Richard Simmons

Software Engineer

Toyota•  January 2021 - January 2024•  Chicago, IL

Engineered and maintained full-stack applications using ReactJS and Typescript for the front-end, .NET Framework and Python for the back-end, ensuring seamless user experiences across large-scale systems. Improved data retrieval speeds through implementation of GraphQL and efficient API development with Node.js, processing daily requests. Optimized SQL Server databases, implementing advanced indexing and query optimization techniques, reducing query response times. Integrated security protocols using OWASP guidelines to secure RESTful APIs, ensuring data protection and compliance with industry standards. Collaborated using Agile methodologies and Confluence to manage sprints, track progress, and deliver features aligned with business requirements. Conducted code reviews and CI/CD pipeline integration using Git, facilitating automated testing and continuous deployment, which reduced bug occurrences by 15%. Developed automated test scripts to ensure the reliability and stability of the application before release.

Data Science Intern

Knoesis Labs•  January 2018 - January 2020•  Dayton, OH

Analyzed large-scale datasets using Python (Pandas, NumPy), identifying key trends that informed strategic product decisions. Developed and maintained ETL pipelines using Azure Data Factory and SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), streamlining data processing workflows. Conducted exploratory data analysis (EDA) and developed predictive models using Scikit-learn and TensorFlow, contributing to feature enhancement in products.