Fleks

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• Technical Development:
  • Quickly learned serverless technology, specifically using the Architect framework and AWS Lambda, to support the company's backend infrastructure.
  • Developed a better understanding of datamodelling with some good mentorship from the CTO.
  • Learned a ton about AWS and Cloudformation as I had only been working with GCP in the past.
• Mentorship & Team Collaboration:
  • Assisted in onboarding and mentoring three new engineers, ranging from junior to mid-level, leveraging previous management experience to facilitate their growth within the company.
• Product Development & Project Management:
  • Led the development of a new tool for the operations team as part of "Operation Warp Speed," which aimed to increase the customer base from 700 to 2000 in two months.
  • Designed and implemented a form builder to create intake flows for various car types, utilizing advanced abstractions and recursive frontend components.
  • Developed various APIs to enhance the backend capabilities of the platform, contributing to improved performance and scalability.
  • Converted the marketing site from Gatsby to Next.js, leveraging frontend skills to optimize performance and maintainability.
• Key Takeaways:
  • Gained valuable insights into serverless architecture and the importance of proper abstractions in software development, though also recognized areas for improvement in solution choices.
  • Decided to leave Fleks due to the impact of COVID-19 and personal mental health considerations, moving from Norway to Texas for a fresh start.