Aaron Hazzard

Aaron Hazzard Trinidad & Tobago | +1 - |-| Portfolio | LinkedIn EDUCATION University of Trinidad & Tobago Port-of-Spain Diploma in Software Engineering Graduation Date: Oct 2024 WORK EXPERIENCE Uptech Incorporated Limited Trinidad & Tobago - Remote Oct 2023 - Present Senior Web & Application Software Engineer Led a team of 11 engineers in developing OurLime, a private communities network, integrating secure data practices and privacy-focused features with Next.js and Firebase, resulting in a 50% increase in user engagement and a 30% decrease in data breaches. Directed full-stack development and deployment of Uptech’s suite of web and mobile applications, utilizing Next.js, Firebase, Figma, and Canva for optimal UI/UX design, achieving a 95% customer satisfaction rating and reducing user onboarding time by 25%. Developed and launched key accessibility features across web, social, and marketplace components, aligning with WCAG standards and increasing platform accessibility by 40%, contributing to a 20% boost in user retention. Optimized CI/CD pipelines with Docker, accelerating delivery timelines by 30% and reducing server downtime by 40%, which enhanced development efficiency and system reliability. Implemented automated testing frameworks reducing user-reported issues by 30% and increasing platform stability by 45%, resulting in a seamless user experience. Orbtronics Limited St. Lucia - Remote Software Developer Intern Jul 2024 - Present Enhanced admin payment dashboard reliability through rigorous unit and integration testing, reducing user issues by 20%. Improved admin dashboard usability with advanced filtering and data visualization, boosting user satisfaction and payment efficiency. Optimized payment processing by developing and integrating custom payment gateway modifications, decreasing transaction errors. Custom WordPress Theme: Developed a unique WordPress theme for the Listwa website, enhancing user experience and site functionality. WordPress Plugin: Created a custom price estimator plugin for Orbtronics’s pricing page, improving user engagement and accuracy Digital Utopia Freelance Software Developer Oct 2024 - Oct 2024 Engineered a comprehensive, user-focused platform facilitating cryptocurrency transactions, account funding, and portfolio management using Next.js, Firebase, and TypeScript. Developed and implemented secure user authentication and onboarding flows, enhancing access to personalized financial insights and ensuring user data integrity. Built and managed automated systems for real-time deposit tracking, withdrawal handling, and management fee invoicing, streamlining the finance operations. Architected a trade results dashboard, enabling transparent profit-sharing for users based on individual account balances and facilitating passive income through Copy Trading Services. Led the integration of educational resources and admin functionalities, empowering community members with strategic crypto trading knowledge and seamless admin control over platform features. DevDynastyTT Diego Martin, Trinidad & Tobago - Remote Founder and Lead Developer Jan 2022 - Present Founded and grew a web development agency, successfully delivering tailored web solutions to 6+ clients over 2 years, maintaining a 100% client satisfaction rate. Designed, developed, and deployed responsive websites using Next.js and Firebase, boosting client engagement by 40% on average and enhancing scalability with real-time data capabilities. Implemented a streamlined client onboarding and feedback system through automated workflows, reducing project initiation times by 20% and ensuring continuous alignment with client goals. Integrated SEO best practices and optimized Firebase-hosted websites, achieving a 50% increase in site traffic and improving average page load times by 25%. Developed and maintained robust client acquisition channels, leveraging social media outreach, email marketing, and networking, resulting in a consistent pipeline of leads and project opportunities. SwiftMessenger Freelance Software Developer Nov 2024 - Nov 2024 Engineered a Telegram bot to facilitate international SMS dispatching, leveraging Twilio's API for seamless integration, resulting in enhanced global communication capabilities. Architected a robust configuration management system using JSON and Python, enabling dynamic updates and secure handling of sensitive credentials, thereby ensuring operational efficiency and security. Implemented a user-friendly interface with button-based navigation for the Telegram bot, simplifying user interactions and improving the overall user experience. Developed a comprehensive error-handling mechanism for SMS sending operations, incorporating retry logic and detailed feedback, which significantly reduced message delivery failures. Optimized the bot's performance by configuring connection pooling and timeout settings, leading to improved response times and resource management. PERSONAL PROJECTS Format Fusser Software Development Built high-performance Node.js/Express API with FFmpeg for efficient media transcoding. Optimized audio/video conversions using robust FFmpeg integration. Architected scalable, modular codebase for maintainable media processing. Implemented Multer middleware for streamlined file uploads. Ensured optimal performance through comprehensive Postman testing. Budget Buddy Software Development Developed a zero-based budgeting application by using React, Next.js, and Firebase, resulting in a tool that allows users to track expenses and set monthly budgets effectively. Improved user financial insights by implementing interactive data visualizations with Recharts, resulting in a more intuitive understanding of spending patterns. Enabled flexible data management by adding a CSV export feature, resulting in easier sharing and analysis of financial information. Enhanced accessibility by designing a responsive interface, resulting in a seamless experience for users on both mobile and desktop devices. Listwa Media St. Lucia - Remote Software Development Sep 2024 - Sep 2024 Developed and launched the Listwa Media website using WordPress. Created a fully custom WordPress theme to meet specific client branding and functionality needs, resulting in an intuitive, user-friendly site experience. Optimized website performance for faster loading times and mobile responsiveness, improving accessibility across devices. CleanItTT Mar 2024 - Mar 2024 Hackathon Developed a full-stack web application, CleaniTT, to promote environmental awareness through usergenerated waste reporting. Implemented user authentication and profile management using Node.js, Express, and MongoDB, ensuring secure data handling. Designed an interactive map using Leaflet.js to visualize reported waste locations, enhancing user engagement and awareness. Created a competitive leaderboard system to motivate users to participate actively in environmental reporting. Utilized AJAX for seamless data fetching and dynamic content updates, improving user experience. Crypto Trendline Signals Bot Start Date - Finish Date Web3 Application Automated Trend Analysis: Designed and implemented algorithms that monitor selected cryptocurrency pairs, automatically generating buy and sell signals based on technical indicators, helping traders capitalize on potential trends. Customizable Trading Pair Selection: Enabled easy customization of monitored cryptocurrency pairs, allowing users to personalize their trading strategies for specific assets. Dynamic Parameter Adjustment: Integrated adaptive settings that adjust signal generation based on real-time market data, improving the relevance and accuracy of trading signals. User-Defined Entry Ranges: Programmed custom entry range options for signals, giving users greater control over trade precision and helping manage risk. Windows-Optimized Docker Deployment: Configured Dockerfile exclusively for Windows environments, minimizing compatibility issues and streamlining deployment for users on Windows systems. SKILLS & INTERESTS Databases: mySQL, Mongodb, Firebase Libraries & Frameworks: JQuery, Tailwind CSS, React, React Native & NextJs Programming Languages: HTML, CSS, PHP, Javascript, Typescript, Golang & Python Tools: Git & Github, Docker, Cypress, Jest, Wordpress, Figma, Oracle, Jira Other: Agile, frontend, backend, SaaS, full-stack