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Hi, I’m Alex Gallant. I’m a Ruby on Rails Software Engineer with 5+ years of experience building SaaS, government, and research applications. I specialize in scalable back-end systems using PostgreSQL, Turbo, and Sidekiq, while maintaining a solid full-stack approach for a seamless user experience.
As a former U.S. Navy Cryptologic Technician, I bring disciplined project management and clear communication to distributed development teams. I thrive in mission-driven environments and enjoy solving complex problems, often supporting government intelligence and DARPA initiatives through forecasting applications.
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English
Fluent
Work Experience
Software Engineer at CULTIVATE LABS
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025Developed and maintained Ruby on Rails monolith applications with PostgreSQL integration; implemented secure authentication (Devise) and authorization (Pundit) with role-based access; built responsive front-end solutions using JavaScript, Stimulus, HTML, CSS, and Bootstrap; added multilingual support via I18n; completed 500+ development tickets across two Rails monoliths.
Software Engineer at BEN AND PAT'S SAUCE COMPANY
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020Joined this food industry technology company to contribute to full-stack development initiatives and software quality assurance; collaborated on API integration projects and implemented testing protocols to ensure reliability and performance; practiced SCRUM and tested to ensure coding standards and CI.
Cryptologic Technician at United States Navy
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2018Operated advanced computer systems for Information Operations and signals intelligence; analyzed classified intelligence data; authored technical reports for senior personnel; safeguarded access to classified material and provided tactical intelligence support to naval units.
Education
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) at BATES COLLEGE
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2011Backend Web Development Program at TURING SCHOOL OF SOFTWARE AND DESIGN
January 1, 2020 - April 13, 2026Qualifications
Back End Engineering Program - Turing School of Software and Design
January 1, 2020 - April 13, 2026Cryptologic Technician Collection (CTR) - United States Navy
January 11, 2030 - April 13, 2026Industry Experience
Software & Internet, Government, Professional Services, Education, Healthcare
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