading clients.
  • Implemented authentication and authorization mechanisms using JWT (JSON Web Tokens) and OAuth, enhancing security for user data and API access.
  • Optimized API performance by implementing caching strategies (e.g., Node-Cache) and optimizing database queries, leading to a 30% reduction in response times.
  • Integrated external APIs (e.g., payment gateways, Yahoo Finance) into the platform, increasing the range of functionality and user engagement.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams including front-end developers, designers, and DevOps to deliver high-quality software solutions on time.

RFX Node.js / Web Developer

RFX Technologies | Oct 2018 - Oct 2019

  • Collaborated on web development projects, using Node.js to build scalable applications and integrating APIs to enhance functionality.
  • Managed and optimized SQL Server databases, ensuring efficient data handling and robust application performance.
  • Worked independently on assigned tasks, taking ownership of project deliverables from requirement gathering to deployment.
  • Kept team leads informed of progress and challenges, and actively sought out information when needed to move projects forward.
  • Focused on improving existing processes, contributing to the automation of routine tasks and overall team productivity.

Mandrake of Oxford Published Author

Mandrake of Oxford | Apr 2017 - Present

  • Authored "Celestial Arcana: Precession, Tarot, and the Secret Doctrine," a comprehensive exploration of the intersection between astronomical precession, the symbolism of Tarot, and esoteric knowledge.

Education

IU Indiana University Bloomington

Bachelor of Science (BSc), Biology

Code Louisville Code Louisville

Front-End & Back-End Web Development, Node.js, JavaScript, Express, Angular, Svelte, React, HTML, CSS, MongoDB, MySQL, T-SQL

Technical Skills

  • Languages & Frameworks: Node.js, JavaScript, Python, HTML, CSS, React, Svelte, Express
  • Databases: MongoDB, MySQL, Amazon DynamoDB, T-SQL
  • Other: Full Stack Development, API Development, Front-End Design, Automated Trading Systems, Retail Inventory and Margin Optimization
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