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Kevin Schmelter

Kevin Schmelter

Full Stack Web Developer

Ellington, Connecticut, US
860-993-6787

Background


About

About

A highly motivated and ambitious full stack developer with experience in various fields and a strong ability to learn new technologies quickly. Enjoys music, comedy, and building software.

Work Experience

Work Experience

  • Web DeveloperRug Pad USA

    Oct, 2022 - Present

    As a Web Developer at Rug Pad USA, I have been instrumental in modernizing the company’s digital infrastructure and enhancing its online customer experience. My role involves a blend of software development and systems integration, focusing on streamlining operations, improving website performance, and ensuring a seamless user experience.

    • Developed a custom mobile Zebra Android tracking number scanning application to replace UPS Trackpad and building automated reports from tracking number scan data.

    • Designed and implemented robust data streaming pipelines using AWS SQS, Azure Functions, and Cosmos PostgreSQL

    • Led the upgrade of web technologies to Next.js 14, enhancing the site's performance and development scalability

    • Resolved critical software bugs, preventing substantial financial losses

    • Developed a custom secure internal application for efficient management of return orders, sales and ads reports, an AI Chatbot based on company data.

    • Deployed a real-time inventory management system, optimizing stock levels and order processing

    • Redesigned key website components using React.js/Next.js, significantly improving SEO and user engagement

    • Integrated Yotpo reviews to boost customer interaction and feedback

    • Enhanced content management capabilities through additional Sanity CMS schema structures

    • Implemented Playwright CI/CD testing procedures for continuous site performance optimization

  • Code Coach, theCoderSchool

    Aug, 2022 - Dec, 20224 months

    Provided one-on-one and small group instruction to students learning to code. Developed coding skills through personalized guidance and support, and planned and executed coding workshops, lessons, and projects.

    • Provided personalized coding instruction

    • Executed coding workshops and projects

Skills

Skills

  • Programming

    Python

    Java

    C++

    HTML

    CSS

    JavaScript

    TypeScript

    React.js

    Next.js

    Sanity

    Tailwind

    Node

    React Native

    Expo

    SQL

    PostgreSQL

    Azure

    AWS

    GraphQL

    REST

Education

Education

  • Computer Science, Associate, Southern New Hampshire University

    Jan, 2021 - Jan, 2023

    Introduction to IT

    Introduction to Scripting (Python)

    Foundations in App Development (Java)

    Programming Languages (C++)

    Calculus

    Discrete Mathematics

    Operating Platforms

    Software Development Lifecycle

    Systems Design and Analysis

    Data Structures and Algorithms (C++)

Interests

Interests

  • Personal

    MusicComedySpending time with friends and familyBuilding software