Grant Weiss grant.sweiss@gmail.com
Hi! I suppose this is my chance to tell you a little about myself. I am a Full Stack Software Engineer with experience building scalable Full Stack web and mobile applications. I love to create memorable experiences while taking advantage of skills like: User Research, Testing, and Human Computer Interaction.
Education
Fullstack Academy
DePaul University
Skills
Experience With
Typescript/Node.js, Redux/RTK, React, Vite, Webpack, Docker, TypeORM, Routing Controllers, Express, Class validator, Fastify, Ember, PostgreSQL, Sequelize, MongoDB, React-Native, JSX, HTML5, ESlint, Prettier, Github, Git, CSS3, Ruby, Ruby on Rails, Axure RP, Auth0, RESTful architecture, Feature-based git branch workflow, Agile Development, User Experience, User Research, Wireframing
Knowledge of
Firebase/Firestore, GCE, GCS, IAM, Cloud Shell/ CLI, BigQuery, Stackdriver, Babel, Mocha, Chai, Passport, OAuth 2.0, Docker, Web Audio API, GCP, AWS, Python, Heroku, BitBucket, TDD, Web audio API, Tone.js,
Experience
CoolerX
Senior Software Engineer
As a team leader overseeing four engineers, I spearheaded the design, development, and maintenance of 16 mission-critical microservices. My efforts led to a $250k annual reduction in cloud costs through optimized infrastructure design. I played a pivotal role in migrating and normalizing legacy data, implementing distributed tracing, and establishing robust observability and alerting systems. As a code owner, I focused on microservices built with event-driven architectures, message queues, serverless computing, and IoT infrastructure. My contributions included leading major feature development, enhancing data pipelines, and advancing CI/CD practices. Additionally, I containerized multiple applications, standardizing development processes across the team.
4C Insights
Software Development Engineer
Primarily working on front-end features, API parity and maintenance of our code base for a single publisher.
Mac & Mia
Front End Software Engineer
Delivered a scalable cross-platform mobile application from scratch. Tools used were: React-Native, Redux, AWS, Auth0. I focused on concepts, implementation, and maintenance of the codebase.
Web Sires
Web Developer
A web design collective started with the intention of delivering client needs in an orderly manor. It was focused primarily in web design, and content management.
Nest Designs
Web Developer
Nest Designs is a Home Staging company. I helped design and maintain their website using SquareSpace.
Breathe: A Discovery Festival
Web Developer
Breathe is a local Slackline festival, focusing on grass-roots production. I revised and developed their website and online store.
Solar-Gear
Co-Owner / Web Developer
We took a shot at running our own start-up when we were fresh out of college. We created a wearable-solar-technology in order to keep devices charged while at events.
Young Men's Youth Network
Project Manager
Coordinated a team of 14 people across 3 separate projects for YMEN (Young Men’s Educational Network) designing, developing, implementing and sustaining a Ruby On Rails database, an Android application and an Android based kiosk.
Portfolio
Stylist app
Internal tool used to expedite the onboarding process of new customers via Mac & Mia's remote stylist framework. I focused primarily on Front End Engineering and the implementation of concepts into the application.
Pack app
Group productivity and travel planning made easy. Built with React Native, Redux, FireBase, Skyscraper API, and Yelp API. I focused primarily on design/wireframing and user experience. I also built out features to poll flight data via API requests.
Reba Learning
Reba is designed for the consolidation of module based educational material to thus be created, collaborated on, used and governed by groups. Featuring real-time markdown rendering. Built with React/Redux, Node.js, Express, Sequelize, and AWS S3.
fourFloor
Music sequencer built with React, Tone.js, and Web Audio API. I worked on the front end and I focused on the instantiation of instruments, browser time abstractions, and asynchronous scheduling for musically accurate events.
BeerFridge
E-commerce application built with PostgreSQL, Sequelize, Express, Node, Redux, & React, React-Bootstrap. I worked across the stack implementing features such as adding & removing items to a persistent cart, checkout, and order lifecycle views.
CookBooks
Web-based cookbook application built with Ruby on Rails to share recipes with your friends. Built as a 24-hour hack-a-thon. I focused primarily on front-end user design & interaction. Some of my other responsibilities included data modeling, and wireframing.
Ymen
Web-based student/teacher database, built in Ruby on Rails. I managed a team of 14 people through an entire application lifecycle, from wireframing, design, implementing, deploying, and maintenance. Capstone project at DePaul University.
Breathe: A Discovery Festival
Website and online storefront. It was built using Squarespace. I redesigned this website from the ground up. I focused on making a better mobile responsive layout. I overhauled each web page with a more concise and direct layout, to highlight the festival's attractions.
Habjan Photography
Photo-based website/portfolio. It was built in Ruby on Rails and takes advantage of AWS S3 buckets to store photos. The focus of this site was to highlight photography. Large hi-resolution photos and dramatic sizing really bring it to life.
Nest Designs
Home staging portfolio for Nest Designs, built with Squarespace. One of my first freelance clients, and one of my favorite projects to work on. My responsibilities included meeting with stakeholders, and CMS design/implementation.
Hobbies
First and foremost, I love technology. But when I am not around a computer, I like to place myself in the wilderness. I love hiking, rock climbing, high-lining, snowboarding, and especially technical rigging. I am a 2x Ironman finisher and a quick fun fact: I was a professional Routesetter for indoor climbing gyms and competitions.
I have only grown to love web development. As of now it is how I choose to spend my time. I am a huge fan of learning, so it is exciting to enjoy something that is constantly changing.