Gabriel Driggs

About

I read Steve Jobs book 11 years ago, now I’m a Software Engineer. Funny how life works. I have extensive experience in backend engineering, infrastructure development, and cross-team collaboration, with a track record of working with major companies like Walmart, Nike, and Amazon. Skilled in a range of technologies including NodeJS, AWS, and Azure.

Experience

• Staff Software Engineer · Walmart2023-05-01 –

  • Spearheaded the development and implementation of a new backend infrastructure, encompassing everything from routing tables to Azure container apps, to support a major project anticipated to boost Walmart’s annual revenue by $5 billion. • Achieved a monumental increase in backend speeds, enhancing endpoint performance by up to 5296.23%, significantly improving efficiency and user experience. • Served as the go-to technical expert for all backend and infrastructure-related queries, providing guidance and solutions to complex challenges. • Played a pivotal role in leading and coordinating large-scale cross-team projects, ensuring seamless collaboration and timely delivery of objectives. • Demonstrated exceptional leadership skills in organizing work and mentoring team members, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

• Senior Software Engineer III · Nike2022-04-01 – 2023-05-01

  • Collaborated with the lead engineer and team members to establish development patterns and best practices for efficient workflow • Worked closely with the security team to configure AWS VPC, ensuring a secure and robust infrastructure • Implemented API standards and introduced a linter, enhancing team efficiency and code quality across the project • Updated and integrated legacy libraries into modern AWS architecture, streamlining project dependencies and compatibility • Developed a reusable library for cross-team collaboration, fostering efficient code sharing and promoting consistency • Built APIs using NestJS, contributing to a robust and scalable back-end architecture Assisted in architecting a React-based front-end, maintaining adherence to Nike's UI standards for a polished user experience • Contributed to the refinement of data schemas, optimizing performance and facilitating seamless data management

• Back End Developer · Driggs Title Agency2018-10-01 – 2022-04-01

  • Spearheaded a direct partnership with Amazon, managing the entire technology stack and collaborating closely with Amazon developers on Alexa for Business • Led a team to Seattle for meetings with the Amazon Alexa for Business group, shaping the execution of the business process through significant contributions • Conducted client workshops for training and feedback on Alexa Skill, ensuring a smooth and well-informed user experience • Transformed a legacy monolithic system into a modern architecture utilizing NodeJS and OCI servers, streamlining application performance and maintainability • Set up a document server to render and secure documents, as well as integrated banking solutions and Tesla's APIs for managing the courier system • Developed and managed internal and external APIs, designed data structures, and collaborated with front-end developers to ensure effective data consumption and presentation

• Full Stack Developer · Helping Hands Center2016-10-01 – 2018-12-01

  • Managed Ubuntu Servers and Database Systems, providing Full Stack/DevOps support for the English Connect Center, resulting in a 26,900% increase in adoption • Leveraged Korean language skills to better understand and address user needs, enhancing overall project success • Developed and implemented a CRM for efficient representative management, as well as a scheduler system for students to streamline appointment bookings • Utilized a range of technologies, including MongoDB, NGINX, NodeJS, ExpressJS, AngularJS, and JavaScript, to build robust and scalable solutions

• Mean Stack Developer · Xactware2016-03-01 – 2016-07-01

  • Managed Ubuntu Servers and Database Systems, providing Full Stack/DevOps support for the English Connect Center, resulting in a 26,900% increase in adoption • Leveraged Korean language skills to better understand and address user needs, enhancing overall project success • Developed and implemented a CRM for efficient representative management, as well as a scheduler system for students to streamline appointment bookings • Utilized a range of technologies, including MongoDB, NGINX, NodeJS, ExpressJS, AngularJS, and JavaScript, to build robust and scalable solutions

Education

• Mountainland Technical CollegeComputer Software Engineering

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