Michael Cox | Full Stack w/ React Engineer

Experienced

Get it done right the first time! Over 13 years experience, I can hit the ground running.

Project Management

Develop with unpredictability through incremental, iterative work cadences, known as sprints

Modern Code

DRY, Testable, Flexible, Compliant, and Economical code. Scale with ease!

Project planning

Gather requirements, plan, develop, repo, test, deploy. Staging, QA, Production

Technologies

Deep experience in all phase of the software development life-cycle focused on both Consumer Software and Enterprise Software: from requirements gathering, defining product goals, defining product road maps, application architecture, OOP (OOA/OOD), relational database design, ORM, adhering to deadlines, integration, production deployments through release iterations.

Programming

Python (8yr)

JavaScript ES6+ (10+yrs)

NodeJS (8yrs)

Typescript (7yrs)

JSX (7yrs)

PHP (6yrs)

HTML5 (10+yrs)

CSS (10+yrs)

SQL (10+yrs)

BASH (10+yrs)

Design

Technical Design Docs (7yrs)

Functional Docs (7yrs)

Requirement Docs (7yrs)

UML Design (8yrs)

Wireframing (7yrs)

Database Schemas Design (8yrs)

API Contract Design (8yrs)

UX/UI (10yrs)

OOP (OOA & OOD)

Advance Design Patterns

Infrastructure & Build

Vite & Rollup

Docker w/ Kubeneties

GitHub (Hooks, Actions, CI/CD) (8yrs)

Expo Build

Webpack & NPM & Yarn

Linux Server Administration (8yrs)

Postgres Server Administration (8yrs)

MONGO DB Administration (6yr)

AWS, GCP, Vercel, Railway (8yrs)

CI/CD: Jenkins, Bamboo, Bitwise

Development

Release Management

Version Control | GIT (8yrs)

Confluence | Documentation (8yrs)

SDLC | Waterfall | Agile (7yrs)

REST Contracts | GraphQL Schema Designs

Project Management (6yrs)

Lead Developer (7yrs)

JIRA

Confluence

Frameworks - Libraries

Express.js (6yrs)

React.js (8yrs)

ReactNative (5yrs)

Solid.js (2yrs)

Next.js (6yrs)

Nest.js (2yrs)

Vue.js (5yrs)

AngularJS (6yrs)

Redux (6yrs)

Django (5yrs)

MUI, Tailwind, FlowBite, Chakra, Rnei

Debug | Optimization | Test

TDD (5yrs)

Cypress.js E2E (5yrs)

React Testing Lib (5yrs)

Jest (6yrs)

Detox Mobile E2E (2yrs)

Vitest

JSDOM & HappyDom

Error Logs

Stack Trace

Break Point / Bench Marking / Profiling

Load & Stress Testing

Cloud Load Balancing

Caching

YouTube Dev Channel (Videos)

Here are some videos from my Youtube Dev Channel. Videos explaining and live coding some of my favorite languages.

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Portfolio

I'm proud of what I have done. I'm ready for the next big challenge. Yours!
Take a look at my most recent projects.

Works match criteria

Project Details

    Divvly

    Application Architect & Lead Engineer
    Date : December 2023
    Client : Divvly Inc
    Categories : Application Architect & Engineer
    Website : https://Divvly.io

    The Challenge

    Divvly is a car sharing platform. This project included both Restful and GraphQL APIs to support both a Frontend & Mobile app.

    The Solution

    Designed a Restful API to communicate with Frontend application and a GraphQL API using AWS AppSync. Launched Frontend with Nextjs and React Native for Mobile app.

    Walmart

    Sr Full Stack Software Engineer
    Date : March 2022
    Client : Walmart
    Categories : Application Architect & Engineer
    Website : https://Walmart.com

    The Challenge

    Walmart ecommerce technology division needed a component library that could be shared by a ecosystem of applications with a shared UI Theme and similar functionality.

    The Solution

    Collaboration with UI Designers and backend dev teams I help convert Figma designs to React Components and also played a leading role with developing API contracts. Using RTL, JEST, and Cypress to deliver solid components.

    Apple

    Application Architect & Lead Engineer
    Date : January 2020
    Client : Apple
    Categories : Sr. Lead Software Engineer Contractor
    Website : https://apple.com

    The Challenge

    Converting a legacy monolithic supply chain application into a modern frontend & backend application with microservices integrations.

    The Solution

    By analysis of the database API contracts & system flow diagrams was developed. Iteratively creating React frontend components of all monolithic legacy application frontend components with a Restful backend supported by Express.js.

    SafeRyde, Inc

    Lead Software Engineer
    Date : November 2015
    Categories : Applications
    Website : https://SafeRyde.com

    The Challenge

    With the up raise in peer to peer transporation services like Uber and Lyft many traditional transporation companies are slowing going out of business. With peer to peer comes risk, accountability, and safety concerns which many customers are not willing to trust. SafeRyde discovered a need and a niche in the peer to peer transporation industry for kids. The big players in the industry have neglected to fill this niche both with insurance coverage and safety for peer to peer transporation for kids.

    The Solution

    Build infrastructure with scalability in mind. Amazon AWS Cloud utilizing the complete LAMP Stack using both MYSQL Database and MondoDB. Backend language is PHP and Frontend technologies include JavaScript, Jquery, AngularJS, HTML5, and CSS3. Mobile application build with Phonegap framework for ease portability to both Android and iOS platforms. Both backend and frontend codebase is MVC. With enhanced API we can easily integrate with third party systems for partnerships and integrations.

    What makes are technology and service unque is our safety features, security, and a nichy market. With our realtime in vehicle video streaming, live realtime tracking, realtime driver analytics, enhanced background, drug testing, and status alerts gives our customers the feeling of security and being in two places at the same time.

    The Result

    Scalable & hightly tested Web Application, API, and Native Hi-bread Mobile Apps.

    Anytimewallet.com

    Lead Software Engineer
    Date : July 2014 - October 2015
    Categories : Marketing Site & LMS
    Website : https://Anytimewallet.com

    The Challenge

    This project required alot of planning because of the nature and risk of attacks on financial sites. By collecting consumer sensitive data and financial information we had to implement some of the highest security features in the industry. In the requirements, planning, and design phase of this project we needed the development to start with security in mind.

    The Solution

    We implemented oneway password encryption, disabled all known PHP exploit volunerbilities as will as firewall and database access restriction beyond the usual standards. Developing on a tested proven strong full stack PHP Framework allowed us to utilize tested libraries to help in the development process and not try to re-create the wheel on some feature like authentication and data sanitization.

    The Result

    With the collaboration from System Admins, DBA's, and developers we was able to achieve all goals and requiremnts withing budget and deadline. Resulting in a product that is security reliable, and secure. We implemented security features on the frontend, backend, database, and at the infrastructure level. LMS system is running smooth in production.

    BigChampagne

    API Engineer
    Date : June 2013
    Client : BigChampagne
    Categories : Api Development
    Website : https://BigChampagne.com

    The Challenge

    BigChampagne is a data aggregator and provides analytics to the music industry. I robust API was needed for the growing partnerships.

    The Solution

    I developed a API Restful Service in PHP using Codeigniter in a LAMP Stack environment. Utilizing caching(memcache), compression, database optimization, API contract development.

    NY Institute of Photography

    Admin Console/Database Design
    Date : March 2014
    Client : New York Institute of Photography.
    Categories : Administration Console
    Website : www.nyip.edu

    The Challenge

    NY Institute of Photgraphy has been around for over 100 years. This college has provided courses only by mail up until 2011. The challenge was to take the current application and improve student online experience by developing features for course viewing, interaction, and account administration for both the student and staff members.

    The Solution

    I worked with a team of 3 developers on the Codeigniter framework and role out a series of features within this LMS. programming include API Integrations and developing a robust Restful API Service to provide data and decisions to mobile applications and third party applications.

    Ticketmaster/Livenation

    Security Console, API Integrations
    Date : November 2013
    Client : Livenation
    Categories : Administration Console, Security, API Integrations
    Website : https://LiveNation.com

    The Challenge

    Ticketmaster was acquired by Livenation and that fueled demand for data sharing and integrations. Challenge was to create a robust, fast, secure optimized API Service for Ticketmaster.com, BigChampagne, Livenation.com, and rdio app.

    The Solution

    Phalcon PHP MVC framework was used to develop a high performance API Web Service that will handle a high demand API responses. Phalcon was used because it C binary and runs as a php module. I also created a Codeigniter authentication API Server, as well as a API key management application.

    Cox Wifi Project

    Wifi Internet Captive Portal
    Date : Dec 2012
    Client : Cox Communication Inc..
    Categories : Application Development, Security, API Development, API Integration
    Website : https://CableWifi.com

    The Challenge

    Cox Communication is a cable service company. Cox enter an alliance with other cable companies to provide wifi service to visiting customers from other cable services. A internet captive portal was needed to capture user credentials and integration with Broadhop a Cisco company.

    I was part of a time of 8 developers to role out this application using PHP Symphony MV Framework. Integrating with Broadhop via Soap API Web Service.


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    • Michael was a warrior trying to get our item and configuration overview releases out on time. Great Job!

      Michael Cox / Team Review Walmart

    • Michael has done a really great job with all his stories, helping out with bug fixes, and is always keeping a positive attitude. Crushed It!

      V. Matusevich / Manager Apple

    • Michael Cox delivered our web application successfully within budget and deadline. His overall experience and skills helped us choose the correct infrastucture and technologies to use that would allow us to expand in the near future.

      Tim Mcgraw / President Divvly

    About Me

    I enjoy developing visions, ideas and being a part of something exciting. In addition to technical stuff I like to spend time with my family, ride Harley cruisers, and play alot of basketball. I have a passion for coding and have been in the field since 2001, which makes me a very seasoned engineer. I started coding early as a teenager! I started out in Silicon Valley San Jose when the DOT COM era was at its peak and the Internet was making an impact on how we would communicated in the future.

    Review of my credentials will confirm that I have served as catalyst for successful JavaScript Programming, Web Application Development, Native Mobile Apps, API's, UI/UX Design Cloud Architecture, complemented by high caliber management qualifications and I also have a proven track record in delivering value to any organization. I have a diplomatic approach when working with clients, co-developers, and management.

    For example, I have provided outstanding leadership performance in both start-up and turnaround efforts. I built a robust JavaScript microservices distributed system that included the integration of eight 3rd party API’s and a backend control panel which improved monthly profits by 20% and cut losses by thousands of dollars. I drove forward positive organization change, and transformed it into a synergized, integrated SAAS. My experience and passion for my work is my greatest asset.

    I'm an experienced problem solver with a passion for building applications. I'm passionate about development processes, iterative product development, and building scalable web infrastructures. Twelve plus years of experience with skills ranging from scalable architectures to clean code. I have a special interest in the intersection of well tested code and application architecture, with a belief that highly tested code leads to better software designs.

    Other highlights of my background which may be of interest to you:

    • Problem-solving and analytical talents combined with P&L management and infrastructure development experience. Structured business skills and technology savvy.
    • Proven multi-tasking capabilities with strong ability to plan prioritize and manage complex projects under aggressive timelines.
    • Excellent market research and competitive analysis skills, with extensive experience in data collection, synthesis and documentation.
    • Strong leadership talents, “team player” attitude and spirit, and the natural ability to establish consensus among cross-functional lines.

    With communication skills and technical insight, let me also note that one of my greatest strengths is my ability to build relationships inside and outside an organization. This includes management teams, technical executives, account representatives, and senior level management staff. I’m very ambitious, yet wise enough to not over-promise and under deliver.

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    Michael Cox

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