Top Talent like Zak 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.

Zak DeBrine

User Researcher
Full-stack Engineer
Austin, TX, US
Top Earner
Management
Scrum Method
Project Management
Node.js
React
TypeScript
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
I am a software engineer with a strong background in sales, which has provided me with valuable skills in communication and client management
I am a software engineer with a strong background in sales, which has provided me with valuable skills in communication and client management. I have successfully built several software products from the ground up, demonstrating my proficiency in software development and project management

Projects

Mernin' Coffee

Developed a production Shopify eCommerce storefront for Mernin’ Coffee using Shopify Liquid. Delivered custom theme components (sections/blocks), responsive layouts, and a maintainable theme structure designed for fast content updates and continuous merchandising—balancing brand-forward design with conversion and performance considerations.See More

Work History

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Software engineer

Arcade IncFeb 2021 - Mar 2024 • 3 yrs 2 mosOverview: Led the redesign and enhancement of a web application that gamifies sales metrics, scaling to serve 50,000 new users and significantly increasing monthly recurring revenue. Managed agile processes as Scrum Master to optimize team performance and project outcomes. Responsibilities: Engineered a robust solution using NextJS, React, and Ruby on Rails, adhering to best practices to enhance performance and scalability. Directed the agile team as Scrum Master, facilitating retrospectives to incorporate learnings and improve sprint efficiency. Spearheaded the launch of the Arcade app's second version, achieving seamless integration for 50,000 new users and driving revenue growth. Achievements: Successfully managed the app's transition to a scalable architecture, resulting in enhanced stability and user capacity. Led a cross-functional team through the development and rollout phases, ensuring on-time delivery and high system performance. Contributed to a significant increase in the company’s monthly recurring revenue through strategic product improvements and effective team leadership.
Reviews
Exceeds Expectations
Exceeds ExpectationsRecommended by clients 1 times.
Exceeds Expectations
Top EarnerHas earned $2.5k+ on Pangea.
Zak has received Kudos for:
Teamwork (1)
Problem Solving (1)

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Education

H

Hack Reactor

Full Stack EngineeringSep 2020 - Dec 2020

Arizona State University

Bachelors Degree, Communication/EntrepreneurshipAug 2012 - Dec 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.
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I am a software engineer with a strong background in sales, which has provided me with valuable skills in communication and client management
I am a software engineer with a strong background in sales, which has provided me with valuable skills in communication and client management. I have successfully built several software products from the ground up, demonstrating my proficiency in software development and project management

Talk with a Talent Expert

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

Top Talent like Zak 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.

Zak DeBrine

User Researcher
Full-stack Engineer
Austin, TX, US
Top Earner
Management
Scrum Method
Project Management
Node.js
React
TypeScript
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Projects

Mernin' Coffee

Developed a production Shopify eCommerce storefront for Mernin’ Coffee using Shopify Liquid. Delivered custom theme components (sections/blocks), responsive layouts, and a maintainable theme structure designed for fast content updates and continuous merchandising—balancing brand-forward design with conversion and performance considerations.

Work History

A

Software engineer

Arcade IncFeb 2021 - Mar 2024 • 3 yrs 2 mosOverview: Led the redesign and enhancement of a web application that gamifies sales metrics, scaling to serve 50,000 new users and significantly increasing monthly recurring revenue. Managed agile processes as Scrum Master to optimize team performance and project outcomes. Responsibilities: Engineered a robust solution using NextJS, React, and Ruby on Rails, adhering to best practices to enhance performance and scalability. Directed the agile team as Scrum Master, facilitating retrospectives to incorporate learnings and improve sprint efficiency. Spearheaded the launch of the Arcade app's second version, achieving seamless integration for 50,000 new users and driving revenue growth. Achievements: Successfully managed the app's transition to a scalable architecture, resulting in enhanced stability and user capacity. Led a cross-functional team through the development and rollout phases, ensuring on-time delivery and high system performance. Contributed to a significant increase in the company’s monthly recurring revenue through strategic product improvements and effective team leadership.
Reviews
Exceeds Expectations
Exceeds ExpectationsRecommended by clients 1 times.
Exceeds Expectations
Top EarnerHas earned $2.5k+ on Pangea.
Zak has received Kudos for:
Teamwork (1)
Problem Solving (1)

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua.

Education

H

Hack Reactor

Full Stack EngineeringSep 2020 - Dec 2020

Arizona State University

Bachelors Degree, Communication/EntrepreneurshipAug 2012 - Dec 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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