Charlie Kelly (@acharliekelly)
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Senior Software Engineer
Melrose, MA
Senior Software Engineer
About
Senior Software Engineer with over 12 years experience in all aspects of software development, including requirements analysis, unit and functional testing, creating complete and understandable documentation, and performing peer review analysis. Dedicated to creating accurate software that meets or exceeds all client requirements, while also providing sustainability for future enhancements. Committed to inspiring myself and my colleagues to continue to grow in the profession.
Skills
Java ⋅ Advanced
React ⋅ Intermediate
SQL ⋅ Advanced
Git ⋅ Intermediate
JavaScript ⋅ Advanced
Storybook ⋅ Intermediate
Gradle ⋅ Intermediate
JUnit ⋅ Intermediate
TypeScript ⋅ Beginner
HTML ⋅ Advanced
CSS ⋅ Intermediate
Spring Boot ⋅ Intermediate
Maven ⋅ Intermediate
Jenkins ⋅ Beginner
SonarQube ⋅ Intermediate
IntelliJ ⋅ Intermediate
VS Code ⋅ Beginner
Projects
Cant Imagine Why
Artist portfolio
ReactCloudinaryCSSSCSSJavaScriptHTML
React-based artist portfolio built on open-source libraries and free-tier services
Static Portfolio
Static HTML Portfolio, using Materialize CSS
MaterializeCSSHTML
Professional portfolio, created as part of General Assembly coding bootcamp
Ticket to Work
SSA program for Disability recipients
Spring MVCjQueryPercussionJSPCSSSQLJavaHTMLJavaScript
Migrated entire site to Azure Cloud, rebuilt custom EJB and JSP apps, created new search functionality
National Police Data Trust
A national archive of police data collected by journalists, lawyers, and activists around the country.
ReactStorybookTypeScriptJavaScriptMakoSCSSHTMLShellPythonJupyter NotebookCSS
Community Connect
Google MapsReactGoogle SheetsCSSHTMLJavaScript
Experience
Senior Software Engineer
Ameritas ameritas.com
Oct 2022 to Jan 2024
Technical lead for team developing internal data microservices
- Led 4 Java developers to build Spring Boot microservices app that handles $15M/week in agent compensation, based on data from multiple sources including SFTP, REST, SOAP, and SQL
- Created new project architecture (Spring Boot + RabbitMQ) allowing rapid development of new data services
- Developed build pipeline (BitBucket, Gradle, Jenkins, JUnit, SonarQube, NexusIQ, Docker, and Kubernetes) for getting JIRA requirements to QA on schedule
- Devised and enforced code standards, Git procedures, and test coverage requirements for my team
Software Engineer
Percussion Software percussion.com
May 2020 to Sep 2022 ⋅ Burlington, MA
Engineered solutions for Percussion CMS customers, ranging from community colleges to federal agencies
- Primary engineer on $80M federal contract to migrate two SSA subdomains and 4 custom J2EE apps to Azure Cloud; re-engineered site search functionality using Search.gov; successfully prepared sites for FedRAMP
- Built custom integration to synchronize customer’s LDAP with CMS directory, using Java REST client; wrote extensive unit and integration tests plus deployment
- Provided daily expert support for 30+ institutional and government CMS customers
- Converted frontend CMS components from jQuery to React
Frontend Engineer
Live Online Video Learning
Apr 2019 to Jun 2019 ⋅ Boston, MA
Stealth mode startup aiming to launch a video learning platform; needed XD designs converted into functional React pages for angel investors
- Created TypeScript-based React components for video tutoring platform using MongoDB and REST APIs
- Developed unit tests in Storybook for assessing performance outside application
IT Manager
Association for Autism and Neurodiversity aane.org
Jul 2012 to Jan 2019 ⋅ Watertown, MA
National nonprofit organization offering resources and support for those on the autism spectrum and their families
- Provided operational and development support for technical needs of non-profit, including network management, system integration, and website maintenance
- Dramatically improved information security by implementing and administering password management and centralized authentication rules
Web Developer
Costedio Design
Apr 2008 to Jun 2012 ⋅ Sarasota, FL
Cofounder and technical director for small web design firm
- Designed and built 23 different sites for small business and non-profit customers, using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and JQuery, as well as WordPress
- Worked with customers to analyze goals and discuss options for a range of budgets
- Directed and oversaw duties of additional web programmers and subcontractors
- Participated in creative design process and choosing best technology for each project
Senior Software Engineer
OpenService
Jan 2007 to Apr 2008 ⋅ Marlborough, MA
At the time, an industry-leading network threat-detection solution provider
- Principal front-end developer for network security and threat detection suite
- Converted applet-based interface into new platform using Java Server Faces
- Spearheaded migration of product from applets to Ajax, resulting in significant improvement in customer satisfaction
Software Engineer
MediaSurface thomsonreuters.com
Dec 2005 to Jan 2007 ⋅ Stamford, CT
Proprietary CMS platform used (at the time) by ESPN and NATO Europe
- Worked with project team to design and implement public-facing website for Thomson/Reuters
- Collaborated with consultants and client employees to build brand new public website for multinational media giant within narrow time frame
Application Developer
Coface Services coface-usa.com
Aug 2003 to Nov 2005
Developed multiple internal business applications for credit insurance agency
- Developed over 20 internal business applications, ranging from MS Office-based apps to company-wide, web-accessible solutions built on Oracle and J2EE
Education
General Assembly generalassemb.ly
Certificate, Web Development Immersive
Jan 2019 to Apr 2019
Coding bootcamp. Core curriculum: Ruby on Rails, Node, Express, React
Charter Oak State College charteroak.edu
Bachelor of Science, Information Systems
Jan 2016 to May 2017
Computer Science and Cyber Security
Volunteer
Justice Through Code centerforjustice.columbia.edu
Mentor
Oct 2021 to May 2023 ⋅ New York, NY
Teaching/mentoring software engineering skills to formerly incarcerated students
Code for Boston codeforboston.org
Software Engineer
Jan 2019 to Nov 2022 ⋅ Cambridge, MA
A volunteer civic innovation organization, part of the Code for America Brigades
- Contributed to multiple community projects, both by writing code to solve specific problems and by reviewing PRs and documenting issues
- Participated in rigorous Agile process for project development; encouraged professional standards among other contributors
- Assisted in onboarding new volunteers, explaining workflows and mentoring junior developers
Languages
English ⋅ Native
Interests