Brian Douglass
Senior Software Engineer
About
Hello, I'm Brian Douglass a full-stack engineer with over a decade of experience building software. I have a keen interest in solving interesting problems. And I find it especially rewarding when the solutions help improve people's lives. I specialize in JavaScript/TypeScript, Node.js, and building APIs. But I also have extensive experience with Python, PHP, React, Vue.js, C++, and Qt, just to name a few. I'm always looking to improve myself and the people around me.
Work Experience
Senior Software Engineer
Developing new APIs with NestJS, Typescript, GraphQL, and PostgreSQL. Also building interfaces with React and maintaining systems built with Laravel. Team lead and mentor for Jr Developers.
Highlights
- Build APIs with NestJS, Typescript, GraphQL, and PostgreSQL.
- Build interfaces with React and Next.Js.
- Maintain web apps with Laravel & Javascript.
- Lead a team of 5-6 developers.
- Interface directly with stakeholders to determine direction and scope of projects.
- Mentoring Jr Developers and reviewing code pull requests.
- Interviewing and onboarding new developers.
- Championed documentation and developed best practices for teams.
Senior Software Engineer
Developed lambda microservices in Node.js and Typescript. Built interfaces using React. Also created developer tools to improve error tracking and implemented testing solutions using Docker.
Highlights
- Develop web apps with React.
- Maintain and improve microservices.
- Improve testing solutions with docker.
- Create developer tools to improve error tracking.
Senior Developer
Migrated a legacy C# api and a C++ processes to Node.js. Developed full stack applications using Koa, Ember.js, and CoffeeScript.
Highlights
- Developed full-stack solutions to improve efficiency for manufacturing clients.
- Migrated a legacy API from C# to Node.js and a legacy C++ process to Node.js.
- Autonomous and self-motivated telecommuter.
Software Engineer
Showroom Logic was acquired by PureCars in 2017. Maintained legacy systems in Python and PHP. Architected new solutions for web scraping using serverless functions.
Highlights
- Architected improved web scraping technologies utilizing serverless functions.
- Solely responsible for maintaining legacy systems.
- Optimized systems running in AWS.
- Driven and autonomous telecommuter.
Showroom Logic
Miami, FL
June 2013 – September 2017
Senior Software Engineer
Developed fullstack applications using PHP and AngularJS. Created new full stack applications using Python and Django. Lead a small project team and optimized systems for scaling up massively.
Highlights
- Technical lead for small project teams.
- Developed API interactions with Google AdWords, BingAds, Facebook, and AutoWeb.
- Self-organizing and autonomous telecommuting.
- Maintained services hosted in AWS.
- Developed large-scale ad generation systems with Python and Django.
- Rebuilt ad generation system to maximize performance syncing tens of thousands of ads.
- Maintaining legacy systems using PHP, Doctrine2, and AngularJS.
Software Engineer and Product Manager
Developed new Qt based interfaces for aging Matlab application. Developed new company website.
Highlights
- Developed a new graphical user interface for an aging app.
- Interfaced Matlab backend with new Qt interface.
- Rewrote company website.
- Self-motivated and driven telecommuter.
Freelance Software Engineer
Architected and built a full stack application to meet growing business needs.
Highlights
- Developed an application using PHP, Larvel, JavaScript, and Vue.js.
- Interfaced closely with executives to develop solutions to business problems.
- Replaced legacy scripts for payment calculations with modern solutions.
Freelance Software Engineer
Created new applications using Python, Django, JavaScript, and Vue.js. Replaced aging spreadsheet tracking with modern applications.
Highlights
- Architected and developed full-stack solutions for work order management.
- Created a progressive web app for mobile work order input.
- Interfaced closely with the client's employees to meet their needs.
Volunteer
App Dev Steering Committee Head
Lead the UBports App Development committee and championed developer experience for the Ubuntu Touch operating system.
Highlights
- Support and develop the open-source Ubuntu Touch operating system.
- Organize global contributors to develop apps and write documentation.
- Built and maintained UI toolkits and themes for app development.
- Pioneered quality-of-life improvements for core app developers.
Projects
- OpenStore: The official app store for Ubuntu Touch
- Clickable: A tool to build and compile Ubuntu Touch apps easily from the command line.
- Recipe Boss: Recipe manager that makes your recipes work for you
- Ubuntu Touch Apps: Development and maintenance of various apps for Ubuntu Touch
- Personal Blog: Tutorials about various technologies and release announcements
Education
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2009 2012
Messiah College
Bachelor of Science
Computer and Information Science
Grade: 3.83
Skills
Backend Development
Node.js
ExpressJS
NestJS
Jest
Python
Django
Flask
PHP
Laravel
REST
GraphQL
PostgreSQL
MySQL
MongoDB
Serverless
OpenAPI/Swagger
Frontend Development
JavaScript
TypeScript
HTML
CSS
TailwindCSS
Vue.js
React
Next.js
Astro
Development
Git
Docker
Linux
Qt
QML
C++
Interests
Board Games
Terraforming Mars
Wingspan
Ticket to Ride
Catan
Open Source
Linux
Ubuntu Touch
Self Hosting
Video Games
Fire Emblem
XCOM
Civilization
Into the Breach
Cooking