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Ernesto Martinez

Software Engineer

I build the invisible engines behind great products, automated backends, cloud-native workflows, and systems that scale while you sleep. Reliable tech that gets out of your way and gets stuff done.

Featured Projects

Here are some of the projects I've built that showcase my skills in full-stack development, modern technologies, and problem-solving abilities.

Lithic Website screenshot

Lithic Website

Marketing website designed and built from scratch to showcase Lithic's brand, built with a performant Gatsby static site pipeline and deployed on Netlify.

Gatsby CSS Netlify
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Thesis Agency Website screenshot

Thesis Agency Website

Responsive marketing site for Thesis agency built with React and jQuery, with media assets served efficiently from AWS S3.

React jQuery AWS S3
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Experience & Skills

My professional journey in software development, showcasing my growth and expertise across various technologies and domains.

Work Experience

MetLife Legal Plans logo

Software Engineer

MetLife Legal Plans

Remote

Oct 2021 - Present

Full-stack development focused on transitioning legacy systems to modern technologies while building comprehensive data management solutions.

Key Achievements

  • Transitioned legacy PHP app to Python & React.js, enhancing usability
  • Developed Python automation tools for streamlined eligibility file processing
  • Created Django endpoints for an estate planning application
  • Engineered Document Context Generation feature in Python/Django for legacy app integration
  • Built InApp-tools in Django for sponsor management and enrollment data management
  • Optimized backend functionalities and enhanced system performance through database transaction optimization
  • Implemented SFTP uploads from S3 bucket and built Django command for continuous Amazon SQS queue message processing

Technologies

Python Django React.js AWS S3 SQS RDS EC2 PostgreSQL REST APIs
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Software Engineer

Lithic Technology

Portland, Oregon

Jun 2020 - Aug 2021

Full-stack development across multiple projects including fintech applications, e-commerce platforms, and marketing sites.

Key Achievements

  • Designed and developed complete overhaul of Lithic.tech marketing site using GatsbyJS and GraphQL
  • Created UI components for financial technology application (BoomPay) focused on rent payments and credit building
  • Maintained online farmer's market and fulfillment system (LocalMilkRun) connecting customers with local producers
  • Engineered replacement Vehicle Routing Problem solver using Ruby and Google Maps API
  • Updated dashboard interface for modern property management software (RentRoom)

Technologies

React React Native GatsbyJS GraphQL Ruby RSpec Google Maps API Mapbox
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Junior Developer Intern

Thesis Agency

Portland, Oregon

Jun 2019 - Aug 2019

Frontend development intern focused on agency website development and email marketing campaigns for major clients.

Key Achievements

  • Developed key components for the rebranded agency website using React.js
  • Created custom 404 page using assets designed in Sketch
  • Developed HTML/CSS email campaigns for major clients including Nike, Providence, Oregon College Savings Plan, Dollar Shave Club, and Intel
  • Actively participated in Scrum meetings using Jira for issue tracking and Asana for project management

Technologies

React.js HTML/CSS JavaScript Sketch Jira Asana

Technical Skills

Frontend

React TypeScript Next.js Vue.js Tailwind CSS HTML/CSS

Backend

Node.js Python Express.js FastAPI REST APIs GraphQL

Database

PostgreSQL MongoDB Redis Prisma TypeORM Mongoose

DevOps

AWS Docker CI/CD Git Linux Nginx

Get In Touch

I'm always interested in hearing about new opportunities and exciting projects. Let's discuss how we can work together!

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Let's Connect

I'm currently available for freelance work and full-time opportunities. Whether you have a question or just want to say hi, I'll try my best to get back to you!

Email

ernesto7martinez7@gmail.com

Location

Florida, USA

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