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I'm a resourceful and adaptable Full-Stack Engineer with extensive experience in backend API development, specializing in Node.js frameworks like Express and NestJS. I build robust RESTful APIs, integrate frontend React components, and manage databases including MongoDB and PostgreSQL. I'm comfortable collaborating in remote teams, delivering scalable and maintainable code under tight deadlines, and continuously applying best practices to boost system performance and user experience. I'm always learning new technologies to stay ahead in freelance Node.js web development.…I'm a resourceful and adaptable Full-Stack Engineer with extensive experience in backend API development, specializing in Node.js frameworks like Express and NestJS. I build robust RESTful APIs, integrate frontend React components, and manage databases including MongoDB and PostgreSQL. I'm comfortable collaborating in remote teams, delivering scalable and maintainable code under tight deadlines, and continuously applying best practices to boost system performance and user experience. I'm always learning new technologies to stay ahead in freelance Node.js web development.

Vilas Sama

Full Stack Developer, Back-End Developer, Front-End Developer, +2

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I'm a resourceful and adaptable Full-Stack Engineer with extensive experience in backend API development, specializing in Node.js frameworks like Express and NestJS. I build robust RESTful APIs, integrate frontend React components, and manage databases including MongoDB and PostgreSQL. I'm comfortable collaborating in remote teams, delivering scalable and maintainable code under tight deadlines, and continuously applying best practices to boost system performance and user experience. I'm always learning new technologies to stay ahead in freelance Node.js web development.…I'm a resourceful and adaptable Full-Stack Engineer with extensive experience in backend API development, specializing in Node.js frameworks like Express and NestJS. I build robust RESTful APIs, integrate frontend React components, and manage databases including MongoDB and PostgreSQL. I'm comfortable collaborating in remote teams, delivering scalable and maintainable code under tight deadlines, and continuously applying best practices to boost system performance and user experience. I'm always learning new technologies to stay ahead in freelance Node.js web development.

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I’m a resourceful and adaptable Full-Stack Engineer with extensive experience in backend API development, specializing in Node.js frameworks like Express and NestJS. I build robust RESTful APIs, integrate frontend React components, and manage databases including MongoDB and PostgreSQL.

I’m comfortable collaborating in remote teams, delivering scalable and maintainable code under tight deadlines, and continuously applying best practices to boost system performance and user experience. I’m always learning new technologies to stay ahead in freelance Node.js web development.

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Work Experience

Backend Node.js Developer at AIG

November 1, 2023 - November 1, 2025

Designed and developed scalable backend APIs using Node.js with Express to support enterprise applications. Implemented RESTful services and integrated with frontend components built in React, ensuring data consistency and responsive UI. Worked with MongoDB and PostgreSQL to optimize data storage and query performance, and collaborated with frontend teams to deliver cohesive features. Used Git for version control, participated in daily stand-ups and sprints in Agile environments, and mentored junior developers in backend best practices. Adopted TypeScript to improve maintainability and reduce runtime errors.

Full Stack Developer (Node.js Focus) at Centene

September 1, 2021 - October 1, 2023

Engineered backend microservices using Node.js and NestJS to deliver modular, testable APIs. Built REST API endpoints consumed by frontend React apps, ensured secure data exchange, and implemented optimized SQL queries in PostgreSQL. Contributed frontend code in JavaScript/React for UI integration; maintained code quality with Git; participated in CI/CD pipelines; collaborated with remote global teams across US Eastern Time. Resolved critical bugs, improving reliability, and introduced OpenAPI-based API documentation for easier onboarding.

Backend API Developer at Cerner Corporation

January 1, 2017 - August 1, 2021

Developed and maintained RESTful APIs using Node.js and Express to support healthcare applications. Implemented integration between backend services and frontend components using React and Redux for responsive UI. Managed MongoDB and relational databases for large data sets, applying schema designs to optimize queries. Optimized backend performance with asynchronous processing and robust error handling; led code refactoring from JavaScript to TypeScript for better type safety; implemented Git workflows; collaborated with QA teams to create automated tests; worked with product owners to align features with user stories; conducted knowledge-sharing sessions on Node.js best practices.

Backend Node.js Developer at AIG

August 1, 2015 - October 1, 2016

Designed and developed scalable backend APIs using Node.js with Express for enterprise applications. Implemented RESTful services and integrated with frontend components built with React, enhancing user interaction and data integrity. Leveraged MongoDB and PostgreSQL for data storage and optimized queries; collaborated with frontend teams; used Git; participated in Agile stand-ups; improved API performance; adopted TypeScript to boost maintainability; mentored junior developers.

Frontend Developer with Backend Exposure at Sonata Software

March 1, 2012 - May 1, 2014

Developed user-facing features using JavaScript and React; gained exposure to backend by assisting with Node.js API integrations and data handling tasks. Worked with MongoDB and SQL databases to fetch and display data in UI; used Git for version control; debug and troubleshoot frontend-backend integrations; contributed to documentation and knowledge sharing; facilitated collaboration between frontend and backend teams.