Joshua Rush
EXPERTISE
BIO
I am a Software Development Engineer specializing in front‑end and full‑stack solutions. With extensive experience in AWS Lambda, React, ASP.NET Core, and API design, I have reduced web load times by 40 ms, refactored Amazon mobile code to cut latency by 200 ms, orchestrated automated microservice deployments for 99.99 % uptime, and optimized data pipelines with Hadoop and Spark. I am adept in Java, C, Python, JavaScript, Agile methodologies, and tools like GitLab, JIRA, and ServiceNow, delivering reliable, high‑performance software. I have built bespoke Webflow sites, tutored English and Math, and hold a B.S. in Computer Systems Technology from New York City College of Technology.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Front end software engineer
NEP Services
February 2023 - January 2025
• Engineered scalable AWS Lambda functions and S3 storage solutions using test automation, enhancing platform reliability and supporting an increase in current users without performance degradation for union clients. • Integrated AWS Lambda functions into existing React components, decreasing web page load times by 40ms, and guaranteeing smooth data flow, and elevating overall user satisfaction scores. • Orchestrated the construction of 10+ secure API’s using ASP.NET Core and WCF, utilizing Web Services, JSON/XML serialization, and OAuth/JWT, serving 5,000+ requests per minute with sub-50ms latency. • Integrated API caching mechanisms, reducing latency and improving API scalability; the most impactful change made by a front-end engineer. • Standardized API documentation using Swagger, decreasing integration time for front-end developers and accelerating the onboarding process for new engineering hires. • Resolved complex Newgen One issues, ensuring system stability and minimal disruption to users. • Developed and implemented custom Newgen One integrations with SAP applications, streamlining data flow and improving operational efficiency.
Data entry specialist
Metzler forest products
July 2022 - November 2023
Expedited resolution of critical eCO issues by triaging and escalating 30+ high-priority incidents weekly in ServiceNow, ensuring rapid response and minimizing downtime for end users, as reported by IT leadership
Software engineer
Amazon
November 2021 - April 2022
• Collaborated on Amazon's mobile app optimization by refactoring legacy code to decrease latency by 200ms, improving page load times, and increasing daily active users through Quality Assurance. • Forged a repeatable process to automate microservice deployments with Node.js and Docker, resulting in 99.99% uptime across all services and enabling seamless scaling of distributed systems during peak traffic periods. • Expedited data processing by 40% using Hadoop and Spark to analyze datasets exceeding 5TB, extracting key business insights that decreased customer churn within six months of implementation.
Software engineer intern
Amazon
May 2020 - August 2021
Spearheaded front-end enhancements to Amazon's consumer retail app using React.js, resulting in a 20% decrease in page load times and a 10% increase in mobile conversion rates. Deployed a highly available and fault-tolerant data lake using AWS S3 and Lambda to ingest and process 2 TB of daily sensor data, improving data-driven decision-making for senior leadership. Enacted and managed microservices on Kubernetes, ensuring high availability and scalability.
IT Support Technician
New York City college of technology
May 2019 - April 2020
Cataloged and remediated over 300 IT incidents within ServiceNow, achieving a 95% resolution rate and furnishing comprehensive documentation for future reference, leading to a 15% reduction in repeat issues.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science
New York City College Of Technology , December 2021
Computer Science
CERTIFICATIONS
Network Assurance Certificate
Texas AM
Issued: 1/1/1970
HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript for Web Developers: Coursera Certification
Coursera
Issued: 1/1/1970
MySQL for Data Analysis and Business Intelligence
Udemy
Issued: 1/1/1970
Verified Full Stack Developer
6-8 years of experience
Preferred commitment: Full Time
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