Charles F.S. Buffington II
Software Engineer. Productivity Enthusiast.
Work Experience
Truelight Systems
Apr. 2024 - Oct. 2024
Software Engineering Architect
•Lead the development and implementation of a product roadmap to align with business objectives and market demands
•Created documentation pertaining to the development, deployment, and maintenance of all major system components
•Ensured the scalability, reliability, and performance of the technology stack to support business growth and user needs
•Managed the technology budget to optimize resource allocation and cost efficiency
•Created detailed reports (that could be understood by both technical and non-technical individuals) to explain technical decisions to various stakeholders
Next.js
Electron
Node.js
TypeScript
tRPC
TanStack Query
Prisma ORM
MongoDB
TailwindCSS
Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
Digital Ocean
Essium Labs
July 2020 - Sept. 2023
Full Stack Engineer
•Increased client adoption by developing a public Python SDK that enabled seamless integration and automation of workflows, improving the onboarding process for customers
•Boosted analyst productivity by over 300% by launching an internal admin dashboard using React and FastAPI
•Increased user satisfaction by over 500% by iteratively enhancing UX based on stakeholder feedback
•Implemented critical security features to an internal application: 2FA, role-based authorization, and IP address whitelisting
•Managed the deployment of 2 applications using CI/CD pipelines with Docker, GitHub Actions, and Google Cloud
•Improved customer satisfaction by launching 3 integrations with popular background check service providers
•Developed an internal Golang CLI tool to streamline and automate Kubernetes deployment management for engineers
React
TypeScript
FastAPI
Python
Golang
Ruby on Rails
Docker/Kubernetes
Nginx
GitHub Actions
Google Cloud Platform
Education
Kettering University
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Foundations of Data Science
Cloud Computing
Computer Networks
Mobile Robotics
Skills
Astro
TypeScript
Next.js
React
Node.js
Electron
Golang
Gin/Fiber/Echo
Python
FastAPI/Flask/Django
SQLAlchemy
NumPy
Pandas
Kotlin
Java
Spring Boot
Hibernate
JUnit
Gradle
PostgreSQL
MongoDB
Redis
Docker
Kubernetes
AWS
GCP
Vercel
Projects
JumpDrive
A temporary file and text sharing service
Next.js
tRPC
TanStack Query
Drizzle ORM
PostgreSQL
TailwindCSS
Vercel
SubTrack
subtrack.cbuff.dev
A subscriptions tracking utility with an intuitive, non-invasive user experience
Next.js
Prisma ORM
tRPC
TanStack Query
PostgreSQL
TailwindCSS
React Email
Resend
Todoist API
Vercel
Fuuty.gg
A soccer knowledge gaming platform with an engaging, user-friendly experience
Next.js
Prisma ORM
tRPC
TanStack Query
MongoDB
TailwindCSS
Google Analytics
AWS S3
Vercel
Redis Server Lite
github.comC41M50N/Redis-Server-Lite
A lightweight Redis server implementation written in Go
Go
Go Routines
Concurrent Programming
Test Driven Development (TDD)
Redis