Alex Chen - Mern Stack Web Developer - MERN Stack Web Developer

About

Highly motivated and results-driven MERN Stack Web Developer with 4+ years of experience in designing, developing, and deploying scalable full-stack applications. Proven ability to translate complex requirements into robust, high-performance web solutions, consistently delivering projects on time and enhancing user experiences. Eager to leverage expertise in modern JavaScript frameworks and database management to contribute to innovative development teams.

Work Experience

Full Stack Developer

Tech Innovators Inc.

Mar 2021 - Feb 2024

Los Angeles, CA, US

Developed and maintained high-performance web applications using the MERN stack, contributing to product innovation and team efficiency.

Developed and launched a new customer portal using React.js and Node.js, improving user engagement by 25% and reducing customer support inquiries by 15% within the first six months.
Engineered RESTful APIs with Express.js and integrated MongoDB databases, handling over 10,000 daily requests with an average response time of under 200ms.
Implemented robust authentication and authorization systems (JWT) for secure data access, mitigating 99% of potential security vulnerabilities identified during penetration testing.
Optimized application performance through code refactoring and database indexing, resulting in a 30% reduction in load times across key features and a 20% improvement in server efficiency.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including UI/UX designers and product managers, to translate wireframes and user stories into functional, pixel-perfect web interfaces.

Junior Web Developer

Digital Solutions Co.

Sep 2019 - Feb 2021

Los Angeles, CA, US

Assisted in the development and maintenance of client-facing web applications, focusing on front-end implementation and API integration.

Contributed to the development of over 5 client websites using React.js, ensuring responsive design and cross-browser compatibility, leading to a 10% increase in client satisfaction scores.
Integrated third-party APIs (e.g., payment gateways, mapping services) into existing applications, expanding functionality and streamlining user workflows.
Participated in code reviews and adopted best practices for front-end development, improving code quality and maintainability across team projects.
Debugged and resolved critical software defects, reducing reported bugs by 20% in the first year and ensuring application stability.
Developed reusable UI components with React.js, accelerating development cycles for new features by an estimated 15%.

Education

Computer Science

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)

3.8/4.0

Sep 2015 - Jun 2019

Los Angeles, CA, US

Courses

Data Structures & Algorithms
Web Development Fundamentals
Database Management Systems
Software Engineering Principles

Certificates

MERN Stack Development Bootcamp

Udemy

Aug 2019

Projects

E-commerce Platform (MERN Stack)

Jan 2023 - Jun 2023

Developed a full-stack e-commerce platform featuring product listings, user authentication, shopping cart functionality, and payment integration.

Task Management Application

Mar 2022 - May 2022

Created a web-based task management tool allowing users to create, update, and delete tasks with real-time updates.

Languages

English , Spanish

Skills

Programming Languages

JavaScript (ES6+)
TypeScript
HTML5
CSS3

Frontend Development

React.js
Redux
Context API
React Router
Next.js
Material-UI
Tailwind CSS
Bootstrap
Responsive Design
RESTful APIs

Backend Development

Node.js
Express.js
RESTful APIs
JWT Authentication
Passport.js
Socket.IO

Databases

MongoDB
Mongoose ODM
NoSQL
SQL (Basic)

Tools & Platforms

Git
GitHub
VS Code
Postman
npm
Yarn
Webpack
Babel
Heroku
Netlify
Vercel
AWS (EC2, S3)

Methodologies

Agile
Scrum
Version Control
Problem Solving
Code Review