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Tim Edwards

Tim Edwards

Nashville, TN 37208

Phone: 573-275-5505 | Email: edwardsjtimothy@gmail.com

LinkedIn: ​www.linkedin.com/in/tim-edwards-dev

Github: ​https://github.com/edwardsjtimothy

Profile: ​https://edwardsjtimothy.github.io/Tim-Edwards-Portfolio/


Summary

Mid-Senior Backend Engineer at 15Five. Works closely with other members of R&D to produce high quality code and well tested features. Enjoys developing working solutions to difficult problems and working with other engineers and product teams to generate great outcomes for the business. Interested in continuing to grow skills and learn new technologies. Looking for roles that provide the opportunity for professional mentorship.


Technical Skills

Languages: Python, Javascript, HTML, CSS

Libraries: Django, Django REST Framework, React, Redux, Material UI, AG Grid, Pandas, Bootstrap, JQuery, Express, Node.js

Applications: PG Admin, Putty, Postman, Visual Studio Code, Pycharm, IntelliJ, MongoCompas, MySQL Workbench, Redash, Metabase, Datadog


Experience

Mid-Senior Backend Engineer

2022-Present

15Five

San Francisco, CA

Backend Engineer at 15Five. 15Five is a Series C startup devoted to creating human-centric relationships between HR and employees, driving positive business outcomes by increasing employee engagement and retention. Works principally in python, developing test-backed code that powers a broad suite of features and functionality.

  • Writes APIs, scripts, and business logic that are instrumental to the success of the product
  • Creates dashboards in tools like Redash and Metabase to provide visibility on important metrics
  • Participates actively in code reviews and continual deployment of the production application.
  • Readily helps and collaborates with other engineers to maximize efficiency and knowledge sharing.

Software Engineer

2020-2022

UBS

Nashville, TN

Software Engineer in the Evidence Lab Division of UBS on the 1Truth team. 1Truth is a mission critical proprietary application used by UBS’s analysts to store, track, and generate reports on market data. Developed both backend and frontend features as needed. Worked closely with QA and the business to produce sterling, test-backed code and requested functionality.

  • Provided test-backed features in a timely manner for the application’s business users.
  • Worked with team to make architectural decisions that ensure 1Truth is well designed and scalable.
  • Managed the complicated process required to publish software changes at the firm.
  • Developed and managed a system of more than 200 APIs to deliver data to stakeholders.

Full Stack Bootcamp Teacher's Assistant

2019-2020

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, TN

Aided lead instructor in teaching Full Stack web development curriculum to students. The course focuses on the MERN stack (MongoDB, ExpressJS, ReactJS, and NodeJS) and computer science fundamentals. Was responsible for grading student homework and projects, assisting students as they work through the curriculum, and using data analytics to ensure a high standard of competence and preparedness.

  • Graded homework in a timely manner.
  • Assisted lead instructor with monitoring class activities and providing assistance when needed.
  • Prepared for lessons by ensuring a high degree of personal proficiency in subjects to be covered in class.

Marketplace Escalation Specialist

2017-2018

Houzz

Nashville, TN

Monitored third party review sites, responded to negative reviews, and disputed feedback that was inaccurate or untrue. Managed corporate social media accounts and spearheaded outreach to users who took to social media after having a negative encounter with Houzz’s products or services.

  • Developed many of the procedures for the role
  • Trusted to function autonomously and effectively
  • Lauded for skills in written and verbal communication
  • Wrote or edited many of the templates used for customer outreach

Customer Support Agent

2016-2017

Houzz

Nashville, TN


Freelance Copywriter and Editor

2015-2016

Self-Employed

Nashville, TN


Education

Certificate in Full Stack Web Development: Vanderbilt Unversity, Nashville, TN

Bachelor of the Arts in English Literature: Belmont Univeristy, Nashville, TN

About Me

Mid-Senior Backend Engineer at 15Five with a Bachelor’s degree from Belmont University and a Certificate in Full Stack Web Development from Vanderbilt University. Works primarily in Python/Django/React/Redux and is well versed in HTML, CSS, JQuery, Vanilla Javascript, Bootstrap. Self-starter and motivated learner who strives to deliver sterling content and test-backed solutions. Passionate about cutting edge design, user optimization, and continual improvement. Looking for a role with opportunities for professional mentorship


About This Portfolio

Hello and welcome to my portfolio!

Continuing to share this site in its current form was a subject of quite a bit of internal debate on my part. Both the projects showcased and the portfolio itself were created several years ago when I was still working through the Fullstack certificate program I attended at Vanderbilt or shortly after graduating. Since then, I have been privileged to be a part of truly outstanding teams of engineers at 15Five and UBS. As such, my technical and architectural proficiency has grown a great deal. Looking at them now, most of the projects I have showcased are showing their age; when I review the code, I can see any number of ways I would do things differently were I to go back and tackle them again. I thought about doing just that. But I've decided there is still value to be had here as a means to demonstrate my advancement as a developer and engineer. So to that end, rather than spend time revisiting old work, I have put my old projects in their own section marked, "Legacy", and I will add new work as time allows. The applications themselves may no longer be functioning but the repos are there if you have any desire to see some very old code. If you have any questions about what I would do differently after 4+ years on the job, just ask! Thank you for looking!


Tim, 2024

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