Top Talent like Gabriel are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Gabriel Driggs

Backend Engineer
DevOps & Infrastructure Engineer
Full-stack Engineer
Queen Creek, AZ, US
Next.js
Software Development
Databases
Microsoft Azure
Amazon Web Services
MongoDB
Database Queries
Database Design
React
Node.js
Express.js
API
Backend Development
Web Development
MEAN
Javascript
ECMAScript
TypeScript
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Experienced Staff Software Engineer specializing in Backend and Infrastructure Development
I read Steve Jobs book 11 years ago, now I’m a Software Engineer. Funny how life works. I have extensive experience in backend engineering, infrastructure development, and cross-team collaboration, with a track record of working with major companies like Walmart, Nike, and Amazon. Skilled in a range of technologies including NodeJS, AWS, and Azure.

Work History

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Staff Software Engineer

Walmart• Spearheaded the development and implementation of a new backend infrastructure, encompassing everything from routing tables to Azure container apps, to support a major project anticipated to boost Walmart’s annual revenue by $5 billion. • Achieved a monumental increase in backend speeds, enhancing endpoint performance by up to 5296.23%, significantly improving efficiency and user experience. • Served as the go-to technical expert for all backend and infrastructure-related queries, providing guidance and solutions to complex challenges. • Played a pivotal role in leading and coordinating large-scale cross-team projects, ensuring seamless collaboration and timely delivery of objectives. • Demonstrated exceptional leadership skills in organizing work and mentoring team members, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
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Senior Software Engineer III

NikeApr 2022 - May 2023 • 1 yr 2 mos• Collaborated with the lead engineer and team members to establish development patterns and best practices for efficient workflow • Worked closely with the security team to configure AWS VPC, ensuring a secure and robust infrastructure • Implemented API standards and introduced a linter, enhancing team efficiency and code quality across the project • Updated and integrated legacy libraries into modern AWS architecture, streamlining project dependencies and compatibility • Developed a reusable library for cross-team collaboration, fostering efficient code sharing and promoting consistency • Built APIs using NestJS, contributing to a robust and scalable back-end architecture Assisted in architecting a React-based front-end, maintaining adherence to Nike's UI standards for a polished user experience • Contributed to the refinement of data schemas, optimizing performance and facilitating seamless data management
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Back End Developer

Driggs Title AgencyOct 2018 - Apr 2022 • 3 yrs 7 mos• Spearheaded a direct partnership with Amazon, managing the entire technology stack and collaborating closely with Amazon developers on Alexa for Business • Led a team to Seattle for meetings with the Amazon Alexa for Business group, shaping the execution of the business process through significant contributions • Conducted client workshops for training and feedback on Alexa Skill, ensuring a smooth and well-informed user experience • Transformed a legacy monolithic system into a modern architecture utilizing NodeJS and OCI servers, streamlining application performance and maintainability • Set up a document server to render and secure documents, as well as integrated banking solutions and Tesla's APIs for managing the courier system • Developed and managed internal and external APIs, designed data structures, and collaborated with front-end developers to ensure effective data consumption and presentation
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Full Stack Developer

Helping Hands CenterOct 2016 - Dec 2018 • 2 yrs 3 mos• Managed Ubuntu Servers and Database Systems, providing Full Stack/DevOps support for the English Connect Center, resulting in a 26,900% increase in adoption • Leveraged Korean language skills to better understand and address user needs, enhancing overall project success • Developed and implemented a CRM for efficient representative management, as well as a scheduler system for students to streamline appointment bookings • Utilized a range of technologies, including MongoDB, NGINX, NodeJS, ExpressJS, AngularJS, and JavaScript, to build robust and scalable solutions
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Mean Stack Developer

XactwareMar 2016 - Jul 2016 • 5 mos• Managed Ubuntu Servers and Database Systems, providing Full Stack/DevOps support for the English Connect Center, resulting in a 26,900% increase in adoption • Leveraged Korean language skills to better understand and address user needs, enhancing overall project success • Developed and implemented a CRM for efficient representative management, as well as a scheduler system for students to streamline appointment bookings • Utilized a range of technologies, including MongoDB, NGINX, NodeJS, ExpressJS, AngularJS, and JavaScript, to build robust and scalable solutions

Education

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Mountainland Technical College

Computer Software Engineering2015 - 2016

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How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We've distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea's AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company's niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea's fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team's capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We've combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that's unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

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Experienced Staff Software Engineer specializing in Backend and Infrastructure Development
I read Steve Jobs book 11 years ago, now I’m a Software Engineer. Funny how life works. I have extensive experience in backend engineering, infrastructure development, and cross-team collaboration, with a track record of working with major companies like Walmart, Nike, and Amazon. Skilled in a range of technologies including NodeJS, AWS, and Azure.

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
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Frontend Development • Full-Stack Development • 7 years of exp. • Toronto, ON, CA

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Senior Software Engineer with Expertise in Front-end and Cloud Development
Full-Stack Development • Mobile Development • 7 years of exp. • UA

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Senior Full-Stack .NET Engineer | Cloud-Native Architect | Scalable Systems & High-Performance Applications
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Full-Stack Development • DevOps & Infrastructure • Product Management • 8 years of exp. • Los Angeles, CA, US

Top Talent like Gabriel are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Gabriel Driggs

Backend Engineer
DevOps & Infrastructure Engineer
Full-stack Engineer
Queen Creek, AZ, US
Next.js
Software Development
Databases
Microsoft Azure
Amazon Web Services
MongoDB
Database Queries
Database Design
React
Node.js
Express.js
API
Backend Development
Web Development
MEAN
Javascript
ECMAScript
TypeScript
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Work History

W

Staff Software Engineer

Walmart• Spearheaded the development and implementation of a new backend infrastructure, encompassing everything from routing tables to Azure container apps, to support a major project anticipated to boost Walmart’s annual revenue by $5 billion. • Achieved a monumental increase in backend speeds, enhancing endpoint performance by up to 5296.23%, significantly improving efficiency and user experience. • Served as the go-to technical expert for all backend and infrastructure-related queries, providing guidance and solutions to complex challenges. • Played a pivotal role in leading and coordinating large-scale cross-team projects, ensuring seamless collaboration and timely delivery of objectives. • Demonstrated exceptional leadership skills in organizing work and mentoring team members, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
N

Senior Software Engineer III

NikeApr 2022 - May 2023 • 1 yr 2 mos• Collaborated with the lead engineer and team members to establish development patterns and best practices for efficient workflow • Worked closely with the security team to configure AWS VPC, ensuring a secure and robust infrastructure • Implemented API standards and introduced a linter, enhancing team efficiency and code quality across the project • Updated and integrated legacy libraries into modern AWS architecture, streamlining project dependencies and compatibility • Developed a reusable library for cross-team collaboration, fostering efficient code sharing and promoting consistency • Built APIs using NestJS, contributing to a robust and scalable back-end architecture Assisted in architecting a React-based front-end, maintaining adherence to Nike's UI standards for a polished user experience • Contributed to the refinement of data schemas, optimizing performance and facilitating seamless data management
D

Back End Developer

Driggs Title AgencyOct 2018 - Apr 2022 • 3 yrs 7 mos• Spearheaded a direct partnership with Amazon, managing the entire technology stack and collaborating closely with Amazon developers on Alexa for Business • Led a team to Seattle for meetings with the Amazon Alexa for Business group, shaping the execution of the business process through significant contributions • Conducted client workshops for training and feedback on Alexa Skill, ensuring a smooth and well-informed user experience • Transformed a legacy monolithic system into a modern architecture utilizing NodeJS and OCI servers, streamlining application performance and maintainability • Set up a document server to render and secure documents, as well as integrated banking solutions and Tesla's APIs for managing the courier system • Developed and managed internal and external APIs, designed data structures, and collaborated with front-end developers to ensure effective data consumption and presentation
H

Full Stack Developer

Helping Hands CenterOct 2016 - Dec 2018 • 2 yrs 3 mos• Managed Ubuntu Servers and Database Systems, providing Full Stack/DevOps support for the English Connect Center, resulting in a 26,900% increase in adoption • Leveraged Korean language skills to better understand and address user needs, enhancing overall project success • Developed and implemented a CRM for efficient representative management, as well as a scheduler system for students to streamline appointment bookings • Utilized a range of technologies, including MongoDB, NGINX, NodeJS, ExpressJS, AngularJS, and JavaScript, to build robust and scalable solutions
X

Mean Stack Developer

XactwareMar 2016 - Jul 2016 • 5 mos• Managed Ubuntu Servers and Database Systems, providing Full Stack/DevOps support for the English Connect Center, resulting in a 26,900% increase in adoption • Leveraged Korean language skills to better understand and address user needs, enhancing overall project success • Developed and implemented a CRM for efficient representative management, as well as a scheduler system for students to streamline appointment bookings • Utilized a range of technologies, including MongoDB, NGINX, NodeJS, ExpressJS, AngularJS, and JavaScript, to build robust and scalable solutions

Education

M

Mountainland Technical College

Computer Software Engineering2015 - 2016

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We've distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea's AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company's niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea's fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team's capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We've combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that's unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call
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