Kevin English

Kevin English

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Rails, Javascript, Backbone.js, jQuery, CoffeeScript - over 20 years experiences
Rails, Javascript, Backbone.js, jQuery, CoffeeScript - over 20 years experiences

I am a Software Engineer specializing in Web 2.0 application development. Currently a huge fan of Ruby on Rails and CoffeeScript.

Just to give you an idea of who I am : I've been doing Ruby on Rails/Javascript/jQuery since 2007. I have been developing for the web since 1999 so I have seen and adapted to a lot of changes.
Some of my recent projects include or have included:

  • Raceplace.com - Solo/Lead developer, launched new version of their site with ElasticSearch/Rails/Javascript.
  • AardvarkSafaris.com - database migration for 1000s pages of content
  • DJO Global (worked on their MotionMD product, see http://www.djoglobal.com/services/motion-md/software)
  • Janssen Healthcare Innovation - worked on writing Ruby backend APIs for their Care4Today and Invokana apps.
  • Ulupono Initiatives - maintain a backend custom project management system for them.
  • Cypress Settlements - They were bought by one of their competitors but I maintained a trade data/class action analysis software suite for them.
  • Nulu.com - Worked with their team for over a year to successfully launch version 2 of their site.
    Specialties: Web 2.0, Ruby on Rails, JavaScript/CoffeeScript, Refactoring, TDD.
Spanish, English
Pacific Time (US & Canada) (-07:00)
Joined March 2016
EXPERTISE
9 years experience
I have used Rails since version 1.2. I have experience with all parts of the stack from Rack plugings to complex active Record scoping an...
I have used Rails since version 1.2. I have experience with all parts of the stack from Rack plugings to complex active Record scoping and queries.
15 years experience
I have used Javascript in its many forms since the beginning of the web.
I have used Javascript in its many forms since the beginning of the web.
5 years experience
I can tinker with layouts and, with time, translate PSD files to layouts.
I can tinker with layouts and, with time, translate PSD files to layouts.
19 years experience
My first SQL job was in 1997 doing Oracle Reports and Forms. I have used SQL on almost every project I have worked on in my professional ...
My first SQL job was in 1997 doing Oracle Reports and Forms. I have used SQL on almost every project I have worked on in my professional career.
9 years experience
I have worked as a Rails developer since 2007.
I have worked as a Rails developer since 2007.
9 years experience
I have used jQuery/Backbone as the default in most of my Rails projects.
I have used jQuery/Backbone as the default in most of my Rails projects.
8 years experience
I have used git flow and know git inside and out.
I have used git flow and know git inside and out.

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SOCIAL PRESENCE
GitHub
contentful-migrations.rb
Ruby library for Rails/ActiveRecord style migrations for Contentful's Content Management API
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Script to increase your twitter followers
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EMPLOYMENTS
Senior Software Consultant
kenglish.co
2011-07-01-Present
Worked on many amazing projects doing rails, javascript and much more
Worked on many amazing projects doing rails, javascript and much more
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PROJECTS
Gazelle.com Refactored
2017
Worked to help Gazelle.com bring their site into the modern age.
Worked to help Gazelle.com bring their site into the modern age.
Ruby on Rails
React
Redux
Ruby on Rails
React
Redux