Rob Goldstein

Rob Goldstein

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ABOUT ME
Experienced software engineer with a passion to solve problems!
Experienced software engineer with a passion to solve problems!

Experienced Senior Software Engineer with 15 years of proven expertise in developing robust and scalable applications using React. Adept at working in diverse environments, ranging from large enterprises to small startups, and across industries such as SaaS, retail, and military. Demonstrated success in leading and contributing to the full software development lifecycle, from concept to deployment. Proficient in crafting efficient and maintainable code, implementing best practices, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions. Passionate about staying current with industry trends and technologies to drive innovation and excellence in software development.

Eastern Time (US & Canada) (-04:00)
Joined May 2025
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EMPLOYMENTS
Senior Software Engineer
Brightidea
2021-02-01-Present

• Integrated OpenAI into core software platform, enabling AI-powered user interactions and making the application more robust and intu...

• Integrated OpenAI into core software platform, enabling AI-powered user interactions and making the application more robust and intuitive.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and deploy high-quality software solutions.
• Develop and enhance user-facing features and widgets using React, CSS, Redux, and PHP to improve client experience and site usability.
• Write clean, reusable code while adhering to project deadlines and release schedules.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve software issues to ensure seamless performance within both modern (React) and legacy (Backbone/Handlebars) codebases.
• Conduct thorough code reviews, offering constructive feedback to uphold code quality, maintainability, and adherence to best practices.
• Work within an Agile development environment, contributing to sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives to improve team efficiency and deliver high-quality software.

HTML/CSS
PHP
Backbone.js
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HTML/CSS
PHP
Backbone.js
Handlebars.js
React
JavaScript
React Native
Redux
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Senior Front-End Developer
Bed Bath & Beyond
2016-02-01-2021-02-01

Senior front-end developer on the UX team.
• Developed A/B tests in SiteSpect, optimizing user experiences and increasing revenue<...

Senior front-end developer on the UX team.
• Developed A/B tests in SiteSpect, optimizing user experiences and increasing revenue
• Built React components that integrated with Redux, using Sagas to manage complex data flows
• Engineered advanced A/B tests, efficiently passing data between parent/child components and the Redux store
• Implemented higher-order components (HOCs) to streamline test execution and improve reusability
• Utilized selectors to retrieve immutable data from the Redux store, ensuring performance and scalability
• Wrote unit tests with Enzyme, Chai, Mocha, and Sinon to maintain code reliability and stability
• Contributed to the site replatforming, transitioning from a jQuery-based architecture to a modern React/Redux/Node.js stack
• Developed WCAG 2.1-compliant components, enhancing accessibility across the platform
• Managed and maintained version control using Git, ensuring smooth collaboration and deployment
• Leveraged a customer data platform (CDP) to create highly targeted and personalized user experiences
• Collaborated cross-functionally with designers, project managers, data analysts, and copywriters to drive projects from concept to execution

HTML/CSS
Node.js
jQuery
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HTML/CSS
Node.js
jQuery
Mocha
React
Chai
JavaScript
A/B testing
Redux
Enzyme
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