I am a Full Stack Software Engineer with 8 years of experience architecting, building, and shipping scalable frontend and backend solutions across consulting, enterprise cloud, and product engineering teams. I work hands-on with JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Java, and .NET ecosystems to own projects from requirements through deployment, with regular stakeholder collaboration and end-to-end delivery across web applications, APIs, and cloud services. In my day-to-day, I build and modernize React and TypeScript interfaces, Python and Java backend services, and CI/CD workflows that cut release friction and improve delivery speed across distributed teams. I excel at turning ambiguous requirements into concrete milestones, shipping production systems that improve reliability and support high-volume customer use. I value maintainable frontend components, robust API design, and strong cross-stack collaboration, with a track record of reducing operational noise and accelerating delivery without compromising quality.

Aaron Joseph Blakely

I am a Full Stack Software Engineer with 8 years of experience architecting, building, and shipping scalable frontend and backend solutions across consulting, enterprise cloud, and product engineering teams. I work hands-on with JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Java, and .NET ecosystems to own projects from requirements through deployment, with regular stakeholder collaboration and end-to-end delivery across web applications, APIs, and cloud services. In my day-to-day, I build and modernize React and TypeScript interfaces, Python and Java backend services, and CI/CD workflows that cut release friction and improve delivery speed across distributed teams. I excel at turning ambiguous requirements into concrete milestones, shipping production systems that improve reliability and support high-volume customer use. I value maintainable frontend components, robust API design, and strong cross-stack collaboration, with a track record of reducing operational noise and accelerating delivery without compromising quality.

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I am a Full Stack Software Engineer with 8 years of experience architecting, building, and shipping scalable frontend and backend solutions across consulting, enterprise cloud, and product engineering teams. I work hands-on with JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Java, and .NET ecosystems to own projects from requirements through deployment, with regular stakeholder collaboration and end-to-end delivery across web applications, APIs, and cloud services. In my day-to-day, I build and modernize React and TypeScript interfaces, Python and Java backend services, and CI/CD workflows that cut release friction and improve delivery speed across distributed teams.

I excel at turning ambiguous requirements into concrete milestones, shipping production systems that improve reliability and support high-volume customer use. I value maintainable frontend components, robust API design, and strong cross-stack collaboration, with a track record of reducing operational noise and accelerating delivery without compromising quality.

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Language

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Work Experience

Full Stack Developer at Freelancing on Upwork
September 1, 2022 - Present
Developed a wide variety of web and mobile applications using MERN stack, Django, .NET, React Native, and Laravel, including JavaScript single-page applications with modern frameworks like React, Vue, and Angular. Built Wordwelder, an AI message generation platform, where I integrated OpenAI GPT-4 API. Managed frontend state with Redux and implemented secure payment processing using Stripe. Developed an ecommerce platform using Vue and Spring Boot, implementing secure user authentication with Spring Security and payment integrations with Stripe and PayPal. Built an online testing and assessment platform using ASP.NET and React, implementing modular frontend with Redux and secure backend APIs, supporting role-based authentication with JWT tokens and ASP.NET Identity. Created e-commerce applications with MERN stack, integrating GraphQL for efficient backend-frontend communication. Developed several PHP-based web applications and CMS themes/plugins for WordPress, Shopify, and OpenCart. Wo
Senior Full Stack Developer at Strata Information Group
September 1, 2022 - August 8, 2025
Participated in building PopCapacity warehouse management system with React, Next.js, TypeScript, and MongoDB, focusing on SEO-friendly, responsive UI and reusable components using Tailwind CSS and React hooks. Developed a baby photo albums web application using Laravel, React, and PostgreSQL with features such as photo tagging and album organization. Built a multi-tenant Advance CPE website system using Django and Vue with schema-based multi-tenancy and robust role-based access control. Worked on hotel and warehouse management systems using Django, Vue.js, and MERN stack, as well as a financial management system using Ruby on Rails and React. Mentored junior developers, conducted code reviews, and promoted Agile methodologies, achieving a 95% sprint completion rate. Led a cross-functional team of 5 members including frontend and backend developers and a UI designer, improving team productivity and delivery quality.
Full Stack Developer at Tusk Software
April 30, 2017 - August 8, 2025
Started as backend developer working extensively with PHP frameworks such as Laravel, CodeIgnitor, and WordPress, developing APIs for e-commerce, financial applications, and mobile microservices. Transitioned to full stack development in 2015, working on frontend technologies including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and JQuery. Developed several full stack applications including financial management systems and corporate websites using MERN/MEAN stacks and .NET framework. Built a Money Transferring app for SafariRemit (UK) using Laravel for web and Swift for mobile platforms.
Full Stack Developer at Freelancing on Upwork
September 1, 2022 - Present
Developed various web and mobile applications using MERN stack, Django, .NET, React Native, and Laravel, building single-page applications with React, Vue, and Angular. Created the Wordwelder AI message generation platform integrating OpenAI GPT-4 API, Stripe payment processing, and used Redux for state management. Developed an ecommerce platform employing Vue on frontend and Spring Boot backend with advanced security and payment integrations. Built an online testing and assessment platform assessiv.com with ASP.NET backend and React frontend, implementing role-based authentication, modular test creation, and comprehensive analytics. Developed several full stack applications with MERN stack, Node.js backend utilizing GraphQL integration. Created and optimized PHP-based CMS applications and plugins for WordPress, Shopify, and OpenCart. Collaborated with teams using JavaScript full stack, AWS services, and practiced agile development.
Senior Full Stack Developer at Strata Information Group
September 1, 2022 - August 16, 2025
Contributed to building a warehouse management system popcapacity using React, Next.js, TypeScript, and MongoDB, focusing on responsive UI, SEO optimization, reusable components, and real-time data handling. Developed baby photo album web application with Laravel backend, React frontend, and PostgreSQL database, supporting photo tagging, album organization, and user authentication. Created a multi-tenant e-learning platform Advance CPE with Django backend and Vue frontend featuring course management and robust role-based access control. Worked on Hotel Management system (MERN stack) and a Warehouse management system (Django and Vue.js). Developed a financial management system with Ruby on Rails and React, led reviews of code and mentoring junior developers, directed a cross-functional development team, and successfully improved team productivity and sprint completion rates within Agile workflows.
Full Stack Developer at Tusk Software
April 30, 2017 - August 16, 2025
Initially joined as a backend developer focusing on API development with PHP frameworks including Laravel, CodeIgniter, and WordPress. Developed APIs for e-commerce, financial applications, and mobile microservices. Transitioned to full stack development working on frontend technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and jQuery. Built full stack applications such as financial management systems and company websites using MERN/MEAN stacks and .NET frameworks. Developed a money transferring app for SafariRemit using Laravel for the web and Swift for the mobile application.
Freelance Full Stack Developer at Upwork
September 1, 2022 - Present
Freelance full-stack developer delivering web and mobile applications using MERN, Django, .NET, React Native, and Laravel. Built an online tutoring platform with Laravel backend, Livewire for real-time interactions, and React frontend with MySQL. Developed a school management system with Vue, Tailwind CSS, and jQuery, focusing on responsive UI and robust routing. Built an e-commerce app using the MERN stack with Passport-JWT and OAuth, and integrated GraphQL to connect backend and frontend. Delivered PHP-based apps and CMS themes/plugins for WordPress, OpenCart, and Shopify. Collaborated with a JS full-stack team (React, TypeScript, Node.js, MongoDB, GraphQL) and leveraged AWS EC2/Lambda for deployment and scalability.
Senior Full Stack Developer at Strata Information Group
September 1, 2022 - September 10, 2025
Led a cross-functional team and delivered multiple enterprise applications. Built a baby photo albums web app using Laravel, React, and PostgreSQL with photo tagging, album organization, and user authentication. Designed a secure Laravel backend and PostgreSQL data model to handle large image metadata. Developed a custom e-commerce platform for a global retailer using WordPress and WooCommerce, integrating ERP systems and an admin panel for products, orders, and customer data. Contributed to hotel management and warehouse management systems (MERN stack for hotel, Django with Vue for warehouse). Worked on a Ruby on Rails financial management app with a React frontend. Played a key role in code reviews, PR feedback, and Agile ceremonies, helping the team achieve a 95% sprint completion rate.
Full Stack Developer at Tusk Software
April 1, 2017 - September 10, 2025
Joined as a backend developer focusing on API development with Laravel, CodeIgniter, WordPress, and related PHP frameworks; built APIs for e-commerce, financial apps, and microservices for mobile apps. Transitioned to full-stack in 2015, delivering frontend and backend features with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and jQuery across MERN/MEAN stacks and .NET. Notable projects include a money transferring app for SafariRemit (Laravel web; Swift mobile).
Full Stack Developer at Upwork
September 1, 2022 - Present
Developed a variety of web and mobile applications using MERN stack, Django, .NET, React Native and Laravel, and built JavaScript SPAs with React, Vue, and Angular. Built an online tutoring application using Laravel, Livewire, and React with MySQL; created a school management system with Vue, Tailwind CSS, jQuery, and Laravel; developed an e-commerce application with the MERN stack and integrated GraphQL for frontend-backend communication. Contributed to WordPress, OpenCart, and Shopify themes/plugins and collaborated with a JavaScript full-stack team across AWS, GraphQL, and modern tooling.
Senior Full Stack Developer at Strata Information Group
September 1, 2022 - September 10, 2025
Developed a baby photo albums web app using Laravel, React and PostgreSQL; built a custom e-commerce platform for a global retail company with WordPress/WooCommerce and ERP integration; contributed to Hotel Management and Warehouse Management systems (Django + Vue.js and MERN); built a Ruby on Rails web app with React for a Financial Management System; as a senior, reviewed PRs, mentored teammates, and led a cross-functional team, achieving a high sprint completion rate.
Full Stack Developer at Tusk Software
April 1, 2017 - September 10, 2025
Joined as a backend developer focusing on API development with Laravel, CodeIgniter, and WordPress; built APIs for e-commerce and financial applications; expanded to front-end with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and jQuery; developed full-stack applications such as a financial management system and company websites using MERN/MEAN; built a Money Transferring app for SafariRemit using Laravel for web and Swift for mobile.
Full Stack Developer at Freelancing on Upwork
September 1, 2022 - Present
Developed a variety of web and mobile applications using MERN, Django, .NET, React Native, and Laravel, including SPAs with React/Vue/Angular. Built an online tutoring platform with Laravel, Livewire, React, and MySQL, delivering scheduling, video sessions, and real-time messaging. Implemented a school management system with Vue, Tailwind CSS, jQuery, and Laravel. Developed an e-commerce application using MERN stack with GraphQL integration. Built PHP-based web apps and CMSs such as WordPress, OpenCart, and Shopify; optimized performance and cross-browser compatibility. Collaborated with JavaScript full-stack teams using React, TypeScript, Node.js, MongoDB, GraphQL, and AWS.
Senior Full Stack Developer at Strata Information Group
September 1, 2022 - September 15, 2025
Led development of a baby photo albums web app using Laravel, React, and PostgreSQL, delivering interactive UI, secure backend for uploads, albums, and user data; selected PostgreSQL for reliability and performance. Built a custom e-commerce platform for a global retailer with WordPress/WooCommerce, integrated with ERP systems, and implemented an admin panel with API plugins. Worked on hotel and warehouse management systems (MER N stack for hotels, Django + Vue for warehouse). Directed a cross-functional team, conducted PR reviews, and improved sprint completion rates in an Agile environment.
Full Stack Developer at Tusk Software
April 1, 2017 - September 15, 2025
Joined as backend developer focusing on API development with Laravel, CodeIgniter, and WordPress; later expanded to full-stack work with MERN/MEAN, .NET, and related technologies. Built multiple full-stack applications including financial management systems and company websites. Developed a Money Transferring app for SafariRemit using Laravel for the web and Swift for mobile.
Senior Software Engineer at Ideamaker
June 1, 2025 - Present
Joined client builds as a full-stack engineer across JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Java, and .NET codebases, taking ownership from early requirements talks through deployment. Built React and TypeScript frontend features for web applications that pull from REST APIs, cleaned up brittle state flows, and eased release handoffs for small delivery teams. Developed Python APIs including endpoint design, auth flows, and data-layer changes against PostgreSQL. Updated Java services (Spring) and refactored a .NET module in C# to support higher request volumes. Worked with stakeholders to define requirements and break work into milestones across frontend, backend, database, and deployment tasks. Set up GitHub Actions pipelines for TypeScript and Python services to automate tests and deployments. Built reusable React components with TypeScript to reduce UI duplication. Investigated SQL bottlenecks on API-heavy pages and trimmed slow paths. Bridged JavaScript frontends with Python/Java backends
Engineering Team Lead at SiliconMint
February 1, 2023 - June 1, 2025
Led delivery across full-stack projects using JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Java, and .NET, balancing hands-on coding with technical direction and stakeholder alignment. Built React and Next.js frontend applications with TypeScript for startup and agency clients, focusing on fast iteration, API integration, and maintainable component structure. Backend work centered on Python and Node.js, shipping REST APIs, auth services, and admin tooling with PostgreSQL and MongoDB. Ran architecture discussions with founders to translate rough business goals into scoped frontend, backend, database, and deployment plans. Implemented CI/CD workflows with GitHub Actions and GitLab CI to reduce deployment friction and errors. Modernized C# service layers and SQL Server queries on .NET engagements; integrated Java backends to feed TypeScript dashboards. Cleaned up OAuth 2.0/JWT RBAC across TypeScript frontend and Python backend. Drove code reviews and pairing sessions to maintain quality without slowin
Senior Software Engineer at Oracle
December 1, 2018 - January 1, 2023
Built enterprise cloud software using Java and Python across backend services, internal tools, and customer-facing web workflows tied to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure. Focused on service-heavy systems, writing Java APIs and Python utilities for data movement, job orchestration, and platform operations at scale. Frontend work included JavaScript/TypeScript interfaces for operational dashboards exposing backend visibility. Tightened PostgreSQL and Oracle Database queries for reporting and high-volume screens. Containerized services with Docker and deployed on Kubernetes for more predictable releases. Investigated production incidents via Splunk/logs and patched Java/Python code paths to reduce retries and latency. Contributed to CI/CD improvements with Jenkins and internal tooling. Implemented OAuth/SSO and service authorization patterns across Java and Python; collaborated with PMs and adjacent teams to translate requirements into production features. Wrote integration and unit tests with
Software Developer at Epam Systems
February 1, 2017 - December 1, 2018
Worked across client projects building web applications and backend services with JavaScript, Java, Python, and .NET depending on engagement needs. Built frontend pages with JavaScript/HTML/CSS and wired them into REST APIs for data-heavy business applications. On Java-based work, added backend functionality to service layers and maintained API endpoints used by browser clients and internal tools. Wrote Python scripts for automation and service support tasks, and contributed to .NET features and database-connected functionality. Wrote and tuned SQL against PostgreSQL, MySQL, and SQL Server for reporting and data cleanup. Verified API behavior with Postman and added unit coverage with JUnit and NUnit. Used Git for version control and supported deployments and releases in distributed teams. Collaborated with senior engineers and stakeholders to clarify requirements and ship features iteratively. Gained fluency moving between JavaScript UI and backend services across stacks.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2013
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2013
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2013
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2013
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2013
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science at East Stroudsburg University of Pensylvania
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2017
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science at East Stroudsburg University of Pensylvania
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2017
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science at East Stroudsburg University of Pensylvania
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2017
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science at East Stroudsburg University of Pensylvania
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2017
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science at East Stroudsburg University of Pensylvania
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2017
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science at East Stroudsburg University of Pensylvania
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2017

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Financial Services, Healthcare, Education, Government, Retail, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Computers & Electronics, Media & Entertainment