Work Experience — Colton Almaraz

EY · Portland, OR

01/2022 – PresentCurrent

Led technical design and architecture of mission-critical applications, coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver scalable solutions for clients
Debug and build scalable Go and Python backend systems to support custom React TypeScript user-first front-ends
Performed code reviews and mentored team members to uphold code quality standards and promote professional development
Optimized Docker and Azure DevOps pipelines to enhance engineer efficiency and product quality

RangerCode (Founder) · Portland, OR

06/2022 – PresentCurrent

Develop custom solutions for clients using Svelte, React, Redux, TypeScript, TailwindCSS, GraphQL, and AWS
Design and develop robust backend systems in Python and Go to efficiently handle data and create a smooth user experience
Oversee CI/CD processes, design teams, and vital business operations to guarantee optimal customer experience

BIGGBY Coffee · East Lansing, MI

06/2020 – 12/2021

Built a scalable online ordering platform using React, Redux, TypeScript, GraphQL, and AWS, generating $12.0M in revenue
Led a team of 3 junior engineers and mentored them in best practices and professional development
Managed the full development lifecycle of building, deploying, and maintaining web applications
Maintained the codebase with GitHub actions and husky hooks to ensure high quality code standards

Professional Athletes Healthcare Advocates

2019

Michigan State University · East Lansing, MI

08/2015 – 05/2020Education

Bachelor of Science with a major in Experience Architecture — computer science paired with UX design