Alexander Starryan

[email protected]

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Results-driven Full-Stack Developer with 8+ years of experience designing, developing, and scaling high-performance web applications. Expert in React, Node.js, and cloud-native architectures, with proven success in optimizing system performance, streamlining CI/CD pipelines, and leading teams through mentorship and code reviews. Adept at transforming complex business requirements into clean, maintainable solutions and delivering products from concept to production. Recognized for driving innovation, improving developer workflows, and ensuring seamless end-user experiences.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Web Developer
05/2016 - 08/2018
HoneyToera , Chicago, IL
• Developed and maintained web applications with a focus on front-end features while supporting back-end development tasks under senior guidance
• Contributed to an e-commerce platform handling $5M+ annual transactions by improving UI responsiveness and checkout workflows
• Created reusable JavaScript components that reduced development time by 15% and improved code consistency across projects
Full-Stack Developer
09/2018 - 06/2023
Starlight Thread , Chicago, IL
• Engineered and maintained scalable full-stack applications, driving innovation across front-end and back-end systems while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver business-critical solutions
• Architected and deployed cloud-based microservices using Node.js and AWS, improving application scalability and reducing infrastructure costs by 20%
• Enhanced front-end performance in React applications, cutting load times by 40% and boosting user engagement metrics across high-traffic products
Software Engineer
07/2023 - 06/2025
Lumora , San Jose, CA
• Led the development of full-stack solutions, optimizing system architecture and collaborating with product teams to deliver robust, high-performance applications
• Implemented advanced API integrations and cloud-based services, increasing system reliability by 35% and enabling seamless scaling for growing user demands
• Mentored junior developers and conducted code reviews, improving team productivity and maintaining high standards of code quality across multiple projects

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Computer Science
08/2011 - 05/2014
Lancaster University, UK

SKILLS

PROJECTS

E-Commerce Analytics Dashboard
Technologies: React.js, Chart.js
• Designed and built an analytics dashboard providing real-time sales and user engagement insights
• Developed reusable React.js components with Chart.js for scalable and interactive visualizations
• Improved frontend performance, reducing load times by 30% and making data easier to access for stakeholders
Financial Platform API Services
Technologies: Node.js, Express.js, JWT, MongoDB
• Developed RESTful APIs with Node.js and Express.js, processing 1M+ monthly transactions
• Implemented secure authentication using JWT and role-based access control
• Optimized MongoDB queries and indexing, reducing response times by 40%

CERTIFICATIONS

Meta Back-End Developer Professional Certificate
03/2022
Meta