About Me

I'm Jese Rodriguez, a passionate full-stack developer with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to creating exceptional digital experiences.

With over 7 years of experience in the industry, I've had the privilege of working on a diverse range of projects, from small business websites to complex enterprise applications. My journey in web development began with a curiosity about how things work on the internet, which quickly evolved into a passion for building innovative solutions.

I believe in writing clean, maintainable code and staying up-to-date with the latest technologies and best practices. My approach combines technical expertise with creative problem-solving to deliver solutions that not only meet but exceed client expectations.

When I'm not coding, you can find me exploring new technologies, contributing to open-source projects, or sharing my knowledge through blog posts and community engagement.

Jese Rodriguez

Work Experience

Senior Web Developer - E-Commerce

X-Team

Remote

Sep 2023 - Present
Web Development
React.js
React
Next.js
TypeScript
Node.js
E-Commerce
REST APIs

Senior Web Developer - Video Streaming, Real-Time Video Communication, Chromecast

X-Team

Remote

Feb 2020 - Sep 2023
  • Building and maintaining video streaming players in React with support for HLS media playback, multi-language audio, captions, ads, customizations, and many other additional features.
  • Implemented customizable video captions with a custom WebVTT parser and renderer.
  • Integrated video analytics solutions to measure web video playback metrics (bitrate, audio tracks, buffering, etc.)
  • Distributed as React NPM libraries for easy integration on multiple projects.
  • Developed applications to manage real-time video chat rooms using WebRTC.
  • Optimized performance to manipulate hundreds of active video streams simultaneously.
  • Created simulation tools for testing different video chat room settings.
  • Developed a Chromecast application for HLS video playback with multiple custom features and integrations.
  • Designed and implemented a custom messaging protocol to allow complex interactions between cast senders and receivers.
React
HLS
WebVTT
WebRTC
Chromecast
JavaScript
NPM
Video Streaming

Front-End & Mobile Developer

Genome Digital

Nov 2016 - Feb 2020
  • Designed and developed scalable front-end architectures for React/Redux and Angular applications.
  • Developed feature-rich iOS and Android apps using React Native.
  • Implemented Serverless back-ends for extremely reliable and low-cost software features over AWS Lambda.
  • Helped to boost code quality establishing automatic code formatting tools to the development workflow like ESLint and Prettier.
  • Developed tools for automatic device discovery using UPnP technology, ideal for live events activations.
React
Redux
Angular
React Native
iOS
Android
AWS Lambda
Serverless
ESLint
Prettier
UPnP

Software Developer

Cementos Cibao S.A

Feb 2016 - Nov 2016
  • Was in charge of full-stack web applications development in Java and JavaScript (Node.js, Angular.js), from the UI/UX design to the back-end and front-end development.
  • Contributed to migrate the company software architecture from desktop programs to centralized modern web applications.
  • Developed custom Content Management Systems, CRM and Dashboard to tackle logistics and insight challenges across all departments.
Java
JavaScript
Node.js
Angular.js
UI/UX Design
CMS
CRM
Full-stack

Software QA Analyst

First American Title

Jun 2014 - Feb 2016
  • Designed and developed complex tests scenarios for the software implementation of the US CFPB Closing Disclosure features.
  • Performed web services integration tests using multiple tools like WCFStorm, Postman and custom web applications.
  • Worked with experienced Agile teams under Scrum methodology to deliver large software features on time, and aligned with other agile teams in the cadence.
  • Excelled in knowledge transfer by documenting testing approach via video recording, screen-sharing calls, and organized test suites.
  • Collaborated in several successful mission-critical production releases.
WCFStorm
Postman
Web Services
Agile
Scrum
QA Testing
Documentation

Education

Master of Science in Computer Science

Tech University

2014 - 2016

Specialized in web technologies and software engineering. Graduated with honors.

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

State University

2010 - 2014

Focused on programming fundamentals, database management, and web development.

Skills & Technologies

Frontend

React
Next.js
TypeScript
JavaScript
HTML5
CSS3
Tailwind CSS
Redux
GraphQL

Backend

Node.js
Express
MongoDB
PostgreSQL
RESTful APIs
Firebase
AWS
Serverless

Tools & Others

Git
GitHub
CI/CD
Docker
Webpack
Jest
Cypress
Figma
Responsive Design

Personal Interests

Open Source Contribution

Tech Blogging

UI/UX Design

Photography

Hiking

Reading