Shahar Goldfinger

Shahar Goldfinger

Fullstack/Frontend engineer with a passion for delighting users

Holbrook, USA
Freelancer

ABOUT

I'm a fullstack/frontend engineer with a passion for creating value for users. I'm looking to connect with businesses in need of an engineer that fits in like a puzzle piece into any team he's on. I love working with many different people and love collaboration or working solo to build great things that bring value to users.

LANGUAGES

English
Native or bilingual proficiency
Hebrew
Native or bilingual proficiency

SKILL DETAILS

Technology

Webservices Development

Software & Programming

HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript
Developer, Programmer, General, Other
JQuery
Node.JS
DB - MongoDB
AngularJS
Full Stack Developers
React.js
Express.js
Front-end Developers

Websites

Dynamic Websites
Simple Websites, Landing Pages
WordPress
Wix
Responsive Website Development
Mobile Web Development
Bootstrap
SquareSpace

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

February 2024 - Today

Software Engineer

GroundUp Marketers
  • Build various marketing websites and apps for clients
  • Provide consultation on CMS choices, web design, SEO, and UX
March 2021 - August 2023

Frontend Engineer

StreamElements
  • Architected and refactored customized tipping interface implementation
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams including product managers, designers, and fellow engineers to deliver a complete redesign and rebuild of the main product offering - widgets.
  • Demonstrated ownership and high standards in achieving ambitious goals, surpassing the output of competent engineers within a fraction of the time, while ensuring production-ready, scalable code.
  • Increased creator tipping conversions by 10%.
  • Simplified complex UI architecture to increase new feature release, bringing speed to market up by 71%; from 2 weeks on average down to 4 days.
  • Helped design and build a new client SDK for a single source of all API interactions.
  • Identified, prioritized, and independently managed complex problems written across a variety of technologies.
March 2020 - March 2021

Senior Software Engineer

John Hancock
  • Utilized a monorepo and SSR architecture for fast load times, correct separation of concerns, and SEO.
  • Developed and maintained scalable and high-performance web applications, including a pension management interface, using a full-stack JavaScript framework such as Node.js, Express.js, and React.js.
  • Collaborated with various stakeholders including product managers, designers, and fellow engineers to deliver innovative solutions to meet business goals and build an enterprise-level financial tool directly linked to 34% increase in user satisfaction.
  • Implemented RESTful APIs and microservices architecture to integrate front-end components with backend systems, ensuring seamless data flow and functionality across the application.
  • Contributed to the end-to-end software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering and design to implementation, testing, deployment, and maintenance, adhering to agile methodologies and best practices.
August 2019 - March 2020

Software Engineer

Chewy
  • Designed and implemented responsive user interfaces and interactive features using Vue.
  • Cooperated closely with UX/UI designers and product managers to translate design mockups and wireframes into functional, intuitive, and visually appealing web applications.
  • Optimized front-end performance and user experience by identifying and addressing bottlenecks, enhancing page load times, and implementing efficient coding practices.
July 2018 - August 2019

Software Engineer

HCS
  • Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and collaboration by acquiring proficiency in the team’s technical stacks, embracing event-driven architecture (EDA) principles, and actively seeking mentorship from experienced colleagues.
  • Championed engineering best practices, including Test-Driven Development (TDD), code reviews, and Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD), while adhering to security compliance standards to safeguard user data and ensure the security of developed software.

COURSES & CERTIFICATIONS

March 2018

Fullstack Coding Bootcamp

University of Central Florida
  • Learned the basics of programming as well as proficiency in the MERN stack.

VOLUNTEER WORK

September 2020 - Today

Coding Teacher

Code Nation
  • Brings the tech and education communities together to teach coding in high schools, preparing students for a career in tech.