Alex Chen

MERN Stack Web Developer
Los Angeles, US.

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

Tech Innovators Inc.
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Full Stack Developer

Los Angeles, CA, US

Summary

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

Highlights

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.

Digital Solutions Co.
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Junior Web Developer

Los Angeles, CA, US

Summary

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

Highlights

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

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
Los Angeles, CA, United States of America

Bachelor of Science

Computer Science

Grade: 3.8/4.0

Courses

Data Structures & Algorithms

Web Development Fundamentals

Database Management Systems

Software Engineering Principles

Languages

English
Spanish

Certificates

MERN Stack Development Bootcamp

Issued By

Udemy

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.

Projects

E-commerce Platform (MERN Stack)

Summary

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

Task Management Application

Summary

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