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Hi, I am Braden Franklin, a senior software engineer based in Fort Lauderdale who loves building scalable, cloud-native solutions. I design and ship full-stack applications across domains, mentor teammates, and obsess over code quality, testing, and performance.
I am passionate about solving challenging business problems with modern technologies and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful results.
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Work Experience
Senior Software Engineer at Collins Aerospace
July 1, 2025 - August 21, 2025Architected and developed a B2B SaaS platform prototype with PHP/Laravel, React, and MySQL, enabling cost estimation, permit management, and route optimization for logistics operations. Integrated Google Maps API for advanced route planning and real-time data handling. Built modular React components for rapid prototyping, and developed a Kotlin-based Android app to streamline in-flight seat interaction, ordering, and communication. Designed detailed architectural diagrams for system workflows, database schemas in PostgreSQL, and API interactions. Deployed applications using Docker and collaborated with product designers and backend engineers to ensure cohesive feature delivery.
Senior Software Engineer at Commonwealth Financial Network
April 1, 2024 - August 21, 2025Led development of new features for a React Native mobile app across iOS and Android platforms, including native Kotlin development for Android. Improved existing features, app performance, and stability. Integrated Firebase for backend operations such as real-time syncing, authentication, and push notifications. Collaborated with teams to troubleshoot design issues, enhance functionality, and provided training for ongoing support. Contributed to design and code reviews, shared knowledge of programming paradigms, and trained junior staff on Git and CI/CD best practices.
Senior Web Developer at Center for Election Innovation and Research
January 1, 2021 - August 21, 2025Developed a voter contact application using React, AWS, Twilio, and MongoDB to filter target groups for SMS, voice, and email messaging. Documented design processes and created user training documents. Implemented Firebase for authentication, storage, real-time chat, location-based searches, and push notifications. Led development team enforcing source control protocols and maintaining reusable component architecture. Transformed detailed Framer designs into functional app interfaces adhering closely to design specifications.
Lead Web Developer at Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines Ltd
November 1, 2019 - August 21, 2025Managed a team of engineers in a fast-paced environment to architect software solutions. Developed high-quality UI code from user stories and subtasks, proposed system test methods, and ensured unit testing and automation. Provided mentorship, built proof of concepts with minimal assistance, analyzed and documented product algorithms, architecture, and data models. Captured UI strategy and execution processes collaboratively on a Wiki.
Web Developer at BankAtlantic
January 1, 2009 - August 21, 2025Handled server development, deployment, and maintenance procedures. Assisted departments in analyzing and writing application requirements for projects including facility moves and digital check imaging systems. Created and maintained Systems Development Life Cycle documentation.
Senior Software Engineer at Toptal
January 1, 2020 - PresentLed engineering of high-performance, enterprise-grade UI components using React, Next.js, TypeScript, and TailwindCSS with code-splitting, memoization, and React Suspense to optimize load times. Built a dynamic frontend using React Router and Redux Toolkit with custom hooks to encapsulate reusable logic and reduce component complexity. Leveraged React Query for efficient data fetching and caching to minimize redundant network calls. Delivered SEO-friendly, server-rendered and static sites with Next.js, including API routes to replace separate Node services. Implemented real-time updates via GraphQL subscriptions with Apollo Client, including cache normalization and optimistic UI. Designed and deployed modular GraphQL APIs with Apollo Server and federation, integrating with multiple backend services. Optimized queries and indexes in MongoDB for large datasets and used Redis for caching where appropriate. Deployed containerized apps with Docker and managed orchestration with Kubernetes a
Lead Web Developer at Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines
November 30, 2019 - September 15, 2025Developed a responsive internal order management system using React and React Native with server-side rendering and client-side routing for fast UX. Improved UX by lazy loading heavy views, image/font compression, and debouncing handlers; cached API responses via a lightweight data layer with Axios interceptors and a Service Worker for background prefetching. Built and consumed RESTful APIs connected to a distributed backend architecture designed with Node.js and Python-based microservices. Implemented backend services for order processing, inventory sync, user permissions, and notifications to ensure scalability. Used MySQL for relational data and Redis for caching and real-time state tracking; integrated RabbitMQ for asynchronous tasks like email notifications and invoicing. Led RBAC, API validation, and custom error handling to improve robustness. Collaborated with product and ops teams to deliver UI features that simplify order tracking and reporting.
Web Developer at BankAtlantic
January 31, 2009 - September 15, 2025Built a dynamic website using jQuery and PHP, improving UX and frontend performance while reducing page load times by 40%. Integrated real-time analytics and cloud CX technologies for enterprise clients. Developed scalable RESTful APIs and PHP-based CRM integrations to streamline workflows. Created custom JavaScript analytics tools to help clients optimize customer interactions. Designed dashboards and real-time reporting tools using jQuery and PHP to provide visibility into engagement and data-driven decision-making.
Lead Web Developer at Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines
March 1, 2009 - November 1, 2019Developed a responsive internal order management system using React and React Native with server-side rendering and client-side routing for fast UX. Improved performance through lazy loading, image/font optimization, and service worker-based prefetching. Built and consumed RESTful APIs connected to a distributed backend architecture of Node.js and Python-based microservices. Implemented backend services for orders, inventory synchronization, RBAC, and notifications; used MySQL and Redis; integrated RabbitMQ for asynchronous tasks. Led RBAC design and API validation with robust error handling, collaborating with product and ops teams to streamline order tracking and internal reporting.
Web Developer at BankAtlantic
June 1, 2002 - January 1, 2009Built dynamic websites with jQuery and PHP, enhancing frontend performance and user experience. Integrated real-time analytics and cloud-based customer experience technologies. Developed scalable RESTful APIs and PHP-based CRM integrations, and created custom JavaScript analytics tools. Designed dashboards and real-time reporting using jQuery and PHP to boost visibility into customer engagement and support data-driven decision-making.
Education
BS, Computer Science at London University
January 11, 2030 - August 21, 2025Bachelor's in Computer Science at London University
January 11, 2030 - September 15, 2025Bachelor’s in Computer Science at London University
January 11, 2030 - March 18, 2026Bachelor’s in Computer Science at London University
January 11, 2030 - March 18, 2026Qualifications
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Software & Internet, Financial Services, Transportation & Logistics, Travel & Hospitality, Government, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Computers & Electronics, Media & Entertainment
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