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Garrett Simpson, also known as .unwrap, is a full stack web engineer based in Charlotte, NC


Results-driven software engineer with a fervent commitment to optimizing processes. Proficient in cutting-edge tech stacks encompassing TypeScript, Python, Rust, and more. Proficient in DevOps and cloud server administration. Skilled in Agile methodologies, delivering inventive solutions, and continuous enhancement. Recognized for strategic foresight and imaginative troubleshooting.

Skills

Experience

Full Stack Engineer

2024 - Present

MedShift - Velocity

Velocity by MedShift is an extensive customer, product, payment, and commission management platform for the medical device industry.

  • ➔ Develop and maintain reusable and intuitive frontend components using Vue 3 and Tailwind CSS, enhancing user experience and application performance.
  • ➔ Improve backend API functionality and performance using Python, Django, and Django REST Framework, contributing to more efficient data handling and processing.
  • ➔ Conduct thorough quality testing and code reviews for open pull requests, ensuring adherence to coding standards and improving overall code quality.
  • ➔ Participate in regular Agile meetings, contributing to sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives to ensure timely project delivery and continuous improvement.
  • ➔ Manage and maintain PostgreSQL database, optimizing schema design and ensuring efficient data storage and retrieval.
  • ➔ Integrate PostgreSQL database with backend API using Django ORM, facilitating seamless data interaction and enhancing application reliability.

Full Stack Engineer

2021 - 2024

Punchmark

Punchmark is a SaaS platform providing an end-to-end e-commerce solution for the jewelry industry.

  • ➔ Spearhead frontend and backend development for an industry-leading e-commerce platform, leveraging PHP, JavaScript (React/jQuery), and Sass.
  • ➔ Collaborate closely within a tight-knit team of three engineers to oversee end-to-end management of a comprehensive platform, spanning engineering, DevOps, security, database administration, and sysadmin responsibilities.
  • ➔ Demonstrate adaptability in a small team environment and a commitment to working flexible schedules to ensure deadlines are consistently met.
  • ➔ Oversee company-wide DevOps operations on AWS, orchestrating cloud deployments through Ansible.
  • ➔ Architect in-house REST APIs and seamlessly integrate vendor APIs, enhancing platform functionality.
  • ➔ Drive Scrum team collaboration, conducting regular code reviews, and ensuring agile project delivery.
  • ➔ Demonstrate a strong commitment to weekly deployments, ensuring consistent platform updates.

Education

Associate of Applied Science (Cybersecurity)

2016 - 2021

Rowan Cabarrus Community College

  • ➔ Completed over fifty credits of coursework spanning IT, cybersecurity, and computer science.
  • ➔ Gained a comprehensive understanding of software engineering principles, containerized full stack web apps, RESTful APIs, image decryption, network security, and reverse engineering.
  • ➔ Acquired hands-on experience in red and blue team penetration testing methodologies.