Devin Checa

Microsoft; Remote, CANovember 2024 - Present

Software Development Engineer

• Added React tests with Jest and TypeScript to improve codebase test coverage
• Optimized web application for accessibility via voice access and screen readers
• Conducted frontend interviews to assess candidate skills and experience
• Localized code for various languages and resolved UI/UX bugs

Ease Inc; Mission Viejo / San Clemente (Remote), CAFebruary 2022 - January 2024

Senior Frontend Developer

• Implemented various frontend JavaScript form logic in Angular with Rxjs and Ngrx
• Added features to a system used around the world with hundreds of thousands of users
• Extended offline detection mechanism to warn users of limited features
• Accelerated JavaScript performance through the use of entities and scroll detection
• Upgraded global language localization system with administrative user interface
• Integrated QR Code Scanning into mobile application
• Adapted application for Microsoft Store on Windows with Electron framework and custom NSI installer

Behavior Frontiers; Torrance, CAApril 2021 - February 2022

Full Stack Web Developer

• Debugged production issues for an application hosted on Heroku and configured deployment hooks
• Tuned PostgreSQL queries via sequelize to maintain performance while maximizing features
• Updated codebase to use latest React & JavaScript features and migrate away from LESS to SASS
• Developed a mobile-friendly web application optimized for tablets and desktop screens
• Incorporated configurable Chart.js graphs into templated progress reporting system

Contract Work; Torrance, CASummer 2018 - March 2021

Full Stack Web Developer

• Mentored and onboarded junior developers to implement mobile application and codebase migration
• Architected backend API for use throughout cross-platform mobile application
• Developed and Published mobile broker chat and portal app with PWA/TWA standard to App Store and Play Store
• Built interfaces using Bootstrap, jQuery, Angular, React, and NativeScript for APIs and other services
• Integrated various services for reoccurring jobs and trigger events using ColdFusion and SQL Server
• Setup AES encryption storage with cipher block chain technology in accordance with OWASP

Robert Half; El Segundo, CASpring & Summer 2017

Workforce Data Analyst

• Created data visualization tools to assess market conditions for a nationwide staffing network
• Streamlined reporting to accelerate decision making in an evolving market
• Used moving averages along with technical analysis to spot trends over time

Localbz.co; Lawndale, CASummer 2016 - Present

Web Consultant

• Developed mobile friendly web applications
• Adapted web technologies like HTML, CSS, php, and JavaScript for small business websites
• Ensured dynamic and responsive design to keep pace with new web technologies

Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems; Redondo Beach, CASummer 2015

Pricing Intern

• Aided in pricing a government contract by developing macros to help automate processes
• Supported risk assessment by comparing performance data to prior estimates
• Priced estimates for negotiated contracts, follow-on orders, etc. in accordance with the FAR

Forest Lawn Scout Reservation; Cedar Glen, CASummer 2012

Golf Director

• Led golf merit badge program by teaching golf, its rules, scoring, and history to boys ages 11-18
• Managed golf course for peak performance, beauty, and safety
• Assisted in managing camp: campfires, games, troop competitions, and more

University of Massachusetts DartmouthDecember 2020

California State University Dominguez HillsDecember 2016

Toastmasters International; Marina Del Rey, Torrance, Carson, & Los Angeles, CA

• Served as President for Dreambuilders Toastmasters Club2021 - 2023
• Served as Vice President of Public Relations for Dreambuilders Toastmasters Club2018 - 2023
• Served as Secretary for Dreambuilders Toastmasters Club (Competent Communicator)2017-2018
• Served as Vice President of Education for Toastmasters Club2013-2014
• Served as President of Junior Gavel Toastmasters Club2010-2011

Boy Scouts of America; Torrance, CA2006-2017

Assistant Scoutmaster - Eagle Scout

• Scouting for Food - collected canned goods for distribution to underprivileged families
• Pacific Crest Trail Association trail building - built, restored, and improved mountain trail

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect AssociateJuly 2024
• AWS Certified Cloud PractitionerJune 2024
• Second Place in Area D2 Toastmasters Table Topics ContestSpring 2020
• Second Place in Area A5 Toastmasters International Speech ContestSpring 2018
• Completed Two Actuarial Exams (Probability & Financial Mathematics)Nov 2013 & Aug 2014
• Achieved the rank of Eagle ScoutOctober 2010

Books I Enjoy

• Clean Code by Robert C. Martin
• Clean Architecture by Robert C. Martin
• Clean Agile by Robert C. Martin
• Effective C++ by Scott Meyers
• Practical Vim by Drew Neil
• Design Patterns by Erich Gamma, Richard Helm, Ralph Johnson, John Vlissides
• Designing Data-Intensive Applications by Martin Kleppmann
• Distributed Systems by Andrew S. Tanenbaum & Maarten van Steen
• Lean Software Development by Mary & Tom Poppendieck
• Don't Make Me Think by Steve Krug
• The Design of Everyday Things by Don Norman
• Sources of Power by Gary Klein

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